WTF

The huge Taipei Bicycle Show was this week. And I was surfing the internet for any coverage. Usually Cycling News does a good job of covering the new bling, but I didn't see anything on the site this year. So I tried Flickr. Was kind of dissappointed, but this picture was entertaining.
It is a booth for a special saddle to help take pressure off that "certain part of the male anatomy".
Follow the link for a picture of the seat. Photo: David Reid

Tasty Three-Speed

Snapped these while ordering a Philly Cheesesteak at the a Firehouse Grill in South SF. They used red bell peppers instead of green today and they were especially sweet today.

This is a co-worker's 3-speed project bike. The Pake track frame is built up with our IGgy (internal gearing) wheels which feature Sturmey-Archer hubs. The wheels features nice alloy rims with machined braking sidewalls. The front hub is our SoMax track hub. The cable is routed along the top tube with alloy clamp-on cable guides. (The second one is not in use. He opted to run a CX cable roller to direct the cable down to the hub.) It also has a Cardiff Cornwall saddle and Soma Oxford bars. Green brakes are Dia-Compe and green headset is IRD. Other components are just from the ol' parts box.

Whoa, That's Deep

MKS hasn't changed their toe clip design in eons (no need to), but they have recently responded to the fact that many of their toe clips aren't being ridden with low profile cycling shoes. While MKS's standard toe clips fit many casual shoes, they might not fit boots and other bulky shoes. That's why they created the MKS Deep Toe Clips. They have a much roomier toe box section. These are available in the standard steel in size medium and up and in the Half Clip in one size, in standard steel or leather covered.

Schweet Schtuff

We don't know why pedal maker, MKS has produce a titanium bell, but the "Titan" does look svelte. It is practical, too. It borrows the clamp from Japanese bike light/computer manufacturer Cat Eye, so you can fit it on bars 22.2 up to 31.8mm. You can probably wrap on the top tube of your Moots. The "Titan" will only set you back $50.



March has also brought new Soma items.
- New colors for the Hellyer Track Pedal

- Soma Leather Toe Straps with Buckle Pads (you can also buy pads separately to upgrade the straps you own)

- New EvenFlow Tires: The big idea is that fixed gear riders don't need to use the thick skinned (but slightly pricey) Everwear up in front since skidding is done on the rear tire. By using the inexpensive Evenflow on the front wheel they can save some money, but still have a tire that matches the look of the rear tire. The graphics look the similar and the Evenflow comes in all the colors that the Everwear comes in. A couple of shops gave us this idea, so we shall see how it flies. If you are one of the riders, that don't give a crap about matching tires, well.... maybe you should. (Please note the Evenflow is not cheesy "cheap". It is still made in Japan by Panaracer.)