Fixed Fridays #1

• If Chicago is two years behind the coasts, then Hyde Park is two years behind Chicago -- and so it would make sense that we are beginning to see a nascent fashion + fixie trend in the hood. It seems to be taking on a unique, UofCesque flavor however: Have you seen the Rush Hour with Proust quotes on the top tube? Or the Rivendell Atlantis with Nitto bullhorns shellaced grey and a White Industries ENO? Or the young grad student with the Anais Nin tattoo and shock of neon pink accents to match her anodized Sugino 75s? I wouldn't have imagined this a couple of years ago.

  Come on down for some fixie fun this Friday and show off your latest creation, whether it's a Kalavinka shod with shiny new H Plus Sons or a Varsity conversion. (Even geared bikes are welcome, in a way.) Bonus points for coordinating your outfit (or just shoes) to your bike.

  I have a feeling that there won't be very stiff competition in the track stand or skidding comps, so if you have any skills at all -- you are likely to walk away with a goodie or two. But, you know, we're just now building this thing.