April 2012
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Check us out on Instagram and twitter!
While we work on finalizing out new site… Keep up to date and in touch with us on Instagram (RevolutionCycles) and Twitter (@revolcycles).
January 2012
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Why our tumblr is so sad :-(
So somewhere along the way, some post, picture, embedded video, who knows… We ran into a bit of a compatibility issue. While most folks could see our blog just fine, others (certain browsers, certain versions) could only see our theme.
We looked into correcting this, but since our blog is currently being integrated into a larger project, we’ve decided not to dedicate any more time...
November 2011
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Bike Wheel Animation Only Visible On Video
Very cool, take a look. [youtube via gizmodo]
Bike Chain Art
Check out this amazing bike-chain art by Korean artist Yeong-Deok Seo.
Colossal via Gizmodo.
October 2011
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Livery Design Gruppe - In Stock and Sexy!
We’re proud to announce that we now carry frames and parts from Livery Design Gruppe. If you haven’t seen their work up close, we invite you to stop by and take a look for yourself!
These things are incredibly sexy, and the amount of detail and care that goes into each part is remarkable.
Seriously, stop by… you won’t regret it! More pics after the jump.
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Announcing State Bicycle Co IN STOCK
We’re proud to announce that we’re now the first (and only) in Ohio to carry rides from State Bicycle Co.
In their own words:
State Bicycle Co. is a fixed gear/single speed bicycle company based out of Tempe, Arizona. Our goal is to bring the most attractive, high quality, and smooth riding fixed gear/single speed bicycles to the market at the lowest price possible. We currently...
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Leader 725 Build
We’ve got a completed build of a Leader 725 (Mid 2011, with the smooth welds).
SI saddle, Julian V2 wheels, EigthtInch Crank and more, at only $775. More pics after the jump.
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Pake Build
This was a fun project looking for a good home. This very smooth Pake build saved money where it needed to, and put it in the areas where it couldn’t afford to skimp. The end result is a ride that feels like it cost twice as much.
Just some of the components: Velocity Deep-V, Eighth Inch Crank, Conti GP shoes, Ritchey Pro gear and more.
Stop by and check it out. One more pic after the...
A Bicycle For Our Minds
This week marked the passing of Apple co-founder, NExT founder (the people behind OS-X), and Pixar progenitor Steve Jobs.
I’ve been thinking about why this news seemed so sad to me. I’ve never met the man. It occurred to me while every generation has great thinkers, it is truly rare for one of those thinkers to have such a measurable and immediate impact on our lives. Gutenberg,...
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Love Fall, Love Cross
Fall is here and we thought we’d show you a Cross (Double, that is) that we just finished for our friend over at OfTheLike.
Soma Double Cross Frame, Paul canti brakes, Nitto Stem & Bars (thanks to SOMEONES persistence) Campagnolo crank, Dur Ace friction/index shifters, and a whole lot of other treats. Enjoy!
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Bring A Paper Bag Get $1.00 Off Inner Tubes
Was it Picasso who said ‘Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists Steal’? Well, when we read about this great idea out of Golden Saddle Cyclery we liked it so much, we just had to rip it off.
Bring in a paper bag, in good condition, and get $1.00 off an inner tube purchase. We’ll just stamp it and reuse it! We win, you win… and by Al Gore, the EARTH WINS!
September 2011
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Now Carrying Road Holland
New Styles Coming Soon from Road Holland on Vimeo.
We’re proud to announce that we now carry Road Holland Cycling Wear.
It’s getting chilly so stop in and check out the Arnhem (men’s) jackets, and the Breukelen (women’s) jackets.
Pics after the jump.
The Arnhem Men’s Jacket (in Black & Tungsten)
The Breukelen Women’s Jacket (in Black &...
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Brooks Lilac Swift Limited Edition
We’ve just received from Brooks of England our limited edition Lilac Swift saddle. Ours is #0057 our of 99 I believe (possibly 100). This is a moment we look forward to every year, as Brooks only awards these to select 5 and 6 rivet dealers.
One more pic after the jump. Thanks Brooks, and thanks to all that have helped make our shop such a success!
August 2011
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Brooks 2012 Updates!
New updates from Brooks of England, mostly for 2012, but some available now.
Let’s start with bags right after the jump.
