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Souphorse’s SS Metro At The SF Bike Expo

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:52:35 +0000

Our boy Billy Souphorse travels all the time. Dude is killing it working with Levi’s, Mission Workshop, Bern and doing a ton of stuff in the industry. This year he opened a Custom Frame Builder Section at the SF Bike Expo and had his custom SS coupled Affinity Metropolitan on display.

The bike breaks in half and fits into a softshell backpack case the size of a 700c wheel. We are working this year on making this a production frameset. With the bike in the case you don’t pay the crazy fees that airlines charge to travel with a bike, sometimes over 100$. Crazy. Click on the link below to see the video. I can’t make it embed to save my life.

Affinity Custom SS Coupled Metropolitan

More on that later in the year. Here is a video of Murph from Portland Design Works showing a 6 pack rack on the Metro. If you like it swing by the shop, we can order you a Take Out Basket. If you want a coupled Metro, you are gonna have to hold tight till later this year.

Mission Workshop: Eiger Waterproof Field Jacket

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:39:31 +0000

Yes! This jacket looks so nice, and its got some serious tech. I so want…

“The Eiger is our take on the classic military field jacket updated with all the modern advantages of technical outerwear, and the first apparel release in the Advanced Projects Series.

The Eiger is constructed from Swiss-made Schoeller c_change™ fabric which utilizes a heat reactive, waterproof-breathable membrane to regulate body temperature and comfort. The addition of wool-facing on the exterior of the Eiger shell creates a tailored outward appearance while the waterproof membrane provides complete protection from rain, wind, and snow. Full seam taping and a three-point adjustable hood ensure that you’ll stay dry when the storm rolls in.

True to its heritage, this field jacket is equipped with the traditional four-pocket front and is modernized with two internal media pockets, and a large cycling-style rear stowage compartment.

Made in Vancouver, British Columbia.”

The price tag is $695.00, and for a jacket which will last a life time, it’ll be worth it for sure. Go to the Mission Workshop website to purchase these fine jackets.

Movies about Bikes at the Vista Theater Jan. 20-21 Midnight!

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:13 +0000

From the Movies about Bikes Vimeo page: This JANUARY 20th and 21st at MIDNIGHT, come checkout a series of bike riding films made by the LOS ANGELES bike riding community.

This looks pretty awesome, if your in LA get on this shit! Get your tickets here and support your local scene! Sniped via Prolly.

Flwriders coverage of the Double O Championship / HEAT 2

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:05:40 +0000

These guys are killing it out in the streets of Hong Kong, and Flwrider made this sick edit of the Double O Championship racing series. Check out the video, and if your in Hong Kong get in on the action here. That is some serious bike bling on the streets, way to push the scene guys!

NYC through the eyes of Doug Dalrymple

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:52:45 +0000

New York City is arguably one of the greatest cities in the world to document. One of NYC’s messengers and a fellow friend of Affinity, Doug Dalrymple brilliantly documents life in NYC through his lense on his blog The Job. Check it out and follow him daily.

Empire x COG and PiNP: Photo Post Card Contest

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:34:21 +0000

Hot off Prolly’s blog:

“Crihs and Luke from Empire wanted to do a contest with COG Magazine and myself to start the year off right. Rather than taking the easy route, as per the norm these days, the guys got creative and set up a pretty rad contest. The rules are above, so read them carefully and please, take your time with this one. It’s gonna be rad!”

Live Streaming of the Six Days of Bremen… Catch day 2-6!

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:13:30 +0000

Just got the word about live streaming of the six days of Bremen. Catch the action here! Its about time the world can see the insane thrill of the European six days. Hell yeah!!

Stone Tone and his lo pro doing what he does

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:56:04 +0000

Copped these over at the VeloCity blog of my man Stone Tone caught on the streets riding his Affinity Lo Pro. Tone is one of our street riders and has been kicking his Lo Pro for 4+ years now, damn that bike is ill.

Colnago micro mini

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Kevin Squid Bolger, the man behind Cyclehawk posted this up at the VeloCity Tour blog and I thought how cool it would be to have the Affinity line up in miniature scale. Hell yeah!

Unchained melody for this Korean artist

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:22 +0000

Korean artist Seo Young Deok has created some amazing large scale sculptures of the human body with the use of bicycle chains. The chains are welded together and pushes the limits of bicycle chains to create these wildly detailed works of art. Seo Young Deok is currently having his work exhibited at the INSA/Arko Art Centre in Seoul Korea. The artist says the sculptures evoke stories through the linkage of the pieces of the chains, bringing together natural forms with man made objects and technology. This is a truly outstanding usage of materials, check out the pictures below and the video piece.