Today we are introducing Rust Heap, a multi-brand collaboration BMX bike that was over a year in the making. Brought together by longtime BMX pro Mike Ardelean and Tim Swart of UNIV, the two friends connected their network of eight other friendly brands to build a customized project bike. The entire collaborative brand roster includes Verde, UNIV, Odyssey, Duo, Defgrip, Ludwig Van, G-Sport and The Laboratory. The bike was put to the test this past weekend by pros Mike Ardelean, Jim Bauer and Gary Young.

Rust Heap features the highest quality parts from the various collaborative partners. The Verde Cartelframe/fork/bars were painted by The Laboratory to look like rust. It was given many layers of paint in different textures over a multi-week period to achieve the look of something that had been pulled from the bottom of the ocean. The custom-made UNIV head badge adds to the bike’s D.I.Y. personality.

The bike is now on display at Univ. Check out the bike in more detail, as well as some action shots, after the jump.

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One People Project got together with retailer Univ, not only to collaborate on a couple of t-shirts, but they also set up a shop-in-shop at Univ. The shop begins April 17th and runs until April 19th, with an opening party featuring DJ’s Gabe Vega and Aesthetic. The two limited edition t-shirts will be released at the opening event.

Take a closer look at the One People Project x Univ T-Shirts and the store after the jump.

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Introducing the UNIV for Ellsworth Moment Mountain Bike. This collabor­ation is an extremely limited run of the most versatile full suspension bike. The concept for the UNIV for Ellsworth Moment was to create a detail-oriented, full-suspension street shredder with maximum flare, in contrast to the trend of simplistic throwback re-issues that are now commonplace in street culture. UNIV brings a coastal influence and laid-back outlook to the project, making it a high tech mountain bike for the street. UNIV and Ellsworth worked together for months on the building of the bike and all specifications are to suit the limited collaboration project. The bike had been in discussion for a long time as both brands are located near each other in North San Diego County California. Only six of these bikes will be made and will retail for more than $5000.

The frame and components are 100% made in USA at the Ellsworth facility in Vancouver, Washington. Featuring 6″ of rear travel and Ellsworth’s proprietary Instant Center Tracking suspension, the Moment is the one bike that can go anywhere and do anything.

Images of the Univ For Ellsworth Moment and a t-shirt related to the bike collaborations after jump.

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We showed you the first bag from UNIV earlier in the week. It came from the re-vintage collection, using salvage fabrics and old school know how. The rest of the bag offerings for fall 2008 focus on quality materials and function. Three styles – the standard, miner and supply – with leather pulls and YKK zippers. Look for them at robust flavor. 

Close up views of the three UNIV Fall 2008 bags after the jump.

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UNIV’s latest collection utilizes salvaged materials and the construction savvy of old-timers. The first in the "re-Vintage" set is the rambler. A quality, heavy duty canvas tote bag. Good for books. Good for setting sail, either figuratively or literally. An example of yet another move in the right direction for reusing fabric and preserving know how. Now out at the UNIV concept shop at Robust Flavor. 

See more of The Rambler after the jump.

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With the NFL season just around the corner, UNIV pays tribute to their local San Diego Chargers with a special tee. The shirt features Boner, the store dog, sporting the lightening bolt helmet worn by the team. Be prepared for the season and stand out from the crowd. 

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UNIV started life as a concept shop in Encinitas, CA. Founded in 2006, the shop features UNIV apparel and other selected clothing and footwear. Incorporating vintage and eclectic with the contemporary, UNIV continues to push a diverse aesthetic. Summer t-shirts play on the brands Dachschund logo. The boots tee has the dog on its hind legs in the classic pose of an explorer. UNIV is now at Robust Flavor.

Check the other tees after the jump. 

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Summer hats have arrived from UNIV. If the mesh panels of the trucker style caps don’t keep you cool enough, a plush terrycloth inner band will whip any perspiration that does appear swiftly away. All are available now at Robust Flavor.
Further views after the jump.

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UNIV presents the “Chris Cote For UNIV” surfboard project. The surfboard features the original artwork of surfing’s most illustrious character and Editor-In-Chief of Transworld Surf Magazine, Chris Cote.

