Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Fresh drink of water!
Now this is a good street video!
A little bit of originality and actual "street" riding made this an enjoyable edit.
A little bit of originality and actual "street" riding made this an enjoyable edit.
End of season mini edit from simon Petepiece on Vimeo.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Fixed gears.
Yeah, I know this is a strange topic for me. However, I have to say something soon or I'm going to explode on the next trendy bike asshole I see ride down my street.
I rode fixed gear bikes for a while. It ultimately led to me riding mountain bikes. Here is the reason. When I quit BMX years a go I still wanted to ride a bike, just not braking myself on a little micro bike. After riding and racing BMX for over 20 years, it was a much needed break. So I bought a roadbike. It was fine for a little while, but not what I was looking for. Around this time I started seeing more and more people riding track bikes on the street. Some of them were throwing BMX flatland tricks. So I thought to myself "this is the cure I've been looking for". I went out and bought a track bike.
Being able to ride a road bike sort of like a BMX bike was pretty cool. Only a handful of people anywhere in the world were doing it. I had this idea that I could take it a little further. So I started hopping stairs, pedal grinding ledges, etc. To be honest, I was frowned on by pretty much the entire LA bike scene for doing these things. Hell, I even had some flat rail tricks and skatepark lines. It just was unacceptable at the time to ride a track bike without a stupid looking side bag and gay ass hat! Yeah, I went there.
Still, I kept doing what I was doing because it was fun for me. Fuck all those clone hipster reject wannabe's! Nice mustache motherfucker, I can't tell if your off to ride your bike, or headed down to the Blue Oyster Club to have your mustache ridden!
Anyway.......
The bikes at the time just weren't up to the task of performing under the stresses I was putting it under. I "fixed" this by getting an MTB frame with horizontal dropouts, putting on a set of BMX cranks/bearings, BMX stem, MTB handlebars, and some plastic pedals that I screwed my own clips into. I also ran a set of super thin 26" rims and tires.
I got made fun of for this. I would go on some mass bike rides such as Midnight Ridazz, Critical Mass, etc. and would have people look at my bike and shake their head in disgust. Others would tell me I was making the fixed scene look bad by doing BMX grinds/tricks on a track bike.
Now, many years later.......
I look at the fixed gear scene. The silly hats, stupid side bags, and homo-erotic mustaches are still the same. The bikes on the other hand, now there's some evolution. In the last month I have to say that I have seen at least eight fixed gear riders sporting DMR bars, forks, cranks, etc. That's just in my part of LA. Not to mention that ALL of their bikes now look almost exactly like the bike I was riding years back. That's fine. I'm glad I had the wits to see where the sport was going long before it went there.
The problem I have with it now is that all these fixed bike companies are producing look-alike mtb and bmx products and labeling them as fixed bike parts. If I had a nickel for how many times I've been asked why I ride fixy bars on mt MTB........
For instance, The Shadow Conspiracy. They invented, patented, and own the design for the half link chain. These chains got popular in the fixed community because of all the half-wits that were converting vertical dropout frames to single speed fixed had massive chain slack issues. Half link chains solved this. Now, jack ass rip off fuckhead companies market the half link chain as a "Track Chain", thus giving it the appearance that it was designed for track bikes.
All this came to me today while on Brooklyn Machine Works website. Nothing against them at all. I just saw one of their bikes up in their blog and to me, it looks like an MTB with a flagpole to sit on and skinny wheels. What do you think?
I rode fixed gear bikes for a while. It ultimately led to me riding mountain bikes. Here is the reason. When I quit BMX years a go I still wanted to ride a bike, just not braking myself on a little micro bike. After riding and racing BMX for over 20 years, it was a much needed break. So I bought a roadbike. It was fine for a little while, but not what I was looking for. Around this time I started seeing more and more people riding track bikes on the street. Some of them were throwing BMX flatland tricks. So I thought to myself "this is the cure I've been looking for". I went out and bought a track bike.
Being able to ride a road bike sort of like a BMX bike was pretty cool. Only a handful of people anywhere in the world were doing it. I had this idea that I could take it a little further. So I started hopping stairs, pedal grinding ledges, etc. To be honest, I was frowned on by pretty much the entire LA bike scene for doing these things. Hell, I even had some flat rail tricks and skatepark lines. It just was unacceptable at the time to ride a track bike without a stupid looking side bag and gay ass hat! Yeah, I went there.
