Cycloculture

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

I have recently started a blog devoted to real-world cyclists. It is called "Cycloculture," and you can see it at www.cycloculture.com.

I just posted an interview with Allan Wanta, king of the budget custom frame.

Yours,

Forbes Bagatelle-Black

[FlatTop]

Forbes, I've been following along with your progress on the blog and applaud your efforts! Three excellent interviews and a darn good article about buying on Craigslist. A nice balance of new and old, high end and not so much.
Keep up the good work. I'll need to redo my password to comment at the blog...that's a cumbersome process, commenting...otherwise a very enjoyable read.

[donnamb]

Fabulous blog! :beer:

[fbagatelleblack]

Thanks! It's been a fun project. I'm waiting for responses from a bunch more folks. With luck, I should be able to get another interview up this weekend.

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

I just posted an interview with David Herlihy, author of the book, Bicycle: The History. If you are interested, check it out at:

www.cycloculture.com

Thanks!

[oldfool]

Oh no, another book I have to have. Soon I'll have no place to sit.

Nice interview.:)

[fbagatelleblack]

I've always loved Surlys. I just wish they would make a 68cm road frame...

Despite the fact that they refuse (very politely) to make a really large frame, I have also always enjoyed talking to their marketing manager, Andy Corson. So I just interviewed him for Cycloculture:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/

Yours,

Forbes B-Black

[mudspitter]

This looks like a great blog. Adding it to my reader. Nice work!

[BostonRoadee]

Forbes,

Really a VERY nice job on your blog -- not too different in feel from what I'm hoping to achieve, although your style and content are, of course, all your own.

I particularly liked Herlihy's powerful statement on the significance of the advent of the safety bike. I hope you don't mind that I cited it on my blog (here (http://velophoria.blogspot.com/2008/06/chain-driven-safety-bicycle-with.html)), with a link to your interview.

Good writing, good interview subjects -- good going! Keep going!

[fbagatelleblack]

I particularly liked Herlihy's powerful statement on the significance of the advent of the safety bike. I hope you don't mind that I cited it on my blog (here (http://velophoria.blogspot.com/2008/06/chain-driven-safety-bicycle-with.html)), with a link to your interview.

No worries! Quote till your heart is contented!

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

In my latest article, I talk about about the awesome experience of visiting eleven bicycle factories in China. Words do not adequately describe the awe I felt at seeing these colossal manufacturing centers, but I tried to convey some of my thoughts:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2461326555_c07f27c88d.jpg?v=0

Yours,

FBB

[BostonRoadee]

No worries! Quote till your hear is contented!

Yours,

FBB

Thanks, I did -- and also blogrolled your site!

Keep up the great work. I look forward to the China story.

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

Here is my first installment in a two-part series on Bilenky Cycle Works. Enjoy!

Stephen Bilenky Speaks, Part I:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/

http://bp1.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SGKJoJeNe4I/AAAAAAAAADw/GekVuP9O3hw/s400/through+the+bb.png

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

Here is the second and final article on my interview with Stephen Bilenky. I hope you enjoy it.

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/

http://bp3.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SGgJaJ4573I/AAAAAAAAAFg/kKNa_KroQ-c/s400/Viewpoint+Tandem.jpg

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

I hadn't heard of Steve Garro or Coconino Cycles until he contacted me. I sure am glad he did.

Details at http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/

http://bp0.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SG0NsRQMjXI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/j6IFCFciJPA/s400/Steve+Garro.jpg

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

Mr. Ahearne is a fascinating guy, making some wonderful bikes. Check out the interview here:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/joseph-ahearne-and-bikes-he-builds.html

http://bp2.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SH6-o-G7cYI/AAAAAAAAAHk/s7t-A2EgeeI/s400/Ahearne+Twin+Top+Tube.jpg

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

I just posted my interview with photographer and bicycle advocate, Mikael Colville-Andersen. His photos of fashion conscious cyclo-commuters in Copenhagen are wonderful, but there is more to him than just pretty pictures.

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/copenhagenized-cycleliciousness.html

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

I just interviewed Jordan Hufnagel, who builds some very cool urban frames out of Portland, OR.

Details here:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/jordan-hufnagel-on-building-frames-and.html

http://bp0.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SIapE0XFAYI/AAAAAAAAAJM/p_gY_cgtwiI/s400/Girly+Fixie.jpg

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

My most recent article is a review of the Shimano Nexus "Red Band" 8-speed hub:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/product-review-shimano-nexus-red-band-8.html

http://bp2.blogger.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SIlFtLez82I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/cvzzs1OmCfo/s400/Cog+Detail+from+the+Back.jpg

Enjoy!

Yours,

Forbes

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

The newest article in Cycloculture is an interview with Swobo's Sky Yaeger. Enjoy!

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/sky-yaeger-on-integrated-design-and.html

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2274726003_d99ac4bbcd.jpg?v=0

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

My latest interview is with the founder of BikePortland.org:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/08/jonathan-maus-on-bikes-portland-and.html

Enjoy!

- FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

My most recent article is a review of a child seat and a child trailer.

Enjoy!

Yours,

FBB

[fbagatelleblack]

Hi All,

I just posted my interview with Grant Petersen of Rivendell Bicycle Works:

http://www.rivbike.com//

Enjoy!

- FB

[fbagatelleblack]

You decide:

http://cycloculture.blogspot.com/2008/09/huffy-yes-huffy.html

Yours,

FB