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The Bikes We Keep: David Hong’s Low Collection

The long-awaited LOW collection review is finally here! I met up with David (@afe_hdy1016) back in October, and although this story had to be split into two parts, I’m excited to share what is very likely the one and only fully matching LOW// collection…

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Ryan Kim Ryan Kim

The Bikes We Keep: David Hong’s Forever Bikes

I recently met up with David Hong (a.k.a. @afe_hdy1016 ) to take a look at his bike collection. As a member of the 0nstag3 crew, covered in a previous write-up, he’s one of the most well-known riders out here in South Korea. Best known for his aggressive riding style…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Slow Spin Society, 2025 Still (Mostly) On Film…

So! As you might have noticed, the title has changed a little… And don’t worry, I have answers! But before that I want a talk about how every year, as I push myself to create the best work I can for SSS…

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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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Film Dump: The Annual Berlin Rendez-Vous

A few days after my super quick weekend in the German capital, stuck between a solid 24 hours of driving, I saw I got tagged in some posts with some pretty cool film pictures.

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Slow Spin Society, 2024 Still On Film…

Here we are once again... one year has passed! Is Slow Spin Society the only cycling media produced entirely on film in recent years? I'm not certain, but likely so…

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Bike Check: Shinada’s Makino Ultra Record

Another quick bike-check back from CMWC 2023 where I spotted this Makino Ultra Record. If you're not aware, Makino, being the apprentice of 3rensho, already has quite a status…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Daniel’s Custom Mash Reyes

When Mash first released the “Mash Reyes,” I wasn't fully on board with both of the paint options being so monochrome. The orange accents were great, but I was yearning for something with a bit more energy…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Michelle’s Look Madison 875

Alright, let's get started! A huge light leak... Check. At the worst possible place...Akso check… Michelle, I'm so sorry, film can sometimes be finicky... Weird visual artifacts aside…

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Slow Spin Society, 2023 Still On Film…

As we’re starting to roll into 2024, I thought I could share a few shots that haven’t made the cut on the blog. Sceneries, bits, and bobs of street photography…

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Bike Check: Philipp’s Tracklo-Orlowski

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure to finally meet with Philipp during the RadRace weekend in Berlin. I feel it’s important to say that Philipp has been one of the very first supporters of our content…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

A Love Letter to Tracklocross <3

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve probably heard about tracklocross. Taking your fixed gear into the woods to shred that forest harder than your last university essay.

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