WATERPROOF TRAVEL BAGS
After the critical success of the Devon and Cornwall Brooks has entered the market for waterproof travel bags with Eurobike Award winning front and rear panniers. The bags are named after the famous “Land’s End to John O’ Groats” cycle route...
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New Service Options
You can now schedule service or check on the status of your service several different ways:
Call Us - 614-299-1100
Email Us - service@revolcycles.com
Tweet Us - @RevService
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Industrial Revolutions Video
If you haven’t already, check out this vid.
“The bicycle, the bicycle surely, should always be the vehicle of novelists and...”
– Christopher Morley
Open this Sunday: 12-5
We’re playing around with hours so we can be open for you 7 days a week. So, as of now we’re open through the week, Mon-Sat normal hours (11-7) and SUNDAY 12-5. Stop by after church!
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New decals available
We just got some decals made in the GOrilla frame style. Stop by or hit us up for some!
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Unused Surly Pacer Available
Greetings, True Believers!
One of our favorite customers has decided to build a new ride, and she’s parting with her unused Surly Pacer frame and fork.
We only have this one available… so drop us a line for a deal!
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BMX Videos Matthias Dandois On Flatware Ride BMX...
Just ridiculous.
Via Murderously.net
July 2011
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GOrilla Kilroy Frames In Stock.
We just received our shipment of Kilroy frames from GOrilla. These things are beautiful and worth all the attention they’ve received!
If you had one of these on pre-order, give us a few days to catch up and we’ll get it out to you!
A few more pics after the jump.
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Introducing the Miller bike.
This is the Miller bike. And it’s instantly become one of our favorites. We just finished it, and you’ll see it in our front window for the next few weeks.
Details and more pics after the jump.
Leader frame, with fork and rear rack by Stan Ridge Speed.
Phil Wood high-flange front hub.
Sturmey Archer kick-back rear hub
700c wooden rims
Brooks Special copper-railed saddle.
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June 2011
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Brooks bags back in stock
Brooks newest line of bags is back in stock. The Islington Rucksack (pictured above), the Hamstead Holdall and the Brixton Satchel.
More pics after the jump.
Islington Rucksack
Hamstead Holdall
Brixton Satchel
May 2011
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Nitto/Soma/Major Taylor Track Bars Back in Stock
Nitto, Soma Track & Soma Major Taylor track bars are back in stock. Stop on by!
“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of...”
– H.G. Wells
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Matt Spencer For Leader Bike USA
LEADER USA: Matthew Spencer from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.
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Short and Sweet. COG in 16mm Series
COG in 16mm (Part one) from COG Magazine on Vimeo.
Here are the first two parts for the 16mm series from Cog Magazine. Go online to subscribe to this great mag, or just stop by the shop and read our issues.
In their words:
We will be releasing a series of shorts in the next couple of weeks just for fun. All were filmed with a 1962 Bell & Howell Filmo DR-70, 16mm camera. In total we shot...
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5th Floor x Leader Family: Rudy Melo & Matt...
Jog On! from A Wi Mer on Vimeo.
Kilroy Frames Released, Get Your Orders In Now!
GOrilla is set to re-release their beloved Kilroy frame. We’ll be going through our wait-list this week, but if you want one… speak up now!
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GOrilla Revolution Cycles Build
Take a look at our latest build. We started with a matte orange GOrilla Hattara (54), and just had fun with it. A few more pics and component details after the break.
Frame: GOrilla Hattara, size 54 BB: IRD Headset: Cane Creek 40 Crankset: Sugino Messenger (46T) Cog: Shimano DuraAce (15T) SeatPost: Thompson Masterpiece Brake: Campagnolo Centaur Brake Lever: TRP RL951 Carbon Cross Stem:...
April 2011
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Brooks enters into agreement with PEdALED.
Brooks of England announced yesterday on their blog that they have entered into a ‘capital tie-up agreement’ with Hideto Suzuki’s clothing brand PEdALED.
After the sneak preview we saw of their Criterion jacket, we’re excited to see what cycling apparel and accessories might arise out of this partnership.
Go here to see the full blog post over at Brooks.
Gates Carbon Belt Drive
Check out this vid of a Gates Carbon Belt Drive system on a Schindelhauer. We don’t have any first hand experience with these, but we’re getting more and more excited to check out the Gates and Phil Wood belt drive components.
