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BACK TO SCHOOL...
If you're in the mood for a long, academic read on fixed gear bikes, here's something for ya. It's in Danish, so you may need a translator.
PARIS RECYCLED
New site from Paris where my man Thomas is selling handmade T-shirts and clever accessories made from recycled materials.Check it out here and show him some love.
REEFERB'D!
The latest Refurb: Carrera frame with 44x16 singlespeed gearing. Rubino tyres, Selle Italia saddle. A set of very powerful Shimano 500 brakes make this baby stop on the spot.
MADE IN ITALY
Spotted a sweet Cinelli in town today. Oh, and sorry for the long wait. Refurbs has been busy with other things...
WANTED!
My friend's ride was stolen the other day. It's a silver & red chromed Faggin frame with vintage Benotto brakes, RX100 cranks and DP18 rims. Equipped as seen in this image and here. It has no...
ILLUSTRATIONS
Just browsing some old catalogues...
NOS CAMPA RECORD/GS/PISTA HEADSET PARTS
A selection of NOS Campa headset parts have been added to the sales page. Check it out.
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/nos-campa-recordgspista-headset-parts.html
INSIDE THE BANANI FRAME FACTORY
Do yourself a favour: Check out this important piece of Danish cycling history. Bendt A. Nielsen, also known as 'The Banana' was one of the best Danish riders of his time. In 1953, he opened a sm...
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/inside-banani-frame-factory.html
NEW OLD STUFF FOR SALE!
I just posted a bunch of vintage Campagnolo and other goodies on the sales page. Check it out.
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-old-stuff-for-sale.html
RE-REFURBED
The owner of this bike only got to enjoy his new ride for two days before some drunk jerkoff decided to give the rear wheel and fork a karate kick. The result: A broken wheel and a damaged frame....
FULL NJS TRACK GROUP ON EBAY
For you NJS aficionados out there with money to blow, here's an auction to watch. $1885 and climbing...Refurbs is not associated with the seller.
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/full-njs-track-group-on-ebay.html
THE NEW REFURBS WORKSHOP
The workshop has moved to a smaller location, but at least I can drill whatever I want into the walls, and everything is shaping up. Soon I'll be able to do some work here. I already have the tap...
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-refurbs-workshop.html
COLLECTOR'S ITEMS
Just discovered this amazing collection of soda bottle caps from the Danish Faxe Kondi brand. The drink of athletes! Much, much more right here.
A VERY LARGE CHAINRING
Today I spotted this huge chainring in Banani's window: A 68 teeth Campagnolo.
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/very-large-chainring.html
CPH FIXED
It wasn't exactly a summer day today, but people are still out & about for a bit of partying here in Copenhagen, including a couple of fixed gear riders. Good stuff.
VINTAGE ILLUSTRATIONS
Check out the sweet illustrations by Frenchman Daniel Rebour on this page.
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/06/vintage-illustrations.html
A HOT BRIDAL OUTFIT
Refurbished fixed gear bikes, single speeds & road racers
REEEFUUURB'D!
Refurbs proudly presents two new bikes from the workshop:Koga Miyata frame with singlespeed kit and basic parts.Bianchi frame with painted fork, Refurbs' first handbuilt rear wheel, black Modolo ...
THE THURSDAY TREAT
Stolen from Milano Fixed.
REFURBS ON TOUR
Ever since I first saw the MASH Transit Authority video of them visiting Lance Armstrong, I have wanted to take my bike on a journey. The chance came when Refurbs was going to Berlin. Here in Cop...
BIKE HUNTING IN BERLIN
CICLI BERLINETTAIs a well-equipped store with a wide selection of vintage bicycles in the upper range. Although they are still working on finishing their new showroom and store located in Prenzla...
http://refurbs.blogspot.com/2010/05/bike-hunting-in-berlin.html
AMAZING DIY THREAD
Swede teaches himself the fine art of frame building in his home workshop. Using relatively simple tools and a lot of hard work, he has managed to build himself a very elegant French-inspired por...