Tappy is the embodiment of a Japanese master craftsman. In true sensei style everything he does is meticulous, well thought out, and of course, has a ton of planning that’s happened well in advance. Even though we’d been communicating for weeks prior to his arrival, it is still incredible to see him arrive at the Temple and plough through all that foam to make so many beautiful and practical boards in so little time and without any superfluous effort or time, he did get as many surfs as he could daily while here.

We are just going to look at five of the boards he left us here, all of which fall into the log category, and all of which are heavily glassed with two layers of 6oz. Volan across the top and a single layer of 6oz. across the bottom with a generous tail patch where the fin box lives.

Four of them are his sought after Goliath models. And we wanted to make something of a set from these four. Playing with a bright pallet, we have glassed them all with the decks in a solid bright coloured opaque resin then to mix it up, we have added a tinted resin to the bottom. Take a look for yourself, they all came out bloody amazing.

The fifth log he made for us, in as yet unnamed model, had to be something really special, and we really think it is. For the deck, we came up with these incredible red and blue deck panels giving it an awesome retro homage while the bottom shows off the surprising subtle green colour that Volan glass brings to a clear resin finish.

Like all of the boards Tappy has shaped for us over the years, these will not last long so if you want to see them up close, make a beeline to the Deus Temple of Enthusiasm in Canggu, Bali.

Images by Andy Mac

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Over the last years they’ve been on many adventures together. And not surprisingly; these adventures always involved cars, motorbikes and surf. They’ve been travelling around Portugal in a yellow Volkswagen T3; surfing all day and braaiing* fresh caught fish. (*South African BBQ) They’ve been riding off road in the South African desert, pushing themselves to the limit while facing countless, technical breakdowns in harsh conditions. Or chasing waves in Bali on a 125cc motorbike and a surfboard on a rack. That’s just to name a few. Quit recently they took their adventures to a higher level; they jumped in on opening the new Deus Ex Machina Temple in Amsterdam. That’s how they roll.

A little side story: Eveline owns and lives on a splendid houseboat, which they turned into the new Deus Ex Machina Showroom. Her houseboat is dated 1927 and used to be a barge. Together with the formal owner, Eveline has been working on the Bolnes engine dated 1939, and they got it running again. She definitely has plans to sail it one day. That’s one of the reasons she chooses to have this boat as her house. Born with a gypsy soul, she feels closest to herself when she’s surrounded by nature. “I felt kind of pushed by something inside that I had to buy this boat. A normal house didn’t appeal to me. The boat is pretty huge, 120m2, I am living there on my own, so I decided to renovate 30m2 into a boardroom, which now is turned into the Deus Ex Machina Showroom. I named it Captain Pippi, as people always gave me the nickname Pippi Longstockings.”

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The mood was set with tunes provided by DRESUS and Dean Holcombe. And if the delicious smell of Tacos weren’t enough, drinks from Olympia beer and Madre Mezcal put a smile on everyones faces as they patiently waited for the film to begin.

The clock struck 8pm and it was showtime! We were fortunate to have the film introduced by director, Dustin Humphrey as well as producer, Monty Smith and brand ambassador/star of ‘Death Rides A Horse’, Micah Davis. Lots of “oooo’s”, “ahhhhs” and “yewws!” were had as the film delivered the right vibes to end a beautiful evening. We want to thank everyone who attended and can’t wait to see you all again next month at our next Super OK Friday!

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Another round, another glass. The sparkles remain but this time painted red. It’s time to slalom between the barrels of Lambrusco: A wine that just expects to be drunk beside a fine cuisine, good friends and good stories… and that’s what we have on the menu for this Cyclewine.

Cantine Ariola are young, but their products are famous as the best red sparkling wine in the whole world, and that’s what made it so great so fast. They’ll host us for the third edition of the Deus Cyclewine, where we’ll ride across breathless panoramas, diving into the colors and smells of Parma’s countryside. Expect to cycle up and down hills with sun on the face, wind in the hair and a bicycle between your legs.

Snacks, breaks, tasting, and siestas will not be lacking, especially with such a tasty wine. For us, that’s ok, but we do want to be sure that you’ll finish the ride in one way or another.
The Ganzo, Ape Car custom by Deus Ex Machina in partnership with Ape Piaggio, will be the official support for the riders along the track.

Volkswagen will supply service cars to help those running out of legs or breath.

In the end, as a perfect finale, Tannico’s Double Decker bus will be waiting for us with food, wine, and music at the chilling area.

1st June, Parma – We bring wine, you bring friends.

The program and further details will be soon available.

