living fixed: Oktober 2012

Freitag, 12. Oktober 2012

hübsche fahrzeuge #26

"A lesser known Italian marques, Faggin are still manufacturing steel frames by hand in the northern city of Padova. They’ve made a successful jump to include world-class carbon-fiber frames in their range, also made by hand, making them one of the few remaining authentic family-run workshops.

Marcello Faggin (pronounced Fah-JEEN) started his company in 1945 and the quality of his craftsmanship eventually elevated his reputation to a world-famous level. Marcello’s daughters, Maria Rosa, Gianna, Carla and Cristina, have been integral members of staff since they were 15 years old and are now carrying on the legacy of their father.

Underneath the sumptuous leather wrap is a Primavera frame, constructed from Columbus Thron. It’s one of three models in the Faggin ‘Fixed’ range, which expounds upon their well-established experience of building frames destined for the velodrome. The Primavera is available in brown, pictured here, or black — both are matched with a copper-riveted Brooks saddle and come equipped with a full White Industries drive train and hubs.

A perfect compliment to your Ermenegildo Zegna suit, the Primavera is available on order from the Faggin website. You can also view the rest of their range, which encompasses both the traditional steel beauties which are so familiar, as well as the ultra-modern carbon fiber frames which will take the family’s name into the mind of the next generation."

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Dienstag, 9. Oktober 2012

schönes video...

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spornbike - bikes to misbehave from Jan Heinecke on Vimeo.

hübsche fahrzeuge #24

"Even in the face of major obstacles, Ezra Caldwell has been unable to keep away from the jig and out of the kitchen. His latest build, a well-heeled, single speed dark horse, is another example of Ezra’s love for creating bikes that are perfectly suited to riding around his beloved New York City. Each of them are burly, stylish, strong and sophisticated.

You can find out what TF5 stands for on Ezra’s blog, Teaching Cancer to Cry, which has existed as an electronic journal documenting his battle with the disease. TF5 is a fillet-brazed frame, similar in tone to the ‘Nose Bikes’ that have been keeping him busy. The cockpit consists of a pair of custom handlebars with wooden extensions, leading to a gentle curve that finishes at the rear wheel. The dropout design is Ezra’s own, originally to streamline ‘interior mount’ disc brakes on his ‘Nose Bikes’. Two drive side dropouts have been used, as the customer requested a front brake only. A custom seat clamp and top cap reflect the brass accents.

Once again, the spirit of these bikes are summed up by the Fast Boy Cycles head badge — a big, gleaming heart. I had the pleasure of conducting a short interview with Ezra a while back, which gives a special insight into his creativity. You can see more of Ezra’s beautiful bikes on his flickr stream, but keep an eye on his blog for all workshop updates and build processes, including this video."

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