I was in a bike shop today, picking up some gear for my forthcoming ride with Dan and Andy when I saw these new Specialized gloves hanging in the display. As part of their 74 line, Specialized developed some rather classy 74 Pittards leather gloves. At first glance, it looks like they hit a decent pricepoint without sacrificing quality or function. Add these to the list of must-have gloves, alongside Giro and Rapha's offerings.

Finally, the industry is returning to the nostalgic past of cycling and making products that doesn't look like club dorkwear. But don't forget who started the push. I'm going to pick a pair of each up and do a showdown of sorts in the coming months. Has anyone bought a pair of these yet? They looked damn nice in the shop.

Maybe you remember this Recent Roll post from last year in SF? I shot some photos of Andy and his 14 Bike Co 14R track frame. Well, there's been quite the stir over on the Fixed Gear London blog with updates on this bike, regards to availability. Head over to check it out!

I love this bike and can't wait to see a few on the streets.

Cadence continues their quality product line drop with the Prizim jacket:

"Early 90's inspired all purpose riding jacket / Nylon wind stop at chest, arms and back yolk(top back) / Exposed fleece for venting at back of torso and arms / Full zip with scuba neck for wind protection / Adjustable elastic at waist / Subtle drop tail for lower back coverage in riding position / Two front zip and one back zip pocket for essentials / Classic vintage styling / Easy to wear on and off bike."

Pick one up at Cadence.

The Pelizzoli World Leggenda track frame made quite the stir on the internet when it was released last year. Finally, a modern version of the Cannondale track frames that everyone loves so much. This year, they've updated the Leggenda to use FOR3, a limited tubing from Columbus. With only 100 series available, these made-to-order, hand constructed, custom-painted frames are going to go fast.

Check out more at Pelizzoli World.

The Bike Valet takes a nod from the notion that bike storage doesn't have to be strictly utilitarian. Design can be found even in the most mundane places. Here's what the kick-starter campaign says:

"Storage for us, like many, is a problem. We live in a small downtown apartment, and if we happen to be dense enough to leave our bikes outside they wouldn't last more than a few days, even with the priciest lock around. We lost a beautiful, vintage, hand-made Kleine in just such a way a couple years ago. So we bring our bikes inside. Given our storage issues, this makes navigating the entry hall difficult. I personally have tripped over or snagged a pair of dress pants on an awkwardly placed bicycle more than once. The solution?

The Bike Valet. It is made from 1/8" cold steel initially designed in Sketchup and later transferred to CAD. Its elegant shape is cut using a laser cutter. It is heated and bent by hand to the appropriate spec's and then powder coated for a durable long-lasting finish in red, blue, black, cream white, pale green or grey. You have your choice of either a leather or neoprene pad to rest your bike on. We think any combo of the six colors and two pads looks pretty spectacular! "

They have 66 hours to go to reach their goal of $10,000 and are only $600 away. If you're into this, head over to the Kick-Starter page.

Saskia sent along the new line from Snakebite Bike Gang:

"Snakebite is a clothing brand by illustrator, screenprinter & rider Saskia Haex. Snakebite brings fresh graphics inspired by riding bikes (expecially fixed gears) and everyday traffic.

The first line of Snakebite apparel will hit the stores Spring 2012. But before the whole line hits the stores we are releasing this very special tshirt for (bike)lovers for Valentines day.

It's available as of now in sizes S, M & L. Price € 22,50 (ex. shipping). Handprinted in limited edition of 50 pcs."

Order through: snakebitebikegang@gmail.com
Or our facebook: www.facebook.com/SnakebiteBikegang

As far are skateboarding-inspired "flips" are concerned, the Tokyo Fixed Gear Ripper shirt is by far my favorite to date. Check out this and other new tees at TFG. Don't miss the Crest tee as well. Maybe that's more up the minimalist's alley.

Photo by Teppei Iwabuchi

Nasty's always been one of my favorite FGFS riders and I'm real stoked on his Durcus 1 frame. He just posted some photos up on his Flickr, so head over and check them out.

Marcel from Asphalt Bikes in Poland sent over a recent lookbook their collaborated with Nike Sportswear and StreetSupply. Some of these shots are great. Thanks Marcel!

Kyle's too busy riding FGFS to take photos of the new Pendleton Archive Bags Rolltops that Victor made for GSC. Or maybe he just knows they'll sell before he even posts them up. Nice huh?

Spike is unleashing a whole line of new parts this year. Expect these new pivotal seats to be available in the spring.

Speaking of NYC brands, Chari teamed up with SSCY on a limited run of their popular Bandolier Bag:

"Nothing excites us more than innovation. At Chari & Co. NYC, we love companies and designers that push the limits, daring to come up with products that are both truly unique and highly functional. So, when the geniuses at SSCY asked us to collaborate with them on a Chari & Co. NYC-branded version of their Bandolier bag, we jumped at the opportunity. In our humble opinion, the Bandolier is the epitome of good ol’ American ingenuity. It’s a double-pouched, made-in-Brooklyn carryall that is perfect for those days on which a hip bag is too dinky but a messenger bag is too bulky. It’s extremely low-profile so you can wear it under a shell or jacket, and it’s perfect for hauling your board to the nearest skate spot. Best of all, it’s extremely easy to access either of the Bandolier’s pouches on the fly—just swing the bag around your body."

Pick one up here.

I sure could use this here in Sydney this week. It's been raining relentlessly. Outlier announced their new Soft Core Rain Shirt:

"It's only fitting that our first product release of 2012 is an Outlier Experiment; after all, experimenting is what we do best. The Soft Core Rain Shirt is like wearing a warm, expensive hug. We took everything we loved about our Soft Core Wool Vest and Supermarine® Rain Shirt and combined them, creating the look of a tailored dress shirt with the warmth of a jacket. When we finally checked the books the shirt came out to a pretty penny, but it felt so good we made a few anyway.

The Superfine Merino wool on the inside is a next-to-skin dream, the Primaloft Infinity insulation is warm yet breathable and doesn't migrate or bunch, and the highly water resistant cotton shirting outer keeps that cold winter wetness at bay. Add our patent-pending Pivot Sleeve construction to the mix and you've got Outlier's unmistakable freedom of movement."

Outlier

Andy from Trash Bags sent over the prize bag for this year's Stupor Bowl. Prize bags will never get old!

When Volume first started buzzing about their commuter bike, the Generator, it was a whole different beast. They started out by putting an 8-speed Alfine hub on one of their fixed freestyle frames but knew they had to put more thought into it before pushing it through to production. By replacing the calipers with disk brakes and running internal routing, the Generator quickly became an all-purpose, curb-hopping, around town, bar and cafe bike for people who want a little more fun in their morning commute. I got my hands on one a few weeks back and have been enjoying the ride so far.

Check out more below!

I can't say I'm the biggest fan of those Barry McGee Cinelli pistas but this one's got enough nice parts on it to sway my opinion. Check out Bike Minimalism for more photos of this pricey pista.

Spike has a new 2-piece bar called the High Bar out. Check out this video of Wonder riding in their local park.

Mick from Busyman converted this Fizik Arione to a kangaroo leather piece of art, complete with a Northside Wheelers Swift logo. Mick's really an artist when it comes to this sort of thing. Check out more at Busyman.

TCB Courier has some new tees available. Swing over and pick some up or roll through Benders on Wednesday between 9 and 11 to swoop.

Superb's Italian-inspired track bike, the Vivace, is now up for pre-order. They upgraded the tubeset to Zona and kept the retail under $1,000:

"All pre-orders get an introductory price of $899, with the standard retail price being $999. $300 down secures you a frame in your size and color choice."

Superb