17 Apr
DSLR quality sensor in point-n-shoot convenience

Although Canon and Nikon seem to rule the prosumer photography universe with an iron digital fist, don’t tell that to Pentax-Ricoh. The Japanese manufacturer has now updated their top of the line point-n-shoot to do battle with the previously mentioned giants. Their new Rico GR compact camera features a superb 16.2MP APS-C sensor, making it […]


11 Apr
Only 30 of the exclusive colorway frames to be made

Japan gets 2 color variations exclusive to their Leader store from the California bike manufacturer. Leader takes its top selling 725TR fixed gear mode and brandishes it in Rosso Corsa (above) and  Ice Silver Metallic colors — of which only 30 bikes of each will be made. Available in 4 sizes (51, 53, 55, and 58cm), […]


9 Nov
A no-frills minimalist fixie in three colorways

Fuji Bikes introduces their urban series Fixed Gear bikes for 2012 dubbed the Feather. The minimalist design behind the production of these bicycles is what makes them a standout. What’s more, they come equipped with an Elios 2 chromo frame, fork and rear triangle, along with Kenda tires, Wellgo road pedals with clips and straps, and […]


7 Jul
Quite likely the first fixed-gear bike inspired by boardshorts

The Livery Design Gruppe’s (LDG) custom-created Phantom 4D bicycle is the latest in the capsule collection collaboration between the design company and Hurley. The award-winning Phantom Boardshorts inspired the Phantom 4D project, which Hurley launched in June in response to increased performance demands. The tech advanced Phantom Boardshorts incorporated Nike Flywire technology and feature a […]


9 Jun
From fixed gear to freewheel with quick adjustment

This year, world class bike maker Raleigh introduced the Rush Hour FB bicycle. With five possible sizes (50, 53, 55, 57 and 59 cm), the Rush Hour is the perfect flat bar bicycle, great for commuters and urbanites alike. Thanks to the solid Reynold 52 Butted Chromoly Dropouts frame the bike is both durable and […]


10 Dec
Celebrating the City of Angels

The NIKE LA Destroyers event went down last night at the old Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles during the city’s ever hectic Art Walk. Curated by artist Erik Siador, the idea of the Los Angeles celebrating exhibit was to take 11 LA-based artists and have them create artwork inspired by 11 LA-based […]