Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/jan/30/ramsdellgore-coverage/
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Monday, January 31, 2011
After 30 years salvation comes to Eugene!
One of my first memories of Bad Religion was Mark Murphy's section in the first Standard video to "Give You Nothing". That was around 1992? They have been been around for quite a while but Thursday November 18th was the first time playing in Eugene and my first time seeing them live. This tour comemorates 30 years of Bad Religion. For a bunch of old guys they fucking rocked. Great show, nuff said.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/after-30-years-salvation-comes-to.html
Kovarik Racing launches website
Aussie DH mountain-bike legend Chris Kovarik and his Canadian DH Women's champion fiancee Claire Buchar have launched a brand-new website, Kovarik Racing, as they begin dabbling in coaching clinics, media and track-building, as well as racing and organising events.
From February 5 Chris will be holding coaching and tuition days up in the Gold Coast Hinterland. With prices starting from as little as $110, you'd be a numbskull to not sign up if you want to progress your DH skills and learn from one of Australia's best riders.
Check out the fresh, new website www.kovarikracing.com for news on what this dynamic duo is up to, coaching days, and stacks more.
Chris Doyle: The Ultimate set up
All of Doyle's product is available on ActionVillage. Check it out now!
Chris Doyle's Signature Products
Kink Bikes
DC Shoes and Apparel
Demolition Parts
Duo Grips and Tires
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/12/chris-doyle-ultimate-set-up.html
Lucas Esgate Memorial
Funeral plans are coming together.
There will be a viewing Friday, October 22nd from 4-7 PM at West Lawn Funeral Home in Eugene for Lucas Lee Esgate "Scooby' who died October 17th in Albany, OR from a bicycle accident. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 23, at The Elmira Church of Christ on Warthen Road, in Elmira at 2 PM.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Lucas Esgate Memorial Fund at Siuslaw Valley Bank in Veneta.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/lucas-esgate-memorial.html
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THE INAUGURATION | FHQ | GRAND OPENING PARTY
Our family out in Artesia are opening their doors to the public this weekend on Saturday, January 15th, 2011. Please join us from 6pm-10pm as we celebrate this occasion with Foney and Co. Sounds and food will be available as well as artwork from select artists in the camp. If you can’t make it within [...]
Today's Riding- SKILLZ
Today it was all about trying to repeat what I did yesterday. My very first opposite hitchhiker Juggler. In between attempts I revisited a few links that I have only completed a hand full of times. The only way I will get those tricks consistent is to keep on doing them. I also pushed my self thanks to Effraim for his comment on Flatmatters: Lets see multiples rad dad! So I am going for it! Thanks E for the PUSH. One day I hope to be able to push you back!
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/todays-riding-skillz.html
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HIEROGLYPHICS CREW | 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR | ARMORY
This Friday, January 21st, the Hieroglyphics Crew will spend part of their 20th Anniversary tour at Sound Wave in San Diego. All members will be performing. I repeat, ALL MEMBERS will be performing. I know I will be there! Will you?! Tickets can be purchased HERE. DEL Souls of MIschief A-PLUS Pep Love Phesto Domino [...]
2010 Photo's
Two of my favorite photog's have posted up some of thier favorite photos's from 2010. Check out Jared Souney's photo's here and Dan Wrightington's here. Make sure to check out Dan's album section for a bunch of photos from the 2010 trail season. Also check out the photo's of the Jam for Nathan Sykes Birthday here. There are a shit ton more of those in his album section as well.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/2010-photos.html
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Scene check: Crewe Track/Skatepark?
… A little while back I got to check out Crewe Skatepark/Race track. In short, it’s worth a look! Even more so if your into your “tech” street riding. Take a look at the photos, to get a better idea - VS����
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Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=964
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
DC Shoes: 2nd Annual Moto Ride Day Video
The best thing about college is not the invaluable education you will receive, or the life long lessons you will obtain from living on your own, or even the GIRLS.� I?ll even go as far as to say it?s not the partying.� No.� The best thing about going to college is the FRATERNITIY you will [...]
Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/01/21/dc-shoes-2nd-annual-moto-ride-day/
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Ramsdell/Gore Coverage
Leigh and Duncan getting some coverage.
Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/jan/30/ramsdellgore-coverage/
Lucas Esgate Memorial
Funeral plans are coming together.
