If you haven't noticed, our blog has shed a few layers, changed a few colors, and moved a few things around. Not to say that there is anything wrong with what has been done in the past but we were all ready for some much needed updating.
Of course, you can still expect us to post updates on new product and reviews on what we consider the finest bicycle products on market. We are also excited to show the world the bicycle culture that surrounds Velocity USA.
Time will only tell on what lays ahead, but buckle your seatbeat and put your tray back in its upright and locked position, we hope to make this interesting.
The Aloha Fixed crew recently forwarded our way some of the leftover footage from filming of the Bootleg Sessions v.4. A solid teaser of rider Tanner Monmany rocking some of our B43's. After a long weekend, we've all got a serious case of the late day Monday's. Enjoy.
Ryan and Jeff took home second place honors in the expert tandem division of this year's Iceman Cometh race. They raged hard, got paid, and both vowed never to race tandem again. Money in the bank!
We got this letter in the mail today: It came in this envelope:
Who are you giver of invaluable research and development advice?! If anyone recognizes this mailer's handwriting, please contact matt@velocityusa.com so that I can properly thank this cycling enthusiast for taking the time to unlock the secrets of the industry to us. I've fast tracked this idea and am proud to announce the newest Velocity rim, the A23. In reality, this project has been churning for months. At Interbike this September we presented the first bits of extrusion to our dealers and distributors. The idea behind a 23mm wide rim is that when paired with a 23c tire, the internal width of the rim clinches the tire beads just right so that the tire profile is very close to that of a tubular rim. All technojargon aside, it's pretty much a CLINCHULAR setup. You get all the benefits of a tubular tire (glassy smooth ride quality, lower rolling resistance) with the convenience of a clincher tire (ease of installation, easy to repair a flat, low cost). It should weigh in around 450 grams, we'll have them available as rims and wheelsets (cool new road hub coming soon) around the end of the year.
I'm not sure if this is what the anonymous writer is getting at, but I hope they're happy knowing that they were on to something great.
...Ryan called and asked if we wanted to go for a ride. JBolt and I met him at Rosa Parks Circle, checked out a bit of the ArtPrize and bombed a few parking garages. There's a helipad at the top of the St. Marys ramp and we weren't bothered by security once. What a great place to drink a beer(s)!! A good break in ride for JBolt's new snowflake wheel. Bob got a few shots of it and my ELVS rims showing off their shine.
If you haven't noticed, our blog has shed a few layers, changed a few colors, and moved a few things around. Not to say that there is anything wrong with what has been done in the past but we were all ready for some much needed updating.
