keirin culture

Thanks FSA!

2010-08-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

FSA has signed up to help our partnership with the Nianjema Secondary School in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, by donating cranksets, chains, and handlebars for the schools new racing team. That goes along with the helmets that Louis Garneau donated. Remember this when you're shopping for new bike stuff. These companies are the best.

Built today

2010-07-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Alan 12k Blade with the new SRAM Apex group built up for Wayland in Roanoke.

some recent builds

2010-07-28T12:34:00.001-07:00

there's probably an interesting story behind this

2010-05-12T09:47:00.001-07:00

Taken downtown roanoke.

Greenhouse Board Shop Bike

2010-03-24T11:19:00.001-07:00

Up for auction this Saturday

alleycat next friday!!!

2010-03-15T15:01:00.001-07:00

wow

2010-03-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

NAHBS Stuff

2010-03-10T10:57:00.001-08:00

Read this - Out of Print Magazine. It's probably the most readable NAHBS account I've seen.

Today only deal on new Hutchinson tires

2010-03-04T06:16:00.000-08:00

Buy Hutchinson Fusion 3 tires today only for $36 each at teamkazane.com

Back to Blogging

2010-03-03T10:09:00.000-08:00

Now that the smoke has cleared from NAHBS I'm back to blogging. Check out this daily deal at teamkazane.com. It's a NOS Alan Unicross frame for only $200, plus you can get a great deal on a Keirin Culture t-shirt for $10 shipped.

do this

2010-01-26T04:31:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a new thing through our facebook fan page, a daily deal on something good 5 days a week. Become a fan if you want to see it. It'll be a mix of track and road stuff. It will be through the webstore but you'll have to be a FB fan to see it every morning.

buy this

2010-01-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

One of our local friends is selling this rig for $1550 minus the wheels. It's a L (57 top tube) Seigler CCR with Force, Ritchey WCS carbon bar, nice stuff. Email me and I'll get you in touch. njs(@)keirinculture.com.

new teamkazane program to raise money for the red cross

2010-01-13T16:25:00.001-08:00

Read about it here.

another nice frame

2010-01-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

We got another nice consignment frame in - Olmo Fibre. It's a size XXL, which equates to 58-60. This was ridden about 6 months and is in great shape. $1000 (originally $2500).

Moser Leader TK2

2010-01-04T12:10:00.001-08:00

Just got this bike in the shop and selling on consignment for a customer. Moser Leader TK2 Tiger frameset. It's made of the lightest steel tubeset dedacciai ever made - EOM16.5. Full carbon rear. This one is built with a Dura Ace 9-speed group that's in great shape. We can build with new parts if needed.

It's not a joke if it's not funny

2009-12-21T17:30:00.001-08:00

John Nuegent of Neuvation wheels/bikes/etc. has decided to add a daily comic strip to his website to get free traffic. You may remember him as the subject of the creepiest home movies ever made. Keep the laughs coming, John.

real skills

2009-12-21T06:45:00.001-08:00

You don't learn how to do this by riding on a tennis court....

happy holidays

2009-12-08T04:55:00.003-08:00

Sorry no posts lately. I've been really busy working on getting the new shop set up. It will be worth it. For now enjoy Santa Mosh.

next week

2009-11-28T09:19:00.001-08:00

black friday!

2009-11-26T09:51:00.001-08:00

This weekend only - any order over $25.00 at teamkazane.com get's a free Keirin Culture t-shirt. Just provide the size and we'll send you one of the classic designs from stock. If you haven't checked out the new site, go there now. 10% of all orders are donated to the associated nonprofit of your choice. This is valid on all products. Teamkazane.com is a full road, track, and mtb pro shop.

nodis

2009-11-22T18:22:00.000-08:00

This is the greatest no trespassing sign ever. was back in rva over the weekend and had to get a photo of it. it's been hanging up near ashland for years.

