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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Cruiser Ride Checklist

Posted by DJ2XJO

Cruiser Ride Checklist

Hello Bike People,
Here's a list of stuff to help you prepare for a night of bike fun with friends on the streets. These are just suggestions to help you have a good time with the least amount of problems. Murphy's Law can be minimized on a Cruiser Ride if you prepare!
DJ Jojo
Cruiser Ride Checklist/Guidelines

1. Your Bike
a. A is for air
• Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire
• Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure
• Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged
b. B is for brakes Read More »

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Street performing at Pirate Cat Radio

Posted by fossilfool

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR. .
Big thanks to Amanda and Monkey at Pirate Cat, the Mission District's favorite neighborhood radio station, for the warm invitation. Read More »
Friday, June 20th, 2008

Rolling with 88 weighted keys -- preparing for a Live On Bike performance

Posted by fossilfool

Some interesting scenes from the workshop this week, preparing for BMF. The musical part starts at 3:05. It was awesome to see the expressions on our neighbors’ faces as we cruised around West Berkeley with Janaysa singing and playing. Folk / Soul singer Janaysa came by the workshop on Tuesday to test-ride the piano mount on the Mundo. She was initially ‘concerned’ but left on a high after a good try out.

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Mundo with lighting

Posted by fossilfool

Mundo with lighting Originally uploaded by Rock The Bike

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Friday, April 4th, 2008

Wierd coincidence

Posted by fossilfool

This afternoon in the workshop I got a call from Joel, the drummer from Afrolicious and Pleasure Maker (Thursdays at the Elbo Room). I met Joel when we were on the 2-Mile Challenge tour together. He said,

"Sorry I couldn't make it to your gig last week, I was working."

"Doing what?"

"Moving."

"Moving? Like for cash?

"Yeah."

"How much they paying you?"

"18 an hour." Read More »

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Water bottle-based music systems help you hear (but maybe not feel) your music

Posted by fossilfool

A couple new products are helping bike people cruise with music this spring.

 

The Gadget Bottle is a functional water bottle that has no batteries or speakers, but its unique shape allows you to strap a cell phone with an internal speaker and listen to your MP3s as you ride. It fits inside a standard water bottle cage. At 2:35, inventor Steve Lach takes a phone call from his wife, holding the entire Gadget Bottle to his ear, with his flip phone securely rubber banded in place! No problem with one-handed use while cruising or training. Read More »

Monday, December 10th, 2007

New Pleasant Revolution Video on YouTube...

Posted by Wild Johnny

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P1EU9az-RQ

Edited video from the Dec 1st, 2007 Southbay Cruiser 'Pleasant Revolution' Ride.

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

How to take part in a cruiser ride 300 miles away without burning any fossil fuels

Posted by fossilfool

Kipchoge and Wild Johnny kept inviting me to the Pleasant Revolution tour stop in Redondo Beach.

I really wanted to cruise and perform with my friends, not to mention take part in a huge Xtracycle / Down Low Glow rally, but I didn't have a way to get there. I haven't had significant-other access to a vehicle since February, there wasn't a carpool option, and the idea of flying or renting an SUV to get to a bike ride didn't ziggle with my zooglea, as we say in the Kombucha business.

So ended I staying up all night Friday, making them a special Fossil Fool cruising mix in Ableton Live, complete with shoutouts, DJ beatmatching, and crossfades. We're talking crossfades, people! Apparently it went over really well. See google chat transcript below with Kipchoge. Read More »