8.18.2010

THIS SATURDAY, 5PM, FIXED&FREE
Fun, Fun, Fun. This is your only chance to ride an alleycat this summer (I'll refrain from any commentary on that subject) so grab 3$, a bag and yo bike and come over to Fixed&Free at 5pm on Saturday. This will be short and fun with a BBQ for everyone involved afterwards. Prizes include free-range, organic steaks, super fresh crab legs, other gourmet goodies, and this, one of only 200 made. Get your ass on your bike and come have a good time - it's been WAY too fucking long since the last one...

8.07.2010

Polo, Santa Fe, Tomorrow
Leaving around 2PM. Call or text for details. 505-610-6584

8.04.2010

BEWARE THE MYRIAD PERILS OF MTB'ING...
This highly detailed technical illustration was rendered by my brother documenting his recent experience riding in the Dona Anas outside of Las Cruces. Watch that line of fire.

7.29.2010

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday polo?

Sunday in Santa Fe. What time and who all's in? Leave your input in the comments section. Let's get at least four!

7.17.2010

Renshaw smash!...



Even in polo you won't see someone cut off a person's lane like that. Does anyone like Cavendish anyway? I doubt this helps...

7.14.2010

FIXED CRITS ARE BACK...
Sorry for the short notice, but this will be going for the next month and a half. Hawke has received USAC approval to run a fixed gear class at his informal crits for the rest of the summer. To clarify, these are considered "insured training rides or practice sessions, basically like playing pickup soccer at the park". There are no prizes, though I may try and put together a points system as a little incentive for those who come out regularly. Its basically a chance to meet some roadies, push yourself a bit, and have a good time. Also, since it doesn't seem like there will be any races in the near future (unless Jake or myself can motivate ourselves) this will be a cool opportunity to get a little competitive if you are so inclined. The first one is this Sunday, 7/18. It is located way the hell down 2nd St and starts at 4pm, with the fixed gear class at 6:15. Helmets and brakeless fixed gears are required, though you may simply disconnect your brake if you have one. Also, no bullhorns or forward-projecting barends (we don't want any core sampling) and if you can bring $5 to help cover licensing and insurance costs that would be awesome. Get full info and directions here. Come ride! There were only six of us last time which made for a pretty teeny peloton, let's try and do better this weekend...

7.04.2010


HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIXED&FREE!!






Wow. What a crazy couple years its been. Huge thanks to everyone who supported us through the ups and downs of the past two years, without the incredible and diverse community of cyclists that come through the shop, we would not be where we are today. The evolution of the shop has been amazing, and with some big changes on the way, don't expect it to slow down anytime soon. Sam, Luke, Jacob, and everyone who has volunteered - your hard work has made Fixed & Free one of ABQ's favorite bike shops in 2 short years. Congrats!

7.02.2010


That's right. You can now show your support for your favorite bike shop in full Lycra. The price is right and the design is tight (not to toot my own horn), so get down to Fixed&Free and place your order. They'll be available in about 7-8 weeks.

6.30.2010

WEDNESDAY VID

Short movie - PAPERBOY from David Lucas Vivaldini on Vimeo.


I wanna go on a ride with Paperboy.

6.25.2010

Things to consider...

1) A mandatory draft that requires the registration and record of all Cranks505 members for the purpose of necessary participation in unsanctioned events as announced. Selection of draftees shall be made upon abilities to fulfill duties within physical, temporal or financial constraints.

2) Creation of a financial review board overseen by the Crankfather and staffed by posting members of Cranks505. It is the purpose of the board to produce accurate record of all activities as listed and fulfilled by Cranks505 members, draftees and outside participants for review by the public.

3) The drafting of an Equal Rights Amendment to the Crankstitution requiring that for all male posters, an equivalent number of female posters shall be admitted to fulfill the same duties, not excluding the creation of additional events that address the interests of women.

4) An AMBER Alert equivalent for bicycles that shall draw the immediate attention of the Cranks505 community. The DAMMIT Alert will work in favor of the locally victimized with the prospective return of stolen bicycles and persecution of thieves.

5) Democratic selection of moderators that draws upon the members of Cranks505 to vote in the selection of an additional moderator outside of the Crankfather. Elections shall be open to all posting members and a vote conducted via a Cranks505 poll. Majority necessary to win. Tie goes to the rider.

6) The honoring of Cranks505 through the observation of a holiday on July 5th. Proper observation of said holiday requires the thorough harassment of other local cycling blogs not excluding hey fixie and Fixed&Free.

Love,
Cranks505.

6.24.2010

APB ON TWO STOLEN BIKES...



Sam Miller's Thrasher was taken from his own home the other night. It is in the above colourway. If you see the fool that stole this bike, jump him.

Additionally, my friend Allyson had her bicycle stolen outside of the UNM Fine Arts library earlier today. I don't know the model, but it was a burgundy and silver Raleigh 26" wheel city bike with a neon orange handlebar basket. If you see the fool that stole this bike, jump him.

