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Buy Portland's ROSE CITY FIX book, right now... right HERE!
71 pages, 8.5" x 8.5", perfect binding, white interior paper (80# weight), full-color interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink
Buy Seattle's RAIN CITY FIX book, HERE!
52 pages, 8.5" x 8.5", perfect binding, white interior paper (80# weight), full-color interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink
— Firstly, Brenton and myself would like to thank all the folks that came out to support the whole event, the many generous sponsors, the racers, trixters, the Seattle crew who traveled down and team of helpers who kept the whole event running smoothly. We brought only a limited amount of the new Rose City Fix book to the event, if you got one without paying shipping that night... thank you. Internet ordering info will be released very soon.
Special thanks to both Patrick (pedalconsumption.com) and Ryan (gomeansgo.org). Patrick organized and brought in TONS of gear, frames, wheel-sets and clothing from sponsors. Ryan organized the race and trick events and gave crucial advice that made a huge difference to the fun factor.
And, sadly, there is bad news too... from a rented Uhaul van, the following items were stolen:
Patrick's Bike:
• Frame: Pista Concept 2007 (white)
• Front Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Rear Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Headset: Stock Cane Creek (black)
• Stem: Thomson Elite 50mm (black)
• Handlebars: Nitto B-201 Riser Bars (black)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (black)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Supercorsa (black)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (black)
• Bottom Bracket: Sugino 75
• Chainring: Sugino 75 - 44t (black)
• Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC (black)
• Toe Straps: Hold Fast
Jake's Bike:
• Frame: 3Rensho (purple-metallic)
• Front Wheel: SPIN Tri-Spoke (white)
• Rear Wheel: Chub Hub (black), H Plus Son Formation Face (black)
• Headset: Campy NJS (silver)
• Stem: Dura-Ace (silver)
• Handlebars: Syntace Pursuit Bars (silver)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (silver)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Rolls Ti (white)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (silver)
• Bottom Bracket: Hatta
• Chainring: Sugino 75 - 49t (silver)
• Pedals: MKS Sylvan (silver)
• Toe Straps: Cadence Double (black)
Other Items Stolen:
• Jake's custom Freight Baggage (black) bag that contained a digital and film camera and a $400 Patagonia jacket (black)
• Ryan’s shoulder bag containing 10 Macaframa DVD’s and Go Means Go shirts
• Dodici Veloce frame (pink/chrome) w/chrome fork
• Leader 721TR Track Frame/Fork (white)
Who ever has any helpful information, please contact us. We are offering a reward... NO QUESTIONS ASKED! I don't think the thieves realize who they stole from and most likely WILL get caught. So if the thieves are reading this, either drop off everything you stole at City Bikes on Ankeny & 8th (NO QUESTIONS ASKED) or contact patrick@pedalconsumption.com or email Jake at jakericker@gmail.com (NO QUESTIONS ASKED).
We filed a police report, so if you have any information, feel free to call Officer Joel M. Ockunzzi (#49841) of the Portland Police Department. The case number is 090 72910.
Above Rain City Fix vid shot by the amazing Kirk Mastin
"If anything good is going to come out of the current fixed-gear customization fad, it's going to be that more and more people are going to learn how to build their own bikes to suit their riding styles, and consequently bicycles will become more neatly integrated into their lives. If a rule doesn't work for you, throw it away. You don't need to ride what the big companies are trying to sell you, and you don't need to build your bike according to anybody's rules. But at least read the rule book before you throw it out. Toe overlap on a track bike is not a "problem." Frame spacing is not arbitrary. Frames are not wrong--people are wrong. It's 2008, and there are a tremendous number of fixed-gear frames on the market with standard spacing and plenty of toe-front wheel clearance. Why wear heels when what you really want are sneakers?"
(bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com)
Will you be waiting in line to the Seattle Bike Swap with your coffee mug in hand at 7pm on Saturday the 21st if February? Bundle up, it's worth the wait!
Swift Industries will be tabling, come say hi and introduce yourself--we're stoked to meet folks!
Also, a hot tip: do you own a cetma 5 rail front rack? we're launching the one and only swift industries front bag--waterproof and insulated--at the swap.
For a super sneaky peek: htttp://www. cetmaracks. com check out 'what's new'
Thanks For The 'Add On'....... Longtime Bicycle Commuter Here. Averagew About 210 Miles A Week Commuting To And From Work. Probably Not As Much As Most, But It Gets Me In Shape And I'm Never Late Because Of Traffic! :)
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