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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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Micro-Review: Skream Ranger Frameset

The Skream Ranger isn’t really “new” in any ways. First unveiled back in 2020, it was pitched as an affordable track bike with generous tire clearance, aimed squarely at the Tracklocross crowd…

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Ilfocolor Vintage Tone in Kyoto

I love shooting new film, and I don’t think there’s such a thing as “bad” film. Sure, there are some that are just “meh,” and a few that are straight-up weird. So when my friend handed me that roll, saying it was the worst film she’d used in a while, I took her second roll…

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Micro-Review: GoodSpeed Saturn Chainring

The Saturn chainring is CNC machined with extra-fine 0.1 mm drill bits, exceeding standard precision. Its original tooth profile and design emulate the intricate composition of Saturn's rings...

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OneHundred Red in Barcelona

While in Barcelona earlier this year, I swung by Carmencita Film Lab since what I usually do first before walking/riding aimlessly in any city is to check out every bike and camera shop I can find on Google maps…

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Harman Phoenix in Milan

I’ve called it in my recap of 2023, here is some photography related content for you all! While in Milan earlier this year, I opened the door of a camera store in which I couldn’t afford anything…

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Micro-Review: NYLAARN Sunglasses

If you've met me before, you're probably aware that I very frequently wear sunglasses for many reasons. And it's during a recording session with Aaron Panone in Amsterdam, that he generously gifted me a pair of his Nylaarn sunglasses…

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Convert any Fixed-Gear to a Tracklocross shredder.

There are enough articles on this website to prove that the Parallax is by far, one of my favorite track bike to be mass-produced. A tight geometry, good for the city and everything that stays on “paved roads”

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What’s the Deal with the Cannondale Track?

You know what a CTrack is, you probably know how much it’s worth and how it stills goes up in value today. So what makes it the hype-beast that everyone would sell their kidney for?…

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Here's how a €200 tyre set really feels like.

When it comes to tires and brakeless fixed-gear, the usual rule of thumb is: “The cheaper, the better…” But again, my curiosity, and developed sens of aesthetic got the better of me and my wallet…

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One Slow day, Tokyo Micro Style

Good news for all of you travelers: Japan is reopening its borders to non-visa holders this November! This means two things: first off, I’m genuinely happy for many of you that have been dreaming to travel this far with the recent appreciation of Japanese culture..

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