Hold Fast straps are in! These toe straps, made in Brooklyn, are super durable and quite attractive. They come in a variety of colors, and are literally FLYING OFF THE SHELVES. I mean, have you ever seen a toe strap with wings? It is pretty insane.

Just got these in the shop…$40

Halcyon Bike now carries Fyxation Tires. From Fyxation’s website:

“These skins are designed for the urban rider that demands traction, puncture resistance and unbeatable performance.

• 700×28c and foldable with a super tough 120TPI carcass and Kevlar rolling protection
• Fyxation’s specially designed pinch-flat protection
• Full wrap-around tread and diamond pattern for sick control and traction
• Oh yeah, it comes in all your favorite flavors”

Sounds good to us. They come in a variety of colors, including pink, green, white, black, orange, brown with white wall, black with white, and dual compound (which has a black strip for extra wear) in white, orange and pink.

700 x 28 and $50

My Bike Sucks, by Robert Ellis Orrall

Now available at Halcyon: My Bike Sucks, by local artist Robert Ellis Orrall.

Ellis is well known for his biographical, story based paintings and mixed media art (he is also a talented musician and co-owner of Infinity Cat Records). This book is the true story of Ellis’ childhood bike, a Huffy. It is a great gift for the holidays, appropriate for all ages, and is beautifully illustrated! $15 and in limited supply!