May 13, 2008
All Posts Tagged: track-bike
May 12, 2008
Chari & Co Opening Photos
Chari & Co (175 Stanton Street, NY, NY), the new track bike boutique on the Lower East Side, opened with a party last night. The store specializes in high-end Japanese track frames, components and accoutrements, which are even nicer to look at with a cold beer in one hand and some sushi in the other. Keirin track frames line the gallery-like space (which was previously an art gallery), while fancy components, track bike jewelry, and a Supreme charm bracelet fill the display cases. The super friendly owners, Ken and Yuki, have a good-looking store with some really nice bikes in stock. They don’t build or repair bikes, but if you’re looking for a fancy Japanese track bike, it would be a good place to start.
You can check out more photos of Chari & Co in the gallery.
May 7, 2008
New Track Bike Boutique Opens on L.E.S.
From the inbox comes word that a new track bike boutique is opening on the Lower East Side. The new shop, Chari & Co, will “specialize in selling and consigning Japanese track bike frame and other bike parts.” They’re opening this Sunday with a party at 175 Stanton Street, between Clinton and Attorney Streets. Interestingly, that’s about eight blocks from Trackstar, New York City’s first shop dedicated to fixed gear bikes and until now, Manhattan’s only. As of now, the shop is empty and the website has just two frames for sale, so we’ll have to wait and see what they offer on Sunday.
May 1, 2008
“Fixed gear freestyling”, as practiced by New York City’s own Death Adders Road and Track teamamong others, gets featured in the latest issue of Urban Velo Magazine.
Excerpt from Urban Velo, featuring photo by Jose Martinez taken prior to the NYC premiere of MASH.
March 3, 2008
Monster Track 2008 Main Race Canceled
The main race of Monster Track 2008 has been canceled. “Our reasons are many but the overall factor was that the race has become unmanageable due to the large participation and our concern for the participant’s safety.” Though disappointing, we’re confident the organizers have the best intentions with this difficult decision. Full press release from Squid:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The organizers of Monster Track 2008 have decided, after careful consideration, to cancel this year’s main race.
February 22, 2008
Sex Really Sells
Zach from Trackstar appears in the latest issue of Cog Magazine, a pretty great fixed gear bike mag. The ad reads, “Meet Zach - Cusses like a sailor and rides like a warrior poet.” Not coincidentally, you can pick up the magazine in the shop for free (231 Eldridge St.). We got ours smuggled over the Canadian border.
In other news, Dov Charney’s sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit went to trial on Tuesday.
February 19, 2008
Death Adders Road and Track Cycling Team
Brooklyn based streetwear brand Mishka is introducing a new team of cyclists: Death Adders Road and Track (D.A.R.T.).
We’re beyond proud to introduce to you the Death Adders Road and Track (D.A.R.T) Cycling Team. We’ve carefully recruited a group of riders on the forefront of this booming subculture. This eclectic group of athletes are motivated to not only push the boundaries in exciting ways, but to re-define and evolve the sport to the next level. The support and encouragement of this evolution forms the foundation of the Mishka D.A.R.T Cycling Team.
You’ll probably recognize John, Tony, Tom, Wilis and Luke from Bike Shorts, Bootleg Sessions, and Peel Sessions.
Images via Prolly.
February 13, 2008
Nada Surf - ‘Whose Authority’
Mike Maronna, Big Pete from the Adventures of Pete & Pete, plays New York City bike messenger in the new music video for Nada Surf’s “Whose Authority.” Some call it the “sad fate of child actors” but we completely disagree. If you want sad, look at Gary Coleman.
January 24, 2008
Broke Ya Neck interrogates the Tom and Burd of Bootleg Sessions, your favorite off the cuff, down and dirty, post-transport track bike tomfoolery. [Broke Ya Neck]
