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Colnago Pista by Futura2000 and Cicli Berlinetta

This exquisite Colnago Pista frameset was given a multi-coloured polka paint scheme devised by NYC graffiti legend ‘Futura2000’, as part of a project with fellow artist ‘Stash’. The “Look Ma, No Brakes” collaboration with Colnago was the brainchild of Nadir Olivet of Toronto’s LaCarrera Cycles.

This is No. A222, one of a very limited edition of only eighteen framesets, and the only one built with a threaded fork steerer rather than an Aheadset. Having hung in our store for some years, we decided it was high time to build it into a complete track bike. Which of course posed the question, which component selection best compliments this highly collectable art frameset?

We opted for Campagnolo components, for the most part, and elected to have them refinished in 24 carat gold plate. Even down to the chainring bolts and wheel nuts! Shiny nickel plated Campagnolo rims are laced with black spokes and gold plated nipples to low flange Pista hubs. The black anodised 3ttt stem is pantographed with Ernesto Colnago’s signature in contrasting white. Gold plated 3ttt Pista bars have been further detailed with a stitched black leather wrapping, subtly embellished with Futura’s tag and the Colnago cloverleaf motif by our friend the Bike Styler, a.k.a Toons. He also hand tooled the leather of the Iscaselle saddle with polka dots and Futura200’s highly stylised tag.

Photo by ace Photographer Tino Pohlmann.

18 May

“…the best bike in Moscow!”

Here’s a lovely Gios Torino we recently refurbished, whose new owner sent us this photo of what he himself described as “…the best bike in Moscow!”. We’re happy when our customers are happy, and we’re always pleased to get positive feedback from our clients and hear about where they’re riding about.

13 Apr

Cinelli Supercorsa Custom Build

Feast your eyes on this delightful Cinelli Supercorsa, which was recently given some love by the team at Cicli Berlinetta.

Over the years we have wrenched on a few of these superlative steel frames, and have built up a number of complete Supercorsa bikes to the exacting specifications of their discerning owners.

We currently have a few pre-loved Supercorsa frames in our arsenal, awaiting new owners.

Not only can we order brand new frames from our friends at Cinelli, we can return used frames for refinishing at the source.

Whatever your Supercorsa desire, we’ve got you covered! Stop by the store to talk about how we can help you experience cycling on a steel legend.

15 Mar

Futura Colnago build by Cicli Berlinetta

Thursday evening we’ll be presenting a pretty special bicycle in our Prenzlauer Berg store. We’ve just completed the build of this limited edition Futura Colnago frameset.
These artist edition frames, presented together in 2008 in the travelling exhibition “Look Ma No Hands!”, were the result of a collaboration between Nadir Olivet of LaCarrera (Toronto) and Ernesto Colnago, plus the creative talents of old school Graffiti legends Futura and Stash.
Our interpretation of a Futura Colnago bicycle features a dramatic and attention-getting twist; many of the components have been gold plated. The leather saddle and handlebar wrap were given special treatment by the Bike Styler, a.k.a ‘Toons’.
We recently did a fashion shoot with our photographer pal Tino Pohlmann, featuring our Futura Colnago amongst other collectable bikes from Dustin’s collection.
Come and see the finished bike itself and the accompanying photography here in the shop on the 17th of March. The Vernissage begins at 7pm and we’ll be here ’til 11pm.
Stop by our stand at the Berliner Fahrradschau.

04 Mar

Berliner Fahrradschau 2016

All roads lead to the Berliner Fahrradschau, March 2016. See you there!

26 Feb

Custom Build: Bianchi ‘X4’ Singlespeed

Just completed this build for a customer in the UK, a lightly-used 57cm Bianchi X4 frame from 1986-87 that had been waiting patiently in the shop for a new owner. It found itself (mostly) equipped with a Campagnolo C-Record groupset with the coveted ‘Cobalto’ brakes, a new Brooks Cambium C15 ‘Carved’ saddle, and finished with Brooks black leather bar tape. The only difference is that this has a single-speed freewheel for simplicity. Engraved ‘X4’ details on the rear brake bridge complement a similar design on the fork crown. It was a pleasure to build this bike, and it’s great to see it on the road again!

09 Feb

We exhibited some classic track bikes for the Berlin 6 Days

A couple of weeks back we provided some historic track bikes for a display in the foyer of the Andel’s Hotel, a short stroll away from the Velodrome where the annual Berlin 6 Days took place. We hung up a Cinelli Laser, a Bianchi, a Lüders, a Paletti and a Stelbel. The bikes attracted a lot of positive remarks from visitors.

19 Jan

This post is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans

Berlin is firmly in the cold grip of winter. The temperature is below freezing. Cycling is hazardous because the streets are snowy and icy. At this time of year the body needs even more calories than usual! We’re wishing we’d brought one of these metre-long salamis back from Gaiole! These local specialities are flavoured with fennel. The photo was taken on our last trip down to L’Eroica in October 2015. Outside their shop, the local butcher and his son are seen flanked by the boss of Canyon bicycles, Roman Arnold, and ex-pro sprinter ‘Ete the Rakete’.

31 Dec

WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 2016

Party hard, but ride safely. Here’s hoping 2016 is full of good cheer and great bike rides.

18 Dec

We made Soigneur’s Top 25 bike shop list!

Soigneur magazine showed us some love and included us in their listing of the world’s top 25 bike shops for 2015. It was the job of the Soigneur to keep their bike racer in tip top condition, and motivated to get back in the saddle and win again on the morrow. So inclusion in their shortlist has us feeling all flushed with pride!