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  • Bianchi Fretta-T BD-1

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    I’ve talked about my new bike, but today I realized that I hadn’t showed it yet, so here she is. It’s an older bike — a 2005 model of the Bianchi Fretta-T BD-1 — which I purchased from my friend Craig. I have been absolutely loving the ride I’m getting from it, and don’t particular…

  • Pedal ID

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    Can’t afford a real track bike? Go for the Pedal ID Basic Set instead, a customizable mini version which you can then upgrade with various accessories (tires, chains, saddles, cranks, etc.) Better than Barbie! Via Craig.

  • My New Biking Life

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    It’s been a long wait, but I was finally able to get a new bike this week. Well, more like a new used bike, courtesy of my good friend — and biking mentor — Craig Mod. Craig decided to sell his Bianchi foldable with BD-1 OEM frame — one of four bikes he owns —…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    First, the good news is that following his big spill, Alin is out of the hospital, and if a bit battered (see below), still looking forward to his next ride. Now, for some Tokyo bike news. Tim sent me a link to the following post from Japan Probe, about a new parking system for bikes…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    The big change in my cycling life this week is that my wife has joined in on the fun. Is it much of a surprise if I tell you that she got a MUJI bike as well? She got the model pictured above, the Aluminum ATB Type Bicycle. I always figured I’d eventually upgrade and…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    I know, I know, it’s such a cliché to put up photos of the cherry blossoms in full bloom at this time of the year, but I finally made it out for a quick bike run today on my regular route alongside Kanda river, and it really was an amazing sight. You can see more…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    Here is my second cycling mix, CYCLO DE GO 2, which I’ve made available as a downloadable mix this time (you can see the first mix here). Cyclo de GO 2 (31.9MB) 34:45 Amon Tobin – “Always” Sebadoh – “License to Confuse” Arcade Fire – “The Well and the Lighthouse” Art Brut – “Bang Bang…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    Time to share some cycling playlists! If you have some mixes you’ve made for riding please post the track list in the comments thread. Here’s my latest one, I call it “Cyclo de GO!” Air Miami – “Airplane Rider” Mark Robinson – “100% Garanteed” Holland – “Anorexic Colt Herd” Pixies – “Alison” Black Francis –…

  • This Week in Cycling

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    What happens when you drop by Y’s Road in Ikebukuro? You may just run into Alin Huma, who biked there from Ginza, on the hunt for some spokes. I was there to get some degreaser and lube — I got scolded by Craig for not doing proper maintenance on my bike. It’s always nice to…