14 Bike Co / 14 Bike Company / Shop Fourteen

yep

Tried to go in today, said they aren't open until thursday, wouldn't let us in. So much for being open today..

You're not attractive enough to be let in.

I went by about two and they said opening Weds...

I was gonna swing by today, glad i didn't! Went Tour De ville instead - Looking good in there. (Wrong thread i know).

good luck fella's

I'd imagine they are probably still sorting out last minute niggly little bits, just like any other business just kicking off. The shop looks really promising and the owners seemed like real nice guys, I think I will pay you guys a proper visit after payday, its great that there is finally a decent alternative/competitor to BLB in the area, and I think it will be good for cycling and dare I say it.....good for the scene :)

passed by today as well.... closed

What street is it on?

Truman Brewery, Brick Lane opposite the Rootmaster cafe/bus.

When over today.
Twas indeed closed. They are hoping to open on Wednesday, its mainly a questions of a till I think.

But because I'm beautiful I got the guided tour.
The 14 frames and forks are lovely. They are doing them as full custom too, rather then a OTP style thingy. Prices from £400, including custom sizing. More for different tubes / custom geometry. Fillet Brazed or Lugs or a combination of the two. Lots of different tubes availible. Mainly Columbus it seems. They also have some chrome tubes. Full chrome frame, lush. The paint quality looked really nice. 2 week turn around time on new builds apparently.

The other stuff is lovely. Laid out like jewelry in a jewelry store.
Loads and loads of stuff I haven't seen in shops in london before. Large range of profile and tree stuff. Right down to the little details like 3Rensho gloves and gold track nuts. No prices out and I didn't ask, so I'll have to wait and see for later.

They also had THE most amazing 3 Rensho Lo-pro or two. So low there is no way you could ride 'em on the street.

Really nice stuff, and a really friendly guy inside when I was there.

Kudos to every one involved. London needs a track bike porn shop, and a custom track frame builder.

P.S. I noticed they had the full range of Grunge saddles as well. Which was kewl. Beats TFG on that front at least. :)

swung by today too, pressed my nose against the window for a good ten mins, but not open, lots of good/amazed comments from the passing public tho...

I wonder what BLB are thinking.

Oh Shit?

You're not attractive enough to be let in.

But my mom said I was handsome...

Yup, looks like they'er actually gonna have to be nice even if you aren't their closest friend!

P.S. I noticed they had the full range of Grunge saddles as well. Which was kewl. Beats TFG on that front at least. :)

the grunge saddles / 3rensho stuff are TFG
Tokyo fixed gear has a corner of the shop, selling njs gibblets, clothing/apparel and other bike bits

i think it'll work pretty well

I wonder what BLB are thinking.

I think they are thinking,its a good thing I registered BLB as UK distributer for all of the shit 14 is selling.Thats right they have to go through the big dawg first to get there supplies.Hats off to BLB the originators to this shit,and everyone in that shop rides,and has a passion for the bikes they own,unlike so called competitors who are just chasing a fad to earn money.

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I think they are thinking,its a good thing I registered BLB as UK distributer for all of the shit 14 is selling.Thats right they have to go through the big dawg first to get there supplies.Hats off to BLB the originators to this shit,and everyone in that shop rides,and has a passion for the bikes they own,unlike so called competitors who are just chasing a fad to earn money.

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Not everything by any means Dean, as far as I know they (BLB) only have exclusive distribution on the following:

Pac Bags

Phil Wood

H Plus son products

and Orlowski (think I spelt that right) frames

If I am wrong feel free to correct me.

and I didn't see any of those products in their shop.....

shop14 should be opening thursday with more suprises to come im sure. well done to them
and langster your so ganster

i think they are thinking,its a good thing i registered blb as uk distributer for all of the shit 14 is selling.thats right they have to go through the big dawg first to get there supplies.hats off to blb the originators to this shit,and everyone in that shop rides,and has a passion for the bikes they own,unlike so called competitors who are just chasing a fad to earn money.

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kthxbai!!!

sorry i don't speak moon runes

Not everything by any means Dean, as far as I know they (BLB) only have exclusive distribution on the following:

Pac Bags

Phil Wood

H Plus son products

and Orlowski (think I spelt that right) frames

If I am wrong feel free to correct me.

velocity