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PPLS BIKE x F5 CNY Gift! [TYK 2012 Calendars]

PPLS BIKE x F5 CNY Gift! [TYK 2012 Calendars]

With the Chinese New Year right around the corner we had wondered how we could thank all you dedicated readers. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be offering each and every one of you a FREE Thought You Knew 2012 pin-up calendar! Hell yeah it’s an awesome gift! Our amazing friend Alexis Finch was able [...]

48×15 Magazine – Volume 002

48×15 Magazine – Volume 002

It’s been almost one month now since we released Volume 002 of 48×15 Magazine, and we’ve already handed out over 1,000 copies. Damn that was fast! Like last time there are over 50 locations in Shanghai that you can pick up a physical copy. It is stocked in select bike shops, cafes, local hangouts, drinking holes [...]

Hangzhou Alleycat Review

Hangzhou Alleycat Review

This post was written by Laura Imkamp. You can follow her on Twitter, check her out pictures on Flickr, or watch her videos on Vimeo or Youtube.  All photos in this review were taken by Laura. Big thanks!! First off, I have to say Hangzhou is one of those places I like a little bit [...]

48×15 Magazine – Volume 001

48×15 Magazine – Volume 001

It’s finally done. Finally. China’s first ever Fixie Magazine, written completely in English! I can’t believe we pulled this off, but somehow we did – so now’s our chance to boast it around the internet! Over the last couple of months we’ve been hard at work writing, photographing, laying-out and generally sweating over this little [...]

Ningbo Alleycat Review

Ningbo Alleycat Review

I can say nothing bad about this past weekend in Ningbo. Literally nothing at all, it was just amazing. So where do I start ? How about with some updated photos of my ride and Tu Nga’s new ride : Finally put on my new gum wall tires and velo computer! Tu Nga’s new ride! [...]

Where To Find Nice Kit in Shanghai

Where To Find Nice Kit in Shanghai

03 February 2012

Lately I’ve noticed a trend happening in Shanghai . . Call me crazy but . . People want to upgrade their bikes! Finally, finally, finally the market is developing for high end components, frames and accessories. This is a GREAT thing, and I couldn’t be happier. Better bikes on the road are exactly what we [...]

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Fixies in Shanghai Taxis?

Fixies in Shanghai Taxis?

02 February 2012

It’s true – in Shanghai taxi cabs you can now watch a 20 second video about fixed gear bikes, brought to you by Adidas. It appears in those little touch monitors hanging on the back of the passenger seat. I saw this on my way back into town from Pudong Airport just the other day, [...]

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2012 Shanghai Alleycat [Update 001]

2012 Shanghai Alleycat [Update 001]

31 January 2012

That’s right, we’ve locked down the dates for the Shanghai Alleycat this year. We’ll be posting weekly updates up until the event, both here and on Facebook. So be sure to follow one or both! Things will kick off on Friday, April 6th, with the big alleycat race on Saturday the 7th, and then some [...]

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Bikes For Sale

Bikes For Sale

06 January 2012

Factory Five has a bunch of bikes up for grabs right now – some brand new, some second hand, some refurbished. Check these out below, and if you have any interest in what you see just shoot them an e-mail at shoutout@wearefactoryfive.com! Goldfinger – Custom Re-Build – 4,500RMB Powder – Custom Re-Build – 4,700RMB The [...]

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My New Build! [F5100]

My New Build! [F5100]

06 January 2012

Hell yes I have a new bike, kind of. If you remember back about 7 months ago I posted about the custom bike I built, HERE. Well, I stripped it entirely of all its components, and used them to build up my new Factory Five F5100 frame! It’s similar to the Pelizzoli Leggenda or 90′s Cannondale [...]

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Beer Bash Videos!

Beer Bash Videos!

22 December 2011

I can’t believe how happy these videos make me. We’re so lucky to have a great community of cyclists, and a great group of friends who love to make videos! Here are 3 videos from the Holiday Beer Bash – you’re going to need a VPN to watch them. Enjoy! Big thanks to Yoann Portugal, [...]

