We have received some new high end parts including the famous Japan Keirin racing Kashimax FIVEGOLD saddle in a nice black leather which of course has the official NJS approval stamp. We have matching NJS approved IZUMI chain (gold/black), as well as NITTO NSJ approved quill stem. We also have the cool looking SHIMANO chain in silver/black, DID chains, the golden EURO-ASIA cog, LOOK Keo clipless pedals as well as the drop bar classic brake levers.
Natooke New Products
ORCO CICLI: Customized Handmade Steel Bikes
ORCO CICLI – bespoke hand made steel bikes – 手工工艺钢架定制自行车-
ORCO CICLI HISTORY
Orco Cicli was officially founded in Milan in January 2010 and is based in a small workshop in Via Pastrengo 7, in the historic area of Milan called Isola.The company is young, but the founders, Adriano Maccarana and Giò Pozzo, have more than ten years of experience in this field and prior to starting their own company have devoted years to the design of prototypes that are now models of Orco Cicli, all designed to continue the historic tradition of Italian handicraft production of high quality bicycles.
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Bike Polo
2013/09/15 Sunday 4:00 p.m.
Location: Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate
This Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m., we will play bike polo as usual at Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate. We hope to see more new faces and share this wonderful game to more friends.
Any bike and any level of player are welcome.
Newsletter September 12
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Big Dirty Ride
2013/09/12
Thursday 8:00 p.m.
Location: Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate
Thursday (TODAY) night at 8:00 p.m., bring your own bike (any kind of bike is welcome) and come together with your friends to join Big Dirty regular night riding. We meet at Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate. Both fast ride and slower cruise will be arranged. Just follow your pace to choose either of them.
Fixed Gear Open 5 – Bike Polo

Here are some excellent moments for the Bike Polo in Fixed Gear Open5. Click on the picture or read more to see what was going on.
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Fixed Gear Open 5 Video

This is the official video for Fixed Gear Open5. Click on the picture or read more to see what was going on for this year’s competition.
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Around China: A German woman’s bicycle dream

This is an article published on August 31 by Xinhua. It is an interview with Ines Brunn who talks about fixed gear bikes. Read it!
BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — For many Beijing residents, bicycles are simply tools for daily transportation. But for Ines Brunn, a German woman who has spent almost a decade in the Chinese capital, bicycles are the bond connecting her to China.
In a widespread online video, the blonde does a handstand on a bike seat and stands on the handlebars for several seconds.
With both physical strength and artistic elegance, her amazing skills impress the audience, earning her the nickname “The Bicycle Queen” among fans.
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Big Dirty Ride
2013/09/05
Thursday 8:00 p.m.
Location: Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate
The Big Dirty is a collective of cyclists in Beijing: One of the biggest and dirtiest cities in the world. Every Thursday night, riders gather together at Worker’s Gymnasium West Gate and head out for a fast ride or the slower cruise. Any kind of bike is welcome, just come and enjoy at the pace you prefer.
Natooke New Products
This new Carbon domestic frame, includes bike frame, handle bar, seat post and front fork. It is light but strong. The design of this frame angle is based on treck bikes but improves slightly in order to make it more flexible and convenient.
It was just this carbon frame that helped Luke won the first place of the FGO Criterium.







