Fairdale Bikes has proposed a solution to those of us who like to cycle to the skate spot, but don’t want to rock a board bag or carry your deck in-hand like a real man. “Simply mount this pannier on to most existing rear carrier racks and throw your board on for the ride. A cushioned rubber coating keeps your board from rattling around and holds your board securely. The rack positions the board behind the rear axle to keep your heels from hitting it, and keeps the center of gravity low.” In stock now at Fairdale.

Cycling blogger Prolly shares a look into the new Levi’s cycling collection, which includes jeans and a denim jacket, both of which employ a proprietary nanosphere treatment that keeps them stain and smell-free. The jeans also include a zipper stash pocket, an integrated U-lock holster, 3M lining on the cuff, a gusseted crotch and a higher-cut back. The jacket has back vents, 3 jersey pockets, a scooped tail, and reinforced accordion sleeves. “Let’s just say they covered all the bases and while denim might not be a traditional material for cycling-related apparel, these jackets are a huge improvement over riding in the standard jackets.”

More images follow after the click.

Two brands we’ve never heard of – Hobahoba and Nipmuc Jeans – worked together on decent-looking functional cycling pant. The pants sport a U lock holster at the rear, a Velcro closure at the ankles and side pockets with snap-button closures to aid you in your daily ride. Available at Sup Clothing.

More images follow after the click.

Brooklyn-based, cycling-focused label Outlier team up with shoe maker Feit for the Supermarine, a bike-specific sneaker that follows Outliers commitment to functional, wearable gear, with a casual form and waterproof exterior. For more info, visit Outlier-Feit.

This past weekend MASH took over Project Space to display work from the 2009 Tour of California.

MASH rider Walton Brush came in first in the fixed-gear only race from Echo Park to Project Space that preceded the event. The short jaunt was a proverbial walk in the park compared to the 750-mile course he journeyed as a barely-legal rider with MASH on the 2009 Tour.

The event also hosted the premiere of a new 12-minute video short of footage and reflections from the MASH team during the 2009 Tour. The crowd grew steadily over the course of the evening, taking time to socialize, revisit the MASH journey through the photographs and displays and enjoy giveaways courtesy of MASH, Incase and Arkitip.

Check out all the photos in this Flickr set. (Incase)

The MASH installation will be on display at Project Space through June 6, 2010.

Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1-323-938-8818

More images follow.

Mash have released a new team kit to coincide with and celebrate the Tour of California. The custom Capoforma kit features a pattern that derives from the color distribution Histogram of a photo taken in the hills of San Francisco. They’ve also dropped t-shirts, stickers, patches and water bottles with the Histogram theme. Available here.

Check out the full lineup after the click.

Japanese label Mad Hectic presents a new series of caps for SS10. Offered in 5 distinct colors, the jet cap is adorned with cycling-centric imagery and striping, offering a middle ground between a 5 panel and a cycling cap.

Futura Laboratories worked with Descente again, this time on a set of cycling jerseys. The aesthetic closely follows the recent jackets with a “Spraycan Wizard” logo down the sleeve. Additional details include a back zippered pocket. Now available in three colors at FLSHOP.

Take a leap for more looks at the Futura Laboratories x Descente Cycling Jersey.

Three fixed Era colorways from the Vans Spring 2010 California Collection just came through the door at DQM. “The Era 45 CA Fixed was constructed with cycling in mind. Heavy suede, thicker canvas, reflective details, and a stronger build all around make for a great shoe to wedge into some toe clips.”

Detailed images of the Vans 45 Era CA Fixed follow after the click.

DVS announces their first cycling specific skate shoe. Designed in collaboration with influential cycling brand, Cadence, the Milan CTC (Classic Tribute Cycling) has several bike specific performance and durability features that have never been used on a traditional skate shoe including: reflective detailing for nocturnal visibility, a stiffer lasting board that reduces leg fatigue and increases pedal stroke strength, and a specially designed pattern on the tongue that protects laces from toe cage damage.

The shoe functions equally as well as a skate shoe with all the skate-specific features found in a standard Milan and will be available at select skate and bike retail stores in May 2010.

More looks at the Cadence x DVS Milan CTC follow.