We are getting close to the end of Winter and that means we can finally start ordering new product. We have a lot of new stuff in the queue and are really excited to get it in stock. Here is a little preview of some of the new products on their way to Superb.
Linus Bikes: I mentioned we were bringing these on board back in the fall, but that time is getting close, expect to see them in the shop within a month or so. We are really excited to have this nice selection of inexpensive and super stylish city bikes in our shop!
IRD Retro Track Crankset: These beauties are made from 6061-T6 Aluminum and have a 144BCD and 165mm arms. They look like a pair of Campy cranks for a fraction of the price and will definitely look great on your lugged track bike. We should have these in about a week, but only have 2 pair on order, so if you would like to reserve one stop by or give us a call.
26″ aluminum Mag Wheels: These are prefect for you trick riders looking for a 26″ bombproof front wheel for barspins and what not. I have been field testing a prototype of this since last summer on my volume cutter, and believe me this is an amazing wheel! We are expecting a few of these in a week as well. Call for price and to reserve.
BikeGlow Light: This crazy light is a 10 ft flexible light tube that allows you to wrap it around any surface(utilizes electroluminescent technology) It has steady, slow flashing, and fast flashing modes, is weather resistant and uses 2 AA batteries, we have them coming in 4 different colors in about a week!
And last but definitely not least we had a nice visit today from the fine folks from Brooks. It looks like we will be stocking the Brooks x Vans shoes, and according to them they will be available this spring. I am sure we will have more info on them soon, as well as a pre-order.
This Thursday Kazu from Nari Furi, a Japanese clothing and bag company we carry, stopped in and visited. Bringing gifts from Chari & Co NYC, the only other store in the US that carries Nari Furi.
We got to check out first hand the specs of the new Nari Furi X Bridgestone 60th Anniversary Collaborative bike, The Helmz. The Helmz is a flat bar aluminum road bike with aero tubing that is currently only available in Japan, but not if we can help it! Their Logo is one of the best designs we have also seen in a while.
Bridgestone describes the bike as, “…a new genre of bicycle known as the Speed Cruiser targeting street riders, and it represents the fourth model developed to commemorate Bridgestone Cycle’s 60th anniversary. It has been designed to promote the concept of [FASHION + BICYCLE] for both companies…”
The Helmz comes in 4 colorways with Sugino RD cranks, a drilled out chainring guard, flat bars with thumb shifters, Miche Supertype seatpost, and rims radial laced to god knows what… Get back to you on that one.
Kazu also pulled out his brand of unisex underwear, Betones. The “Be” is for The Beatles and “tones” is for The Rolling Stones. He gave us a couple of pairs which are amazing. Clean underwear and sick bikes, what else could you ask for?
I recently had the opportunity to follow the exploits of the new Concept Indy Fab Grasstrack Racer. It all started a couple days before Interbike when it was innocently wheeled into Superb sans crank and bottom bracket. After drooling over the new bike a black Sugino 75 Crankset and a locally made 3RRR chainring were purchased and mounted up to a fresh wider than normal bottom bracket (to account for the wider than normal chainstays.) We parted ways agreeing to meet back up in Vegas, and did we ever. That bike got around, maybe even more than my Huffy. First we saw it at the Wipperman Booth at the show, then later at the Tastemakers Party at the Artisan it was aglow in Knog Lights. Upon arriving home from Vegas I was then greeted with photos of the beautiful bike all over the internet, so I figured it was only proper to add on to the pile.
Last month I received a bag from Jon Bailey of Bailey Works bags to test out. It is a prototype bag that has an exterior of vinyl instead of the typical Cordura. We already know that the basic Bailey Works Bags are great and are a staple bag for couriers and commuters all over the world, therefore the main question is, does changing the outside material to vinyl detract from any of the great things this bag has to offer. I have been riding with this bag now for a little while and figured I would pass on my thoughts.
Before testing this bag I hadn’t ridden with a sling style bag for a few years, so it was a little different from the get go, but the ease of use and comfort of the Bailey bags make them very easy to love compared to other slings I have used before. Putting the bag on is a breeze, I would give you the tutorial, but I would rather let you watch this little video instead.
Pretty nifty right. The only thing the video leaves out is that you can loop the tightening strap through the main strap using the D ring at the end, this is the super trick way to rock your Bailey, so don’t get caught with it hanging loose. Jon tells me the only reason they don’t ship this way is because people couldn’t figure out how to tighten them, but believe me it works great and keeps it up and out of the way at all times.
So lets get into the meat and potatoes of the bag, it has pretty much everything you need, a blinky light clip, reflective strip, exterior pockets, interior pockets(even one with a zipper), velcro and buckle closure, not to mention the whole thing is waterproof. Throw into the mix that all the bags are handmade in Portsmouth New Hampshire and you can see why I love this bag.
So the bag functions great, but how about the vinyl exterior? Well I didn’t notice any problems. It didn’t seem to feel any worse against my back and I can only imagine it would make the bag more waterproof as well as making it easier to keep clean. So I say it’s time to put this prototype into production!
We keep a full selection of Bailey Works bags in stock at both of our shops (Cambridge Bicycle and Superb) including the new Bailey Works Backpacks. So stop by to try one out for yourself.
I want one…was the first thing I thought of when I saw this bike. I have actually been in the market for a folding bike for sometime, well either that or a Freight Baggage travel case. I hate going on trips and not having a bike, and airplanes charge a lot to take your bike, and then you have to put it all back together, and then what do you do with the box. I can see riding this to the airport, folding it up, putting it on the plane, getting off the plane and riding away. If only it was for sale.
More info HERE
