There's Still Time...

for all your Holiday Shopping Needs....In store only, Rosenberg...

All I Want for X-mess is a CRC Jersey...

Hey, what better way to tell the cyclist in your life that it's not all lumps of coal and fruitcake. With a new CRC jersey, that's how. Stock is limited. Currently available in S-XL.Never mind; SOLD OUT. Paypal is the way. $75 shipped. Ho-Ho-Ho...

Utilitarian Transports

[photo: courtesy of UtilitarianTransports.com]

Check out what Marlin, John, and the rest of the cool hepcats over at Calhoun Cycle have cooked up. Far out, and I want one...

CRC Hollowdaze Sale

Today is 2 December, how about that? Well, Happy Hollowdaze, Sneetches. Today, in honor of, well, in honor of absolutely nothing at all, really, I do loudly announce and proclaim the CRC HOLLOWDAZE SALE: 20% off all bikes and bike accessories, [in stock and in-store only-natch. Offer not good on Labor rates]. And we've got some sweet rides in stock, friends:

51cm On-One Il Pompino single speed cross bike. Orig: $800, SALE: $640

Raleigh Space Rider mixte 24" wheel 3-Speed. Orig: $125, SALE: $100

1979 Schwinn Varsity 23". New Panaracer Pasela tires. This thing is in near-showroom condition. If you think you can find a nicer one, you're lying to yourself. Orig: $125, SALE: $100

Voodoo Agwe Scorcher single speed. 58cm. Fat 29" tires, laid back. Orig: $625, SALE: $500

53cm Surly Steamroller. White Swobo riser bar, white wheels, gold flip-flop hubs. Cooler than you. Orig: $700, SALE: $560

Also available, but not shown:
18" Surly Big Dummy frame (no fork) Orig: $950, SALE $760
54cm On-One Il Pompino Frame/Fork. Orig: $400, SALE $320
58cm Univega Sportour Fixed Gear. Orig: $375, SALE $300
1960's Phillips 3-speed mixte. Orig: $150, SALE $120
And much, much more!

First come, first serve. Cash is King. Sorry, will not ship; in-store purchases only. Any questions, please holler.

cheerios,
-Hurl/CRC Crüe

Rodney Scroggins Benefit

I recently received a call from a man named Mark who is the GM over at D’Amico Catering in Minneapolis. He used to work at the Edina D’Amico and over the years, delivered 100’s of boxed lunches to QBP. On September 17th, 2008, Rodney Scroggins, (who has worked for them for 19 years and has always biked to and from work), was hit by a car (hit and run) and found lying in the road about an hour later, then brought to HCMC. He is still in the hospital and recovering from a dislocated shoulder, broken bones and other injuries.

Coworkers have organized a benefit to help with his recovery. All the proceeds will benefit his family.

Benefit:
When: Tuesday, November 18th 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd.
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.

For more information or donation: Call Ramanda at D’Amico and Partners: 612-374-1776

Fund:
TCF Bank
121 8th Street South in Minneapolis
Clyde/Bruce Scroggins
In care of Rodney Scroggins

Mark wanted some help spreading the word, I said I’d see what I could do. Please consider supporting, attending or telling your friends about this incredibly important event.

Thanks for your time. :)

Anne West
Community Service Coordinator at QBP

Renaissance Bicycles

There is a shop in North Carolina, Renaissance Bicycles, who take older, vintage frames, add modern components, and create worthy masterpieces. To some degree, this is what we do at the CRC Cykel Garage. We don't repaint/refinish frames, but we create unique, one-of-a-kind rides from sweet steel road bikes. In the que at the moment we have a very nice Panasonic DX6000. I've gone back and forth on whether or not I want to turn it into a single speed, but at this point I'm leaning toward returning the SunTour Sprint kit to it. Pictures will be posted as the project is completed.

Cyclocross Is Young and Good Looking...

51cm On One Il Pompino. This one is super sexy and ready for a mud bath, dig? $800

Rare, red, and rad. A 41 tooth ano-red NOS chainring from days of yore. Currently set up 41 x 18 for fast, dirty action.

Tektro cantilevers: the best bang for the buck.

Sean Burns is RAD

Fuck the Economy. Or: Stuff For Sale at the Cykel Garage

The best looking jerseys to hit the scene since the 1993 Alternative Jersey. Available in S-XL sizes. Cost is $70.

