Amongst all the carbon fiber there was showcased at interbike,
this Globe Roll utilizing Reynolds 7 series was my favorite by far.
It brings me back to when i first fell in love with the track bike
few years back. It has all the characteristics that I used to drool
over; for instance, the mix of classic styling with the quill stem
but contrasting it with a modern wheelset super deep and attention
getting. The paint job is subtle and elegant and complements all
components. But all those characteristics are not what impressed
me the most.
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First up the Ritte Bosberg. I like this one for the color choice
and the tastefully placed logos.

The Affinity booth had a good mix of bikes on display, from your
aluminum track machine, to a prop from a major motion picture
about being a bike messenger. I would love to test out a Kessina
at Encino.

I.Fab. Enough said.

Mixed feelings about Biacnchi’s line up this year. I’m stoked that they
are coming out with an affordable DT shifting road bike soon, but the
brands legendary pista frame seems to be having an identity crisis.

But they did have this one. Everthing was win until I took a closer look at
rear drop out. It seems like that was the one detailed that was overlooked,

Here are many detailed photos of Peter Diantoni‘s bike. I’m a huge fan of
COG magazine and have been a loyal reader for some time now. Look at the
little details of this bike. Nerd Alert! I love this bike.

I pledge allegiance to the SRAM.

Look, Boobies.

The best for last. Made to order, 0 out of 40 Phil Wood Ti Track frame.

If you haven’t picked it up already from your l.b.s., then go swoop the new FIXÉ MAGAZINE and you’ll find the To Live & Ride in L.A. article featuring an interview with director David Rowe and exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs. FIXÉ is a beautiful, full color publication from Paris, France (its got french and english translations). Monos from FIXÉ sent us two different covers and they’re both sick! Also inside are articles about prolly, reload bags, rainier (mash) – so go ask for issue #3 of FIXÉ. Putting L.A. on the world map is what we set out to do a year ago… and now it’s begun.

Here and There, There and Here

-The-Sleepers

This past weekend, despite the wet gravel and numerous swamp like puddles, a few Los Angeles riders competed in the first ever Chubby-Boob Hang Tag Race. The racers had to battle it out with each other and the elements. In the end Kyle Kelly ended up Hanging the first hang tag which meant he clutched the first place podium position. Enjoy the pictures, and i hope this even will grow with each race. Be on the look out for the next one this coming spring!

Check the rest of the photos here.

I would like to thank everyone who braved the weather and i hope everyone enjoyed the race! Congratulations to the winners. And thank you to all the sponsors of the race (Echo Park Cycles, Trackosaurus Rex, Cadence, Orange 20, Trafik Pictures, Stryker, The-Sleepers, Chubby-Boob), thanks to you, everyone that raced was able to walk away with something.

- ace boogie

Victor and Ricardo threw an amazing even showcasing a race that our friends over at Take Over LA organized. That day i missed out on the race because of work, but watching it captured the tone of the race that started in Downtown Los Angeles. By the end, Matt Ruscgino took the win from Hern and Ricardo Mejia. Tony Z contributed the footage that was shown at the screening. The voices over were done tastefully and fully contributed nicely to showcase what was going through the racers heads. I hope this makes it in to this years BFF. Here are some stills from the screening.

-A.Boogie

The second annual VCR Thanksgiving food drive race! Hern put on an awesome event that raised 525 lbs of food to feed the homeless this holiday. Racers had $20 to spend at any three grocery stores, and got points for fastest time, most items, and heaviest load. Sean took 1st overall, and Matt had the heaviest load with 72 pounds of food!! Great job, everyone!! -blacksheepstacey

more photos at SWANK ONE’s Flickr

On the second night, after we had a few drinks in us, we decided to film Colt getting towed by Avo on the Blvd. Colt just seperated his shoulder prior to InterBike and was not able to ride his bike during the duration of the convention. Avo was nice enough to pull him around vegas on his skateboard to all the events and races. Talk about being a good friend. Colt didn’t miss a thing. Avo got a little training in the past couple of days so it works out for both of them. Check the rest here.