6/16/08

Broakland Bicycles

If you thought the only thing on two wheels coming out of Oakland were scraper bikes and Oakland Hogs; you must be living under a rock and riding a Razor Scooter. Broakland Bicycles is a new(ish) custom frame company straight from the Yay Area. Despite the location, there is nothing really hyphy, crunk, or hella dummy about em. Custom blends of TrueTemper, Columbus and Dedacciai tubing combine with the masterful sculpting styles of Jason Grove result in two drive-by proof frames.
The Street Fighter:


[A] traditional track bike known for its sharp handling and acceleration - high bb keeps pedals and you off the ground! Custom blend of TrueTemper, Columbus and Dedacciai tubing. With an S3 downtube as a power plant leading into the Dedacciai rear end, it has an uncanny ability to dig in and deliver at the exact moment you need it.
And, the Pipe Bomb:

"The Pipe-Bomb is a triple triangle pursuit style bike that was designed for aggressive street and track riding. With a 650/26" wheel in the front it steeps the geometry to that of the St. Fighter but slackens up just a bit with a 700c in it for stable all around riding and racing. The triple T design is incredibly stiff yet light."

At $1300 and $1500 hundred respectively for the frame, fork, and your choice of paint and decal scheme you may need to step your game up a bit t get your hands on one. Things don't come easy in Oak-Town, and neither do these.
Check this video from the North American Handmade Bicycle Show for some good insight and shit.

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