GQ's 10 Best Independent Men's Stores.

This is a really great guide to some of the coolest men's boutiques in America. If you find yourself with a stash of cash you need to burn through, read this, pick a spot, buy a plane ticket and shop yer ass off!!

I think I'll pick Austin!

BTW, there is also some very stylish and creative architecture and interior design in each one of these places..check it out, click the link below.

10 Best Independent Men's Stores In America

 

Alas..... the only thing Campy I own....

Classic Nikons.

Three of my classics. From the left: FE, F4, EM.

Shot with a Nikon D90.DX 35mm F1.8 and a Nikon Sb-600 and two studio lights.

I'm getting fixed!

Well..... just getting back on my FIXED gear. It has been over 4 months since my ankle has been healed up. I still have some swelling but at least I'm walking normally. I've been riding my bicycle but only the geared townie bike. I have been hesitant to ride the fixed gear 'cause well... it has no brakes and I need my leg/ankle strength to stop.
I bought a set of moustache handlebars at the Philly bike expo and I decided to try them on the Fixed. After the install I wanted to test ride it....So, I got dressed and headed out the door.
I LOVE MY FIXED GEAR!!! So light and nimble!! It's really a blast to ride and I missed it so much!

Today my legs are sore and they remind me of the workout a single speed bike gives me.


Here's to healing and riding bikes!!!!  Ching ching!!!

ciao!

New Handlebars...Old seat..

The NYC.

Hoboken beach.

My Vans are happy to be touching clips and straps.

As promised, some Fall images from Mohonk Mountain House.

OK...Part 2.

So here are some images from Via Bicycle in Philly. It's an awesome place! If you ever find yourself in Philly and if you love bikes, you should stop in. It is literally a museum of old bike stuff. The owner, Curtis, is a real standup guy and gave us a tour of the place.

STUFF

Old Schwinn seats.

Back work area.

Kent talking cameras.

Square wheels suck!! True'em!!!

Great display.

Old BSA cranks.

Valve caps.

Serotta.

Curtis.

Everywhere you looked just tons of stuff!!

Sweet hubs.

Classic.

Kiss my ass!

Bringing down the old Victor.

Late 1890's Victor.

Curtis and his prize.

We then finished off with a cheesesteak from Geno's. It was ok...in my opinion. Ohh... just make sure you order in English and don't wear a t-shirt from Pat's.....

Hasta Luego....