Also spotted in Osaka today a rare old French touring bike made by Manufrance .
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Crazy Customs
A trio of seriously customized bikes seen in Osaka today...
First up a well loved Cervelo track bike with BMX bars.
Next, continuing the BMX bars theme, a very red unidentified track bike with front Aerospoke and a unique rear brake cable set up.
Third, and finally, a Cannondale, again with the front Aerospoke and this time taking the BMX bars theme to extreme custom measures!
First up a well loved Cervelo track bike with BMX bars.
Next, continuing the BMX bars theme, a very red unidentified track bike with front Aerospoke and a unique rear brake cable set up.
Third, and finally, a Cannondale, again with the front Aerospoke and this time taking the BMX bars theme to extreme custom measures!
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Casualties Volume Two
Spotted in Nara, an old Mama-Chari gathering dust...
...And an old Stingray cruiser, missing a saddle and acquiring rust.
...And an old Stingray cruiser, missing a saddle and acquiring rust.
Curiosities
A couple of curious little bikes we stumbled across whilst out and about in Osaka today.
Firstly, a well accessorized custom Deki Bicycle we snapped outside a shop in Horie. The photos don't really give you an idea of the size of the bike but I'd guess it was a 20" 0r 22" wheel.
Secondly, a rather cool Mama-Chari style bike parked near Ame-Mura.
Firstly, a well accessorized custom Deki Bicycle we snapped outside a shop in Horie. The photos don't really give you an idea of the size of the bike but I'd guess it was a 20" 0r 22" wheel.
Secondly, a rather cool Mama-Chari style bike parked near Ame-Mura.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Spring Arrives!
Cold and bright on the second day of spring in Nara. A brisk spin around Heijo Palace this afternoon.
My "Award Winning" Custom Nevada S. Now with added XTR power! |
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Le Toy De France
A wet day in Nara today, nothing else to do but play with toys.
Take three miniature cyclist figures...
...Add a backdrop from a Tour De France book...
...And then spend a little bit too long trying to create a realistic picture with them!
Take three miniature cyclist figures...
...Add a backdrop from a Tour De France book...
...And then spend a little bit too long trying to create a realistic picture with them!
Sunday, 17 March 2013
Casualties Volume One
Along with all the wonderful bikes we find on our travels, inevitably we also pass quite a few "casualties". Once loved and reliable bikes now busted, rusted and left in the street.
Don't think this was a custom fork. |
What the hell did they have in the basket?! |
It takes some skill to remove the forks from a bike, just begs the question why? |
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Guell Night Ride
A quick ride through the streets of Nara with the Guell Bicycle Shop crew to the Nara batting center, quite apt considering Japan's current success in the World Baseball Classic series!
Locked Up Outside The Batting Center... |
...Toshio-San Plays It Cool... |
...As Mr Toepfer Steps Up To The Plate Representing The United States... |
...While Susumu-San From Guell Does His Best For Japan! |
After Batting, A Dash Through The City To Get Some Udon! |
A great, fun way to spend a Tuesday night! Arigato Toshio-san and the Guell Night Ride Crew!
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Pedal Mafia ID
The most fun you can have on the internet, well, almost! A custom bike builder over on the Pedal Mafia site.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
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