2009 Fuji Track Pro for sale

2009-11-16T05:23:00.001-08:00

I'm selling this for a team member. This is just a stock photo. It's a 54cm. Perfect condition. Seatmast not even trimmed. Only thing that is not stock is a nicer saddle. It has different rims than on Fuji's site - Novatec labeled super-deep black alloy rims. Deda Pista bar, FSA carbon track cranks. It's a great race bike. $1000. Email me at njs(at)keirinculture.com if interested. I can ship it.

Kubusya Gloves

2009-11-11T11:31:00.000-08:00

This is the new Kubusya glove
from Matej Pasalic. Not available for sale yet. Keep checking back.

prototype

2009-11-10T11:53:00.000-08:00

Some pictures of the new prototype track Kazane track ring. Made in the USA of real 7075 alloy. These will come high-polished and should be available this spring.

some photos from hell night

2009-11-08T17:38:00.000-08:00

new funkier bike website

2009-11-05T04:24:00.001-08:00

Check out Funkier Bike's new custom cycling gear website. Funkier is a partner of the Kazane Racing grassroots team. Check it out. Do your custom order through them. The prices are insane. The quality is awesome, turnaround is quick, and customer service is the best. This is the ultimate deal for a big team or shop because an order of 500 jerseys gets you down to under $15 a piece. If you email them please mention Kazane because it helps the boys out.

Norfolk, VA

2009-10-28T17:18:00.001-07:00

Rumor is that "First prize is the Stanley Cup of Fake Severed Legs signed by Chuck Palahniuk."

friday in boston

2009-10-20T05:32:00.001-07:00

2 weeks away

2009-10-17T06:55:00.001-07:00

classic aussie stuff

2009-10-16T05:21:00.000-07:00

I found this on this Australian blog. Check out the post. They have some great pics from a race in 1934.

nice article

2009-10-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

Check out this article on rvanews.com about Richmond's new nonprofit bike and books shop.

update on my controversial post

2009-10-14T12:17:00.000-07:00

Ok, so Leader is only undercutting their dealer by $30 because their frame for $350 doesn't include fork. My point is that you can't be an ebay discount bike company and sell in good shops too.

that's loyalty right there

2009-10-14T05:55:00.000-07:00

sorry I've been mia on the blog. got hit with the sickness at a pretty busy point.
As, hn reported, Leader has a booth at Interbike. Strange since Interbike is a show for brands that sell through retailers rather than their direct ebay store. Well, I'm happy to say that Leader has picked up it's first re-seller and they've started off with a bang. Chari is now carrying Leader frames and Leader has rewarded them by undercutting Chari by almost $200.

I think Leader is sending a clear message to potential dealers.

richmond festival of cross

2009-10-07T07:42:00.001-07:00

is this weekend. register here. if you don't race, go watch.

stu louder wins again

2009-09-30T12:08:00.001-07:00

Stu won the Browntown bandit race weekend in Richmond. I'm really pissed I missed out on being there. I screwed up trying to make the PDF legible. Oh well. You get the point.

hell night at keirin culture

2009-09-29T13:50:00.001-07:00

psychocross

2009-09-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

this is richmond

2009-09-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Marian Repeats on Kazane

2009-09-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

Marian College once again won the collegiate track omnium, this time on Kazane KZ1 and KZ2 cranksets.

Dear Competitive Cyclist,

2009-09-25T13:02:00.001-07:00

I don't care how much you sell your handbuilt wheels for. Please note, however, that the word "pro" is short for the word "professional," and therefore should not be in all caps. Your description reads like a teabagger's letter to the editor.
Thank you.

