Unknown Vegas Trip

Shietttttt that looks like a good time. I wanna go on a road trip to ride this summer it sounds so fun! Vegas looks like it has some super solid spots. I especially love that last drop, make sure you don't exit out when the sponsors come up, theres more...

Untitled from vincent shim on Vimeo.

UNKNOWN BIKE ALF LV3 AD

I don't mind watching a hot chick on a nice bike ;) Unknowns newest addition is their fast frame the LV3. Limited quantities (not enough ordered) so its limited edition. Good looking frame either way. I wanna see a purple one like in the teaser pic!

UNKNOWN BIKE ALF LV3 AD from UNKNOWNBIKE co on Vimeo.

My Daily: Broken Chukkers

So the other day, I was riding around and decided to go home and take a break. I opened my garage and left my bike on the floor not thinking about it too much. To my dismay, my mom came home and wasn't looking and ran over my rear wheel. From my room, I heard the wheel getting smashed from my room and ran out to the garage. Words cannot explain how I felt at that moment. I was just couldn't believe it. Luckily, nothing happened to anything else or so it seems at the moment. Later that night, I took my wheel apart and the bad news kept on coming. I was stupid enough to forget to remove my cogs and lockrings before unlacing the wheel. The 14t side was okay and spokes came out fine but the 18t was some trouble, I bent the spokes so they could curl out. After removing all the spokes, I tried with all my might to take the cog and lockring off but no dice. The next day, I went to Epic Bmx to get a new hub (Demolition Mary Kate) and asked them to try to remove the lockring but they too could not do it. After that, I went over to Discovery Bicycle to ask for them to remove it as well as to lace the wheel. They wanted to charge me $108 for spokes and $80 for labor and there was no way in hell I was spending that much. Next, I checked performance and the prices were even higher than that of Discovery bicycles. In their parking lot though, I called Epic and Loc informed me that they charged $25 per wheel and $20 for a bag of spokes. A hell of a lot cheaper than the other two shops. I also think they would do a better job as well because they come from a bmx background. So if you're thinking about getting a wheel build I'd reccomend Epic. Unfortunately, I didn't get to drop it off because I had church but I'm planning to go today. That night I was still faced with the question of how to remove that cog and lockring. This morning I woke up with an idea. I would rotofix one side and use a chain whip to keep the hub stable (duct tapped the handle of the whip to my frame). Luckily, everything worked as I planned. I then used a hammer and a flat head screwdriver to hit the lockring loose. My determination was second to none, I hammered the shit out of that thing. That moment when the lockring finally gave way was unbelievable. I was like a kid on Christmas. Now, I've got my Profile Hub, Demolition Mary-Kate Hub, and Atom lab GI's waiting to be built up. I'm giving 26" a chance I don't feel like I'm going to like it but we'll see if I'm proven wrong.

Steven Jensen: Arizona Edit

WTH! How is Jensen so good? I think that frame really fits his style and really allows him to utilize his bmx background to the fullest. His grind are getting better every edit and his fakie wheelies are incomparable to anyone else in the FGFS game. Props to Jensen!

arizona edit from steven jensen on Vimeo.

Swoo: Shredding the Winter Rust

Swoo's back at it with his newest edit. I miss him away from tricktrack it seems to be dying a slow and painful death. There needs to be new or more mods! Ohh and less kids answering questions incorrectly haha. Well enough of my rant, I'm really diggin how Swoo incorporated his sponsors and for just study break clips, its super dope. Check his BLOG.

Sungwoo Kim - Shedding the Winter Rust from swoo on Vimeo.

A Day of Testing Spots

I love riding around finding new places to trick and this video really captures the essence of that. Trying new stuff on new stuff hoping to God that you don't eat too much shit.

A Day Of Testing Spots from Meel Lao on Vimeo.

Jake&Jeff March Edit

These guys are killing it for Pedalhard. Jake's barspins are looking really clean and Jeff's got some solid moves in there as well. Congrats to Jeff for getting added to the Eighth Inch roster.

Jake&Jeff March Edit from Jake Lanich on Vimeo.

2011 Xlife team weekend fun time

Some sweeeet stuff from Xlife. I'm loving that funkytown steeze! I'm kind of iffy on the Xlife product line. I really like some of their products like the Superstar Revolte Stem but some other products just strike me as odd. Either way, check out their shop HERE to make your own decision.