The art and board is a colorful take on the weapons and contraband featured in popular streetwear prints of late. The surfboard is a progression in design and four-fin double-ender meant to be ridden both forward and backwards with ease! As the project rolls out over this summer, the “Chris Cote For UNIV” surfboard is going to be shared amongst the world’s top surfers and highlighted in an upcoming issue of Transworld Surf Magazine. Also to be released is a t-shirt commemorating the art and the project launch.
Check out the full board after the jump.

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Following the recent introductions of a UNIV + Haze skateboard, the UNIV + Fiberops skateboard, UNIV is pleased to announce its introduction of even more skateboarding products. Featured are four sizes of UNIV skateboards with the famous “Boner The Dog” graphic as well as Boner diecut griptape. These items are for sale at the UNIV shops in Encinitas CA and South Beach Miami FL as well as online at Robust Flavor.

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UNIV partnered up with top industrial designer Eneri Abillar and Pepsi on the Abelasol bicycle project. Abelasol was developed for the Pepsi Street Motion in conjunction with the 16-city DUB car show tour. The Abelasol is now available for sale at a price of $7000 at the Robust Flavor online store. 
Abelasol is inspired by custom vintage Japanese cars, which in turn, are the roots of the import car scene.  With an aggressive gesture and forward design, Abelasol presents a new concept low-rider fabrication and design. Main features include: a unique pull lever hand-brake design, black chrome elements, a Porsche leather seat, Skyway wheels and other special custom details.
Check out detailed images of the bike after the jump.

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Just recently we presented you the Univ x Fiberops skate deck, here now first images of their new denim collection.
Univ introduces the new denim collection with seven new styles for men and women, including: the Eldon, Leroy, Odlo, Canvas, Nigel, Raz and Berlin jeans. All Univ jeans feature premium quality denim, custom Univ hardware, unique styling details and superb custom fits. The Univ denim collection is proudly manufactured in downtown Los Angeles U.S.A. The entire line-up is now available at Robust Flavor. 
More pictures after the jump.

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Introducing the FUNIV Wheelie Board product brought to you by the fine folks at Fiberops and UNIV. The FUNIV is a shape-your-own skateboard in the D.I.Y. spirit of both of these San Diego-based brands. Featuring durable 7-ply hardrock maple manufactured in the good old U.S.A. Shape it how you want it or leave it rectangle! The FUNIV is available online at Robust Flavor (robustflavor.com) as well as at UNIV Encinitas and South Beach Miami.
Check out the full board after the jump.

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UNIV is pleased to announce a snowboard collaboration with Signal Snowboards. Manufactured in partnership at Signal’s “The Lodge” Factory in California, USA. The graphic was created by UNIV and depicts a classic ski mountain scene, taking it back to a time snowboarding was more innocent than today.

The board is 155 cm long with a waist of 24.6 cm and effective edge of 118 cm. The board has a soft flex, poplar/aspen blend Hyper-core, biaxle glass weave, carbon stringer, twin shape, centered stance, Duel-Independent sidecut, and sintered base. The UNIV and Signal snowboard is built as a more medium flex park board made to handle large jumps and high speed landings.

UNIV has been a longtime friend of Signal founder and legendary pro snowboarder Dave Lee and were honored to work with him on this project. The The UNIV and Signal board is available now exclusively at The UNIV Concept Shop in Encinitas, California and online at robustflavor.com.
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Fiberops, in conjunction with The Lovewright Co., Bop N’ Stomp Records and Robust Flavor present the ‘Garage-A-Go-Go BBQ’ at UNIV in Encinitas Calif., 27 January from 12pm to 6pm. The event will feature cars, food, music, bands and more!
The ‘Garage-A-Go-Go BBQ’ kicks off the launch of the first-ever Fiberops Pop-Up Shop concept, ever. True to the brand, the Pop-Up Shop will be housed in working garage and will feature a selection of fabulous Fiberops products on display.
The Fiberops Pop-Up Shop will begin on the 27th and go until we decide to stop doing it. The Fiberops Pop-Up Shop at UNIV is located at 1053B South Coast Highway in Encinitas Calif.

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