I know how much old man Ben loves me posting about stuff you can buy, so here’s a double-hitter of good shit you should get your mitts on.
First up are Ben McGill’s most excellent anti-derailleur art prints. Limited edition (I know you love it) two-colour screen prints (mmm) on fancy 300gsm paper. This is the kind of shit cool people have framed and hanging on the wall in their sweet studio loft apartments, next to vintage skateboard decks and old school punk rock flyers. You just gotta pay a few clams ($35 posted) and you can get your art-cred on, so get amongst it. Supporting local artists makes you a better person (or less of a bastard at least). If you want one, you should send Ben an e-mail.
Next up are the new chainrings from the girls over at Candy Cranks. They’re taking the custom chainring game up a notch, with hand painted detailing and an awesome etched CC logo (seriously looks the cats tits). I’ve got a feeling the rings are made by the Cycle Underground crew, and if that’s the case then I can vouch for them being amazing quality. If not, I’m sure they’re awesome anyway. Either way, heaps of colour options (match ’em to your hubs and panties) and available in either silver or black. Guaranteed to make you go in a forward direction when paired with a chain and cog. Head over to the CC store to get your hands on the (very) goods.
On another note, I’m pondering a bit of Hobart bike polo. Everyone else seems to be doing it, so we may as well figure out what all the fuss is about. Sunday arvos once the weather gets a bit warmer (or sooner), on a hardcourt somewhere central. Stay tuned, or help make it happen! Make yer mallet.
i’m keen to try polo