2011 Xlife team weekend fun time from Xlife Wai-Niu on Vimeo.

Upcoming Events

Two events are coming up that I'm super stoked about. The first is in Orange County's neighbor LA. This event would be the Wheres the Hell is Waldo scavenger race and trick jam in April 30th. If you could make it out, I'd highly reccomend it. Unfortunately I won't be going because its the same day as my Prom. Next on the list is the Mini Jam at the Wheel Talk Compund. I've always dreamed about riding the Compund and for those of you in the area, now your chance. Its gonna have music, tricks, prizes, and FOOD. Hit up the events if your in the area and email me the pics!

Oscar Khan Bike Check

I think the 14 Bike Co. Prototype ESB is a step in the right direction. The pros I see with this frame are the top tube angle (perfect IMO), tire clearances, positive bb (yes thats in the pros), and the seat tube. More specifically, I like how its a mix of the current freestyle bikes with a little bit of the track roots. The way I see it, this frame will allow you to go big while throwing in tech on the way. The perfect frame in my eyes! Only thing I don't like is the dropouts, just not for me.

o.k bike check from 888888PURPLEDRANK on Vimeo.

Lisboa Weekend

Geometrick just threw up this edit of their Lisbon weekend and it looked like a mighty good time. I love how theres contests popping up everywhere. It kind of legitimizes our sport. I hope that with the increase of contests comes the increase in the media and big companies' attention. We gotta go mainstream with our shieeeet!

Lisboa Weekend from Geometrick on Vimeo.

rideBLT - [be.el.te - edit no.1]

Those are some super solid products. I'm loving that oven messenger bag. It looks like a really good size, its got a bunch of pockets, and the strap looks really comfortable. They should get some people to review that bad boy!

rideBLT - [be.el.te - edit no.1] from rideBLT on Vimeo.

Emi Brown Pt. 1

Here's your daily dose of MASHING! I still miss distance and speed riding a hell of a lot. I'm hoping to get a job to fund a mash bike this summer. That way, all senor year I can slack off and ride all day ery'day! Ohh yea and this video haha. Its got some gnarly hill bombing and it made me really look forward to part 2.

Emi Brown Pt. 1 from A Wi Mer on Vimeo.

AJ Austin Cranktoppin'

You gotta love the power of the Milwaukee Bruiser. In my opinion, that frame is hella underrated. I loved that stall at :15 and all of the wall taps. I think AJ Austin pulls off some of the cleanest bars. No matter what it is, flatground, 180s, banks, stairs, or anything, he always pulls them off super clean.

AJ Austin Cranktoppin' from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Similar Styles

In my opinion, these two riders have similar styles. They pull off similar lines and are both super fast in their maneuvers. I peronally prefered the first edit. Maj gets super high on his hops and his flow seems a little better in my opinion. I liked that song on the 2nd one though. Gotta love my Pokemon.

FUKUOKA FIXED GEAR MAJ from FROOTS CREW on Vimeo.

Fixed Master Round 2

That looks like the biggest turn out at a FGFS event ever! Some crazy shit goes down in this edit. Including Dew giving Wonka some stiff competition, they even ended up in a tie. Wonka goes big but I like Dew's style better, his tricks are more smooth while Wonka's are more bmx.

THAILAND FIXED MASTER ROUND2 from Eakalak Muengsongsee on Vimeo.

Fixed Soldiers III

Man the fixed gear scene in Barcelona looks crazyyyy! I wish it was as big here. I've got my fingers crossed for an increase in the community aspect of riding this summer.

Fixed Soldiers Vol III from Black Milk Studio on Vimeo.

Tyler Johnson Crank Arm Slide

sorry for the lack of pots this passing weekend, I have bronchitis so I've been in bed and I've had some big tests I needed to study for. That spot really is perfect for learning crank arm slides. Tyler Johnsons a boss for toughing up and going for it. I would've pissed myself! One thing I'd wanna try there though is rail hops. that'd be so dopee!

Crank Arm Slide from Tyler Johnson on Vimeo.

Dylan "Fish and Chips" Hurst - I Am Los Angeles

I love this series of videos. Its a great concept and I'd be interested to watch something like this in other cities. Fish and Chips is probably one of the smoothest riders I've seen. His spins are fast and his transitions are even better. His style is sort of the way I think FGFS should go. A lot of his tricks utilize the fixed drive train and I love it. This is a definite must see, Dylan talks about the movement and the LA scene. Some real interesting stuff!

Dylan "Fish n Chips" Hurst - I Am Los Angeles from Joris Debeij on Vimeo.