We Keep Going

A couple of great guys, Joaquin and Bryan, are living the dream and touring the world. After they finished the 42 Below ride, they decided to keep on touring and living on road with their bikes. They call themselves We Keep Going, and they certainly have started quite an undertaking. The planned route starts in LA and brings them down through Mexico, Central and South America, then across the Atlantic to northern Africa and up to Spain (and the rest of Europe to follow). They are already down around Ensenada according to their most recent blog post. Keep up with them on their blog as they post updates and photos from their epic adventure, and an encouraging email (or donation) will help keep their dream alive!

We were able to connect with Jo and Bryan and set them up with Saga frames and New Xpress tires to keep them on the road, and the frame has been a good match for what they are doing (and what is classier looking than that navy/creme/gold color scheme with a set of skinwall tires?). If you want to hear what a couple guys with some serious touring experience have to say about the frame, here's their review.

Awesome dudes on an awesome ride:
























All built up:



















Look at the list of stuff they are bringing, then think about the ride they are headed on. Still trying to wrap my head around it.

We wish them all the best on their amazing journey, and will keep you updated with their progress!

Pake Purple Track Frames

Another special edition frame from the guys at Pake (they said this will be even more limited than the green or gold). The purple is really rich with a perfect amount of sparkle in the sun. This is a frame that will still look great in 10-15 years (there may be some skeptics about purple 'round here, but this is a classy purple that is very timeless). It is specced with the the lugged crown Tange track fork. Frame uses cold-drawn Tange tubing for an improved ride quality over some of the other frames in this category. Combined with the spot-on geometry, this builds up to be a great track ride. Fork is 1" threadless, 38mm rake. We got 'em on the store.






















This is what the sparkle does in sunlight:

Tape

We once again have more of the ever popular cork purple tape. We got it in a while ago and it has been flying under the radar. Along with it we added a couple of other cool tape options. All available here.

White confetti tape. The black confetti is slightly textured, it's really cool.
























Lime:






















"Natural". It is a nice option somewhere between tan and brown:





















And.......retro PVC tape!

More racks and random photos

Here is our new alloy mini front rack. Perfect for small loads, a Wald basket, or really anything you are aiming to carry. Check em here.
























Halloween Critical Mass is always nuts. The gathering masses just before dark:



















Little 'cross racing action. Course was fun, huge sand pit. If you are in the Bay, check out the next Pilarcitos race on the 14th at Sierra Point. It is a night race under the lights, and should be interesting!

2010 Rush

The good folks over at Urban Velo have posted up some shots of a pre-production '10 Rush frame, and you can check out the post here!

It came to life as a sample to test the new spec and could be seen rolling around Vegas this year.

The pertinent details:

- Tange dropouts
- No bottle bosses
- Removable decals with updated graphics and headtube badge

We haven't fully locked down colors, but the pearl white will be staying for sure, and we are adding a rich olive green.

For forks, we will continue to offer our classic curved-blade forks in colors to match. The straight-blade will be available for sale separately in chrome only.

Look for these late winter (think February '10).

A couple favorite shots:

Product of the year, 2009

Found cleaning the warehouse:























Seriously, start with your toe clips up.

Everyday needs to be new bike day

One of the lucky gents in the office received this absolutely gorgeous piece of work from Chris Igleheart, just in time for the next Bay Area Super Prestige 'cross race this weekend. The pictures do the frame no justice, but some more photos will be up of the completed build in no time. Its really about the details on this frame, all the well-thought subtle bits...