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17th October 2020 / Comments (3)

Truth to the Process – The Clandestine Story

Written by:ADVNTR

“My name is Pi Manson. I believe in DIY punk, fun bikes, and truth to materials. I want local, handmade bikes and parts to be as accessible as possible. I leave my fillets un-filed. They show the process, the maker’s marks. A raw fillet is honest and utilitarian, beautiful as it is. My custom components have featured on award winning show bikes, been ragged by hard working messengers, and abused on long bike tours. My bikes are strong, fit for purpose, utilitarian, beautiful.”

Truth to the Process is a short film about Pi Manson and Clandestine Cycles, filmed in the summer of 2020 in Bristol, UK.

The film was created as a not-for-profit, collaborative passion project and involved the donated talents of several Bristol creatives and filmmakers.

You can learn more about Clandestine Cycles at clandestine.cc.

Credits:

Director/Cinematographer: Dominic John
Producer: Jamie Edwards
Colourist: Dan Moran
Grading Producer: Suzi Grochala
Sound Mix & Design: Joe Simmons – Lab Grown Music

With thanks to:
Stuart Lanceley
Thom Heald
Jamie Harding
Pi Manson – Clandestine

Last modified: 17th October 2020

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2 years ago

Beautifully shot film and love Pi’s ethos. Also the bikes look amazing; pure and functional.

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2 years ago

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Agreed!

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RyanBuildsWheels

1 year ago

Gotta love Pi :-), always thrilled to see him featured and am in love with both of my own Clandestine machines.

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Built last night for a wet first ride today (thanks to the @pedalsbikecare team for a last minute steerer cut yesterday!). Featuring 12spd SLX, XTR hubs on WTB rims with @vittoriauk_tyres Syerra tyres. PNW Rainier dropper and some Hope bits and my trusty @wearepinnd CS2 Ti pedals.

Special shout outs to @sqlab for sending some amazing inner bar ends which are perfect for this rider with ruined arms and @bentleycomponents for his craft!

There are some really great details you can read all about on the Fairlight site and I'll report in all summer as I get the miles in. First impressions are that it's been agonised over in designing it as it feels incredibly comfortable and the geo spot on.

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So today was a blessing, I left everything and just rode a slow pace on my trusty old CdF on quiet roads, tracks, no strava, no computer, no drinks bottle either 😂 forgot it (#rusty).

Anyway, I’m feeling healthy for the first time in ages so I’m looking forward to lighter evenings and cold sunny morning rides. 👍🏻

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