Gear Brisbane

May 16th, 2013

A$AP FERG, T James, School Boy Q, A$ap Rocky

Posted May 16th, 2013 in Music, Videos by Jesseppi

The Remix to one of Ferg’s early successes, with a packed list of guest spots. You will eaither love it or hate it, but it is catchy.

BO Gear : Spare Camel

Posted May 15th, 2013 in Messengers, Stock in by admin

Our good friends over at BOgear have just released for pre-order a pack that they have been teasing us about for ages. This looks the goods, and if you get in quick can be had for a pre-order price of $180. Called the Spare Camel, it’s 30L volume easily fits a slab of beer, while for you organisation freaks there are more pockets than you can poke a stick at. Lots of webbing on the front for hanging your Royd Bike Bag (you can get that from us too!) it looks perfect for travelling as well. Can’t wait to check these out in person, and yes we will be getting some from the first batch. Find out more over here: http://goo.gl/Xrej1

Urban Cycling Hall of Fame

Posted May 15th, 2013 in Uncategorized by admin

Picked this up from Prolly,

Yesterday, the Urban Cycling Hall Of Fame (UCHOF) was launched in conjunction with Echos CommunicationsChrome Industries. The purpose of the UCHOF is to spotlight the rich culture and history of urban riding.

Interesting to see that Australia is represented on this years committee by none of then FYXO.

To nominate a cyclist into UCHOF or donate cycling memorabilia, visit UCHOF and follow the UCHOF on Instagram.

NEW GEAR: Linus Bikes

Posted May 15th, 2013 in Bikes, Stock in by admin

We are always looking to keep the floor full and fresh with new bikes and product. Linus bikes have been on the list for a while and we thought its just about time we offer something with one gear with a twist. The Linus Gaston 1 is the first offering to land instore and we love it! At $399, its good bang for your buck!

With it’s underslung handlebars this single speed gets your weight forward and your wheels moving. Simple and clean like the Roadster Classic but with pleasure of hand brakes. The free wheel hub can be flipped to fixed if you so choose…..

Durable Hi Tensile steel frame with Chromoly down tube
3-piece forged aluminum crank
Double wall alloy rims with stainless steel spokes
Front and rear high flange hubs
Flip-flop hub
Genuine leather grips
Mid-century brass bell

We will look the open the range up and offer some of the ladies bikes aswell, with both the Dutchi and Mixte catching our eye. Available as single speed, 3-speed or 8-speed.

We are happy to supply any of the range, so if there is something that interests you don’t hesitate to contact us.

Leader Essentials #LDREssentials

Posted May 15th, 2013 in Bikes, Stock in by admin

Leader Bike USA recently posted up Patrick from Pedal Consumption’s daily essentials. Since then leader has posted up a few more from their riders and staff. The hashtag #LDRessentials is open to any Leader owners all around the world to post up there daily riding essentials.

Two banger edits for your wednesday!!

Posted May 15th, 2013 in Bikes, FGFS, Videos by Gypsy

Massan absolutely killing it for Macaframa!

Massan Macaframa 2013 from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

Matt Spencer getting creative in his spring edit.

Matt Spencer | Spring Edit from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.

Red Bull Ride + Style Fixed-Gear Competition Recap

Posted May 14th, 2013 in Bikes, Events, FGFS, Videos by admin

2013 Red Bull Ride + Style from Matt Reyes on Vimeo.

Via Hypebeast

Whilst we are on the subject of Japan.

Posted May 13th, 2013 in Uncategorized by Gypsy

Looks who’s making a comeback!!

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Junzo Kawai is back with a new company, SunXCD, offering a hubset, cranks and rims, and a promise of more things to come.

“It’s hard to over emphasize the significance of Junzo Kawai returning to the bike industry, the closest thing I can think of is Steve Jobs’ return,” said Jim Porter, president of The Merry Sales Company. Merry Sales will be distributing SunXCD in North America.

“Junzo has always created components that give riders more fun on bikes, which is why he was so involved with the early days of mountain bikes. The new components will not be fancy or electronic, but beautiful, simple parts that make riding fun,” Porter added

Kawai retained control over Suntour’s red triangular logo that he uses with SunXCD, but SR Suntour, a Taiwanese business, owns the Suntour name. The company just launched its website, sunxcd.net.

SunXCD’s first products are a $100 front hub, $200 rear cassette hub, $80 700c rim and a $180 crank that uses various $60 spiders. The rear hub is coming in 120-milimeter spaced version for fixies and older bikes. Wheels start at $350. SunXCD is cooperating with Microshift of Taiwan on developing a drivetrain.

“Just like Apple, Suntour Japan has a very loyal following and the interest we are getting already in the new products is pretty amazing,” Porter said.

Kawai, now 90, joined Maeda Industries, Suntour’s parent, in 1946. Maeda was making freewheels and sprockets at the time. The company produced its first Suntour derailleurs five years later. Joining Kawai at SunXCD are longtime Suntour Japan veteran Tsugio “Taki” Takimoto, and his grandson.

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A visit to the Nitto factory

Posted May 13th, 2013 in Videos by Gypsy

Not sure if I posted this a few months back or not when it first surfaced, but its definitely worthy of another post. I would love to go and check the Nitto factory out for myself. Japanese manufacturing at it finest!