Paul Declercq Paul Declercq

A Better Way to Enable the Stories You Love

First, thank you for your continued support of Slow Spin Society. It means the world to me and keeps this ad-free, independent media platform alive. I want to share some updates and be transparent about what's been happening behind the scenes…

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More Cool Bikes From Bike Lore

You already know what time it is! Another Bike Lore, another collection of cool bike builds I’ve been hunting around the event. And this time we truly have a bit of everything: Hand made gravel, cargo bike prototype, vintage mtb…

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Bike Check: Taka’s Master Hightek

No, you're not on SMC, but yes, today's feature is a 26” Fixed Gear Freestyle bike. Am I biased because of the fiery paint job? Absolutely. But when Taka made the journey all the way from Kyoto to tear up some iconic spots in the heart of Tokyo…

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Life with the No.22 Little Wing: A Long-Term Review

This is it! The review I’ve been carefully shaping over the past six months, reflecting on every detail both on and off the bike during my time with the No. 22 Little Wing. That said, my goal here is to share my genuine, unfiltered thoughts…

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A little Teaser…

If you caught the latest episode of the Slow Spin Society Podcast, you’ll know that Rob, Mathias, and I, together with an incredible production team and Skream Bikes…

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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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Paul’s Top Picks of 2024

It's time to bring this year to a close, and for that, here are my top moments, places, and gears of 2024 to share with you all. Let me just preface all this by saying how epic this year has been. New friends, new bikes, and a lot of kilometers later…

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Korean Fixed Gear Comeback, with Onstage

South Korean fixed gear culture has gone through its phases, and in 2024, here we are. Onstage has been the leading, well-rounded fixed gear crew in Seoul in recent years. Rooted from a dozen riders meeting at the Backstage bike store…

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Creating the Oakley Editorial No One Requested

A few weeks ago, while working on a project with a few friends, I had the opportunity to take some snaps for an Oakley Editorial. Although I wasn't directly working for Oakley or anything, I saw an opportunity and seized it…

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Bike Check: Lettuce-San’s Suntour Tandem

Feeling extra in sync with your bestie recently and wondering how it would feel to blast on a gorgeous track bike but… together. Don’t worry, the Shuhari collection has what you need…

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Bike Check: Lettuce-San’s 3Rensho Domifon

Another bike from Shuhari and another piece of history I had the pleasure to try. The 3rensho Domifon is a stayer bike, and if you are unfamiliar with this type of machine, allow me to explain…

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Track Bike Union 2024 on Expired B&W

After a five-year break, Track Bike Union (TBU) was back—and I was all in for it! If you haven't heard of TBU, let me give you a quick intro to what might just be the most laid-back velodrome event you'll ever experience…

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“The Craft” According to James

Today, I'm thrilled to share what’s easily my favorite podcast episode of the year. This summer, I sat down with James—also known as J.D. Cycle Tech…

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