The Pics pretty much say it all.  The Titanium Voodoo 29er is a BEAST…   The classic feel and modern innovation make this bike a real delight to spin.  Check out the one of a kind, 29 Velocity Blunt 29 Teakwood rims…  With the Phil Hubs.

Enjoy… Special Thanks To Steve at Bells Bikes in South Philly. His shop is one of the best I have ever been to. It’s not a ritzy, swanky show shop, though you will need an appointment. Trust me, behind that Garage Door is the most diverse and plentiful stock of any bike shop!  Plus Steve is great too.

This is a new spot that we have been visiting quite often on 13th street.  The Bar is super fun, hip, clean and modern.  The drinks are very unique and there are so many elements that are used to make their signature cocktails.  Look them up and be sure to visit the roof top bar that opens April 1.  Nick, the head bartender, is super cool and is one of the most knowledgeable bartenders I have met.

Here are some pics of the bar drinks, as well as Nick in action.

Cheers

http://apothecarylounge.com/indexApo.html

Just back from Daytona Bike Week 09.  It was a crazy few days in Florida!  So many bikes and an entire city taken over by us Biker Types!!!!!

It was a fun filled week of riding and a display of Motorcycle Iron that is truly mind-numbing.  Enjoy just a few pics of the week.

If you like great jazz, make your way to Ortliebs Jazz Haus.

Great Beer, Great Sounds, Great Food!!!!!  There is no sign but when you find it, you wil enjoy it.

847 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

http://ortliebsjazzhaus.com/

“Made To Order” in Northern Liberties is another cool chill spot that I hit on a weekly basis.  The guys there are down with some great goods, and they seek out really unique brands.  The vibe and style of the store is just right.  Penfield to 10 Deep, some Dunks ,some Vans… the whole 9 yards.  Speaking of Vans, Justin hooked me up with a rare pair of Simpsons Vans by Todd James (see pic).  They were a great price and a truly hard to find pair.  The guys are always willing to help and they can get anything you want.  Check them out.

Here is the latest creation from Steve B at Bilenky Bikes.  This bike was spec’ed totally custom from the tires up.  You may notice the retro Campy Cranks, the Sweet Blacked-out Rims and the Generator front hub running the two headlights.  The Custom Case Of Beer rack with integrated bottle opener on back.  The bike is a low-fi black paint job, as a way to stay under the Center City Bike Theft Cults.

The really cool feature is the rear hub, a Rohloff 14 speed internal hub!!! There is nothing like it, supper duty and super exotic.  So under the radar, I guess???  Enjoy. I am !!!!

I have found a great new spot for me….The Devil’s Den at 11th and Ellsworth in South Philly. A great beer selection that can’t be beat, and some excellent food to back it up.

The wood-burning fireplace really adds to the  experience — we went out for Valentine’s Day and had a wonderful time. 

http://www.devilsdenphilly.com/index.html

Tequila Sunrise Records on 5th and Girard in Philly is one of the best vinyl shops around.

Tony Vogdes, an old friend from Haddonfield who owns and operates the shop, offers quality, service and music that can’t be beat.  Tequila Sunrise Records has the most eclectic and diverse selection of First Press albums and rare finds in the area.  Check them out when you get a chance. Look at their website for recent additions — they have it all.

http://www.tequilasunriserecords.com/

Jay tipped us off about this feature in the most recent issue of GQ magazine. Congratulations!

Check out the link here (Rogues’ slide is number 6)

Portland, Maine is a rather long drive from Moorestown, New Jersey.

Portland, Maine is also much, much colder than Moorestown, New Jersey.

That being said, a 9- hour trip with my boss/cohort up north to the salty heart of New England was easier to justify than I had originally thought.  Easier to justify because I knew that we woud be spending time with our good friends at White Rock Distilleries (which is a whole separate post for another rainy/snowy day), and would invariably be swinging by the Rogues Gallery retail space in downtown Portland.

Though I can’t profess to being a die-hard Rogues customer, I can certainly appreciate the image that their brand has crafted and their attention to detail throughout all aspects of their operation.  Their retail space is no exception.  Walking up Wharf street towards the store I couldn’t help but investigate the cobble-stone street surface, and the various quaint storefronts tucked away from the main roads.  We were greeted by a hand-painted 40% off sale sign, and I saw Rick start to twitch.

Walking in, the smell of the store was the first thing I noticed.  This smell was reminiscent of a  musty, old trunk, but in the best way possible .  It really started me thinking about how there are signs of this vintage, and completely intentional, New England aesthetic all around me.  The old signs, deer heads, wooden tables, and other interesting elements all contribute to a very coherent retail experience that is too easy to get wrapped up in.