“I would borrow my friend’s bikes, but they were all custom, really nice bikes, I couldn’t ride how I normally do,” said Ben.

While Ben’s Budd frame is being repaired, he wanted a solution that was his.

That’s when he saw the Charge Scissor frame.

He was attracted to the frame for a variety of reasons.

“It looks nice, and I wanted something I could ride downtown and really beat on. I can go down stairs without a worry!”

Tom building up the Scissor with a Sugino crankset and Eastern Bikes BMX Pedals.

Ben took it out for a test spin and loved the geometry.

“It’s fast and comfortable, I’m going to have a lot of fun with this!”

For more information on the BBMA click here.

It’s getting to that time of the year where more bikes are hitting the road (yay!) and group rides are cropping up (double yay!)

Some of you might remember last year when we started doing lady rides. That was fun. We should probably do it again. Don’t you think?

Let us know your thoughts. Comment on our blog post. say something on our Facebook page, write us an email, give us a call, tell your friends. Let’s make this year’s lady ride the best one yet!

What’s on sale you might inquire? Well, let us show you…

Dover 5 Speed. Was $789 Now $689.

The PK Ripper. You’ve probably seen this on the floor and wondered, “My oh me, what would I do with a bicycle like this?” It’s a great commuter and winter bicycle, and it also can do this…

Our beloved Craig doing mad tricks on a PK Ripper. Was $799 Now $699.

(Left to Right) SE Lager was $599 now $499. Fuji Classic Track was $550 now $450.

Gaston Single Speed. Was $579 Now $479.

Our sale prices are exclusive to the models we have in stock, check ‘em out before they’re all gone!

Jason worked with Brian to make his vision a reality–the custom built Brooklyn Machine Works Glow in the Dark Gangsta Track.

The completed build with a Selle Italia Turbo saddle, in all of its glory, hanging out by some brownstones in Boston proper.

Detail of the Brooklyn headbadge and Volume Trickster handlebars.

Brian’s running a Shadow Conspiracy Halflink chain on a Cobra crank set with Fyxation BMX pedals and Hold Fast straps.

It looks and (rides) great. Congratulations, Brian!

I had to stop in and check out our friends at Breakbrake17. I met them last year on a non work visit and discovered a flourishing fixed freestyle scene. They were such gracious host, letting me ride their bikes out every night and taking me to all the delicious food stands. So it’s only natural I had to come see them again, especially since the scene has been growing exponentially.

Their new location in Taipei is clean and conveniently located near Sogo (high end fashion district). The shop is crisp and white, with steel piped displays and a dessert fridge for all the goodies (components).

I hung out with Yang, Ken and the BB17 crew at the shop. Yang showed me their Cobra forks, type 1 and 2, which are looking badass. They have their signature “17″ cut out near the drops outs and an integrated top cap. The fork is extra wide, for those super beefy tires and the steerer tube and crown is fully molded for extra strength. I would recommend snagging one of these for anyone that’s afraid of fork snappage.

They have a great selection of freestyle bikes from Brooklyn Machine Works to Volumes. They also have a great Keirin track source and can build you up a classy NJS whip too. But the best part is their mechanic area… They make do without a bike repair stand and cut everything with an angle grinder! Here’s Ken getting at a steerer tube with the angle grinder.

If you ever find yourself in Taiwan I would drop in for their weekly rides every Friday night!

Here the rest of the photos from the trip.