Barlevav wins big in Vegas

2009-09-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

Erik Barlevav won the final race of the USA Crits series in front of a huge crowd in Las Vegas last night. Read about it here. In addition to that, Mark Hekman took home the overall USA Crits title and the team won the team title. It's been a great year for Team Mountain Khakis and Kazane Bikes.

i need to post pictures

2009-09-24T13:19:00.001-07:00

of the alleycat. until then, enjoy this.

specials tonight

2009-09-18T06:12:00.001-07:00

Got lots of good deals going tonight at the shop for the alleycat - all t-shirts $10, 20% off all Kazane components, plus a big $5 box with a bunch of random deals in it. Also just got in some nice city ss/fixed bikes for $350 (not Kazane, but nice none the less). The $5 entry to the race goes to the Moringa Community School in Ghana. Come on out even if you're not racing.

Outlier's Workwear Pant

2009-09-18T04:30:00.000-07:00

Why? Because real American workers like this guy wear $188 pants. I should go down to the Norfolk Southern railyards today and tell all of the guys there that finally there are awesome work pants available in their price range. They'll be stoked.

Info for this Friday

2009-09-15T17:45:00.000-07:00

The race will start a little after 6. Skid comp and tricks immediately after. After that hang out at the shop or go to a bar. I'll have some specials at the shop that night - $10 for any in stock Keirin Culture t-shirt. Discount on all Kazane frames and parts. I also have some affordable complete ss/fixed city bikes in stock now.

more info

2009-09-06T16:36:00.001-07:00

Here's the new version of the flier with the Press Press Merch logo. They are throwing something cool in for every rider. Meet at the shop at 6 with the race to start about 6:30. Stops will be concentrated in the downtown/old sw/grandin areas so learn it f you're out of town. Prizes for top fixed/single, geared, out of towner, and woman. Skid comp right behind the shop after the race. $5 entry and it all goes to putting a metal roof on a free community trade school in Ghana.

we're throwin' a race

2009-08-31T19:15:00.001-07:00

VA State Track Champs this weekend

2009-08-26T04:57:00.001-07:00

25% off Mountain Khakis!

2009-08-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

From Pat Raines, Team Mtn Khakis manager:
"I would like to share with you an opportunity to help the cycling community directly. Please pass the word.

Team Mountain Khakis, a UCI cycling team committed to the development of young riders is currently in the top 10 in the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Series (NRC) and lead the USA Crit Series in both the individual and team standings. They are looking to show their sponsor that the value of these performances is appreciated. Help show Mountain Khakis that their involvement in cycling is appreciated and at the same time you can help a young team continue to grow.
With the 2010 racing season just around the corner Team Mountain Khakis is out to impress our title sponsor and celebrate a very successful 2009 season with our supporters and fans. In celebration of our success on the bike Mountain Khakis has worked with us to increase the “cyclemk” discount to 25%. We encourage all of you take an active part not only in the team but in your support of cycling and let us show Mountain Khakis that their continued support of the sport is valued.

To take advantage of this opportunity go to http://mountainkhakis.com/ and at checkout enter the promotional code “cyclemk”.

Thanks to all of you and to Mountain Khakis!"

big news for the east coast

2009-08-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

We're one step closer to having a velodrome outside of Charlotte. read about it here.

finally back from africa. turbos in stock!

2009-08-20T10:33:00.001-07:00

Finally got back from Ghana after some pretty crazy stuff (thanks, Delta.) The black and white Turbo saddles are going up on the Keirin Culture store now.

Turbo Re-issues in Black and White

2009-08-13T11:47:00.001-07:00

I've got 20 black and 20 white Selle Italia Turbo re-issues waiting at Keirin Culture when I get back from Africa. Be the first on your block to get a white one. They will be ready to ship Tuesday.

the shop is closed for a week

2009-08-10T15:31:00.000-07:00

I'm in Ghana this week. I'll be back next Tuesday. Just remember one thing this week - Kazane is still winning the USA Crits series. The fastest bikes ridden by the fastest guys.

this is what I pay for

2009-08-04T12:47:00.001-07:00

Check it out.

