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Self Bike Check: Custom Weis Hammer Gravel Ti Plus

I think everyone’s waited long enough for a full reveal of what I’ve decided to dub “The Weis Beach Ripper”, simply because riding along the sea is probably what I’ve done most with this bike so far…

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Bike Check: Romario’s Textima Sprint Track

I’ve already featured Romario’s collection a few times on here, with most recently his USSR Colnago. So now that you have a good sense of his “bike personality”, let’s rewind and take a look at the bike that started it all…

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From Commutes to Campouts: Living with the MONoPOLE

The pleasure of finally being able to go everywhere with my cargo bike! Let’s talk about it! I’ve been riding the MONoPOLE on and off for a few months now, and I think it’s finally time to give you a proper review of this compact cargo bike.

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New Country, New Bike in Kobe by Minh and So

Like many fixed gear fans out there, a trip to Japan always felt inevitable. The hype, the arts , the roads! A chance to soak in the culture, visit my friend So (you might’ve seen him featured here before), and finally pick up a frame I’d been looking forward to for months…

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One Month with The Swoops: A Bike Worth Backing

I often talk about how, in the cycling world, we should prioritize helping each other rather than staying isolated in our own little corners. And that’s exactly why I wanted to shine some light on The Swoops today….

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François’s Summer 2025 Essentials

One of the people I spend the most time with in Paris is François. He’s what you might call the perfect city guy, stylish, always showing up with some new gear, and incredibly reliable when…

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Bike Check: Romario’s Colnago USSR Master Pursuit Pista

There are plenty of people who consider themselves bike collectors, each for their own reasons. Maybe it’s the way a bike looks, the way it rides, the history behind it, or maybe it’s just the joy of collecting for collecting’s sake…

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The Best of STOKED Photo Contest 2025

First things first! ! huge thank you to everyone who submitted photos to the “2025 STOKED Photo Contest”! We received over 160 entries from incredibly talented photographers…

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Bike Check: Romario’s Colnago Oval CX Pista

I started covering Romario’s collection a few months ago here on Slow Spin Society. With so many impressive bikes that often look completely unridable, in a “normal” setting, it’s refreshing to find one with a more traditional look, something I could actually imagine taking for a spin around the block…

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Shanghai color film 400 in… Well… Shanghai

We’re back with another film review! And as much as I enjoy surprises, the film lottery has been oddly specific lately… I’ve only ended up with rolls I wouldn’t normally pick for myself. This roll of Shanghai 400 Color Film…

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Bike Check: Shun’s Brooklyn Launch Pad

When it comes to the fixed gear scene, there’s always been an enduring obsession with the Brooklyn Machine Works (BMW) Gangsta Track. But what about the lesser-known LaunchPad?

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