Still, I kept doing what I was doing because it was fun for me. Fuck all those clone hipster reject wannabe's! Nice mustache motherfucker, I can't tell if your off to ride your bike, or headed down to the Blue Oyster Club to have your mustache ridden!
Anyway.......
The bikes at the time just weren't up to the task of performing under the stresses I was putting it under. I "fixed" this by getting an MTB frame with horizontal dropouts, putting on a set of BMX cranks/bearings, BMX stem, MTB handlebars, and some plastic pedals that I screwed my own clips into. I also ran a set of super thin 26" rims and tires.
I got made fun of for this. I would go on some mass bike rides such as Midnight Ridazz, Critical Mass, etc. and would have people look at my bike and shake their head in disgust. Others would tell me I was making the fixed scene look bad by doing BMX grinds/tricks on a track bike.
Now, many years later.......
I look at the fixed gear scene. The silly hats, stupid side bags, and homo-erotic mustaches are still the same. The bikes on the other hand, now there's some evolution. In the last month I have to say that I have seen at least eight fixed gear riders sporting DMR bars, forks, cranks, etc. That's just in my part of LA. Not to mention that ALL of their bikes now look almost exactly like the bike I was riding years back. That's fine. I'm glad I had the wits to see where the sport was going long before it went there.
The problem I have with it now is that all these fixed bike companies are producing look-alike mtb and bmx products and labeling them as fixed bike parts. If I had a nickel for how many times I've been asked why I ride fixy bars on mt MTB........
For instance, The Shadow Conspiracy. They invented, patented, and own the design for the half link chain. These chains got popular in the fixed community because of all the half-wits that were converting vertical dropout frames to single speed fixed had massive chain slack issues. Half link chains solved this. Now, jack ass rip off fuckhead companies market the half link chain as a "Track Chain", thus giving it the appearance that it was designed for track bikes.
All this came to me today while on Brooklyn Machine Works website. Nothing against them at all. I just saw one of their bikes up in their blog and to me, it looks like an MTB with a flagpole to sit on and skinny wheels. What do you think?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
This does not happen often!
I was looking through Pinkbike.com photos today. I came across this masterpiece below.
Yes, I know that right about now your thinking "this is hardly epic or worth making a post about".
On the contrary, take a better look at this photo. Look at the color, the angle, the light etc. To me, this looks like a reminder of where we (as bike riders) came from. It's gritty and harsh, and colorful. Just like it was back in the day. It looks more to me like an 80's punk rock photo, just on a bike. To me, it's just that damn good!
And since it's a basic wallride, it's a reminder that all of todays insanity spawned from tricks like this, and no matter what, the wallride will never die, and will always be fun!
You can tell by the look on his face, that he's having the time of his life!
Yes, I know that right about now your thinking "this is hardly epic or worth making a post about".
On the contrary, take a better look at this photo. Look at the color, the angle, the light etc. To me, this looks like a reminder of where we (as bike riders) came from. It's gritty and harsh, and colorful. Just like it was back in the day. It looks more to me like an 80's punk rock photo, just on a bike. To me, it's just that damn good!
And since it's a basic wallride, it's a reminder that all of todays insanity spawned from tricks like this, and no matter what, the wallride will never die, and will always be fun!
You can tell by the look on his face, that he's having the time of his life!
Dust and Bones
To be honest, I thought they ended the series of films in the worst way possible. It's almost as if they had no heart put into making it. NWD 10 has everything you would come to expect from DH Productions. Same High budget filming, Same riders, and same top 40 sound track. NWD 10 left originality at home before they left to produce the final installment of the NWD films. Don't get me wrong, the riding is top notch. However, if you've seen the last few films than you have already seen Dust and Bones.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Cookie cutting.
Ok, this is one of my pet peeves in the sport.
It's one thing to throw a barspin or two, 360 a few times in a video, but for fuck's sake not EVERY trick. I may be wrong in this so don't quote me, but I just find videos like that to be well.....not so good. Yes, I see that there is talent and all, but there's no originality. I'm glad that you guys can do manual to 180, 450 and call it a 540, barspin in every direction, and bunnyhop tailwhip until your heart is content. Only problem here is that so can everyone else.
When I watch web videos, I can usually tell where it's going in the first 10 to 15 seconds or so.
