Mid-West Mayhem Recap: Day 2 & 3 (via Prolly Is Not Probably)
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Mid-West Mayhem Recap: Day 1 (via Prolly Is Not Probably)
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Midwest Mayhem (via Eighth Inch)
Midwest Mayhem (via Eighth Inch)
Midwest Mayhem (via Eighth Inch)
Midwest Mayhem (via Eighth Inch)
Tom LaMarche Wrecking Shop In Milwaukee (via Locked Cog)
Last night some of the fixed gear greats descended upon Milwaukee’s Cream City Skate Park in what was essentially the first nationwide Fixed Gear trick competition. It’s gonna get bigger from here.
Here’s Tom LaMarche in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Milwaukee Bicycle Company Decals
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I got this bike for free from some kid, it’s beat to shit and old as fuck. Want specs? Too bad i don’t know them. Do you want the bike or not? It’s cheap as fuck….$25 (via old ass schwinn le tour)
Milwaukee’s Beaver Boys spotted at the St Louis Bike Polo Lock-in (via thepassingofdays)
Takara Horizon fixed gear, 57cm
Takara Horizon completely rebuilt and converted to a fixed gear. The frame and chrome-tipped fork are in great condition. This vintage lugged Japanese bike, built by Kuwahara, probably dates back to the late 80s. It has an interesting burnt orange/copper and gold color paint job. In keeping with this aesthetic, I outfitted this conversion with black and gold and chrome details. The flip flop wheelset has a 700c semi-arrow rims laced to a generic black 32 hole hubset. This comes new tubes under with a pair of 700 x 23c low mileage Super CST with gold sidewalls. The 170mm Sugino crank has a black aluminum 48t chainring on it with a new gold 1/8” KMC chain, as well as a new black 17t 1/8” cog and lockring. The pedals are new black cage Forte platforms. This conversion includes a brand new, low profile, lightweight saddle, a drop forged Dia-Compe quill stem, and black riser bars finished off with new gold Deda handlebar tape. Although no brakes are currently installed, if desired I will install a front caliper and finger lever at no additional cost. At 57cm, this unique build would be a great fit for anyone between 5’-6” and 6’-0” tall.
Raleigh Technium single speed/fixed, 63cm
This is a Raleigh Technium road frame converted to a single speed or fixed gear. This early 90’s frame has an oversized aluminum main triangle. It has some scratches in the paint, but no dings or dents. The bike was completely rebuilt with freshly packed and greased bearings in the headset and bottom bracket. The bike features a brand new flip flop wheelset. It is comprised of 32 hole machined, matte silver, deep v profile rims laced to formula hubs, with all white 700c x 23 CST tires. The crank is 170mm, with a 52t aluminum chainring, currently geared to a new 18t Dicta freewheel by a new white KMC chain. This is a middle of the road gear inch ratio allowing you to accelerate without too strenuous an effort, while strong enough to keep you from spinning once you are up to speed. The seatpost is a brushed and fluted SR with a Viscount Dominator saddle to match the frame color. Up front are flopped and chopped aluminum bullhorn bars wrapped with new Bontrager bar tape. The brake levers are Dia-Compe, as well as both the front and rear calipers. New cables and white housing are routed internally through the top tube. At 63 cm, you should be at least 6 feet tall to fit this bike comfortably. This bike is very light, clean, and is a solid, strong ride.
