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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Republic Fixed-Gear Mayhem

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]From Republic bicycles in Dania Beach, Florida comes the hottest thing or rather newest trend in cycling.  The fixed-gear custom bike.  On college campuses all over the west coast, the fixed-gear bike is the coolest between class accessory. Republic ups the ante with the ultimate customizing.  They have an online [...]

Victorinox Officers Trunk

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]From Victorinox, “The Swiss army brand of Swiss army” comes this ultra cool, tank like rolling case.   Called the Officers Trunk, it comes in three sizes.   A hard sized, hummer like exterior, in of course, Swiss army red, black and silver all with aluminum accents.  This case is uber cool.  [...]

BMX Museum

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]Boy does this bring back memories. Back in the day, I was a fully sponsored BMX racer. I was only 12 years old, but I raced for Raleigh Bikes. I even had my caricature drawn on the side of my team bus. I was a superstar in my circle. BMX [...]

Orin Swift – 2007 The Prisoner

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]The Prisoner, this Napa Red Blend from Orin Swift is a must buy. Put this in your cellar and enjoy it. A deep red, with lush berry flavors and dark fruit is complex and delicious. A blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Orin Swift Cellars [...]

Tin Roof Bistro

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]My newest favorite restaurant, the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach, ca, newly opened and at first glance looked full of promise.  It was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly pleased with my dining experience.  Many many times I have been to a new concept restaurant or bistro that tried too hard [...]

DotDrops Luggage

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]Stand out from the crowd, or at least let your luggage do that for you.  This DotDrop luggage can be personalized to suit any taste and set itself apart from the standard luggage choices.  Made for a hard shell plastic, the rugged DotDrop’s shell can have any c0lor combination of [...]

Deus ex Machina

Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]From Australia comes Deus, the coolest custom cycle custom shop.  Deus re-builds and re-works classics with modern materials and the highest tech components available.   Deus also customizes bicycles made in retro-fashion.   The Deus shop even has a cafe and clothing shop specializing in custom t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, jackets and sneakers.  [...]