I'm glad these guys aren't in charge anymore

2009-07-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

From John Boehner and Eric Cantor's letter to the President. It contains this and other great ways to save money:

Terminate Federal Transportation Funding For “Non-Motorized” Transportation Projects
The Federal government is currently spending $25 million a year to fund four Non-motorized Transportation Pilot programs. This program is designed to fund a network of “non-motorized transportation infrastructure facilities” to encourage residents to walk or bike rather than using a car. Refocusing Federal resources on transportation projects with a federal nexus would save taxpayers $125 million over five years.

nice shot

2009-07-28T09:40:00.001-07:00

Borrowed from guardian.co.uk. From the Pan-am games.

cranks are in stock

2009-07-23T18:13:00.000-07:00

Get them online at Keirinculture.com and from select track shops.

don't mess with the badger

2009-07-19T04:33:00.001-07:00

Check this out

2009-07-16T10:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a great post about the frame displays at the new No Brakes shop. It's great to see a Kazane front and center, but the point is that this is the best frame display I've ever seen. I can't wait to come check out the new shop.

News flash - Cannondale gets a new family member!

2009-07-15T04:39:00.000-07:00

So Dorel just bought Ironhorse That gives Dorel the impressive lineup of Cannondale, GT, Mongoose and Schwinn. Ironhorse never was an impressive brand but at times had some decent mountain bikes. We all see where Schwinn has gone. When Dorel bought them they assured dealers that there would be two distinct lines - one for department stores and one for bike shops. All you see now are the crappy ones at Target. the bike industry is kind of like the car industry was before things fell apart. Big companies buy up smaller companies and kill the what made the smaller companies cool. I don't really care about Ironhorse, but this latest development kind of shows that the claim that Cannondale will be better doesn't really hold water.
For that I say "Adios, amigo." When I was in high school I mowed lawns to save up for a Cannondale 2.8 frameset. I was proud of it because I'd seen pictures of the PA factory it was made in, not like the Diamondback mountain bike it was replacing. Now, no more.

Nas-Track in Detroit

2009-07-14T04:21:00.000-07:00

There was some good racing last weekend with the overall won by none other than team Mountain Khakis riders Erik Barlevav and Jackie Simes. Results are here. Check out our friend Andrew Armstrong's report on the races here.

The shoe is a joke! OK???

2009-07-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Kazane collabo shoe is a total joke but a lot of people are apparently taking it seriously. I didn't think it was hard to tell that it's a grandpa shoe from Payless with my logos photoshopped on. I don't do sneakers. Never will. I do fast bikes.

sometimes gears are fun

2009-07-12T15:26:00.000-07:00

ID3 Cycling Races from Hank Ebert on Vimeo.

buy this

2009-07-09T13:41:00.001-07:00

My friend Phillip made this, inspired by the Robert Indiana Love sculpture. You can buy it on Etsy.

another crank photo

2009-07-09T04:19:00.000-07:00

About one week out.

on a serious note

2009-07-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

this is so weak.

Kazane x Cross Trekkers Collabo

2009-07-08T12:59:00.001-07:00

droppin' next week. scoop 'em up.

new kazane track cranks

2009-07-06T08:36:00.000-07:00

The new style Kazane track cranks will be here in about 2 weeks. These are still 144bcd forged al. The old style will be back in stock, too.

Happy Late 4th

2009-07-06T04:53:00.000-07:00

Kevin's Kazane celebrating the 4th in DC.

some closeups of the new frames

2009-07-02T18:47:00.000-07:00

Matej Pasalic shirt

2009-07-01T14:23:00.000-07:00

Just added a new shirt to the keirin culture webstore. It's by our friend Matej Pasalic of Zagreb, Croatia. Press Press Merch of Roanoke, VA, screened it onto American Apparel.

