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B43's

2009-09-15T17:27:00.004-04:00

Bridgestone on 48/43's.

Thynk Eye Can

2009-07-01T19:11:00.002-04:00

Jesse Hotchkiss can! Check out the new Abstract Rude Music video featuring the skateboarding antics of Mr. Hotchkiss and others. Great work!

www.jessehotchkiss.com

5115

2009-03-14T12:05:00.005-04:00

Just got the chance to take a quick trip down to the bayou. My buddy works at a shop down there known as "5115." Good things going on down there. FixYOURShit, has evolved from the blog to the the bike shop. My buddy has created a job for himself making repairs and building fixed gear conversions from a wide selection of older used steel frames that still have miles of life left in them. He's erning good money and building more than bikes. He's building a culture. Stop by the shop down on 5115 Magazine. Get that tire changed, buy a cruiser or just FIX YOUR SHIT!

I built the "TAKARA" while I was there. SOLD.

i should be dead: an explanation.

2009-01-26T09:52:00.004-05:00

Usually when I fall off, I get right back on. Even after getting in two bad accidents this past year, I still did not hesitate to get right back out there. It's the one that didn't get me that got me the worst. "I should be dead." That was about a month ago. That's about how long it took me to get over it. Late night. Washington Ave. Look both ways before you cross. I did. Look one more time. SHIT. For whatever reason, I did look again and found an SUV charging towards Atlantic. I swear I felt the wind from the side view mirror as it blew by my face. The SUV skidded for about a block afterward. I returned home, shaken and stirred. One inch and I would be dead. No doubt. People drive like lunatics in the city. It doesnt matter how safe you are. Helmets wont save you from a hit like that. Somebody will be sweeping up your helmet, blinking light and reflective jacket after you get hit by a vehicle at that speed. Needless to say, I havent been on my bike for awhile. It's an event that sends chills down your spine every time you think about it. Like when you are walking and you take one step off the curb only to find yourself face to face with the side of a bus. By all counts you know you should be dead.

The weather here isnt great now. Ice. sleet. snow. I have been out a few times. I hit an ice patch the other day but it's not the same. When you ride in the elements it's expected. I guess when you ride out here it's all expected. The minute you forget that, it might be the last time you forget.

i should be dead.

2009-01-04T23:58:00.002-05:00

baller's eve

2008-12-20T01:27:00.012-05:00

...from guest TECH AGENT: Katdaddyslim

I finally finished my new bike tonight.

Once the frame was stripped for paint, I discovered a crack in the head tube. Luckily, I was able to have it welded...

It turned out pretty damn good! As for the paint, of course it's flaked out... A-town down!

-frame repair - Thomas Callahan

-sandblasting - Acme

-paint - Carter Spray

-assembly - techb3 & katdaddyslim

To everyone else who helped me in the process, thank you.

Don't forget to check out BALLER'S EVE every WEDNESDAY on EAST VILLAGE RADIO!!!

Happy Holidays!

-kat

Back in Black

2008-12-15T03:33:00.003-05:00

Since my last update, I have been compensated for my trouble (being hit by a car). I was able to purchase a new black deep v rim and lace the blades back up. The older 65 degree Nitto Pro stem was replaced with a 58 degree Nitto Jaguar Pro chrome forged steel stem. The bars were replaced with the same B123 CrMo 39's. I was able to save the Brooks leather tape. Very happy to be on the road again!

I didn't see you.

2008-12-10T16:56:00.004-05:00

That's the response I got after being hit by a car on Kent Ave. This is coming from a guy making a left hand turn across traffic. Instead of hitting his passenger door head on, I made a last second decision to turn with him. I still didn't get away without getting hit. Caught the passenger fender and got tossed. The stem bent about 15 degrees counter clockwise. Not around the headset but the bars literally rotated around. Twisted. Like a pretzel. Thank God it wasn't aluminum. Front rim was trashed. Took the bladed spokes and hub and built a woodgrain bladed set. Not quite the motivation I needed to work on the bike but whatever...

Limited Edition Bladed Woodgrain (TB3)

The Return of...

2008-11-26T11:16:00.002-05:00

58.5cm 3RENSHO (NJS)

remember when?

2008-11-05T09:04:00.003-05:00

"It's been a long, long time coming, but I know a change is gonna come." -Sam Cooke

remix

2008-10-25T11:31:00.000-04:00

58cm Bridgestone Gran Velo (NJS)

About me.

2008-07-26T12:15:00.000-04:00

3RENSHO

2008-07-26T12:05:00.006-04:00

58.5cm 3RENSHO (NJS)

Gunmetal Velocity Deep V Rims w/ Shimano Dura Ace Hubs
Kashimax Five Gold 4P Seat (NJS)
Nitto SP72 Seat Post (NJS)
Sugino 75 (165mm) Cranks (NJS)
Suntour Superbe 48T Chainring (NJS)
Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Pedals w/ Cinelli Straps
Nitto B123 Alloy Drop Bars (NJS)
Nitto Jaguar Stem (NJS)
Izumi GOLD chain (NJS)
Hatta Swan Headset (NJS)

Schwinn Madison

2008-07-26T10:58:00.005-04:00

1985 Schwinn Madison (57cm)

OG Weinmann Rims w/ OG Suntour Sprint Hubs
Brooks Pro Saddle
OG Sugino AT Cranks
Suntour Sprint Pedals w/ Sugino Straps & KKT Clips
OG SR Sakae Drop Bars
OG SR Sakae Stem
OG Tange Falcon Headset

Bridgestone Gran Velo

2008-07-26T10:54:00.007-04:00

58cm Bridgestone Gran Velo (NJS)

LE Velocity Deep V's w/ Continental Ultra Gatorskin tires
Brooks B17 Saddle
Sugino Seat Post
Sugino 75 (165mm) Cranks (NJS)
Sugino Super Mighty 48T Chainring
EAI 17T Cog
Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Pedals w/ Cinelli Straps
Nitto B123 CrMo Drop Bars (39.0) (NJS) w/ Brooks Leather Tape
Nitto Jaguar Stem (100) (NJS)
Izumi ESH chain (NJS)
Tange Levin Headset (NJS)

Sales Department

2008-07-25T23:57:00.018-04:00

All items are open to reasonable negotiation. I accept paypal. Add for shipping.

Kashimax Five Gold 4P NJS saddle, Black suede, 44mm rails (one scuff) $85