DEUS CYCLEWORKS ASD

To take part in the event, participants must be registered with the FCI (Federazione Ciclistica Italiana). If you are already registered, please provide us with your registration number. Alternatively, you can join the Deus Cycleworks Amateur Sports Association for 25.00 euros. The fee includes registration as a member of the Association and membership of the ASI (Sports Promotion Agency recognized by CONI) with the related accident insurance policy and 1 year’s RCT. Please send a copy of a valid ID document and a sports medical certificate to us by email a week before the event.

Members of the Deus Cycleworks Sports Association will have access to exclusive services and a special prices to Deus Cycleworks items. During the event’s day we’ll share the discount code for online shopping.

SIGNING UP

The registration costs are 50.00 euro + € 25.00 euro Membership Card (for those not already registered FCI). It includes the race package, the refreshment points along the way, and the party that will close the event and will last throughout the night. Here are the bank details for payment:

Intesa San Paolo
DEM Italy S.r.l.
IT81 U030 6909 5341 0000 0007 415

For info: cycleworks@it.deuscustoms.com

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#deuscycleworks

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Deus Cyclewine is coming.

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The new place is going to be the beating heart of a world of good food, good music, sport, and creativity. Bianchi – Italian famous bicycle brand will join Deus through an already present store inside the building, the Bianchi Bike Store Milano.

A new way to see and live together the two wheels, with great news. Every cyclist coming in the city shouldn’t get worried to leave the bike unguarded on the street anymore: Deus Cycleworks Cafe will welcome your bicycles for the whole day in a storage area where you’ll find also a locker room with showers and all the items to repair and fix your bike. Ride, brioches ad café in the same place to start the workday with the right foot.. and also to continue.
Indeed, Deus Cafe will tempt you with his recipes from breakfast to dinner in its informal and particular spaces.

Here you’ll find Deus enthusiasm till late night, in the program we have plenty of events and party where you’ll dance along the Deus Records music.

Supported by Gallotti & Radice

Photos: Marco Renieri

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Il Deus Cycleworks Cafe ha aperto i battenti e in molti hanno già fatto la loro incursione nella seconda location milanese di Deus Ex Machina.
In Via Cavallotti, 8 a pochi colpi di pedale da Piazza del Duomo, l’aria è frizzante perchè la bici porta con se passione, community e stile.

La nuova sede sarà il cuore pulsante di un mondo fatto di buon cibo, musica, sport e innovazione, dove l’anima Deus accoglierà quella di Bianchi, storico marchio italiano riconosciuto in tutto il mondo, presente al suo interno con il già noto Bianchi Bike Store Milano.

Un modo nuovo per vedere e vivere insieme le due ruote, con una grande novità. I ciclisti di tutta la città, non dovranno più temere di lasciare incustodita la loro preziosa bici una volta arrivati in centro. Deus Cycleworks Cafe accoglierà le vostre biciclette per tutta la giornata nel deposito dedicato, dove offriremo tutto il necessario per il ciclista: spogliatoi con doccia, armadietti e utensili per la riparazione e manutenzione. Pedalata, cornetto e café in un unico luogo per iniziare la giornata con il piede giusto e … anche per proseguirla.

Il Deus Cafe non mancherà infatti di tentarvi con i suoi piatti da colazione a cena, offrendo spazi informali o più ricercati.
Qui potrete trovare l’entusiasmo Deus fino a tarda notte, perchè in programma ci sono numerosi eventi e serate che vi faranno ballare sulle note di Deus Record.

Supported by Gallotti & Radice

Foto: Marco Renieri

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La libertà è la possibilità di scegliere e la bici è il mezzo che ci permette di farlo.
Sta tutto a noi: dove, quando, con chi, compreso le dita incrociate per un meteo incerto. Ma in fondo tutti sappiamo che quando c’è la passione quello che conta è la compagnia, tutto il resto è rumore di sottofondo che si confonde con quello delle ruote che scivolano sulla ghiaia.
E con questo spirito Deus Cycleworks ha partecipato alla Novarenberg accanto agli amici del Team Cinelli Smith, che ci hanno regalato poco più di 100 km immersi nelle campagne novaresi che, stupite protagoniste, sono diventate lo scenario perfetto di questa gara, facendosi corrompere dal nostro entusiasmo e gasandosi a loro volta.
Una giornata meravigliosa, dove correre in testa al gruppo era la scusa per godersi la vista della coda di più di 200 partecipanti, e in equilibrio sui pedali cercare di catturare i loro sorrisi, la loro fatica, la voglia di pedalare e farlo insieme.
Così abbiamo preso parte alla seconda edizione della Novarenberg, una gara ispirata alla Tra Bro Leon e alla Parigi Roubaix, senza l’assillante pretesa di arrivare sul podio ma con un’inarrestabile energia e la grande gioia che rende tutti uguali davanti a birra e pizza che ci aspettavano all’arrivo.
Grazie al Team Cinelli Smith abbiamo iniziato la stagione con il piede giusto, con le persone giuste e con lo spirito di chi sa di essere solo all’inizio e non vede l’ora di ripartire.

