Archive for February, 2009
Bike Check : PEF’s Specialized SX 2009
Pierre Edouard FERRY’s new ride is pretty good looking so here are some pics and details of how he has built his little slopestyle beast :
FRAME : 2009 SPECIALIZED SX.
FORK : ROCK SHOCK PIKE DUAL AIR 524. 125MM OF TRAVEL.
REAR SHOCK : ROCK SHOCK. (more…)
KONA’s “shoot the ride” Photo Contest
If you want to be the next big name in photography, or if you’re just passionate about it, KONA offers you the chance to get into the spotlights. Yeah, for the second year now, KONA is doing the “SHOOT THE RIDE” photo contest. So if you think that your creativity needs some more coverage, find all infos by following this link. Fame, girls and nice prices never been so closed from you, so hurry and apply asap…
JOAKIM ANDREASSEN photographer
Maybe you don’t know yet the name behind the pictures, but for sure, you have seen those pictures. Joakim Andreassen is one of top european photographer and 2009 could be his big year. Yeah, as he followed the soon-to-come new ROCKSTARenergy drinks MTB movie with riders like McCaul, Hansen or Lunn, you can be sure that a lot of shots will fill up MTBmagazines portfolios all over the world. Find out some more news on him and his work on his blog and new website. Check out some of his pics below, it really deserves it !!!!!
Howies’ Hand-me-down project
Remember that old leather jacket that your father gave you ? He owned it from your grandpa’….look so nice, like a living jacket, just used enough, kind of thing with a part of history and soul in it. Some products are like wine, they get better with time…
This idea in mind, HOWIES clothing launched the “Hand-me-down” project. In our modern societies, we are producing more and more clothes and furnitures that are short-time living period. From bad quality results pollution. The HOWIES project is to make some good quality products that will last longer and avoid extrem consuming for you and your friends. On my point of view, a good produt will always find a place to be and make somebody happy. Don’t want anymore this jacket or that bag ? Give it to a friend, avoid pollution and make your friend happy with a quality gift which gonna last longer than you for sure….Remember that old leather jacket….
New Supreme spring/summer 09′ collection
SUPREME, legendary skateshop from NY, LA and Tokyo has just launched their new collection, spring/summer 09′. Find all details and infos on Hypebeast’s website. Pretty cool things, especially Lou Reed’s t-shirt and some nice jackets. Did i mention caps, shirts…..?
New Charge “fixed3″ podcast
CHARGEbikes just released its newest podcast : “Fixed 3 features team riders SuperTed and Tom LaMarche as well as guest rider Tony Fast (from America!) Filmed and edited by Alex Rankin on the streets of London“. Pretty cool video, and fuckin awesome riding…
Fixed 3 from Charge Bikes on Vimeo.
Simon Kirchmann on Scottbikes
It seems that SCOTTbikes is working on some good things for 2009. After recruiting Marius Hoppensack, it’s now Simon Kirchmann who’s aboard ! Good thing for the team and really good for him as the young german rider is killing it. Thanks to Andreas Chronz for the pics. (more…)
SOmbrio team edit
Pretty sweet video from the Sombrio team, edited by Ross Measures for Bicycle Rockers. (nice work man !)
Sombrio Team Members in California. from BICYCLE ROCKERS on Vimeo.
new fixed mag out now !
The new FIXED mag is out and still for free. Quite a good news for a quality little magazine. You can find it in Carhartt shops.
You can also go on their website to download directly the pdf version, save trees !
For this second issue, guyz at FIXED show us behind the scenes from MACAFRAMA movie, some great profiles of newcomers, an interview of CADENCE’s Dustin Klein and a ride in Milano….what else do you need ? Great news, nice pics ? Got them inside too for the same price….damn it’s free ! (more…)
booooooom !
booooooom.com is a great website dealing about graphism, design, art, music, photo….The guy behind the website is from Vancouver and i can tell you that it’s been a long time that i haven’t seen something that good. There’s a project page where you can even upload your own projects. I think you gonna need a lot of time to discover everything that is inside. Check this out asap ! Here’s the link.
bearclaw in kenya
Check this nice report from the Kenya Urge Challenge made by Darren Berrecloth for NSMB.com
Nice pics, pretty sick trails, it seems that this trip was really amazing.
CEED digital magazine
CEED is a very cool little digital magazine from Germany. Too bad for us that it’s only in german language for the moment, but no doubt that with some pressure, they can maybe work on a english version.
BeFunky online software
Hey, i know that i already used this pic but it’s just to show you what you can do with an amazing little online software : BeFunky.com
If you’re too lazy to spend some hours on ilustrator so go for it, amazing, fast and with really cool features like this stencil mode. You can even order a mug or a t-shirt with your “artwork” on it….nice.
timelapse…
Check out some really nice timelapse on Flickr here. And if you’re motivated, the guy is giving all his setups for you to make some nice things too…..gooood.
Joscha’s small clip with Canon G7.
I always liked to shoot small clips with my Canon G7. As Joscha Forstreuter was visiting Lyon for a week, i joined him for a little trail session. Nothing special, small jumps, cold weather, easy riding, flow, but i took the opportunity to take some shots and did a quick edit for LFBC.
World’s fastest electric motorbike
This motorbike is just the fastest electric motorbike ever made. Nonetheless, it’s super well designed, and a terrific look…Check out all details here. I am already a big fan. (more…)
Fairclough on littermag
Guyz at Littermag published a pretty nice little interview of Brendan Fairclough. Sweet.
3 Minutes with Brendan Fairclough from Litter Mag on Vimeo.
Freeman transport
FREEMAN transport is a bike company which handmade everything in the States. Read this interview of founders Ben and Nathan, their environmental perspective and obsession with quality here.
Don’t forget to check their website to really understand their way of riding and life in general. The price could be seen as pretty expensive but those bikes are really pieces of arts so it worths it. Each bike has its own bag for public transportation. Sweet.
More pics below…. (more…)
New KONA “green” office
Kona Bikes is currently working on its new office in Geneva. Beside the fact that they are using an old factory, they are trying to use some “green” inputs into the concept. Check out the Kona blog to learn more. Sweet.