every time i read the newspaper every morning i come across one or a few of amazing people with lifestyles i sometimes envy. when journalists aren't focusing on the war or the election, the newspaper shines light on those entrepreneurs, activists, and even simple people with extraordinary ideas that catch my attention.
so after reading the newspaper today, i discovered Shorty Fatz, a unique bike shop created by ESSJ's finest: Sam Rodriguez & Matthew Rodriguez. i read the article this afternoon when i got home from class and immediately began drooling over a picture of one of their unique cruiser bikes. i never saw a bike that uniquely beautiful before!
according to the Mercury News, these two bike makers have never had any formal training on actually creating bikes. they simply feed off of creativity. what was once a mere fascination for welding, building, and tagging has now collaborated into a piece of art on wheels.
Shorty Fatz bikes are meant for cruising and chillin. it's not a typical bike to be racing in. but according to the society today, these "ultra-ultra cool bikes" are what people are wanting right now. although they've only sold two dozen since they started, they've been seeking much more admiration. especially since their bikes have been shown in the Oakland Museum of Art and San Jose's Anno Domini gallery. with their sheek, incomparable, and mixture of graffiti and low-rider barrio bikes Shorty Fatz are one of a kind.
so since i've been looking for a cruiser bike for awhile, this article undoubtedly had me stoked. i always knew of folks who custom made motorcycles but never actual bicycles. i tihnk it's a pretty sick concept now considering gas prices are so high. i'd definitely swoop one of these up right now if only i had the $$$ to do so. ahhh....
*(pictures courtesy of shorty fatz myspace - click here)
hit up their blog @ http://shortyfatz.blogspot.com for more.
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