Foto @iamchrisart

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Deus Ex Machina presents ‘DEATH RIDES A HORSE’ our latest feature film directed by Dustin Humphrey, the man behind South to Sian.
Featuring Forrest Minchinton, Harrison Roach, Zye Norris, Matt Cuddihy, Lewie Dunn, Micah Davis and others.

FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM COMING SOON.

Want to get a sneak peek at what the film is all about? Come along to one of our advanced ‘sneak peek’ screenings happening around the world over the coming weeks –CLICK TO CHECK OUT EVENT SCREENINGS

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Since the 1940’s, people have been taking the trip to Baja to ride motorcycles.
Thoughtout the 1960’s, other were making the same pilgrimage for the waves.
In the Summer of 2018, six friends, four custom bikes with surf racks, and a ’63 Chevy panel wagon made the trip to do both.

Deus Ex Machina presents ‘DEATH RIDES A HORSE’ our latest feature film directed by Dustin Humphrey, the man behind South to Sian.
Featuring Forrest Minchinton, Harrison Roach, Zye Norris, Matt Cuddihy, Lewie Dunn, Micah Davis and others.

FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM COMING SOON.

Want to get a sneak peek at what the film is all about? Come along to one of our advanced ‘sneak peek’ screenings happening around the world over the coming weeks – CLICK TO CHECK OUT EVENT SCREENINGS

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The light goes green, you take off and you decide to look in your rearview to give the old roller one last glance, but before your eyes reach the mirror, the bug is down the road — having revealed its true colours, you realise this is not your typical V-dub bug.

klYou’ve just been out run by the Blunck Bug, a period correct Rally / Race Build project by VW aficionado Nick Blunck.

Before its glory days, this Australian built 1961 type 1 was rescued from a barn in Quenbeyan; where it apparently sat since 1984. Once back in the big smoke, the body received a Full Body, nut and bolt restoration. It was Media blasted and seam welded body with a half roll cage, later added for track use — thanks to Didier Joseph from Toy Factory Auto. Then later resprayed in its original Pastel blue. 

The flat 4 at back got major upgrades in the form of added ponies thanks to a 83mm “Big Bore” Cylinder kit, 40hp Okrasa heads, Okrasa 69.5mm stroker crankshaft and Weber Performance carbies. Adding to the hefty parts list, Generator pulley & IDF Air Filters plus a vintage Speed 38mm Header & Super Flow Exhaust were all fitted onto this beast. This little thing at full chorus is pure joy. All assembled and specced out by Mark Joris  from Fritzspeed.

All the above rolling on Bilstein front and rear Rallye shock absorbers, CSP front suspension stiffener, a CSP front & rear disc kit and 15 x 5 Technomagnesio 356 style magnesium / alloy wheels fitted with 85/65-15 Hoosier Speedster tyres.

The inside is just as nice and race like as the outside, featuring that old car smell and the likes of Recaro Pole position seats in leather with Porsche Pepita fabric, Nardi leather steering wheel,  Porsche grey carpet and some 356 style door cards. 

The laundry list of things done to this car is simply too great to wrap ones head around, — a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. A race car for the street (and the track), without the pertinacious badge of a prancing pony.

It may not be the fastest, but who needs speed when you’re having fun.

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You get to the last set of lights on Sunset. You glance to the left and gasp at the beautiful image of a Balinese woman’s face two stories high. It’s breathtaking. You smile. It tells your inner that you have really arrived in Bali.

You probably didn’t know it then, but you’ve just seen a Quint. This is a guy who was among the first street artists on the scene in Bali many moons ago. He’s been out there all those years firmly committed to his personal mission to spread beauty and love wherever he goes. His statements of it have long been seen across rice fields, on walls and corners and now we have bought them inside out of the rain onto the walls of the Deus Gallery.

Quint believes that natural beauty is something found within simplicity and femininity. So, it comes as no surprise to find that most of Quint’s subject matter is either beautiful women or majestic animals & fish. It is the purity extracted from the inside that inspires the artist. It’s the spontaneity, the culture, and the essentials.

For Quint, it’s not complicated…He sees, he likes, he creates, and in doing so, he spreads the goodness around, sharing it with the world.

Quint joined forces with Nyaman Gallery a few years ago, and since then has done a number of group and solo exhibitions throughout Indonesia and in Europe. Nowadays you can find his stencil art adorning the walls of galleries across the world`s capitals, places such as Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, and of course his home town, Jakarta.

The solo exhibition by Quint in the Deus Gallery is called “Essentials”

It runs from March 1^st until March 31^st

The exhibition was curated by Nyaman Gallery

Images by Didit Prasetyo Adiwibowo

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