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Factory Five Lugged Flamed Unique

Factory Five Lugged Flamed Unique

Some of you might have caught THIS post almost 3 months ago, previewing the F5 Lugged Flamed Unique frames. Well, they’re now totally available! The guys at Factory Five have been busting ass to get these frames ready for the spring. Each frame is hand made using Columbus Cromor tubing, and then can be finished [...]

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 [...]

48×15 Vol 003 Preview

48×15 Vol 003 Preview

17 May 2012

The third volume of 48×15 Magazine is almost finished. That’ll soon be one more thing to add to your growing stack of bathroom reading material. This issue, dubbed ‘ The Party Issue’ is jam packed with essential information for anyone who likes to party on a bike. Everything from ways to transport beer, to full [...]

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Changzhou Alleycat

Changzhou Alleycat

17 May 2012

Ever been to Changzhou? Yeah, didn’t think so. It’s one of those 2nd/3rd tier cities you can travel to by fast train from Shanghai. Well, it just so happens that co-editor of 48×15 Magazine, Adam, lives there! Yay, go Adam! He’s been slowly building a fixie community in his neck of the woods, and they’re [...]

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Sinan Mansions Beer Fest

Sinan Mansions Beer Fest

17 May 2012

Drink! Drink! Drink! Damn straight there’s a Beer Festival happening in Shanghai – everything’s going down this Saturday at Sinan Mansions. The Sinan Craft Beer Festival will be help from 2-10pm featuring live music, games and great food. Some cool prizes are also being included for the Beer Passport game (Factory 5 bike, food vouchers, [...]

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Rock-A-Bop Rockabilly Carnival

Rock-A-Bop Rockabilly Carnival

13 April 2012

Like sweet haircuts, tattoos, good music and dancing? Then Shanghai’s first ever Rockabilly Carnival is something you should check out! It’s happening tomorrow at O’Maller’s, starts around noon, and entrance is FREE until 3pm. After that, you’ll have to pay. There’s a full afternoon line-up of live bands (listing can be seen HERE) including the [...]

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Kunshan Criterium 2012

Kunshan Criterium 2012

12 April 2012

Take on Shanghai’s best cycling in a criterium like no other. Tai Shi Dian’s beautiful water town is known in legend as the place where China was born. 5,000 years ago humans were just getting started. 5,000 years later they’re challenging each other in a 10k bike sprint around the lake. Who will prove the [...]

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Friday the 13th Group Night Ride

Friday the 13th Group Night Ride

12 April 2012

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th!! Come out and spin your legs with us as we ride through the city. Here’s all the details you need to know: When: Friday, April 13th Meet up: Factory Five, 876 Jiangsu Lu, Building E Time: Meet at 8pm Afterparty: at INFERNO, 480 Jian Guo Lu, 25RMB pints of Carlsberg [...]

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SHAC Prizes~!

SHAC Prizes~!

05 April 2012

This is what everyone has been wanting to know for the past week  . . What will we be giving away as prizes!?! The short answer : a lot. Not just a lot, I mean REALLY a lot a lot. Seriously. The front lounge of F5 right now is so full you can’t even get [...]

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10 Non-Bike Reasons To Come To Alleycat

10 Non-Bike Reasons To Come To Alleycat

04 April 2012

Lately all the buzz has been about everything bike related that surrounds the Shanghai Alleycat weekend . . But let me tell you, there is SO much more happening this weekend that anyone can get involved with – bike friendly or not! Here’s the quick list of 10 non-bike reasons to come check out the [...]

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2012 SHAC Checkpoints

2012 SHAC Checkpoints

31 March 2012

The first 10 checkpoints have been released. You can read them on the website HERE, or check them out below! *2 additional hidden checkpoints will be released on Friday, April 6th, 2012 at the night ride and online. *还会有两个地点在礼拜五4月6日发出来在夜骑和网站。 Start/End Point – 起点/重点 Sinan Mansions – 思南公馆 51 Sinan Rd near Fuxing Middle Rd 思南路51号靠复兴中路 [...]

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2012 Shanghai Alleycat Registration Now Open!

2012 Shanghai Alleycat Registration Now Open!

20 March 2012

The Shanghai Alleycat will be held this year from April 6 – 8 with a jam packed full weekend schedule of events including Asia’s largest free bicycle race – THE M*Fin ALLEYCAT! This year’s title sponsor is Boxing Cat Brewery at Sinan Mansions. Woot! BCB will be providing their excellent microbrew and home style food [...]

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Beer Bash: Paddy’s Bash

Beer Bash: Paddy’s Bash

09 March 2012

The Irish ignore anything they can’t drink or punch.. Yep, there’s a beer bash just around in corner – in time to celebrate St, Patrick’s Day! This time we’re co-organizing it with Shanghai Tattoo, so expect things to be better than ever before. Don’t know what a beer bash is? Read below: BEER BASH is a [...]

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Beer Bash: Daft Bash

Beer Bash: Daft Bash

06 February 2012

Work It, Make It, Do It, Makes Us, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Yep, there’s a beer bash just around in corner – in time to celebrate the parting of winter. 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 [...]

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The History of Bikes in China

The History of Bikes in China

06 February 2012

In the first feature from the inaugural issue of 48x15 Magazine, ATM takes a look at how the Chinese bike scene came to be.

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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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