When I ride, I don't ride to impress anyone. I absolutely hate tailwhips. I just think it's an ugly trick. I won't do them anymore. I also retired flips and a few other things. It seems to me these days that kids are doing flips, whips, and other big box tricks and yet still can't bunnyhop up on to a bench. Street riding has taken this unusual turn (for the worst I think). You see, the internet has given EVERY kid in the world their own media outlet. So, since 95% of the riding population only rides small curbs, stair sets and such, but can throw any of the above mentioned tricks on them that this has become the "standard" in street riding. Almost like street riding has been shot dead! Seriously, I think I enjoyed it more when the only way we knew what was going on was what we saw in the magazines.
I'm sorry kids, but I would much rather watch some riders shred some walls, gaps, etc. than a bunch of guys riding a curb all day.
It's one thing to throw a barspin or two, 360 a few times in a video, but for fuck's sake not EVERY trick. I may be wrong in this so don't quote me, but I just find videos like that to be well.....not so good. Yes, I see that there is talent and all, but there's no originality. I'm glad that you guys can do manual to 180, 450 and call it a 540, barspin in every direction, and bunnyhop tailwhip until your heart is content. Only problem here is that so can everyone else.
When I watch web videos, I can usually tell where it's going in the first 10 to 15 seconds or so.
When I ride, I don't ride to impress anyone. I absolutely hate tailwhips. I just think it's an ugly trick. I won't do them anymore. I also retired flips and a few other things. It seems to me these days that kids are doing flips, whips, and other big box tricks and yet still can't bunnyhop up on to a bench. Street riding has taken this unusual turn (for the worst I think). You see, the internet has given EVERY kid in the world their own media outlet. So, since 95% of the riding population only rides small curbs, stair sets and such, but can throw any of the above mentioned tricks on them that this has become the "standard" in street riding. Almost like street riding has been shot dead! Seriously, I think I enjoyed it more when the only way we knew what was going on was what we saw in the magazines.
I'm sorry kids, but I would much rather watch some riders shred some walls, gaps, etc. than a bunch of guys riding a curb all day.
Yowelli edit.
Could quite possibly be the worst song ever? The edit is ok, but Anson baby........Get some new bars!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tech-9
Black Market unveiled it's new rigid fork. Although I'm not sure how it will perform based on it's geometry.
When you have frames that are built around suspension forks, it's usually an 80mm travel fork or taller. Most companies like DMR, Identiti, NS, etc. have rigid forks currently on the market. I run the DMR Trailblade 2. It runs 440mm axle to crown. Identiti Rebate forks are 430mm axle to crown. All of these forks still make your bike feel low and long when running them. To alleviate this, most riders will leave the steerer tubes longer, add more spacers and run 3" rise bars. This helps the bike pull up like it did with the suspension fork.
Another fix is to use Identiti's xl fork which is 465mm. This fork (on a 24" bike) feels exactly the same as if you had a suspension fork on. Although it looks goofy as hell. NS Bikes also has a similar fork. No matter what, all of the above forks still make a 26" bike that was built around an 80mm or bigger suspension fork feel too low and long. This makes it very difficult to pull up for those much needed bunnyhops.
Tech9 rigid forks are available in either 415mm axle to crown or 395mm axle to crown. The 395mm forks will fit snugly around a 24" wheel. Note that it does not make up the much needed length that a 24" MTB is designed for. This will result in the geometry change mentioned above. The same applies to the 415mm fork with 26" wheels.
Black Market is a respectable company with an awesome product line! I'm sure these forks are lightweight, and bombproof. Just be sure you know what you are looking for before you buy any rigid forks! It is important to understand what the frames are designed for before considering any fork on the market. When I got my first pair of rigids for my 26", My bike was a new beast that was much harder to handle.
Have fun kids, and keep the shred alive!
Check out the bad ass new Contraband with the Tech-9 fork below!
When you have frames that are built around suspension forks, it's usually an 80mm travel fork or taller. Most companies like DMR, Identiti, NS, etc. have rigid forks currently on the market. I run the DMR Trailblade 2. It runs 440mm axle to crown. Identiti Rebate forks are 430mm axle to crown. All of these forks still make your bike feel low and long when running them. To alleviate this, most riders will leave the steerer tubes longer, add more spacers and run 3" rise bars. This helps the bike pull up like it did with the suspension fork.
Another fix is to use Identiti's xl fork which is 465mm. This fork (on a 24" bike) feels exactly the same as if you had a suspension fork on. Although it looks goofy as hell. NS Bikes also has a similar fork. No matter what, all of the above forks still make a 26" bike that was built around an 80mm or bigger suspension fork feel too low and long. This makes it very difficult to pull up for those much needed bunnyhops.
