Broken

Something like this can sometimes apparently happen if during the framebuilding process a heavily butted steel tube is heated too much while brazing. I wasn't too happy about this happening to my daily ride but the frame is still within the warranty period in any case.

Twisted

I don't know where this is from, I just stole it from Tallinn Bicycle Week FB page.

Dura-Ace Track Ends

Via Hunts & Gaths.

Olli's 1/2012

Olli's new custom Takhion-styled street whip. Built from salvaged/recycled tubing for himself on the side with his ongoing 2CV Hot Rod project.

More project photos here.

Recycling

Konga on the footsteps of Olli Erkkilä. And the result here looks in fact bit like a certain old Cannondale, doesn't it?

SJT Fixed Minivelo

Santtu's winter project finalized. Fixed minivelo.

Wood Bicycle

EVIL DEAD 2

Peacock Groove "Evil Dead 2" track bike via Urban Velo.

"What is he up to again?"

Visiting Alex Singer Cycles Workshop

Alex Singer Cycles from hanckxlife on Vimeo.

Not so much fixed gear bikes but interesting nonetheless if you love bikes and cycling. A legendary brand, custom framebuilder and boutique in Paris for randonneur and cyclotourism bikes and such. Edit came from here.

And should you want bit more in-depth information on Alex Singer Cycles, please check the nice feature on Cog magazine, here.

Shawver Cycles SSCX

A filet-brazed steel SS CX frameset. Carl builds awesome custom frames and forks in San Francisco Bay Area. Check out Shawver Cycles for much more niceness: http://shawvercycles.com/ 

Cyclops Mutant

Somewhat scary Cyclops Track Frame By Mike Mulholland, currently for sale on Ebay.

"This is a custom hand built Track Bike by Cyclops builder Mike Mulholland of Canada in Vernon BC Canada. This frame was built for Canadian Olympic Track Sprinter Jim Fisher for the 1999 PanAmerica Games. Custom Double tubing chain and seat stay for extra strength. Gives the stiffness of an aluminium frame with the comfort of steel."

RE:Products Project -> VIVALO Reborn

It seems that Kusaka-san's Vivalo brand has been relaunched in Japan. No traces of Keirin track bikes on the site at the moment though, just traditional steel road bikes instead.

As my Japanese skills are bit rusty for the moment Google Translate tells us, somewhat cryptically:

"VIVALO lineup was only ever full order frames. This time, experience the handmade chromoly frame more people If you think please, let me hang the frame in addition to the lineup Submitted.

Even if the frame hanging, size 8 size and color from 3 colors You can choose. In addition, Comfort Space, Mr. EAST RIVER CYCLES Hutte 8to8's three stores, the original color of each shop And let me also available. So, you can choose from six colors.

 All geometries have been referring to the load frame produced so far I was allowed to DRESSCODE designed from scratch. Please come and look here for the first time the real chromoly frame? ! !"


For more info: http://www.vivalo.jp/

Sizemore SSCX frameset "Custom Fit - Looks Good"

I can so dig this.

"Single speed cross custom mini production run!  Here are the details: I make your frame and fork look and ride awesome."

Read more HERE.

Takhion Replica 1 - 2011

Olli Erkkilä's latest and by far the greatest project the handbuilt soviet Takhion track bike replica is finally ready!

Birth of a Butcher

BIRTH OF A BUTCHER from EighthInch on Vimeo.

This is actually pretty fascinating. Metal, heavy machinery, fire, everything that's cool basically.

Rossin Ghibli Pursuit - Finally Complete

Olli Erkkilä's greatest project so far is finally ready. I've reported its phases many times along the way and if you remember, even signor Mario Rossin himself sent a message of approval after having been shown some photos of the project. Congratulations!

But always, there's already something new brewing in Olli's workshop...

Project 1 - 2011

Olli's been working hard on something new lately. Remember these? As pointed out earlier, the lugs did look very familiar and much as if they were copied from certain Soviet Union pursuit frames.

Lugset 1 - 2011 // Made In Finland

Pelizzoli GP Pista 2011

Giovanni Pelizzoli. Who? Mr. Ciöcc, legendary Italian framebuilder is apparently starting to build classic style steel frames again, both road and track models, under his own name. Here are first shots of the new Pelizzoli GP Pista. Keep an eye here and here if you're feelin' deez steeds. I know I will.