News / Art

  Custom Coaster: Anthony SanchezAnthony over at Sanctuary Printshop took one of our Coasters and made it into something really special. I can’t think if anything more flattering then someone customizing a bike we made. Since it looks so badass Nuno snapped some photos and got the story about this fine machine. -taj
  A preview of the GoodshipWe have a new bike coming out towards the end of this year called the Goodship. We’re pretty excited about it so we thought we’d share a little preview on what will be our flagship machine. We set out to design a high-end steel road bike with a race-inspired geometry that still retained Fairdale sensibilities. […]
  extra curricular activities (texas toast and urban rhythm)Over the past month I have found myself in a few amazing extra curricular activities that Fairdale fans may not know about. For the last 3 years I have helped put on the Texas Toast Jam and the 3rd edition went down a few weeks ago. Also, last week I helped out with the Redbull […]
  How to draw like FairdaleTo break up my day at Fairdale Bikes I often spend some time doodling. Drawing something ridiculous is a great way to drum up a smile and save my soul from the torture of working in spreadsheets. Folks often ask me what process I use for colorizing/ digitizing drawings so I put together this little […]
  Quick DrawA few months ago I was waiting around at home for the cable guy trying to figure out what to draw. Rather then waste time planning it something out I just started going. Stumbled upon the old drawings today and dropped them into this little flipbook. -Taj
  Denver drive to NAHBBSMonty and I took a drive from Austin out to Denver to visit Fairdale rider Leif Valin and check out the NAHBBS. The drive was extremely peaceful since a lot of it is through the desert in West Texas. Took my time and stopped a lot to wander around.
  Sandy Carson Interview  Team rider Sandy Carson scored a really great interview over at the Full Frame Collective. Check it out!
  Doodle dumpUploaded a little book of a few months worth of drawings. Check it out below…
  Fairdale Disposed on DefgripWe landed a Disposed gallery over on Defgrip from our recent Seattle to San Francisco trip. Check it out here!
  Fairdale Zine 2 FREE on the web…. RE UPPEDI’m reposting this to try and get myself inspired to work on another zine.
  Fairdale x Roger / CoasterWe're really pleased to "officially" announce the Fairdale Roger bike. This collector's edition is only available in super limited quantities.
  Fairdale People: Erik ConnErik’s one of those guys who sums up Austin for me. A real and true genius of a musician who keeps life simple and laid back… someone you’re stoked to know lives in your town. Sandy Carson happened upon him early today and sent me this picture.