58cm Univega SporTour w/3-speed Sturmey Archer SC-3 Hub-Coaster Brake. Rock solid croozing. $250

21" Raleigh Sports 3-speed in excellent shape. Brooks B-72 Saddle. Brown w/matching fenders. Holy Crap! $125

Beloe/CRC Shooze. Available in February. Price TBD.

Memorial Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ghost Bike Memorial Ride to Honor Fallen Bicyclists

Minneapolis / St.Paul-October 2008 - This Saturday, the bicycle community will come together to honor the memory of cyclists who have been killed in recent accidents on Twin Cities streets. A memorial ride will visit the sites of three of the most recent crashes, where "Ghost Bikes" have been placed as a memorial to the victims. For more info on Ghost Bikes please visit http://www.ghostbikempls.org

Family, friends and cyclists are invited to participate in this group ride. Organizers are asking that participating cyclists please wear a black shirt with orange ribbon around their arm or handlebars. Ribbon will be provided for those who need it.

What: Memorial Ride to Honor Fallen Bicyclists
13.6 miles for Twin Cities route (http://www.bikemap.net/route/89109)
14.3 miles extra for Blaine route (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2304032)
Where: Meet on the traffic island at Summit and Snelling Avenues in St.Paul
When: This Saturday, October 4th, 2008. The ride will meet at 10:30 am; depart 11:00 am
Contact: ghostbikempls@gmail.com or 612-276-1008

The ride will begin at Summit and Snelling Avenues near the ghost bike memorial for Virginia Heuer Bower. It will then head west down Lake Street to Excelsior and West 32nd Street, the ghost bike memorial for Jimmy Nisser. The ride will then head back up Excelsior/Lake, then northeast on Hennepin to the ghost bike memorial for Nik Morton.

There is an unrelated "group photo" event at 3pm at Gold Medal Park (the red square on the bikemap) and participants are welcome to continue on to be part of the "Unite Bike" group photograph: http://www.unitebike.com

In the afternoon, another ride will head to Blaine in order to place a Ghost Bike at Central and Cloverleaf, where cyclist Dale Aanenson was killed.

Riders are expected to be orderly and respectful of traffic. If you are riding recklessly, you will be asked to leave.

More discussion on the memorial ride can be found on the community message board Minneapolis Bike Love: http://www.mplsbikelove.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=120680#p120680

Information about the victims of these tragedies can be found here:

Dale Phillip Aanenson - http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=117902776
Virginia M. Heuer - http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=118137017

Nik Morton - http://www.legacy.com/startribune/obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=118097033

Jimmy Nisser - http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=117453438

Off to Interbike Today....

Leaving tonight for the final two days of the Interbike bonanza in fabulous Los Vegrants. Email and/or updates probably won't be happening, but dig a closer look at the photo above you. Shoes. Yes, CRC shoes will be debuting at Interbike, produced by the fine BMXicans at Beloe Footwear. Will report more as nooze is available. In the meantime, lock your bikes and wear helmet!

The Coffee Bar is open, standard hours all week long:
M-F 7:30-7:00pm
Sat: 8:00 -6:00pm
Sun:9:00 -6:00pm

thanks.

I Don't Know What To Say, Other Than "God Dammit!"

yet another STOLEN BIKE, on the local scene, this time John Franke's XtraCycle. From Mr. Franke, via email:

"Friday night,9/19/08, my beloved Xtracyle (a wedding gift from my wife) was stolen right from our locked porch. I got out there moments after the d-bag split. I have put up posters around the neighborhood and am hoping to hear something back from them. This bike is a huge part of our families gettin'-around-ability. Please be kind enough to spread the word to whom ever may be of help, has an eye on the streets, and/or is looking to put a pole into the front wheel - which is fine by me I can replace that easily."

It specs are as follows:
- Silver Marin Frame
- 8 speed Nexus hub and wheel (which I built)
- Wide loader on the left side
- One black leather handle bar grip on the left
- an Our Own End and Chrome sticker on the board
-1 Bag of dog shit I never got around to tossing

My contact info is johnfranke@gmail.com

Thank you very much,

John Franke

This Weekend and Beyond

Some events you won't want to miss:

The New Belgium Urban Assault Ride. SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

All-Girl Alley Cat. Hell, yes!

and finally, CANCEL ALL SHOWS:
TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT!
NEIL HAMBURGER! At the TRIPLE ROCK.

The Falcon Has Landed

JERSEYS HAVE LANDED. REMAIN CALM!

I will begin shipping these mutha'ukkas tonight, but please be patient. I'm leaving for Napa, CA in 36 hours and am feeling ever so punk-tual....

just in time for the SSWC '08. But I leave on 21-August for same event, so no shipping that weekend, Ok? Don't delay, act today...

