Blue Lug’s FW-35, Adidas x Five Ten, and Sturdy’s Finishing Selector
Blue Lug x Nitto: FW-35 Ahead Stem
Photo by: Blue Lug
Blue Lug and Nitto just released the High Neck Ahead Stem, model FW-35, a modern take on Bluelug's old UI-7 special order. Its long neck sits over the fork column, cutting spacer stacks for a cleaner look, and needs at least 70mm of column length. It comes in 25.4mm (60/80/100/120mm) and 31.8mm (70/80/90/100mm) clamp sizes with a 4-bolt faceplate, finished in satin silver. In-store purchase opens on October 2nd with online purchase opening on October 7th.
Learn more about it here ➡️ store.bluelug.com
Adidas x Five Ten: 2026 Freerider Line
Photo by: Adidas
Adidas and Five Ten just unveiled the 2026 Freerider line, blending Adidas' street-ready Freerider with Five Ten's clipless Hellcat into three models: Freerider, Freerider Pro BOA, and Freerider Pro BOA Clipless. All use Stealth rubber soles, while the Pro models add a five-layer PORON toe box and debris shield. Prices run from $120 to $250, with sizes spanning US 5.5 to 14.5. Available March 2027.
Find out more here ➡️ adidas.com
Sturdy Cycles’ Finishing Selector
Photo by: Sturdy Cycles
Sturdy Cycles just launched a Finishing Selector, letting customers preview Cerakote paint themes on a frame mockup before committing to a build. Standard finishes stay free, a Custom theme with a chosen design and colourway runs £600 ex VAT (about $810), and a fully Bespoke finishing service starts at £2,000 ex VAT (about $2,700). Screen colours come from measured samples, so physical swatches are advised.
Learn more here ➡️ sturdycycles.co.uk
✍️: Jona
📅: 30/09/26
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