Tech9 rigid forks are available in either 415mm axle to crown or 395mm axle to crown. The 395mm forks will fit snugly around a 24" wheel. Note that it does not make up the much needed length that a 24" MTB is designed for. This will result in the geometry change mentioned above. The same applies to the 415mm fork with 26" wheels.
Black Market is a respectable company with an awesome product line! I'm sure these forks are lightweight, and bombproof. Just be sure you know what you are looking for before you buy any rigid forks! It is important to understand what the frames are designed for before considering any fork on the market. When I got my first pair of rigids for my 26", My bike was a new beast that was much harder to handle.
Have fun kids, and keep the shred alive!
Check out the bad ass new Contraband with the Tech-9 fork below!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Lagging!
Sorry for the lack of updates. I was at Interbike for a week, then had a week long bout with a cold. It's been hectic. Now I am getting back on my feet, soon back on my bike. Either way, the posts will be flowing again!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Wow man. I've seen this video posted on a few different sites now.
I can't say that it is something I can say I stand behind.
Yes, he tried to steel a bike, but c'mon now.
Hold the guy down, or make him stay until the cops show up.
I think this was completely uncalled for.
If they were kicking his ass just for that helmet, I would understand.
But he didn't get any bikes, and the theft never took place.
The guy was not fighting back, and obviously couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. The beat down was pure schoolyard bully style!
Don't take my word for it, judge for yourself.
I can't say that it is something I can say I stand behind.
Yes, he tried to steel a bike, but c'mon now.
Hold the guy down, or make him stay until the cops show up.
I think this was completely uncalled for.
If they were kicking his ass just for that helmet, I would understand.
But he didn't get any bikes, and the theft never took place.
The guy was not fighting back, and obviously couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. The beat down was pure schoolyard bully style!
Don't take my word for it, judge for yourself.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
What the hell man!
Ok.
There has been this argument raging for quite some time now. If you watched the "Van Homan Will Save Us" video below, then you have a small idea of what it's about. Kids these days are learning tailwhips before they can bunny hop. Obviously there's more to it than that. This video below is a perfect example. The page I got this from had a bunch of comment below it on how awesome it is, how much skill he has, etc.
Just watch it.
Pretty good right? Not to me. Did you notice the excess amount of same trick to same trick, over and over again? Did you notice they were all done on small or mellow flat banks? Or how about that every time he hit the box jump, he never once actually jumped it. There were multiple flyouts (which is something you do when learning the trick to clear the box), which is cool and all, but hardly considered getting the trick done. Lastly there's the dirt he rode. Cool tricks for sure, but with the lip only 5' from the landing hardly makes it worth anything. Add that with him casing it very very bad each and every time.
My point to all of this is that this is becoming the trend in MTB. Kids are posting online a million videos all showcasing a gazillion cool tricks over curbs and flat banks, or 360's and 540's 3' below the coping. I just don't get it. Maybe I'm too old, or riding is just taking on a new form. In my eyes, I see this is just shitty riding. Throwing a whip up on to the deck of a box jump isn't getting it done. Throwing one over it to the landing is proper. Don't get me too wrong, these are hard tricks, I just think that doing them in flyout fashion and getting praised for it is just kind of fucked up!
Get your nuts out of your pockets kids!
Mostly I think what it is these days is that with the coming of digital video, oporating systems coming stock with editing equipment, you no longer just get what the few magazine publications give you. Every kid has a mass media outlet. Every kid has the ability to display himself in a professional manor. All the talent out there that no one would ever know about now has an outlet and means of exposure. On the same note, kids now get to compare themselves against the pros. A whole lot of these kids are better than a lot of the pros out there. That brings us to the other side of the internet age. The ability to voice themselves against the big companies, and actually be heard.
I think maybe I'm just used to the simpler age when I only knew what I red in the magazines while taking a big old shit. Things have changed. I remember growing up and waiting for the GT traveling jump show to come to town. I'd wait in line for autographs with my copies of Freestyle or what have you, be the happiest kid in the world to be shaking their hands, etc. Now though, it's a bit different. Pros get heckled by kids, bitch and whine about how much better they are than the guy in the factory jersey. Most time it is true, they are better. Sadly, they are cocky little shits about it and will most likely get nowhere.
With the amount of now discovered talent, there are thousands of kids with the ability to keep up with or outshine the pros. Unfortunately there aren't enough companies, and money in the sport to support them all. Sorry kids, but it's going to take much more to get that sponsorship than just having skill on a bike.