New Track Frames

2009-06-29T13:04:00.001-07:00

The new Kazane track frames are in stock. 5 new colors plus black is back. The new red is a little brighter with gold sparkles. All of the colors are unique. Wet paint, not powder coat (gives more options). This year the frames are offered with either chrome or black lugged fork (threadless or threaded). New for this year are drilled lugged forks, chrome or black (threadless). Real photos will be up on Kazanebikes.com later this week. Call or email about availability.

shop closed the next 3 days

2009-06-22T14:25:00.000-07:00

The Keirin Culture shop in Roanoke will be closed Tues-Thurs for the Kazane Racing Working Man's Classic in Richmond. If you're in Richmond stop by and watch. Races are in Bryan Park every evening. Info at kazaneracing.com. Some of these shirts by Ed Trask will be for sale with all money going to sprint primes.

nice bike

2009-06-22T10:23:00.001-07:00

Sage Brown's new Kazane road bike (wheels included). Sage is a local guy who now lives in Chicago and rides with Team Pegasus. He makes awesome custom cycling caps. Look for a Kazane design soon.

while you're waiting for your new kazane frame to arrive..

2009-06-18T14:28:00.001-07:00

Enjoy football great Terry Bradshaw singing this Hank Williams classic:

Georama!

2009-06-18T12:31:00.001-07:00

Just got 2 Georama used keirin frames from Saitama, Japan. Both from the same guy. 53.5 c-t. 120 spaced. Nice. Will be on keirinculture.com momentarily.

2009-06-15T11:57:00.000-07:00

Tom Soladay took home the Sprint Leaders jersey at the Nature Valley Grand Prix stage race after winning it on the 2nd of 5 stages. This continues his dream season. Tom's on the new carbon Kazane that will be available later this year.

From The Home of Keirin Culture.

2009-06-15T04:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks Jimmyrigged for posting this. I need to find these guys. The guy doing the intro makes a bunch of homemade horror movies. Aaron D. pointed them out one night when we saw them at a bar. I see some cross-marketing in the future.

Kazane Racing! In Richmond!

2009-06-12T07:18:00.001-07:00

so close

2009-06-11T11:43:00.001-07:00

Tom Soladay nipped at the line in Stage 2 of the Nature Valley Grand Prix. He's wearing the sprint jersey coming into stage 3, though. Story here.

wheels at philly

2009-06-09T05:20:00.001-07:00

sweet

2009-06-05T06:45:00.001-07:00

i've been busy

2009-06-04T04:52:00.000-07:00

getting ready for the 100 or so kazane track frames coming in next week, so no posts lately. you can entertain yourself with reading about the rapha guys riding their bikes around, or maybe those guys in taiwan riding their bikes around. or maybe you could just go ride. for now enjoy this picture of daniel ramsey happy because he just won $6k on his kazane frame and wheels:

another sneak peek

2009-05-28T12:38:00.001-07:00

This is the other Kazane track frame that I got in a little early. It's a 54cm in yellowy gold. Really nice color. This one is available with a chrome or black fork.

What? You mean road racers video themselves too???

2009-05-27T07:43:00.000-07:00

Taken from the handlebar of Mark Hekman's Kazane bike at the Dillworth Criterium outside of Charlotte.

can you do this?

2009-05-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

Keirin racers on rollers.

Kazane Cross Wheels

2009-05-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

are in the works. alloy tubulars. none of his carbon nonsense. Expect them mid-september.

sneak peak at a new kazane frame color

2009-05-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

A new batch of Kazane track frames is on the way in four new colors. Graham from Blacksburg needed a bike in a bad way so I got one shipped early. This is the new dull gold color.

new shirt

2009-05-16T17:40:00.001-07:00

We've got a new shirt available from keirin culture. This design was created by Aaron Dubois, a tattooer from Denver. It costs a little more than previous shirts because we went with American Apparel (and will be doing so on all new designs). It's definitely worth $5 more.

a week late - pics from DLV

2009-05-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

One more reason to go to DLV

2009-05-07T15:08:00.000-07:00

Vanderkitten is doing a special limited t-shirt for the keirin at Dick Lane Velodrome in Atlanta this weekend. Only for sale there. Now's a great time to go to a race.

