Let’s just say this shit got crazy! I’m talkin Hasidic Jews with dildos running around crazy!

Many were wondering where you go from Macaframa? Well…Kareem Shehab figured it out and answered. As I see it Track Bike videos really didn’t have a golden age of awkward videos where no one cared how good it was, when people cared more about quantity or quality. The closest thing we had was about three years ago when you would search YouTube everyday to see if someone had posted something new over night. We started with videos already under our belts…maybe not Track Bike videos but BMX, Skateboarding and even Rollerblading videos. We already knew how to make great videos and we felt there wasn’t any need to go back in time. But maybe there was…maybe we needed to start from scratch. Maybe this scene we all call ourselves a part of would be more like a community. Maybe there wouldn’t always be this debate about who is better…kids who do tricks or kids that like to bomb hills and go fast. Is it too late? I don’t think Kareem Shehab thinks so…the man behind Death Pedal. Kareem has made a video showcasing riders from all over the world, having fun and doing what they love. The filming isn’t great, the editing is that of a skate video from the mid-90s but the riding is good and never once during the video did I feel like someone wasn’t having fun or over concentrating on a trick or hill bomb. And I think this is what we need, people are too serious about this. Most of us originally started riding Track Bikes for transportation or for work, not because it was some kind of extreme sport. We just wanted to have fun and meet people from all over who were also interested in riding these brakeless bikes fast, down hills and backwards. Now is our time and if we want anything to happen from this positive we first need to be positive ourselves. So Kareem…I salute you! More images from the night…HERE!

we have new shirts!

HOLLA!

The limited edition 3.5 Track Hubs by Phil Wood!

You can see more pictures @ our Flickr!

I was hanging out with a couple people from Chrome Messenger Bags the other day when they were down for Velocity here in Los Angeles. We were talking shop when I brought up that they really should make a new hip-pack because I thought the Hipbone was too big and kind of clumsy to carry. Next thing I know I was diggin through a pile of these things trying to pick out what color I wanted. You really can’t beat cold beers and Fanny Jammers!

This new Hippouch by Chrome is about the same size as any other hip pack out there. You can fit everything needed to fix a flat, a cellular phone, Moleskin, writing utensil, one lock, safety meeting supplies and still have some room to spare. The Chrome Hippouch does not come with a belt and I am thankful. It seems like most hip packs with belts just become loose and you spend most of your time messing with it rather than paying attention to the road. One thing I really liked about this pouch was the way it held the lock. It uses a pocket similar to the Freight Baggage Hip Pack but instead of sealing the bottom Chrome leaves it open so the lock can sink into the pocket more. In my opinion this keeps the lock more secure and less likely to jump out while everyone is getting super hyphy! It also has one zippered-pocket inside, which is great for money and valuables, so you don’t have to worry about dropping them while pulling stuff out of the Hipouch while riding. The only real downfall to the Hippouch is that it is ugly. Well…I guess I wouldn’t call the bag ugly, I’m just not a fan of the Chrome logo, the plastic like patch they use or the colors the bag comes in. But other than that the new Chrome Hippouch is a nice fanny-pack. It is very clean…looks like it was made well (time will tell) and they are are manufactured here in the U.S. of A. If you want to see it in person…just stop by the shop! And if you are interested in seeing some images from the Chrome BBQ here at Orange 20 click…HERE!

Original…HERE!

Yesterday we had a customer come in rocking this AMAZING Coors Classic T-shirt!

If you are interested in learning more about the Coors Classic just click HERE, HERE and HERE!

Or come by the shop ask one of us to put on the Red Zinger/Coors Classic DVD!