There will be a viewing Friday, October 22nd from 4-7 PM at West Lawn Funeral Home in Eugene for Lucas Lee Esgate "Scooby' who died October 17th in Albany, OR from a bicycle accident. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 23, at The Elmira Church of Christ on Warthen Road, in Elmira at 2 PM.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Lucas Esgate Memorial Fund at Siuslaw Valley Bank in Veneta.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/lucas-esgate-memorial.html
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First Ride On the Urban Replacement Frame
Since my Gary Fisher SuperCaliber was cracked, I had to find a replacement - an unbranded Kinesis frame, which is essentially a Motobecane Fly frame. I wanted to put it to the test, so I decided to take it on a big climb.
I took off for Hicks Rd. on a very, very cold morning. I don't care what some of the East Coast folks have to say about California weather - 30 degrees is still 30 degrees. If I felt strong at the top, I was going to go all the way up to Mt. Umunhum, which is 3000+ ft up. I can go into details of this extremely tough climb, but toughascent.com does a fantastic report of it HERE.
A few noticeable things about using a mountain platform for road cycling.
1. It handles bumps and lumps like nobodys business, especially with the Schwalbe Big Apples in 26 X 2.35's. Yes, they are heavy and don't roll like road race tires, but boy - are they a dream for comfort!
2. It's a little slow. The geometry is really suited for mountain bike riding, and not going up paved roads fast. I got dropped by everybody, and I'm not THAT slow.
3. The descend was like butter. Again, those Big Apples KILLED the bumps in the road. I think that was the fastest I ever descended. I guess that's where the tires and MTB geometry really took effect. As recommended, the Big Apples only had 40psi in them. Contrast that with 110-120 psi in road tires and you can see how the balloon tires can soak up the road bumps.
I built this as an all-around, chill-out bike that can go far in comfort. But I did want to take it on the local kill-climb to see if it can handle the worst of the paved stuff we have around here... and it did. Again, it was slow, but it was nice. I think for what I intended this to be, it does well. It's definitely not for getting on the podium.
The next test will be off-road - as soon as the trails open again.
I did want to mention the douche-baggery that I witnessed on yesterday's ride. Please, roadies... don't make it worse for yourselves by thinking you're IceMan from Top Gun.
Now, I don't go on the boards hating on road riders - but a d-bag is a d-bag, no matter what they ride.
So I'm stopped at about the 1500ft mark talking to some other riders, when a road rider, right out of an 80's movie, yells out, "Race you guys to the top..."
The guy I was talking to says, "You win."
I was, like, "Really? WTF was that all about?"
Then, I'm granny'ing up the second part of the the climb (which goes to about 3100ft.) and some roadie pulls up to next to me and says, "Ha! I wish I had your gears..."
"Yup, granny gear all the way up. Relaxing ride today..."
"Yeah, ha... my small ring is bigger than your big ring..."
Me ->
He then proceeds to mash past.
Whenever I'm on my road bike, I pay special attention to not promote d-bag behavior by being a little nicer to people (that's my nature anyway). But really, the pissing matches are embarrassing for the likes of what I witnessed today.
Maybe these men have just not accomplished enough in their lives to feel the need to say stupid shit to complete strangers.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2010/11/first-ride-on-urban-replacement-frame.html
The Farwell Flat Jam, Austin Texas
The ATX Flatland Crew will be holding The Farewell Flat Jam in honor of Julia. She will be leaving the crew and moving on to Sunny California. This will be your opportunity to come out and ride with Julia before she takes off to a brand new life. The Jam will be held at the Oltorf Garge on Saturday January 29, 2011. Bring your bike and join in the last session Julia will have in Texas!
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/farwell-flat-jam-austin-texas.html
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Bmx Games coming soon.
It’s on next month in Canberra on February the 25th till the 27th.
Come check out the UNIT team and grab an Autograph from you fav Unit rider.
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Effraim - Flatmatters New Trick!
I got this from Effraim this morning
Flatmatters exclusive 3 of the year so far, this one is a work in progress well and truly, as I have yet to pull what I originally intended, but this is what publishing all these videos is all about to "share" and "push myself" and hopefully others. I used to do this half whopper move, check this video at: 1:54 for a reference, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTtIp52jmDs and I recently watched it again and I thought it would be cool to relearn it brakeless and whip with one scuff/stomp into the next move. enjoy! I'm loving making these.
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Flatmatters exclusive 3 of the year so far, this one is a work in progress well and truly, as I have yet to pull what I originally intended, but this is what publishing all these videos is all about to "share" and "push myself" and hopefully others. I used to do this half whopper move, check this video at: 1:54 for a reference, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTtIp52jmDs and I recently watched it again and I thought it would be cool to relearn it brakeless and whip with one scuff/stomp into the next move. enjoy! I'm loving making these.