*SHIPPING NOTE: $5 of the $75 covers shipping for the first jersey. Please add $2 for each additional item, dig? Call or write if you have questions or are mathematically challenged...
THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT!

CRC Jersey Update: + Nü bottles & Socks

Can you dig it? I knew that you could. Word from the top is that these suckers will be hitting our doorstep on 18-August. For those of you who have pre-ordered, thanks a million for your patience.

If you still want to get in on the action, the time is now: Paypal $75 to hurl[at]carsrcoffins.com. Yes, that's $5 more than before, but the early birds get the free postage worm, yinz don't...

Also available are these sweet new H2o bottles, same great Specialized Little Big Mouth model as before, for all your whiskey on ice fun! $6 each.

Who has stinky feet? You have stinky feet. New socks, too. S/M (6-10) or L/XL (10+) $15/pair.

For those of you who have pre-ordered, I will begin shipping on 18-August, just in time for the SSWC '08. But I leave on 21-August for same event, so no shipping that weekend, Ok? Don't delay, act today...

*SHIPPING NOTE: $5 of the $75 covers shipping for the first jersey. Please add $2 for each additional item, dig? Call or write if you have questions or are mathematically challenged...
THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT!

July is National Stolen Bike Month...

Goddammit, Motherfuckers need beat! Local rad rocker Jason Brandt had his one-off Eric Noren-built Specter jacked from his garage last night. Read on:

Would you guys help me get the word out???
My Specter 29er was lifted from my garage last night. Help me get it back and I'll give you something nice for your assistance...

Flat Black 29er Frame and Fork; Gray Specter graphic painted on downtube

Has a stainless coffin for the brake bridge and the seattube has a big stainless plate on the back where it's been cutout. There is not another one of these frames around, it's the only one...

Black King h-set
Hope brakes with goodridge lines, front caliper is black and rear is silver.
Hope Front hub on Salsa rim and salsa QR, surly hub on salsa rim in rear bolt on.
Race Face Deus SS Cranks blk, x type
silver shimano clipless pedals
Surly Torsion Bar on salsa cro moto stem
rouge lock on grips...
niterider light mount on bars.
knog taillight on seatpost
axiom saddlebag
trail a bike hitch on seatpost too...

PLEASE help me get my cherry back! If you see it, call me and I'll come a runnin with my tommy gun and brass knuckles.

612-741-7468. or 311 to get connected to the police.

Thanks very much.

JB

Of note: The a**hole that did this also removed my daughters training wheels and took them also... I just don't get that...

peace out.

Hendrix' Bike Recovered!

Good on MATT DUFFIN for finding Hendrix' bike not two blocks from where it was stolen. The bike has been returned, but will need some work as the young punks who gaffled it seemed to have joyrode the hell out of it. Meanwhile, 4130 frontman J. Brandt has had his black Spectre 29'er stolen. No details yet, but this shit is getting to be epidemic proportions... Lock that shit up, people!

Kill, yes I said KILL, all Fucking Bike Thieves

I'm getting tired of hearing about this crap. Here's a young man, with a brain injury, who's still independent enough to ride around his neighborhood on a 3-wheeler. Some parasite thinks it's ok to steal it. If you see this bike, call the cops, let us know, and beat the perp with a baseball bat...




From the owner's Mother:here is a front view of the 3-wheeler that Hendrix used to ride all the time. It sits up higher than the chopper one that we have that needs repairs and was much more comfortable for his size. It was stolen from the stop sign on 34th and Pleasant Ave So. (Minneapolis) The bike is red, made by RETRIKE, has a small black pouch on the back seat and two plastic tubs were recently bolted to the back for carrying stuff. There is a hand brake on the left side and I believe it has 5 gears.

Another Stolen Cross-Check

From Craig's List. Please be on the lookout, and keep an eye on your bikes!

*!* STOLEN *!* Red Surly Cross Check, Yellow tape and fenders - $100 (NE Minneapolis)

Reply to: sale-755842273@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-15, 10:18AM CDT


Someone busted into my garage this morning. Now my main mode of transportation has been lifted, what a drag!

It's hard to miss, custom drop bars that flare out at the bottom (sort of a mix of mustache and drop) in YELLOW tape. YELLOW fenders, black rear rack, single speed, RED frame.

It's registered with the police and I have the original purchase paperwork.

I love this bike, I've taken cross country, had it for years, and tweaked to fun commuting beauty. I'm offering a $100 reward for a safe return.