Also, there’s a short article on the system in the latest issue of Cog Magazine. Check it out or stop by the shop and read our copy!
The Geography of Youth
Early Spring from Restless Collective on Vimeo.
Check out The Geography of Youth project from Restless Collective. A really cool project that has resulted in some amazing images.
The ‘Introductory Video’ can be found after the jump.
The Geography of Youth- An Introduction from Restless Collective on Vimeo.
GOrilla Frames Now In Stock
We have a limited number of GOrilla frames now in stock and not yet spoken for.
We have a few Hattara frames and one Zengang frame still available. Any other styles can be reserved now for the next order.
Gorilla Kilroy Dev Video
KILROY from Gorilla Bicycles on Vimeo.
We’re very impatiently waiting for our shipment of Gorilla frames to make it here to the shop. Heck, we’ll start getting excited once they make it to the US.
So, to tide us over, here’s a great video showing the developement of the Gorilla Kilroy Frame. Like a lot of things, ya gotta break it to get it right!
A few great pics of the...
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“Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.”
– Charles Schulz
2011 Soma Everwear - In Stock
One of our favorite tires, with a new twist for the 2011 season. New for 2011, rather than the color stripe, the Soma Everwears have full color treads with wear indicators.
Available now.
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Now Carrying Gorilla Frames!
We’re incredibly excited to announce that we have begun carrying framesets by Gorilla Urban Cycling. Those who know of Gorilla know that these frames speak for themselves.
Our next order is going out to them today or tomorrow. If you’d like a particular frame on this order let us know ASAP.
(Pictured Below: Gorilla Hattara)
Trailer for Perfect Sense (formally The Last Word)
You may remember this movie by it’s original title The Last Word. It made the rounds by featuring Ewan McGregor riding a Gorilla (*hint) frame from Toyko Cycles.
Video after the jump.
March 2011
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“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.
-John F. Kennedy”
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ThickSlick Elite Sale - One Week!
Next week (3/28-4/2) we’re having a 10% off sale on the ThickSlick Elite. Details after the break.ThickSlick Elite
Details: Urban Armor Casing, Wire Bead (2x the Puncture Protection) Size: 700x25c Weight: 480g
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Brooks Criterion Riding Jacking (Mk 1)
Another Brooks update. Today we have a short video covering Brooks upcoming Criterion Cycling Jacket. Timothy Everest walks us through the creation of this jacket up to its current Mark:1 version. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!
Pardon the opening music and enjoy the vid.
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Brooks New Cycle Bags
Brooks has officially announced the release of their new line of cycle bags. More details and images after the break.
There are five new bags in total; two are in-stock now, and three are available for pre-order. Let’s take a look at each one:
Islington Rucksack
Width: 38cm Height: 44-62cm Depth: 14cm Weight: 1600g
The Islington Rucksack features innovative shoulder straps, which...
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Phil Wood Japan Tsunami Relief Limited Hubs
Phil Wood has made available a run of limited edition hubs to raise money for Red Cross of Japan.
Follow the link to check out the details on these beauties. Very limited, Very attractive! Contact us or Phil Wood for more details.
http://philwoodco.wordpress.com/2011/03/21/japan-tsunami-relief-update/
Custom Preview
Just got back our modified Leader frame (thanks Stan Ridge).
This commissioned build will be outrageous, with high-flange hubs, wood rims, custom copper parts, and a few other surprises.
One more pic after the break.
Leader Fixed
Leader 722TS, 51cm 700c Velocity Deep-V Sugino Messenger 46T Sugino RD2 Messenger Crankset Dura-Ace 15T Selle Italia Turbo
February 2011
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Pharrell Yellow Leather $27k Fixie →
Knog N.E.R.D. Wireless Computers Back In Stock
Another order of the Knog N.E.R.D computers just came through the door. 9 and 12 function versions available.
Details after the jump.
Colors: White, Red, Black, Pink, Blue. Olive Weight: N.E.R.D. 45grams - Transmitter 39grams Warranty: 2 Years Functions:
9 Function
Current Speed
12/24 Hour Clock
Trip Distance
Average Speed
Maximum Speed
Relative Speed Gauge
Total Riding Time
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