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Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/effraim-flatmatters-new-trick.html
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
An Oldie but Goodie - Old SMHooligans Video
An old video edit I did from back in the day. Includes on board riding with me as pilot at the end.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/oldie-but-goodie-old-smhooligans-video.html
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Bike check: Standard Byke Co ?125R?/James Hitchcox
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Bike Spec:
-Frame:�Standard Byke Co ?125R? �21″ (tt)�
-Forks:�Sputnic Spectrum Chrome Red
-Headset:�Sputnic (not visible)
-Stem:�Standard overload bk
-Bars: Sputnic ?Skyline? 8.5 (chrome red)
-Grips:�Alone ?turtleneck? grips (black)
-Chain:�Sputnic black ?whip? chain
-Sprocket:�SBC ?M3? (28t/Black)
-Cranks:�Sputnic ?Playback? Cranks
-Bottom Bracket set: Superstar (Euro bb)
-Pedals:�Alone black (inc pins)
-Seatpost clamp:�Sputnic red
-Seatpost:�Sputnic ?black and red logo?
-Seat:�Sputnic ?Strippable seat? (Black/Red)
-Front tire:�KHE dirt
-Front rim:��Superstar ?Duty Rim?
-Front hub:�Superstar [...]
Bike Spec:
-Frame:�Standard Byke Co ?125R? �21″ (tt)�
-Forks:�Sputnic Spectrum Chrome Red
-Headset:�Sputnic (not visible)
-Stem:�Standard overload bk
-Bars: Sputnic ?Skyline? 8.5 (chrome red)
-Grips:�Alone ?turtleneck? grips (black)
-Chain:�Sputnic black ?whip? chain
-Sprocket:�SBC ?M3? (28t/Black)
-Cranks:�Sputnic ?Playback? Cranks
-Bottom Bracket set: Superstar (Euro bb)
-Pedals:�Alone black (inc pins)
-Seatpost clamp:�Sputnic red
-Seatpost:�Sputnic ?black and red logo?
-Seat:�Sputnic ?Strippable seat? (Black/Red)
-Front tire:�KHE dirt
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Terry Adams at the 2011 Crunchies Awards
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Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/terry-adams-at-2011-crunchies-awards.html
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I Crashed - Body Planted on a Wet Wood Bridge
I rarely crash, but when I do, I have to say... it can be epic. I guess when I ride the mountain bike, I don't expose myself to too many bad situations, but every once in awhile I don't think ahead and I end up on the ground. On the rare occassion I ride my BMX, crashing is every 30 min., so I guess it's all relative.
The other day, I was riding Santa Teresa County Park having the damndest time negotiating the rocks after the rain started to come down. Climbing slick rocks is a biatch, so when I got the the descend, I was relieved.
Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking when I hit the wood bridge, and I instantly lowsided and bodyplanted pretty damn hard. I was going about 15MPH. Bruised left inner thigh, bruised right hip, bloody and bruised shin, skinned elbow.
Thankfully, the 29'er is SOLID, so I aligned the seat back forward and went on my merry way.
Until the moisture goes away, I'm taking the bridges a lot slower.
The other day, I was riding Santa Teresa County Park having the damndest time negotiating the rocks after the rain started to come down. Climbing slick rocks is a biatch, so when I got the the descend, I was relieved.
Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking when I hit the wood bridge, and I instantly lowsided and bodyplanted pretty damn hard. I was going about 15MPH. Bruised left inner thigh, bruised right hip, bloody and bruised shin, skinned elbow.
Thankfully, the 29'er is SOLID, so I aligned the seat back forward and went on my merry way.
Until the moisture goes away, I'm taking the bridges a lot slower.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/i-crashed-body-planted-on-wet-wood.html
San Jose Bike Party Test Ride Report
So, I'm pretty much over the strep throat thing and aside from a slight cough and sinus issues, I felt well enough to get back on la bicicleta after letting my once quadzilla legs atrophy into toothpicks. Penicillin is AWESOME! For strep, that is.
We all met up at the Trek Bike Shop on Capitol Expy. Being only 5-10 miles away, I decided to ride out there. I loaded up the jersey with bars, petty cash, cough drops, my iPhone and I was out. It was a little cold, but nothing I couldn't get over at a social pace.
Off we went. Of course, like most of these events I didn't know a soul. A few people had some of the On Your Left bells I sold at the Bicycle Swap Meet earlier this year, so that was neat. Thanks for your patronage!
We all met up at the Trek Bike Shop on Capitol Expy. Being only 5-10 miles away, I decided to ride out there. I loaded up the jersey with bars, petty cash, cough drops, my iPhone and I was out. It was a little cold, but nothing I couldn't get over at a social pace.