There has been this argument raging for quite some time now. If you watched the "Van Homan Will Save Us" video below, then you have a small idea of what it's about. Kids these days are learning tailwhips before they can bunny hop. Obviously there's more to it than that. This video below is a perfect example. The page I got this from had a bunch of comment below it on how awesome it is, how much skill he has, etc.
Just watch it.
Pretty good right? Not to me. Did you notice the excess amount of same trick to same trick, over and over again? Did you notice they were all done on small or mellow flat banks? Or how about that every time he hit the box jump, he never once actually jumped it. There were multiple flyouts (which is something you do when learning the trick to clear the box), which is cool and all, but hardly considered getting the trick done. Lastly there's the dirt he rode. Cool tricks for sure, but with the lip only 5' from the landing hardly makes it worth anything. Add that with him casing it very very bad each and every time.
My point to all of this is that this is becoming the trend in MTB. Kids are posting online a million videos all showcasing a gazillion cool tricks over curbs and flat banks, or 360's and 540's 3' below the coping. I just don't get it. Maybe I'm too old, or riding is just taking on a new form. In my eyes, I see this is just shitty riding. Throwing a whip up on to the deck of a box jump isn't getting it done. Throwing one over it to the landing is proper. Don't get me too wrong, these are hard tricks, I just think that doing them in flyout fashion and getting praised for it is just kind of fucked up!
Get your nuts out of your pockets kids!
Mostly I think what it is these days is that with the coming of digital video, oporating systems coming stock with editing equipment, you no longer just get what the few magazine publications give you. Every kid has a mass media outlet. Every kid has the ability to display himself in a professional manor. All the talent out there that no one would ever know about now has an outlet and means of exposure. On the same note, kids now get to compare themselves against the pros. A whole lot of these kids are better than a lot of the pros out there. That brings us to the other side of the internet age. The ability to voice themselves against the big companies, and actually be heard.
I think maybe I'm just used to the simpler age when I only knew what I red in the magazines while taking a big old shit. Things have changed. I remember growing up and waiting for the GT traveling jump show to come to town. I'd wait in line for autographs with my copies of Freestyle or what have you, be the happiest kid in the world to be shaking their hands, etc. Now though, it's a bit different. Pros get heckled by kids, bitch and whine about how much better they are than the guy in the factory jersey. Most time it is true, they are better. Sadly, they are cocky little shits about it and will most likely get nowhere.
With the amount of now discovered talent, there are thousands of kids with the ability to keep up with or outshine the pros. Unfortunately there aren't enough companies, and money in the sport to support them all. Sorry kids, but it's going to take much more to get that sponsorship than just having skill on a bike.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Dartmoor
I just saw this posted up today on a few websites.
If they start selling in the U.S. they may give Black Market
a run for their money! Super clean single or multi-geared,
super low seat height, low travel full suspension frame.
If they start selling in the U.S. they may give Black Market
a run for their money! Super clean single or multi-geared,
super low seat height, low travel full suspension frame.
Van Homan will save us!
I am so motherfucking happy this video is back up!
This is THE best, and most creative BMX film out there
that also puts fixies in it's place!
This is THE best, and most creative BMX film out there
that also puts fixies in it's place!
Project "KILLSWITCH"
Black Market Bikes is proud to announce the the arrival of their prototype short travel frame....the “Killswitch”. Weworked closely with Pablo Tafoya in developing their "Hammer-Link" design creating a compact low profile suspension frame. The Hammer-Link provides 4 inches of rear wheel travel while maintaining a stiff, flickable feel with short 16” chain stays and the lowest seat height of any suspension frame....period. The Killswitch has the ability to be run single speed or geared for true versatility.Handmade from 6061 T6 aluminum with function and durability in mind, the Killswitch was meant for the bike park... this is not one of the usual suspects in fresh paint. Like anything they produce, there was a need for something more... and the time has come to...
"throw the switch!!!"
Kill Switch Vital Statistics:
TT - 21" Actual or 22.25”
CS - 16"/406mm
SO - 26"/ 660mm
BB - 13"/ 330mm
WB - 41.25"/ 1047.75mm
Shock - 6.5" x 1.5"/ 165mm x 38mm air
HA - 69 standard with the option of 68 or 70 with concentric headset
Weight - 8 lbs./ 3.62 kgs. with shock
26.5 lbs./ 12 kgs. as shown
Travel - 4"
Seat clamp - 34.9mm (included)
Seat post - 30.9mm
ISCG 05 mounts
internal headset
options:
Concentric headset
Replaceable drop-outs available in:
Maxle
Horizontal
colors:
Flat black with gloss grey and black sticker kits
Flat grey with gloss grey and black sticker kits
Flat purple with gloss purple and black sticker kits
"throw the switch!!!"
