For their spring 2012 collection Nanamica have released this great roll top style cycling bag. I am a big fan of roll tops and this particular one really nails it for me, especially in the camo colorway. If camo isn’t your thing then there is the navy and white/cream options to choose from. As is expected from Nanamica the bags are completely technical: waterproof, windproof, and made to the highest level of standards.
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Dustin Klein’s Cadence Clothing is always worth a post here on 84/85, as we can definitely get behind a quality bike garments company. Over the years it has been inspiring watching the line grow and constantly evolve from a few basic tees to a full fledged technical/functional garment company. This time around he teamed up with 686 for a waterproof jacket and pant collection. As we are ‘wet’ coast winter cyclists ourselves we understand the need for a kit just like that come these specific months. Keep reading through for a closer look at all the new items from Cadence…
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Japanese bicycle-influenced label Narifuri has unveiled their spring/summer 2012 collection, recycling a lot of previous designs while also introducing some key new ones, such as the pullover shell seen above. There’s also a small collaboration with Fred Perry on a zip jacket and a dress shirt, and the usual wide range of packs, accessories, jackets, and pants, and shorts. Been feeling the line for a minute now, click though for more of my seasonal picks.
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Fredrik Packers is a Japanese bag and accessory company, all handmade in Tokyo. Here’s my choice picks from their current offerings; really feeling the quilted backpack in both the burgundy and camo (featured after the jump), and the hip pouch, seen in forrest green above. Simple designs and a cycling orientation, can’t go wrong… keep reading for more.
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Taiwanese bike/accessory/clothing brand nabiis shot this video for their f/w 2011 collection, their first of three showcasing this season’s offerings. In their words,
“Each video represents a different spirit… freedom on the road, freedom from the law, and freedom from yourself. These three spirits form nabiis’ trinity. The spirit of “Gett’n Over”
Feeling the style and editing here, and using a classic Boards Of Canada track never hurst either; looking forward to the next two vids.
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Posted in accessories, bikes, clothes, music, video
Tagged Fall/Winter 2011, nabiis, Taiwan
We’re not really Rapha gentlemen types, but a video of this quality is hard to deny… plus Brendan is a partial road bike guy now, and I’m getting close. This short film shows the Continental team tacking Vancouver’s Triple Crown, aka summiting Grouse, Seymour, and Cypress mountains in one day. This is a bit of a feat, as anyone who’s been knows that the North Shore mountains are no joke. Beautifully shot and classy as all hell, this is a great summary of Rapha’s Vancouver experience; also make sure to read the accompanying articles here.
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I have been lusting over Cinelli track frames and builds lately, the classic Italian bike company has been making all the right moves in the track department over the last few years, heavily catering to the ‘street track’ community. Cinelli are bringing out the realness for the 2012 range with the new Vigorelli, Supercorsa Pista, Gazetta, and the two MASH collaborations; the Histogram and the brand new Bolt (pictured last). I doubt that I will actually be riding one or any of these beauties in the near future, but if I had my choice right now I would be planning a build around the new MASH Bolt frame, but in the grey colorway.
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Every morning I step up to a 5+ km cycle commute to the office, rain or shine. Generally this includes me making ‘bold’ moves in traffic, and a shaken fist or words exchanged with motorists: these are the joys of mashing through the city. I really enjoy the experience, gets the blood flowing before work and embeds exercise in my day. It also gives me a chance to bump some proper hardcore in my earbuds, which definitely adds to my stoke. Seeing as it’s now basically full-on westcoast fall/winter and the ride ain’t getting any easier, I thought I’d share some motivational tunes just in case you need something to get you pumped up for your ride/bus trip/brisk walk/whatever. Some new jams and some classics, more after the jump.
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