Back to the Golden Days: Skream's Korea Launch Event
I used to spend my weekends at Seoul Olympic Park in the mid-2010s. Fixed-gear riders from around the country would gather up for impromptu rides across the city or just to chat with each other. Everyone could become friends with anyone over this common hobby, building connections, and overall just having a great time
Inside Korea’s Brakeless Crackdown
July 12th, 2025. A teenager is riding downhill on his fixed-gear bike. As he gains speed, he can't stop himself, and not being able to slow down enough, he slams into an AC condenser…
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…
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…
Heat and Fixed Gear Glory: King Of Track by Ryan
Post-COVID, Korea’s fixed gear scene sis hit a recession, major importers decided shut down, used market prices spiked, and the number of rider dwindled down compared to the mid-2010s…
Panning and Praying: Shooting Formula Fixed 24’ with the Nikon F3
Anyone with any familiarity to film photography will either laugh or question the sanity of a person trying to shoot an indoor event at night on their forty-year-old camera without a flash…
Bike Check: Teddy’s Custom Weis ISP
Here it is! Another album shot by Kang on his trip to New York last year. And as much as I love to stare at the scans he sent me, I kinda wish I was there in person to see the real thing…
Bike Check: Karl’s Colnago Dream Pista
Today’s write-up is a first of its kind! Why? Well, I haven't taken any of the following picture, neither have I traveled to Copenhagen recently. The man who did, is Kang!..