Kill Switch Vital Statistics:
TT - 21" Actual or 22.25”
CS - 16"/406mm
SO - 26"/ 660mm
BB - 13"/ 330mm
WB - 41.25"/ 1047.75mm
Shock - 6.5" x 1.5"/ 165mm x 38mm air
HA - 69 standard with the option of 68 or 70 with concentric headset
Weight - 8 lbs./ 3.62 kgs. with shock
26.5 lbs./ 12 kgs. as shown
Travel - 4"
Seat clamp - 34.9mm (included)
Seat post - 30.9mm
ISCG 05 mounts
internal headset
options:
Concentric headset
Replaceable drop-outs available in:
Maxle
Horizontal
colors:
Flat black with gloss grey and black sticker kits
Flat grey with gloss grey and black sticker kits
Flat purple with gloss purple and black sticker kits
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Fingerbikes!
I have no idea why I was looking up these videos. So you can imagine how surprised I was when I found one that was actually good! The fingerbike is crappy, but the skill is mad!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Yowelli
Where do I start.
This is Anson Wellington. Anson is one of the original street dogs in the MTB world. Yes, I know that street riding has been around forever, but Anson did more than gapping stair sets and ledges. He modernized street riding.
Although I can't say Anson was a role model, or rider who I looked up to. He was responsible for the inspiration and love I have of street riding. At a time where most MTB riders would look down on us for shredding up the pavement, riders like Anson continued to push it forward.
This is Anson Wellington. Anson is one of the original street dogs in the MTB world. Yes, I know that street riding has been around forever, but Anson did more than gapping stair sets and ledges. He modernized street riding.
Although I can't say Anson was a role model, or rider who I looked up to. He was responsible for the inspiration and love I have of street riding. At a time where most MTB riders would look down on us for shredding up the pavement, riders like Anson continued to push it forward.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Mike Montgomery
Well, not really. I was searching Vimeo for my favorite M.M. to post up.
Instead, I found this M.M.
Still a whole lot of crazy tricks, just not what you think.
I couldn't stop watching this, even though the music was far less than desired.
Instead, I found this M.M.
Still a whole lot of crazy tricks, just not what you think.
I couldn't stop watching this, even though the music was far less than desired.
Today's fail!
NOT REALLY!
I was looking for a good fail clip to post today when I ran across this.
The official NWD 10 trailer. Supposedly NWD 10 is going to be the last film.
Enjoy!
I was looking for a good fail clip to post today when I ran across this.
The official NWD 10 trailer. Supposedly NWD 10 is going to be the last film.
Enjoy!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
With love
I'm guessing this is in Russia somewhere judging by the road signs. This is a guy who can throw whips, spins,etc. with style and balls!
Burns my bridges!
Ok, for those of you who really know me, you also know what pisses
me off about riding. In this video below, you will see some
shredding. Or will you? This kid has all trendy tricks and moves.
What I take issue with is that the site I found this video on, all
the comments were about how amazing he was, how awesome
his riding is, and it went on and on like that.
I think not, and I feel bad about using this kid as an example.
Not one trick made it over the box jump. Just a fly-out on top.
Not one single spin made it above the coping. Nothing was done
proper. Maybe it's just me, but I only see this as half done!
Having skill is one thing, and the kid has plenty of it, but
having balls is another thing all together. If you are going to
throw no foot-can's, do it at a height of more than six inches. If
you are going to 360, and 540, at the very least get them at
coping height. And for God's sake, JUMP THE BOX and do your
stunts. Anyone can do flyouts.
This is just my opinion. Same goes with street riders. We can all
do a million little tech tricks over a six inch curb. We can all
jump down stairs. Be original, and grow a set! We all know that
tailwhips and no-handers are now pretty much entry level riding
these days, and it seems that every Tom Dick, and Harry are doing
them.
Let's keep riding original and fresh people!
me off about riding. In this video below, you will see some
shredding. Or will you? This kid has all trendy tricks and moves.
What I take issue with is that the site I found this video on, all
the comments were about how amazing he was, how awesome
his riding is, and it went on and on like that.
I think not, and I feel bad about using this kid as an example.
Not one trick made it over the box jump. Just a fly-out on top.
Not one single spin made it above the coping. Nothing was done
proper. Maybe it's just me, but I only see this as half done!