Keep your eyes peeled Burque. Avoid using cable locks for more than a few minutes. Make sure that you keep all appropriate documentation for the ownership of your bicycle available (serial number, sales receipts, labor receipts, make/model/description) and report theft immediately to the police and all local bicycle shops. Play it safe!

Lastly...



On an unrelated note, thanks Julia and Santa Fe Polo for hosting us tonight and congrats on starting up a new club. Big ups to Buck for being Santa Fe's first new polo player. New inter-city schedule to be listed shortly...

One more thing...


Congrats USA for the big W today. First time to rank top of bracket in nearly 80 years!

6.22.2010

Road bike trials out, polo in...



If you haven't figured it out from the flyer, Santa Fe has entered the poloverse. Now Albuquerque has a sister club. Wednesday is the inaugural. I'll be there. Anyone else? Even if you've never played, it's a great time to start.

More info at http://fantasebikepolo.blogspot.com.

6.16.2010

BREAKING NEWS!!
Fixed gear freestyle is officially played out. The next hot new trend is road
bike trials. Grab your spandex...
Worst oil disaster in US history. One of the top ten worst corporations in the world (based on environmental and human rights records). When are we going to start executing these scumbags? We have the death penalty here for a reason, right?

6.14.2010

TETSUUOOO!!

This is SO ILL. I first saw Akira when I was eight years old and I can safely say it blew my fucking mind, still does actually, so when I saw the first image I was shitting bricks. Lo and behold, Feather Cycles and Death Spray Custom got together to produce this beauty for Nike's Tied Together global fundraiser. So awesome.

6.10.2010

Don't let us scare you...


Polo's not as bad as it seems! Just ask the new guys. We're heading up to Colorado Springs to battle with the Inter-mountain West's greatest, so wish us luck.

Also. Two Wheel is looking for a mechanic... Think you've got the right stuff? Drop by with a resume and apply. "Been there, done that," you say? Drop by with a few choice words for Charlie. He sits on these decisions. Feel like you're being dodged? Hang out and pester Mark about the difference between thin and thick Campagnolo Record bottom bracket cups of a '70s vintage. Persistence is a virtue!

6.09.2010

IN MEMORIAM

The Journey is the Thing from Tony Blazejack on Vimeo.

Saw this today and was reminded how easily a life can end on the road. In memory of Roy Sekreta, James Warden, Pamela Lee Higgins, Ronald Hargrove, Heather Reu, and every other ABQ cyclist who has died doing what we all love. Be careful out there.

6.02.2010

THE BURLIESTSo if you haven't checked out the awesome vintage Holdsworth frame at the shop yet, stop by and take a gander. It's a stayer bike like this one, built for crushing land speed records behind a motorcycle, or in this case, a fucking Le Mans race car. Note the chainring - special prize for who guesses the correct number of teeth...

5.30.2010

A little birdie told me...


Any polo people available to do a northbound excursion? I mean, it's only 4 1/2 hours from here! That's as close as you'll get out west...

Summertime from David Polka on Vimeo.

Thanks to everyone who came out on friday. Enjoy the long weekend.

5.28.2010

Pista-rded...



Charlie's currently clearing out his '09 Bianchi Pistas for 5 hundo. $500 for a complete you ask? That's right. So cheap, he's practically giving them away.

Speaking of giving away, don't forget to show up for the second anniversary of the Fixed & Furious. Polka will be raffling off a collection of prizes tonight so show up with some cazshz to throw in for a chance at some cool shit. And I can say for certain that there's going to be some real choice stuff.

P.S. Mark here at Two Wheel Drive has told me to tell Sam P. up at Fixed and Free that he's a real goober. (Sounds like a threat!)

5.18.2010

5.14.2010

FRIDAY PORN

Crazy lugs, lovin' it.

In other news, Fixed&Furious turns 2 years old this month. Mark your calendars for May 28th.

5.11.2010

EEE BRO...

5.10.2010

New Polo Times!!!
Sun. 7PM
Wed. 7PM
RIPPER

Untitled from Donghoh Han on Vimeo.


guadalupe river bank 4/25/2010 from Donghoh Han on Vimeo.


the whole argument that tricks on a fixed gear look goofy is starting to lose some ground...

5.08.2010

Gazelle 1925 from Gazelle NL on Vimeo.

This weather sucks a bag of dicks, so kick back and enjoy this little reel from Gazelle. And ride down to Revlis/Cirq at 712 Central tonite for a ton of great art, beer, and a dance party later...

5.05.2010

This weekend saddle up for...




...the greatest ever one-two artistic punch. Friday ride down to the Petting Zoo. Saturday ride up to Cirq. Can't make both, make one or the other. Can't make either? Then that's a damned crime. See you there!

5.03.2010


ABQ Bike Polo's 1st b-day is this week so i'll bring some beer to Tuesday polo. Regular time and place.

4.26.2010

FIXED CRIT! TUES. 7PM
Don't forget. Tuesday night, 7 pm, fixed gear criterium race. Fixed only, no brakes, no bullhorns or forward projecting bar ends. Directions and full info here. Don't miss, if we get a good turnout this might become a regular thing...