Thanks

BFF-Bicycle Film Festival: Minneapolis

All sorts of hot shit happening this weekend in conjunction with the Bicycle Film Festival.

Sven is throwing down a sweet Scavenger Hunt Ride on Saturday.

With after parties Thursday, Friday, & Saturday nights. Check it out.

Cletus, the Slack-Jawed Yokel

People of Earth.
yes, it has been too long since our last missive. Account that to having lost my camera on a blurry Wednesday night ride, and my general slackness. But fear not, I've got my eye on a new Olympus. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on the new CRC Jersey: Available end of July. Full Zip, made by Verge. Cost is $70. Reserve yours today. Design by TWIN SIX

Sweet Stuff at The Cykel Garage-UPDATE

SOLD.

SOLD.


If you're looking to ride the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour next weekend, we've got the bike(s) for you. His n' Hers matching Dunelts from 1962, a sweet Phillips mixte, and an even cooler vintage Raleigh with full-wrap chain guard. There's also a sick Raleigh LTD-3. These bikes are made for style not speed, elegance not exertion. They're just damn cool and fun to ride. -EDIT-the Dunelts, as well as the vintage Raleigh, have been sold. The Raleigh LTD-3, & the Phillips are still available.


For all you 29'er fans, do drop in to check out the beautiful segmented fork from Christopher Igleheart, the man responsible for the vaunted Fat City Cycles fork from back in the day.

Cut Off Their Fucking Hands!-EDIT-BIKE RECOVERED!

God, I FUCKING HATE BIKE THIEVES, especially thieves of my friends bikes, bikes that I have helped build, and watched friends enjoy riding. If you see anyone other than Erika riding this chrome Bianchi S.a.S.S., knock them to the fucking ground and put a boot to their throat.

Just this week Erika alerted us that she has recovered her Bianchi S.a.S.S. from the Minneapolis Property Crimes Recovery Unit. F'n awesome, I say!

We're Living in a Mad World

The ARTCRANK! 2008 opening was a smash, as a rumoured 800+ freaks and geeks slammed into One On One for a full-fledged sardine sauna of screen printed velo collusion. Thankfully, no one (read: me) went face dowwwn due to excessive drink, (though I know there was excessive drink.) Madison pedal pirates descended like scurvy knaves on the scene. Here, D-Pow herd 3 Rollo's into shape.

Chequamegon King delivers Cetma-powered pink glove radness.

I Want To Be A Part of It...

There truly is no place like New York City on this planet. Here's a glimpse of what we saw on a recent excursion to the Big Apple.

The famous Coffee Bar neon sign is a classic landmark near Union Square.

NYC Velo in the East Village is cool shop with great service and, if you ask nicely, they'll turn you on to some of the best mexican food in town, right around the corner.

Dave's Quality Meat. This place on East Third is fantastic. Highly sought after kicks, and skateboards + fixed gears. Asa & Massan were super cool and friendly and both want to ride in the Stupor Bowl next year, aint' that right?

The display case at DQM is an old meat cooler. Boss.

A sad reminder in Parkslope, Brooklyn. R.I.P.

Kim & Darlene of Gorilla Coffee rode Vespa scooters from Brooklyn to Minneapolis last year. How cool is that? Their coffee is roasted on site, and it is excellent.

King Kog, how I miss thee...I really tried to get in to King Kog. Their posted hours are 12-7. I made my way down to Marcy Avenue a bit early on Friday, so I walked around the neighborhood, had a cup of tea, and returned a little after 12 to a still locked-down storefront. No problem, I thought, I know what retail is like. Another lap around the area, returning at 12:25 and still no King Kog. Damn. Left a CRC sticker on the window to let 'em know I was there. Maybe next time.

Finally, are the rumours true?!?!?

Rachel Dow Memorial Silent Auction-Thursday, 27 March

Please join us this Thursday for the Rachel Dow Memorial Silent Auction at Chiang Mai Thai. There will be plenty of excellent merchandise available, with proceeds going towards a memorial bench on the parkway overlooking the Mississippi River, as well as local youth-at-risk programs. Thank you.

$3+/per gallon. Wouldn't You Rather Ride a Bike?

56cm Salsa La Raza, 105 10-speed STI, Flite saddle, RaceFace Cadence cranks. This thing is sweet! $1000


Do you like Brass Nipples? I know I do. Show your support with one of these bitchin' Pilderwasser American Apparel t-shirts. $20

Give gas prices the finger on this Swiss-made commuter rocket. Fenders included. $800