Leafcycles - Fixed Session

Critical Mass-acre in Porto Alegre, Brazil

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I hate it when things like this happen.


Remember, we are not totally safe on the road no matter what safety gear we use. No matter what safety precaution we take. We are not safe as long as there are drivers like this out there.


My heart goes out to every cyclist that was there.

Good Read #2

The fixed gear bicycle is the simplest of human powered machines, and legions of riders have discovered the joy of the “fixie.” To those in the know, 42 x 12 is a gear ratio, and a demanding one at that, but this isn’t a book about equipment, rather an attempt to get under the skin of riders risking life and limb in pursuit of their passion.

42 x 12 — The Cult of Fixed examines the global repercussions of fixed-gear and single-speed bicycle culture. Through contemporary observation and the collaboration of those on the inside from Taiwan to New York, London to Tokyo, 42 x12 gives a unique insight into what’s going on at ground level.

Features within 42 x 12 include: The Tweed Run, as distinguished gents bring style and sophistication to the streets of London; messenger and alley cat racing, requiring the need for more than just speed in an urban environment; indoor and keirin racing, eyeballs out at 150 Revolutions per minute.

Levi's Fixie Bike

Remember Unik Bikes? The boys that we featured in our previous entry not so long time ago? 

This time, the master of  vintage bike restoration together with Fixerati, Brussels-base specialized rare bike parts and Brothers Cycle, London based entity known for their frames,  involved in the building of the Levi's fixed gear bike. Yes, Levi's the denim jeans company.

What's unique about this bike beside from its traditional approach to the hardware, other design elements synonymous with Levi's branding like the denim stitching,  the arcuates and the denim drop-handlebar and saddle are also included. Not to forget; the famous red tab. 

Too bad, no chance for people in Asia to have this since it was build and to be given away as a part of a recently launched Facebook "Share and Win" game for Levi's Europe participants

KL to KT

1st February 2011, 17 riders from Croszline, Wild Dogs Brigade and Envelove Fixed participated in one tiring cycling trip. This time; to East Coast town, Kuala Terengganu. 

It was a tough journey,  3 riders pull out on the 2nd and 3rd day of the trip.  Few days later, almost half of the team pull out. Leaving only 8 riders for the last stage of the trip to the last destination.

Here are some of the pictures of the event.

 

600+ kilometres. Completed.