International Women's Day

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My Own Bike

My friend Anders posted this site, myownbike.dk, on his Facebook wall yesterday, and even though I'm not a fixie fan, there's no denying that this is a pretty damn cool site. Design your own bike, from chain to frame. Check out my purple monster.

The whole site is in German with no English option, but just use Google Chrome and hit translate. There's lots of information about what kind of bits they're using for the chassis and other bits and bobs, so you know what you're buying, and of course they are open to individual modifications and the like. Great stuff. 

New Balance Excellence Makers

Really like the series of videos that New Balance has out now about Excellent Makers. "Excellent Makers are not defined by success, wealth, or status, but by a passion for what they do. These craftsmen, athletes, artists, and musicians believe in sharing their authentic, inspired visions with everyone and everything they touch."  My favourite are the ones about New Balance themselves. The videos tell the story of their shoes, and who's behind them. Really great use of a completely unique selling point; their people and passion.

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