Map for tonights ride.

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Fantome Fixed

We all know about NJS export as a resource for importing crashed out, candy colored frames made out of obsolete tubing. But what if you wanted a crashed out, chromed out European track frame? Check out Fantome Fixed. They run a similar operation to NJS Export, they go around to several velodromes, buy up old (mostly French) bikes and sell them off their blog. Heres a few gems.
MBK Pursuit

Cesbron Pursuit

ASPTT DIJON

Gitane

They're pretty affordable compared to an NJS frame but the quality is dubious in comparison as these are pretty obscure builders using older tubesets. I'd watch out for the hard to replace French threaded bottom brackets and headsets too. They also have a decent selection of vintage parts to go along with their frames if you're serious about building up a vintage French bike.

Frame Geometry

via Milano Fixed

Pitlock Skewers

I was browsing the web the other day when I stumbled upon an anti-theft system called Pitlock. The idea is to take a normal allen key or quick release and replace it with a uniquely shaped bolt or skewer that you can only open with a special tool. But theres not just one special tool, theres 256 shapes and your set of bolts will be one of 256 random shapes, so unless the dude trying to strip your bike rolls with 256 pit tools you're good to go.





They make skewers for both front and rear wheels, bolts for brakes, seatpost binders, stem top caps, and some other random stuff. The seatpost binder is a lot more effective than running an old chain or a snowboard lock between the seatstay and saddle rail as a ghetto seat/seatpost lock. The stem top cap is will keep your threadless stem/fork from getting jacked. From what I can tell they don't make pit shaped 15mm nuts for track hubs or bolts for Phil Wood hubs but the quick release skewer is good if you're riding with a Hed 3 or something crazy like that in the front. They're abit pricey though, maybe just stick with super glue & ball bearings in your allen nuts until you save $50-100 for a set.
available online from Peter White or directly from the manufacturer

PBR Poker - Oct 10th 3pm - TOMORROW !!

Its almost here the PBR Poker Alley Cat is going down at 3pm. Meet at folsom field

More info at BAC to the future

Track Shack 1st Year Anniversary recap

Last Sunday was the Track Shack's one year anniversary party.
There was an alleycat (with some annoying checkpoints - PBR chug atop Denver's only hill!?)


Boulder's own Peter getting a manifest signed by Track Shack proprietor Curtis Wallach

Everyones favorite bike & beer game, PBR Pickup


Boulders own Adam Mork "going dumb" with some PBR cans

A best trick competition

Boulders own Adam Mork somehow managing to get a Cane Creek Headset to spin around

Sam Turner, proprietor of the Track Shack, demonstrating a "superman"

And of course, crowd favorite, Footdown




Results.
Alleycat Winner: Riley
PBR Pickup: Tyler
Best Trick: Brad
Footdown: Galen "Big Bear"

Boulder Results.
Alleycat 2nd Peter
PBR Pickup 2nd Mork
Trick 2nd Mork

Thanks and Congrats to Curt and Sam for making it through year 1 and putting on an awesome event.
photos via Lenny Maiorani

PBR Poker - Oct 10th 3pm - Checkpoint Map POSTED !!

Head on over to BAC to the future - Boulder Alley Cats for a map with all of the checkpoints.

Thursday Night Fixed Gear Ride - 10/1/09 - Route Posted

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8pm Folsom Field.

new SAG bag Prototype - Caught on Prollys Flickr

Looking pretty fresh, sick colorway. Thing im digging is that there appear to be alot more pockets on the outside and some additional straps. I have one of the Messenger Larges, and i wish it had some more storage spots. And also the velcro is totally cashed, a strap would be nice.

dont Forget

hopefully scooter wont slam into a car in the middle of the race again.

Thursday Night Bro

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Sack up and ride in the cold tomorrow night at 8.

Ride these tires?

If you have skidded through Randonneurs laying around toss them to Me or Adam for an upcoming project.

Thursday Night Ride - 09/24/09

So the thursday night ride has been picking up steam and we are all really stoked that more new people are coming to the ride each week.

In an effort to avoid confusion and to prevent people from getting dropped. We are going to layout a loose plan of what spots we are going to hit and in what order.

So in case some one misses a light they will know where to go.

Also this week in addition to our usual game of foot down, there will be a small skid comp, so get those legovers legit and well see you on thurday.

Check the blog wednesday for info about the spots.

PBR Poker - Oct 10th 3pm

More info over at the BAC to the future blog

***DOES ANYONE WATCH RACES AT THE VELODROME?***

This was a question asked by one of our readers (Mister Pants)

>I went and watched some races right when the Velodrome opened, and it was a pretty fun place to hang out and ?>drink. The new schedule shows racing on Wednesday nights--anyone know if this is accurate?
>I've gone past there a couple times and it looked empty. Does anyone know if there's a good day/time to show up and >watch?

Post up in the comments section, maybe its time to organize a velodrome night ?

**EDIT**

Heres the schedule