Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Corentin’s Custom Mash SSCX

The Mash SSCX is a very good frame! Featuring track dropouts, 120mm spacing, wide tire clearance, and cantilever brake mounts. Ahead of its time, this frame had only one drawback…

Read More
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…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check: The Parakino (Year 2)

I know! I’m a bit late! But since many of you requested it, here is an update on the state of my daily a.k.a. the Fire Parallax a.k.a. the Parakino, 2 years later…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Sean’s Mash Steel

During Slow Burnin’ Man, I met up with Sean a.k.a. @slowleak. Well known member of the Mash Crew, I’ve been meaning to shoot one of his bikes for years now.

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Patrick’s Mash AC2

San Francisco can be very “moody”. You start a ride with bright sunshine and end it in the middle of the fog. But that’s when I also understood why the “Hi-Vis” paint job…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land a.k.a. Mash SF

You’ve heard about Mash SF. You’ve seen their videos, you’ve drooled over their frames, and you’ve probably wondered how they became such an important entity in the fixed-gear scene…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Keisuke’s Mash Work

Here is another bike check from the far east, and definitely not the last. Today we’re taking a look at Keisuke’s Mash Work and how this man and I have very similar tastes in pretty much everything…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Blue Lug is a Candy Shop for Grownups

So that’s it, you’ve landed in Japan, you’re building your bike for a first ride, and since you’re here you might as well check a shop or two. But there is one name that you’ve been hearing over and over, Blue lug…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check: The Parakino (Year 0)

As fixed gear riders, the usual joke around is: “I’m one with the bike! It’s like there is a connection between us!”. And as corny as it may seem, it’s a genuine feeling that I hope you’ve encountered…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

I sinned, so you might do it too…

Ok! So before you read anything, put down any spike of fork you may have reached just by reading the title. Today we’re diving into a “touchy” subject. For the ones who are still paralyzed or too scared to read just one more word. Don’t worry, if I did it, you can do it too. Stay focused, breathe, one step at a time…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check: Cyanotype Street Missile

It is nice to be back! I hope everyone had nice winter holidays and that you got to spend some time with your close ones during these weird times!

I can feel it…2022 is gonna be great, and what better way to start it than with a bike check with a rather interesting story.

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check: Neon Fade Mash Steel

Alright, I know I’m a little bit late to the party. You’ve seen them online or in your local group ride, but after the new release of the Mash steel, and the sexy Blue Lug/Mash color exclusive, I couldn’t really deny that I wanted one…

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Patrick's Parallax

Every once in a while your friend gets a nice new bike and you’re really happy for them… but almost kinda jealous at the same time. Well, that’s pretty much what happened

Read More
Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check : Do everything Mash Work

Welcome to my own bike check! Yep, today I’m gonna tell you the story behind my Cinelli Mash Work and how it went through almost every fixie boy phase: tracklocross, commuter, long distances, and much more...

Read More