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July 27th, 2010 | Author: frenchroast

Milwaukee Bicycle Co. has developed a wonderful new fork for all you polo players out there. Check out more info on their blog here.

Stats from MKE:

This fork will accommodate 3 types of brakes; 55-73mm X-Long Reach Caliper, U-Brake and V-brake.

* Bruiser Polo Fork – Aftermarket
* 400mm Axle to Crown
* 4130 Heat Treated Chromoly
* Weight – 1260g w/300mm Steerer
* 1-1/8″ One-Piece Fully CNC’d Steerer
* 990 Brake Mounts with Removable Studs (plugs included when not using studs)
* V-Brake Compatible
* 55-73mm X-Long Reach Caliper Compatible
* Removable Brake Housing Guide
* Headset Compression Plug Included
* 400mm Axle to Crown
* 32mm Rake
* 6mm Dropouts
* Stainless MKE Badge
* Black ED Coated Inside and Out for Full Rust Proofing
* Your Choice of Solid Color (excluding pearl coats or metalflake)
* Lifetime Warranty

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July 20th, 2010 | Author: frenchroast

Union Foundry describes themselves as a “multidisciplinary design consortium” and have produced a wonderful little tool that makes you think; “Why didn’t I think of that first?”

Read more here and purchase here.



Union Foundry T-0001 Roto-Fix Tool from Paper Fortress on Vimeo

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June 29th, 2010 | Author: frenchroast



SRAM OMNIUM CRANK from chariandconyc on Vimeo

I’m sure by this point everyone has seen this, or has heard of these, but this seemed like a good way to kick off the first Techy Tuesday.

Enjoy on this very, very, wet day. Ride safe!

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