Having skill is one thing, and the kid has plenty of it, but
having balls is another thing all together. If you are going to
throw no foot-can's, do it at a height of more than six inches. If
you are going to 360, and 540, at the very least get them at
coping height. And for God's sake, JUMP THE BOX and do your
stunts. Anyone can do flyouts.
This is just my opinion. Same goes with street riders. We can all
do a million little tech tricks over a six inch curb. We can all
jump down stairs. Be original, and grow a set! We all know that
tailwhips and no-handers are now pretty much entry level riding
these days, and it seems that every Tom Dick, and Harry are doing
them.
Let's keep riding original and fresh people!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Crankworx Colorado Top 5 Runs
I had a hard time watching this live let alone posting it.
Only because one of the announcers just makes me want to punch a kitten in the face!
All I could think of while watching the runs was that a young Macho Man Randy Savage
was behind the mic. Then at the end, he tries to be Chris Farly. I thought the contest
was fucking great,but a universal mute button should have come with it. Oh yeah, the music sucked more cock that than a flamer at a penis enlargement seminar!
Just turn the sound off and enjoy the clip!
Only because one of the announcers just makes me want to punch a kitten in the face!
All I could think of while watching the runs was that a young Macho Man Randy Savage
was behind the mic. Then at the end, he tries to be Chris Farly. I thought the contest
was fucking great,but a universal mute button should have come with it. Oh yeah, the music sucked more cock that than a flamer at a penis enlargement seminar!
Just turn the sound off and enjoy the clip!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Some Vimeo.
Here's a fun little edit, but a really shitty song.
This video features all the usual tricks and stunts.
Kind of bland, but was still a good watch!
Here's another one. The riding was not what you would expect with the awesome editing.
However, good music and interesting spots more than made up for it.
Oh yeah, I've talked to the owners of Leaf Bikes a few times. Awesome guy for sure!
This video features all the usual tricks and stunts.
Kind of bland, but was still a good watch!
Here's another one. The riding was not what you would expect with the awesome editing.
However, good music and interesting spots more than made up for it.
Oh yeah, I've talked to the owners of Leaf Bikes a few times. Awesome guy for sure!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Washout Jam has been replaced.
This is how things went down.
I had the Washout jam all set up. We had an awesome spot in the Pasadena wash. The spot was complete with a pyramid, drop, quarter pipe, hip, sub-box, etc.Up top we had a really technical pump track, and down the road some awesome trails.
Unfortunately, we went to the wash about a week a go to find that the cops locked everything up super tight, cut down trees so they can get back to the pump-track area,and posted signs EVERYWHERE warning us to stay out and that it was now Pasadena CityPolice property.
So to be honest, I didn't want to hold the jam there anymore. I talked to the owner of Atomlab while testing the new G.I. fork about moving the event somewhere else.We talked about the new park in Santa Clarita, some nearby trails, Woodward west, etc.Nothing seemed to be panning out.
Then, out of nowhere I get a call from Rick Nolte. He suggested that we move the Jam down to San Diego to the famous "Home Ave. Ditch. With a twist of irony, Home Ave.is also a wash. There is a killer park, and trails nearby. So it was settled.The Washout Jam was to be replaced.
Want more irony? Rick informed me that last year there was a Jam planned, but then Mike from Atomlab set up the Woodward Super Session on the same day.That fell through, and the original Jam was "replaced". At the Home Ave. Ditch.So it looks as though the "Replacement Jam" is here to stay!
I had the Washout jam all set up. We had an awesome spot in the Pasadena wash. The spot was complete with a pyramid, drop, quarter pipe, hip, sub-box, etc.Up top we had a really technical pump track, and down the road some awesome trails.
Unfortunately, we went to the wash about a week a go to find that the cops locked everything up super tight, cut down trees so they can get back to the pump-track area,and posted signs EVERYWHERE warning us to stay out and that it was now Pasadena CityPolice property.
So to be honest, I didn't want to hold the jam there anymore. I talked to the owner of Atomlab while testing the new G.I. fork about moving the event somewhere else.We talked about the new park in Santa Clarita, some nearby trails, Woodward west, etc.Nothing seemed to be panning out.
Then, out of nowhere I get a call from Rick Nolte. He suggested that we move the Jam down to San Diego to the famous "Home Ave. Ditch. With a twist of irony, Home Ave.is also a wash. There is a killer park, and trails nearby. So it was settled.The Washout Jam was to be replaced.
