Independent Fabrication (IF) built the Grasstrack fixed gear bike for Interbike 2009. Grass track racing was popular in England in the thirties and forties, so IF decided to go retro and make a grass track racing bike. The bike has a bit of spirit about it with its “Join or Die” snake logo on the bar. It is a white bike with white rim Dugast tires and camel colored leather seat and handlebar wraps.

The bike has a vintage feel to it. It features Blake Sugino 75 cranks, courtesy of Jason at Superb Bicycles in Boston. A beefy 49 tooth chain ring from 3RRR, machined in Massachusetts, combine with a Wippermann chain to transfer the power. It has beautiful polished 32H Phil Wood track hubs, 130 spacing in the back for tire clearance, laced 3X to silver Mavic Reflex rims.

IF built the Grasstrack to bring to an event that they co-sponsored – a party at the Artisan Hotel, with the Rapha, Knog, Embrocation Cycling Journal, and Fi’zi:k saddles. They had to come up with a bar drink to represent Interbike so they stuck with the retro theme and served a Ward 8 — rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and grenadine. The Ward 8’s name is derived from its power to sway votes in the early 19th century, and prevent hangovers.

The Grasstrack is a classy bike with Vanilla Shake paint and Knog lights. It has a nice monkey skull detail on the end of the handlebars. You might want to check it out if you are looking for a new bike with a special retro feel.

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Here is a preview of whats to come from Shadow Conspiracy in their fixed gear department. The line of components is apart of Shadow Conspiracy Spring 2010 collection and is catered to 700c riders. Shown are two different styles of handlebars (Vultus Minis 4” and 2” risers), chains (Interlock 2 chain), pedals (Ravager Plastic), spokes (straight gauge, aluminum nipples) and seat posts (Umbra post 27.2 and 25.4). The best part is the wide color options, which goes to show Shadow Conspiracy is living up to what they say on having options and looking fresh.

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The Woodway Bicycle was created by a Berlin desinger Arndt Menke- Zumbragel, who used wood to build his bike’s frame. Its ability to take on the form of a fully functional fixed gear bike was the result of strategically placed metal-frame-reinforcements throughout the well geometrically constructed frame. Despite its exoticness, the Woodway’s design was enough to win our kudos. Its simple design answers the calls of many fixed riders.

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By adding the Volume Thrasher to its fixed gear frame line, the makers of the Cutter, Volume Bikes, will attempt to satisfy the markets growing demand for a fixed gear bike with enough tire clearance for better tricks.

The Volume Thrasher will differ from the Cutter’s design by purging the tire overlap and tire contact with the ST. It will continue the slammed rear wheel, however.

Not picked up my the camera is a pretty gold flake over black color scheme. As seen, the Thrasher is covered in yellow Volume decals, which goes against today’s popular trend. Most riders usually seek their own stickers for a personal touch or prefer a bike naked from all decals.

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With the recent release of the Charge Scissor, Charge Bikes has connected with United Kingdom retailer Wiggle for a bucket saddle. The Charge Bikes x Wiggle Bucket Saddle is inspired by 1980s seat designs, and was built to bring together comfort and style for retro cyclists or fixed gear enthusiasts. The details are cr-mo 7mm rails, 270mm x 150mm dimensions, and released in “Wiggle” orange. Retail price is £15.29, which is about $24 USD. You can now purchase at Wiggle.

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After time spent on research and development, Identiti shows us the new Persona 2010 frame. The Identiti Persona 2010 Frame is made for fixed gear freestyle, and will be available between February and March 2010. Influenced from Mountain bike and BMX frames, the Persona is lightweight, and is constructed to handle harder use you may endure. Identiti changed the classic fixed gear frame geometry to allow more space to preform bar spins and other tricks, and a box gusset for added strength. Upon purchasing a sticker set is included but comes separate in case you do not want them on the frame. Weighing in at 5.1 pounds and will come in your choice of matte black, metallic orange and chrome plate with three sizes available: 49.4 cm, 51.4 cm, and 53.4 cm. Retail price is £275.00 (about $440 USD), and will also release as a complete bike.

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Colossi has crossed into a new realm, while previously constructing frames and forks, but for 2010 they introduce different components. The first line of Colossi components goes by the name of C-Unit, and while most of the components are white, a few shown also feature chrome and yellow. Each component which includes stems, cranks, seat post, forks, riser bars, drop bars, and bullhorns are branded with C-Unit. Availability at this time is not known.

Edit: The components are available now, and can be custom painted to any color.

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