Dimension of the Blackest Dark
Clark here. Bike zombie apocalypse here at ground zero, Union Square. Send supplies. The UN denied our request for aid. I have seen the heart of darkness, it is cold. Tell my family I love them.
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J.D. Salinger
I have no way to relate this to bicycles or to anything going on at Open, but I just wanted to acknowledge that the great author J.D. Salinger has died. It is upsetting that the news of his death competed with the news of the release of the i-Pad, and then ceased altogether. But maybe that’s for the best and he would have appreciated the privacy. That is all I wanted to say really. I am sure that some of you out there can relate to my feelings of sadness over his death.
Roadsterama!
It seems my earlier prognosis about rod brakes has come true. Yielding to the demands of the times, Open is clearing its stock of fixed gear bikes to make room for some shiny new (or rather, crusty, old) roadsters.
Well, maybe I exaggerate again; the fixed gears are staying. But the roadsters are coming too. If you attended Spoke Count, you are probably acquainted with the 1936 Raleigh Lady’s Tourist that hung suspended from the ceiling. And if that wasn’t enough, Open is collaborating with the newly formed Boston Retro Wheelmen to develop a programme of workshops aimed at vintage IGH bikes.
Why? Because vintage three speeds are good. Built like tanks, they withstand pretty much anything the city throws at you. They are easy to ride and easy to maintain. They love you and they want you to love them back. So if you live in the neighborhood and have an old, forlorn 3-speed that needs resuscitating, bring it to Open and it shall be cared for in the manner it deserves. Restored vintage 3-speeds are also occasionally available for sale.
[pictured above: Somervillain and Biking In Heels tend to their steeds during a Boston Retro Wheelmen meeting.]
Ironclad Gloves Back in Stock
Our Fedex driver dropped off of a box of brand new Ironclad gloves.
This time our friendly shop manager JT tested the Cold Condition gloves. After lighting them on fire, he dunked his hand completely under water, and his hands came out perfectly dry.
All sizes are back in stock and ready to keep your hands warm and dry.
If we can’t laugh at ourselves…
FIX PUSH
DEATH PEDAL trailer 2 By Kareem Shehab from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.
Riding, Crying, Smiling.
I mentioned that I ran into Jeremy Dunn, resident Embrocation publisher and globe-trotting playboy, when I was out in Portland last week. It turns out he was actually working out on the Left Coast, not just being a unemployed tourist like myself. Rapha has been releasing stage videos of their latest Continental project- their elite team of cyclists clad in high-end clothing assiduously slaying stage after stage of the Tour of California. Here’s Stage 2- Jeremy is the “studiously edgy” gent with the scruffy beard. No, the other one. Enjoy!
Rapha Rides the TOC – Episode 2 from RAPHA on Vimeo.
Bicycle Revolutions in Philly
Tamika & the rest of the Vimby crew dropped this video interview with Brian at Bicycle Revolutions in Philly. It looks like we’re going to have a whole lot in common with this shop – enjoy!