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Sweet Bike, Dude

Sweet Bike, Dude

21 December 2011

I’ve seen this guy cruising the streets around my office lately, and I can’t help but think, ” Sweet bike, dude.” He’s always rocking the latest high-bright fashionable hoodies, super awesome sneakers and from what I can tell has a nice selection of scarves. Anyways, I saw him riding yesterday and was lucky enough to [...]

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Our New Newsletter

Our New Newsletter

21 December 2011

Some of you may have gotten a ‘ Happy Holidays ‘ e-mail from us this morning. What did you think? We finally signed up for Mail Chimp, which will allow us to send you better and more condensed e-mails. If you haven’t signed up for our newsletter already you can do so by clicking HERE. [...]

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SH Brand Introduction: BisaidA Jeans

SH Brand Introduction: BisaidA Jeans

19 December 2011

Local Shanghai fixie rider Diamond has started his own brand of Jeans : BisaidA His jeans are made with high quality denim and tapered for cyclists. They’re not rigged with fancy pockets, reflective materials or extra padding – but they fit great and look awesome.  Their first model is called ‘ BESIDE ‘. You can [...]

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Holiday Beer Bash Photos

Holiday Beer Bash Photos

19 December 2011

Unfortunately I was out of town for the Holiday Beer Bash, but lucky for me I’ve got some great friends who love taking pictures. From what I’ve been told there were close to 50 Santa Claus’ cruising the streets of Shanghai and harassing fridges at Lawson convenient stores. Awesome. Here are some great pics by [...]

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F5 Hand Made Cycling Caps

F5 Hand Made Cycling Caps

12 December 2011

Finally some sweet cycling caps are available in Shanghai. Factory Five just dropped some really nice winter hand made cycling caps that you can pick up at their shop. They are only doing 5 caps per model, so if you see one you like don’t hesitate! They’re cheap too, only 150RMB. Check them out HERE.

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Chrome Bag Contest

Chrome Bag Contest

09 December 2011

Like Chrome Bags? Now’s your chance to win some of their stuff! “I’m a McKenzie, You’re a McKenzie” – Photo CONTEST. See below: ” During the holiday season, you’ll find us sitting down to watch our favorite non-Christmas flick, Strange Brew. Quite a movie, eh? Those hosers Doug & Bob McKenzie might act & look [...]

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Trash A Go Go [Dec 10]

Trash A Go Go [Dec 10]

09 December 2011

Put on your dancin’ shoes! Tomorrow night there is a great local show happening at Yuyintang – Trash A Go Go! Don’t know what that is? Read THIS post. Here are all the details you need to know: Who: Low Bow (Beijing), The Macaronians, Next Year’s Love, Scary Magic and DJ B.O. Where: Yuyintang! When: [...]

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Treecycle 1, Car 0

Treecycle 1, Car 0

09 December 2011

Finally the photos have arrived to prove it. A few nights ago I got a text from hero Chris Trees at MGT Engineering, saying something like, “I just took out a car with my Treecycle. Photos to prove it!”. I couldn’t stop smiling, laughing, and cheering. I know – I’m a bad guy. Basically what [...]

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Holiday Beer Bash [Dec 17]

Holiday Beer Bash [Dec 17]

08 December 2011

Woot woot! A Holiday Beer Bash, just in time for all festive celebrations. Don’t know what a beer bash is? Read below: BEER BASH is a group event that involves your favorite beers and bicycles.  As a group we will ride around the city, hunting down our convenient chain store of choice.  For the Christmas Beer Bash [...]

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1/8th Inch Fixed Gear in Shanghai!

1/8th Inch Fixed Gear in Shanghai!

08 December 2011

Finally, we have every reason to start playing bike polo in Shanghai again! A great box of goodies just arrived at Factory Five from Eighth Inch Fixed Gear, full of bike polo mallets, balls, and a bunch of awesome swag. Not familiar with the 1/8th Inch bike polo stuff? Well you should be – they [...]

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