Want more irony? Rick informed me that last year there was a Jam planned, but then Mike from Atomlab set up the Woodward Super Session on the same day.That fell through, and the original Jam was "replaced". At the Home Ave. Ditch.So it looks as though the "Replacement Jam" is here to stay!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Clip from Revolve.
***editors note***
I grabbed the video below off of Decline Magazine's site.
Apparently Vimeo replaced it with what you see.
Even though you no longer get to see the clip from Revolve....
I gotta say that what Vimeo put in it's place is just as good, so enjoy!
I grabbed the video below off of Decline Magazine's site.
Apparently Vimeo replaced it with what you see.
Even though you no longer get to see the clip from Revolve....
I gotta say that what Vimeo put in it's place is just as good, so enjoy!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Long day in front of the tube.
Right now, you should not be reading this blog.
You should be at declinemagazine.com, or pinkbike.com watching the Crankworx Colorado Live Webcast.
Or, X-Games live at 12:00 noon on KABC 7, or ESPN at4:30pm.
It's a lazy day, so get the ball and chain to bring you some popcorn and beer, relax, and watch the shows!!
You should be at declinemagazine.com, or pinkbike.com watching the Crankworx Colorado Live Webcast.
Or, X-Games live at 12:00 noon on KABC 7, or ESPN at4:30pm.
It's a lazy day, so get the ball and chain to bring you some popcorn and beer, relax, and watch the shows!!
cristie kerr
Gives her trophy a kiss after winning a golf tournament.
I think Vivid Alt could branch out into the golf game!
I'm a little more curious what she did with it when she got home!
I think Vivid Alt could branch out into the golf game!
I'm a little more curious what she did with it when she got home!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Dumbest invention ever!
Although I would like to have a bigger version to take to the skatepark.
Clear away some of those inconsiderate little bastards before shredding.
This is just funny! I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to fuck with the cops.
Obviously this is a production and not a real on the spot video, but good none the less.
Clear away some of those inconsiderate little bastards before shredding.
This is just funny! I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to fuck with the cops.
Obviously this is a production and not a real on the spot video, but good none the less.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
An official welcome!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Antonym Web Edit 2, Howie Zink
Antonym- Howie Zink from Taylor Sage on Vimeo.
Sagerian is off the couch and on the road, making the greatest video in the history of big air and big scares. This week, I bring you the ruggedly handsome heartthrob and Sensus team rider, Howie Zink. Look for a complete seggie with Big Zink in SRAM's upcoming Antonym film to be released Spring 2010.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Yet another Atomlab GI-60 fork update.
This photo was sent over to me this evening.
Ratt Bones spinning the GI-60 fork.
Ratt Bones spinning the GI-60 fork.
Atomlab forks update.
If you want to reserve yours now, email to"info@atomlab.com". You will get a return email with instructions on how o pre-order your set.
Be sure to check your spam box for this email to make sure you get it.
Be sure to check your spam box for this email to make sure you get it.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Spy photos.
DMR rider "Ratt Bones" was selected by Atomlab to test out their new General Issue fork.
This is the "production prototype". Not the ones from last year that some of you may remember seeing photos of. Since then, they have all the kinks worked out.
Ratt was last heard saying "I'm going to try real hard to break these".
Then he climbed up on the roof of his house and jumped off of it ,
only using some small wood wedge ramp to land on. SICK!
Unfortunately for me, I left the memory card for my camera at home.
I was unable to get a single riding shot all day Saturday.
So we will be shooting some tonight, and Monday morning.
For now, here are some spy photos.
These forks have 60mm of travel
Fell like a rigid when riding flat and hopping
Then amazingly feel like a suspension fork when landing.
If you hate the wrist pain of rigids, and find yourself switching back and forth
These forks are for you!
They feel super smooth at the trails, and the best of both worlds while riding street/park.
This is the "production prototype". Not the ones from last year that some of you may remember seeing photos of. Since then, they have all the kinks worked out.
Ratt was last heard saying "I'm going to try real hard to break these".
Then he climbed up on the roof of his house and jumped off of it ,
only using some small wood wedge ramp to land on. SICK!
Unfortunately for me, I left the memory card for my camera at home.
I was unable to get a single riding shot all day Saturday.
So we will be shooting some tonight, and Monday morning.
For now, here are some spy photos.
These forks have 60mm of travel
Fell like a rigid when riding flat and hopping
Then amazingly feel like a suspension fork when landing.
If you hate the wrist pain of rigids, and find yourself switching back and forth
These forks are for you!
They feel super smooth at the trails, and the best of both worlds while riding street/park.
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