Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Toma‘s Watanabe

A few months back, I was featuring Tomas' Peloton and its many quirks, as well as how he decided to build the whole bike around the front suspension fork. Today, I’d like to showcase another one of his incredibly unusual builds - His Watanabe NJS…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Sada‘s 12” Araya Micro Hurry

What if... your chainring were as large as your wheels? It seems very difficult on 700c or even 26 inches. But what about 12 inches? The same size as a toddler's balance bike, but rideable by a grown adult…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Lettuce-San’s Look 396

The Look 396 is truly track bike dream material. It looks completely unique, is rare but still somehow obtainable, and each one comes with its own history and little perks...

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Sato’s Fixed Picnica

The Japanese economic bubble of the 1980s gave birth to numerous inventions that came into existence "because they could." One such creation is the Bridgestone Picnica...

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

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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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Bike Check: Mark’s Forever-Yamaguchi

How long do you think you can keep one bike? Two years? Five? Over a decade? How would you maintain it, and what would the bike become after thousands of kilometers ridden...

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Ryan Kim Ryan Kim

Reader’s Journey: Ryan’s Track Bike Trip in Osaka

Osaka was one of my favorite cities of all time. The last time I visited was perhaps seven years ago, while it was just me and my father. Osaka, among some other cities, has characteristics I liked as a cyclist: a compact urban area...

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Happy International Fixed Gear Day!

Today is the day! Happy International Fixed Gear Day, everyone! Today should be all about riding your bike, meeting with friends, and having a good time on the road! Track bikes are just simple and fun, and that's why most of us love them. But they also…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

A B&W Alleycat Collection by Ermanno

By this point, you probably know Hermano, also known as @ermess_ on Instagram, taking pictures during his multiple trips to bike events and alleycats throughout Europe...

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

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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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Self Bike Check: Custom No.22 Little Wing

You've seen it on video; you've witnessed the process. It's now time for some beauty shots of the Little Wing, and my first impression of what is likely the nicest track bike I've ever ridden to date.

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

My Top 5 Bikes at BikeLore 2024!

Bike Lore Hakushu was about a month ago, and as usual, it was filled with good bikes, fun people, and the great racing spirit that makes this event so popular. It’s also probably the only place where you can catch your own fish, grill it, and eat it with ice cream…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Crafting Perfection: Behind No.22’s Manufacturing Magic

Every now and then, I get the opportunity to visit exceptional places. This time, the folks at No22 invited me to see what they do best: creating bespoke pieces where every detail counts. Located in Johnstown, upstate New York, I was fortunate enough to spend several days…

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Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

Beyond Bike Lust: My Journey into Bike-Minimalism

Let me start this with the definition of "Minimalism": Minimalism is all about owning only what adds value and meaning to your life and removing the rest. It's about decluttering and using your time and energy for the things that remain…

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