“COG” is the art and outreach mothership of the bike culture scene, anchored to a global bedrock of fixie hipsterism. Yes, you can count on the hipsters. And, yes, they are linchpins. For bike art, anyway. Which means they’re never the same. Which is a good thing. They keep pushing, exploring, finding new stuff. Which, since there’s no real fixie pro-scene out there yet, doesn’t have a sell-out angle and so stays connected to its roots even as it constantly expands…
“COG” is a combo Milwaukee / Tokyo magazine project. What an idea! Industry is never far behind the viewfinder here. But neither is cutting edge Modernism. …DIY style.
“COG” is photography heaven in a large format. So it’s fitting that they’ve already kicked out a hardcover photography annual. Crayzeee!
This issue #06 features, in particular…
*A big profile of Bilenky Cycle Works, a gritty, old, diverse Philly custom shop.
*The NAHBS 09 Show — hey, there’s a pic of me and my bro!
*History of a Classic Keirin Star Race — vintage photo-report by my bro on his Japanese nat’l champ father-in-law!
*Photo-essay on 6-Day Euro Velodrome Action, including Motorpaced Stayer Mayhem.
*San Diego Scene Overview
*Reports on all sorts of Events & Gear
https://www.cogmag.com
