GLOBAL GUTZ 2012

Don't let your city miss out on this, it is the original Worldwide Bicycle Courier Race!

More info: http://www.globalgutz.org/

Tallinn Bicycle Week 2012

Tallinn Bicycle Week 2012, more info coming soon here: http://www.tallinnbicycleweek.ee/

Last year was much fun, so mark this down on your calendars already.

Pelago Bicycles: San Sebastian 2012

Pelago Bicycle's new long waited San Sebastian for 2012 is finally out.

Basically San Sebastian is a simple yet versatile TIG-welded 4130 cromo fixed gear / single speed frameset made in Taiwan and modeled largely on the old warhorse Surly Steamroller but with some specific tweaks to make it even better: relatively shorter top tube and taller headtube, bit higher bb and eyelets for full long fenders and a front rack. Price is 395€ for frame and fork. What more you need?

Check out the Pelago 2012 Catalogue below / Read more at Pelago's FB page.

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Pelago Bicycles: Capri 2012

Pelago Bicycle's new Capri, "Traditional mixte frame with a modern finish",  for 2012. Available in two colors and out now.

Read more at Pelago's FB page.

"Hoping to have the SSCX out by July!"

Referring to the Cinelli MASH SSCX frameset.

Via MASH Transit.

14R Track & Low Pro 2012

This has been a while in the making but seems to be finally available:

"14 Bike Co and Fixedgearlondon are proud to announce the production of the 14R Track / 14R Low Pro.

14R Reynolds 853 Frame: £695.00 

 Fork Options:
Fork option No.1: Alpina F04 Carbon 1 1/8th Track Fork £99.99
Fork option No.2: Alpina Wing Pista Carbon Monocoque 1 1/8th Track Fork £249.99"

But wait, will it look like this when people get around to doing their sweet 'builds'...?

Pelizzoli Leggenda FOR3

New version of the Pelizzoli Leggenda, FOR3:

 * FOR3 columbus aluminum tubing (less than 100 series available)
 * TIG welding polished
 * Track geometry, tigh clearances
 * 27,2mm seat tube
 * ITA/BSA BB threading
 * Steel 1" or carbon 1 1/8 fork
 * Stainless drop outs
 * Custom sizes and geometry on request
 * Handmade paint

Looks quite lovely and options like 1 1/8" threadless carbon fork and BSA BB are obviously nice choices to have. 

Order yours here now:
http://www.pelizzoliworld.com/products/leggenda-for3/

H Plus Son ARCHETYPE rims

New H+Son Archetype rims should be finally available very soon.

Looking pretty nice and specc'd very close to some hard to find Italian and French rims of the yesteryear. I'm thinking of Lambda Strada V,  Omega V and CPX12 for example.

Spec: 
・ model: ARCHETYPE (AT-25)
・ height: 25mm
・ weight: 450g
・ material: G609alloy
・ size/drillings: 700c, 28/32h  
・ colors: hard anodized / polished / matte black anodized

http://hplusson.com/

Genesis Day 1 Disc

New Genesis Day 1 Disc for 2012. Basically an upgraded version of their Day 1 Cross but with, yeah you guessed it, Avid BB-7 mechanical disc brakes. Very nice.

My only concern with Genesis Day 1 cross bikes it that apparently (correct me if I'm wrong here?) they don't have space for much fatter wheels than 35c. On the other hand they have eyelets for full fenders.

I'm looking into my magic crystal ball and am seeing that this will be a huge success and that in 2013 it will be followed by many other brands with very similar simple steel cyclocross cyclocross bikes with disc brakes.

Check out full specs of the Genesis Day 1 Disc here. 

Pinarello X Diesel Collabo 2012 "Only the Brave"

"Pinarello's technology and know-how blend with Diesel's style and creativity to create "Only the Brave", the brand-new urban bike to ride the world's streets.

Single speed, light and versatile to adapt safely to all kinds of urban streets, it reminds of the American messenger bikes in its design and soul, but it is also the result of a careful study of balances and strengths - like all Pinarello models.

Pinarello works on all its creations inside its R & D lab, where the line of the bike was studied together with the Diesel Creative Team and developed by the Pinarello lab through the SOE system. The Hydroformed Aluminium 6061 T6 used for the frame allows for an original and distinctive design, while preserving handling agility and cornering ability, two crucial features while riding urban streets." 

Adidas Prototype Bicycle Polo SPD Sneakers

Fugly kicks ATMO, but is bicycle polo going to be real big or what? SPD compatible too so let's all hope that Adidas has something else too - bit nicer looking spd sneakers! - in the pipeline for 2012.

Via Urban Velo.

Many of you will want this:

Via Cinelli FB.

Fuji Feather CX

Brand new Fuji Feather CX single speed cyclocross bike. Available in two colorways, "Chameleon Tan" and "Aurora White" AKA Ghostbike. 

Return of the "Cannondale Tarck 1000"

It's not April Fools Day, or is it? From Prolly's:

"I know I am always saying "steel is real" but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to work with Cannondale USA on the return of their beloved track bike. A few months back, the PR&D team hit me up, asking what they should do for their 2012 line since their current models weren't selling. I told them to go back to their roots and pick up where the mid-90's track bikes left off. After a lot of back and forth about how to make these bikes "hip" enough to sell at high-end track bike boutique shops, we came to a consensus. Available in three limited edition colorways, the Cannondale Tarck 100 is slated for release early 2012. Now you don't have to pay top dollar for 20 year old, fatigued aluminum!"

Also, holy seat angle, Batman...

Cinelli Classics for 2012

Look 496 ZED Piste

So future. More info here.

Scott OTG 20 by GREMS

Scott OTG 20 by GREMS.

"Scott brings art to its bicycles with one of today’s most influential and exciting young French artists, designers and musicians, known as GREMS. He is a multifaceted man with many preferences, who puts his own character into every masterpiece. With hand-drawn signs and lettering as well as bold graphics and graffiti, he convinces artists and turns public space into open air artwork. Nothing is to be expected from his paintings, drawings and designs. GREMS’ latest rise to a challenge was for the SCOTT urban bike collection 2012, where he designed two exclusive bikes – one SCOTT OTG, a so called Fixie, and one SCOTT SUB."

P-Fix feat. Tom LaMarche

Tom La Marche for Specialized from Uncle Buck on Vimeo.

Nice. P-Fix will be THE s**t as a cheap FGFS complete, that's for sure.

But what's going on with the crappy editing? The music ends too early etc. One would think that a company like Specialized has the marketing budget to get things done proper. Or is it just to make it look 'raw', 'legit' and all DIY? That's pretty weak IMHO.

Zaffiro Pro Skin Wall

I can dig this. From Interbike 2011, via Tracko.

Pelago Bicycles 2012 Sneak Peak // Competition

A lil' sneak peak at the Pelago Bicycles range for 2012 and a naming competition. Looks sweet to me.

"We are introducing some new models next year. First of them shall be this light weight bicycle – a classic mixte with a modern approach. Full cromo frame with butted main tubes.
There's only one little problem: the beloved child has many names and we've had hard time making up our minds which one to record in the books. There's a few suggestions below; which one do you prefer – or how would you call it if you were to decide? Thumb-click the proposal you like or suggest your own. We will draw a winner amongst the votes and reward the best proposal."

Via PELAGOBICYCLES FB-page.