Category Archives for track

Condor Tennant & Clancy Specials

Condor have produced these amazing one off custom bikes for their star track riders and olympic hopefuls, Andy Tennant and Ed Clancy. Claire has very kindly hooked me up with some images to share of the beautifully painted frames, with Andy opting for the stealth bomber number, and Ed riding the dream (or nightmare) inspiring ‘Scream’ by Edvard Munch! 

The lush paint-work is the handicraft of the talented Chris Grove, of Performance Race Art, who has undertaken two very diofferent design briefs and delivered truly unique bikes for top-class riders. Check out their website for the insane custom designs they produce. I have to say im a fan of the Clancy’s ‘Munch’ bike, just because its so unique and off the wall, but also its executed really well! 

How To Break A Track Record Night

The wonderful legend of cycling that is Graeme Obree is taking part in a special discussion night on 22nd September, discussion the mechanics of bike and body, and what it truly takes to ride fast on the track. Full details of the event and the free booking link can be found here

“Join us for the first in the new season of Engineering Club talks to hear Graeme Obree‘The Flying Scotsman’, bicycle innovator and twice holder of the 1 hour world record explain what it takes for both bodies and bikes. Mike Taylor of Hopkins Architects, designers of the 2012 Velodrome, will look at the history of cycling tracks and how they have influenced world records. Klaus Bode of BDSP, also part of the Velodrome design team will explain how they are creating the optimum track environment for record-breaking.” – http://www.engineeringclub.org.uk/talks.asp

Phil Wood Tsunami Relief

Following on from the charitable auction Rouleur below, Phil Wood & Co is offering the 100 sets of Limited Edition track hubs meant exclusively for Asia for sale to everyone in all global regions starting March 14, 2011, with proceeds being donated to the Tsunami Relief for Japan. More info will be available on these soon and obviously I shall post as soon as that is available.

100 Sets have been made and serialized specifically for the United States
Serial Numbers for hubs made for the United States follow this outline:
S/N # 3.5 – XX/XX S
“S/N#”  = Serial Number
“3.5″ = Measurement of the hub flange, 3.5 Inches
“XX/XX” = What number your hub is out of how many made in that particular finish
“S” = In this case is the Silver or Polished finish, “R” for Red, “B” for Blue, “G” for Green, … 
100 Sets have been made and serialized specifically for Europe
Serial Numbers for hubs made for Europe follow this outline:
S/N: 90EU – XX/XX S
“S/N:”  = Serial Number
“90″ = Measurement of the hub flange, 90 Millimeters
“EU” = Europe
“XX/XX” = What number your hub is out of how many made in that particular finish
“S” = In this case is the Silver or Polished finish, “R” for Red, “B” for Blue, “G” for Green, … 
The 100 sets being completed for the Japan Tsunami Relief will have the following serial number:  S/N: 90JP – XX/XX S
Phil Wood & Co. is currently working on a few changes for this last 100 Limited Edition hub sets.  Thank you all for your support and a special thanks to those who have already purchased a hub set.  If you would like to purchase a set of these hubs please email sales@philwood.com