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

Pornography of the Bicycle-Thursday, 13 March @ StrongArm Marketing

This Thursday March 13th, for one night only! Strong Arm Marketing presents, The Pornography of the Bicycle. A series of short films on the theme of Bike Porn. It's cumming on thru it's east coast tour here in Mpls. It will play at the Strong Arm Marketing Complex. 117 Washington Ave N. Mpls, MN. $5 at the door. 99 to 100 limited seats. That's this Thursday night. Door at 8pm, Director/Producer intro at 8:15pm. Showtime at 8:30pm. Scrool down the trailer page here for a short look. We all know cycling, and sex, are some of the best things life offers us. You really do not want to miss this. Spring is coming:) (go)

Economic Stimulus?

Back to Prosperity
Originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness]

If the government, hell, the citizenry of this great nation could figure it out, then we'd see a lot more people on bicycles and there'd be a lot more good times happening. As the sticker says, "Put the fun between your legs!"

The Big Dummy is on its way, but check out our other fine delivery vehicle...

The original Surly Steamroller prototype, circa 2000, has been reborn with a Cetma Rack and some gnarly old-school (circa late 80's?) SR MTN bars.

Haulin' cookies...

Early Monday morning, 25 February. Foggy mountain breakdown...