Velo Cult http://www.velocult.com/index.php en veloculture@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-27T16:12:38+00:00 New at Velo Cult: Linus and Public Bikes. http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/new_at_velo_cult_linus_and_public_bikes/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/new_at_velo_cult_linus_and_public_bikes/#When:16:12:38Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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Velo Cult now offers both Linus and Public Brand which are bikes that are built in the style of the Dutch and French city bikes. We are excited that there are companies finally embracing this style of bike and we are happy to carry them. Velo Cult is heavily invested in pushing San Diegan’s to ride their bikes for daily chores and these bikes we hope will flourish. We will Soon be offering the Public bikes on-line also. On top of that we will be offering a Public Bikes and Velo Cult collaboration with a Brooks saddle, different bars, and a hand full of other cool commuter customizations. Contact us for details on ordering a Pubic Bike from us or stop in to see and test ride the Pubic and Linus bikes in our showroom.




















]]> 2010-07-27T16:12:38+00:00 Scott McDougal Performing at Velo Cult Bike Shop + Video http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/scott_mcdougal_performing_at_velo_cult_bike_shop_video/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/scott_mcdougal_performing_at_velo_cult_bike_shop_video/#When:21:10:43Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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Scott McDougal performing live at Velo Cult Bike Shop in San Diego from Velo Cult on Vimeo.

Many thanks to Scott McDougal for coming out and playing the show. We are already looking forward to next time.

Scott McDougal performing live at Velo Cult Bike Shop in San Diego from Velo Cult on Vimeo.







]]> 2010-07-15T21:10:43+00:00 New shipment of Freight Bags. http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/new_shipment_of_freight_bags/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/new_shipment_of_freight_bags/#When:17:30:00Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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We just got a fresh shipment of Freight bags which includes roll tops, messenger bags and hip packs. The new roll top is amazing and, in my opinion, the best bag to use for bike commuting. You can see the roll top in action here. We can ship these internationally or take custom orders so us or come check them out at the shop.







 



]]> 2010-06-30T17:30:00+00:00 Follis Tandem http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/follis_tandem/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/follis_tandem/#When:18:16:56Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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Here is a tandem I recently finished for my wife and I. It’s a gents/mixte Follis tandem from France. It originally was a touring bike and equipped with all the best touring gear of it’s time. The previous owner was pretty sure be bought it in 1969 and he said this bike had many great tours on it. He also had the bike repainted at some point and he added the pin-striping as well to match a Jack Taylor bike he also had. He got the racks custom made here in San Diego but he wasn’t sure by who. I asked around to several of the local frame builders and none of them remember making them so I still have some investigating to do there.

When I got the bike it was pretty beat but I saw the diamond in the rough. With those racks and the nice components I decided a city style French bike would best suit my wife and I. Now we have a great tandem for date nights and trips to the Farmers Markets. The tandem rides great and we love cruising this thing around on night rides.

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]]> 2010-06-28T18:16:56+00:00 Latest Velo Cult Mixte Build. http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/latest_velo_cult_mixte_build/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/latest_velo_cult_mixte_build/#When:19:28:47Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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This is our latest Mixte build. It is made with almost all new and modern parts and the frame has been powdercoated. Come and check it out/test ride it at the shop or email us for more info.




]]> 2010-06-24T19:28:47+00:00 SAG Bags in stock! http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/sag_bags_in_stock/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/sag_bags_in_stock/#When:23:17:11Z Click the photo for more details.


We recently received our shipment of SAG from Japan. It is fairly difficult to get SAG products and we only have a limited supply so be quick!


We got the Airforce 1 Rolltop in olive and black. These rolltops have been redesigned and are better than ever. They have a clear pouch in the front for stickers, maps, magazines or anything you want to display in there. There is also a laptop compartment that is accessible through the side of the bag. There are way too many little hidden pockets and pouches on this bag to list them all. The most important feature of this bag, in my opinion, is that it is just like a normal rolltop in how it rolls out to create more storage but it also has an extra section that pulls out and sinches at the top for even more storage. This is a do-all bag that is made for riding.


The messenger only comes in the original black with orange interior this season. The exterior is made of a suede like material and the interior is nylon. There are a few little hidden pockets and the bag comes with an organizer pouch that fits in the main compartment.

]]> Store 2010-06-11T23:17:11+00:00 Trip to Rock Lobster, Santa Cruz, Ca. http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/Trip_to_rock_lobster_santa_cruz_ca/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/Trip_to_rock_lobster_santa_cruz_ca/#When:17:26:00Z Click on the picture for more.