All-City

2009-05-07T05:46:00.000-07:00

Why am I the only person that seems to know that All-City is just another label from mega-distributor QBP? It's fine that they do this, but don't act like it's some independent brand.
"This is not a cash in, this is not a fad, this is our life, our love, our community and our dream."
Umm, I think it's fair to say this is a cash in. That's what business is. And QBP is more about cash than most other distributors. All-City joins the prestigious ranks of other QBP brands like Dimension and Salsa. Buy if you want to, but don't buy it if you think you're supporting some new innovative company.

Cinelli Pista Bars in Stock

2009-05-06T13:03:00.001-07:00

42cm in both steel and alloy. In stock now.

Starters for the Kazane/No Brakes Keirin

2009-05-04T14:13:00.001-07:00

Go to the Dick Lane Velodrome site for more info.

Soladay wins two in a row on Kazane

2009-04-28T19:19:00.001-07:00

Tom Soladay and Team Mtn Khakis has won two consecutive races in the USA Crits Speedweek Series - The Historic Roswell Crit and the Beaufort Crit. Once again Mark Hekman was on the podium in 3rd at Beaufort. Team Mtn Khakis now has a solid lead in the team classification in the series. All of this is being done on Kazane frames and wheels!

Team Mountain Khakis Conquers!

2009-04-26T17:38:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Team Mountain Khakis! Tom Sollady just won the Roswell Crit in Georgia (NRC and Round 2 of USA Crits Speedweek), and Mark Hekman took 2nd at Athens Twilight. I was there for Twilight and it was an impressive display by the entire team. Richmond Pro Cycling also made their national-level debut and did not disappoint. Expect more from both teams all week.

I don't mean to hate but.....

2009-04-22T05:03:00.000-07:00

"Outlier just launched their Merino Wool preorder. You know the drill by now. Hand made in NYC from premium merino wool, which is more environmentally friendly than cashmere and wont stink like hell after you wear it day after day after day."
-everybody knows where this came from.
I don't want to pick on people and/or companies, but just when the hell did cashmere even enter the equation in cycling clothes. Are they trying to fool us into believing that it's what we used to use? Maybe I'm just off the back and just don't know what people are wearing in the big city, but I doubt there's someone thinking, "man, this outlier hoodie is way less smelly than that cashmere hoodie I was thinking about buying, and it only takes 2/3 of my unemployment check to buy it rather than the whole thing!"
I'm not knocking anyone's purchasing decisions or the price of the hoodie. It's their business and I appreciate the fact that it's US-made out of an environmentally friendly material. I'm going to stop now.

Don't have brakes? Win some here.

2009-04-21T14:07:00.000-07:00

How do You MK?? Photo Contest

Team Mountain Khakis is pleased to announce our first ever ?How Do You MK?? monthly photo contest.

We are now accepting submissions of your pictures showing how you enjoy life in your Mountain Khakis clothing! Don’t have any Mountain Khakis? No worries, log on to www.teammountainkhakis.com and follow the link to buy a pair! Use our team promo code- cyclemk, and receive a %10 discount! Show us how you MK and help support the team.

This month’s winner will receive a set of white TRP 950SL brakes as used by Team Mountain Khakis. Send your photos to teammountainkhakis@yahoo.com. Submissions must be received by May 30th and the winner will be selected at the end of the day.

You can read more about the TRP brakes at http://trpbrakes.com/r950SL.html

Photos may include any topic and do not have to be related to cycling. They just need to include yourself and Mountain Khakis clothing.

i hate ebay

2009-04-21T06:31:00.000-07:00

but my friend aaron has some nice stuff on there now - a pink/yellow watanabe bought from keirin culture 3 years ago, a big bomber pro, sugino 75 cranks, gold nitto stuff, vintage white turbo saddle. see it all here.

2 stratos frames

2009-04-21T04:45:00.000-07:00

Just added 2 more Stratos used NJS frames on keirin culture at a great price.