Last weekend I made a quick run up to Santa Cruz to meet up with the legendary Paul Sadoff of Rock Lobster Cycles. Paul’s a super cool mellow guy with a long history of frame building. He got his initial introduction into frame building from Ross Shafer who was the talent behind Red Bush Cycles and the original Salsa Cycles. I asked him about the name Rock Lobster and he confirmed that it was a name he borrowed from the B-52’s. He said that in the early 80’s most of the mountain bike names were either named after the builder or were really macho like Stump Jumper or Rock Hopper and he wanted more of a fun name. Perhaps he took some inspiration from Ross Shafer on choosing the name too. When you go through his bicycle wonderland of a shop you see beautiful bikes and lots of little Lobster toy’s all over the place.  Paul builds with steel and aluminum and has even worked with titanium in the past. Strongly consider Rock Lobster for your next road, mountain or cross bike.

Here’s the outside of his shop




Pretty cool window display with dead Rock Lobsters, Fat Chance, Mountain Goat and Colnago frames.







Here’s the bike Paul rode up on



Dig the Nontrager decal



This is the first frame Paul ever built. He said he did a pretty whacky job on the geometry but learned a lot from mistakes














In this mix are some of his earliest frames, a killer Della Santa and the bike that Paul rode the Paris Brest Paris race on.






The scenery in Santa Cruz is spectacular as was the Nopales breakfast burrito.



This view is just south of Carmel, California

]]> Photos 2010-06-08T17:26:00+00:00 Now in Stock: SAG Messenger Bags, Rolltops, Toe Straps. http://www.velocult.com/ http://www.velocult.com/#When:20:45:39Z We recently received our shipment of SAG from Japan. It is fairly difficult to get SAG products and we only have a limited supply so come check it out in the store or see these bags on our online store.

We got the Airforce 1 Rolltop in olive and black. These rolltops have been redesigned and are better than ever. They have a clear pouch in the front for stickers, maps, magazines or anything you want to display in there. There is also a laptop compartment that is accessible through the side of the bag. There are way too many little hidden pockets and pouches on this bag to list them all. The most important feature of this bag, in my opinion, is that it is just like a normal rolltop in how it rolls out to create more storage but it also has an extra section that pulls out and sinches at the top for even more storage. This is a do-all bag that is made for riding.










The messenger only comes in the original black with orange interior this season. The exterior is made of a suede like material and the interior is nylon. There are a few little hidden pockets and the bag comes with an organizer pouch that fits in the main compartment.






We got the double straps in black and white.

]]> 2010-05-28T20:45:39+00:00 The Velo Cult Mascot: Moose http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/the_velo_cult_mascot_moose/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/the_velo_cult_mascot_moose/#When:18:36:40Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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This is our “shop dog” Moose. He actually rides to and from work in Alex’s Freight Rolltop bag and loves it. Moose usually spends his days laying in his bed in the mechanics area and greeting customers. So come say hi to Moose or come check out the Freight Rolltops that we carry in the shop.









]]> 2010-05-27T18:36:40+00:00 Restored Motobecane Mixte http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/restored_motobecane_mixte/ http://www.velocult.com/index.php/blog/post/restored_motobecane_mixte/#When:15:41:30Z ***Please CLICK the main photo or the “Read More” tab at the bottom of each post to see the rest of the pictures in the set.***

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Years ago at Velo Cult we started building really nice Mixte bikes. We are huge fans of them we love restoring these cool classics. Some we sell for about $300 which are fixed up and basic and others we fully restore and still others we modify with things like internal gearing and such. A fully lugged Mixte is one of the coolest frames you can start with for a fun city bike with class. We build up and sell lots of really nice Mixte’s so consider us for any future plans with this sort of bicycle. We find that women are inspired to ride and commute when they have a classy functional bike that they are proud of and one that helps them get from point A to point B in style.

Here we have our recently finished Motobecane Mixte. Im not totally sure of the year but I would say somewhere in the 60’s. When I first saw this run down bike I saw the huge potential it had and quickly went to work restoring it using as many original parts as possible. The bike has a 3 speed freewheel and really cool bars with internal cable routing.

The wheels are 650b with original hubs and original front rim. The spokes, nipples, and rear rim (Velo Orange 650b rim) are new. The headset is Velo Orange French threaded since the original was a bit rough looking. The frame, fork and bars were powder coated a old world brick red that’s very classy looking.  The fenders were powder coated to match as well. The Brooks saddle, and Velo Orange racks are brand new. The grips are cotton tape with hemp twine and coated with shellac. The pedal were done with new rubber blocks that match the bike perfectly. As you can see we took a lot of pride in this build and whoever ends up with this bike will get decades of classy riding out of it.
 



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