Off we went. Of course, like most of these events I didn't know a soul. A few people had some of the On Your Left bells I sold at the Bicycle Swap Meet earlier this year, so that was neat. Thanks for your patronage!
As we were headed down Santa Teresa Blvd. I decided not to spend my first well day doing a chill-out cruise, so I broke off and hit the hills. Even the guys in front were like, "YOU'RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!" and I was thinking, "No... this is the right way!" Thanks for your concerns, though, guys! That's Bike Party watching out. It would've been nice if more people were interested in mountain biking - I would've loved taking someone out for a tour and showed them back to Trek.
As I started to climb Bernal, I noticed the "Trails Closed" sign was not out! Dude, I FINALLY get to ride my trails! At that moment, I crossed over and began to climb Ohlone Trail after letting about 10psi of air out of the Schwalbe Big Apples.
I descended Fortini and headed up Stile Ranch Trail.
Boy, not mountain biking for a couple of weeks really takes a toll on you once you get back to it. I was huffing and puffing, and on the ride back home, I even cramped up standing up to sprint - which is a sign that I've fallen out of shape (temporarily). Stile Ranch was HAMMERED - the rain beats up the trails so bad it reveals big rocks that have been buried for years.
My heart was in it today to ride with San Jose Bike Party - but not knowing anybody and discovering my trails opened back up got me back to my normal, solitary self.
Except for my deer friends.
Halfway up the climb. If you look to the lower left, you will see a neat pack of deer.
More deer - there was about 15 of them. One large buck, a few teens and fawns and a gang of does. 
Single Track on the Big Apples.
Top o' the climb. This is my place. This is my peace. No cars, traffic, honking... no bullshit. Just me, the wind, my animal friends and nature.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/san-jose-bike-party-test-ride-report.html
Luke Remembered
Today was Luke's memorial, an afternoon spent remembering and sharing memories of a person who will be greatly missed by all those who knew or met him. Sitting in the church packed to standing room only capacity one could see that you're not just a splash in the pond of life but also the ripples touching everything around it. Here is a young man that with only 17 years of life left an obvious impression on everyone around him. Today made me proud to be part of the bmx community and bike community in general seeing the outpouring of support for Luke and his family. Check out an edit of Luke doing his thing on his bike this summer here.
S.I.P.
Luke "Scooby" Esgate
Aug. 11, 1993 - Oct. 17, 2010
S.I.P.
Luke "Scooby" Esgate
Aug. 11, 1993 - Oct. 17, 2010
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/luke-remembered.html
Josh Eilken: Sun Ringle Trip and Edits
I just recently went on a sun ringle trip that was amazing. I went to Dayton Ohio for the DK Dirt Circuit witch was really fun. I had a great time got to meet a lot of riders that I have always wanted to meet. I also got a tour of the DK warehouse and got to shred the ramps all I have to say is that place is too fun! If you ever get the invite don't pass it up.
Our next stop was Columbus Ohio where I finally got meet the legend him self, Steven Hamilton. He got on my bike at the famous Columbus curved wall ride and did an opp curved wall to 3 out. It was pretty sick.
After our wild encounters with Steven and all the shredding we did in Columbus we made the next move to West Virgina which was weird because I have never been to West Virginia so I didn't know what to expect. It turns out there was a lot of good stuff there, like hills so there was all kinds of things to ride.
We made our way to Pittsburgh. The trails in PA are real talk. I got to see fellow ActionVillage rider Chris Doyle ride trails for the first time in my life. It was a treat! Then we ended the trip at Mark Potoczny's crib where he had a sick jam in his back yard people rode all day and partied all night.
The following four Sun Ringle edits were all from that trip!
Enjoy,
Josh Eilken
Josh's Bike
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/josh-eilken-sun-ringle-trip-and-edits.html
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Brian Kachinsky's Russian Adventure on ESPN.com
Read the rest HERE and be sure to check out the photo gallery!
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/brian-kachinskys-russian-adventure-on.html
FHQ | GRAND OPENING | INAUGURATION
This past Saturday, Foney officially opened FHQ and its doors to the public. What sets this place aside from the rest is Foney’s style. The man sure knows how to put a shop together with all the things he loves and enjoys. For the locals in the area, this location was actually the Stacks shop [...]
Source: http://bmxoutsiders.com/blog/?p=526
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Your Bmx Blog Fix.
Sorry for the lack of posts lately, maybe this will help. Check out jebikes.com. It's your one stop spot for a ton of different bmx related blogs. They have a list of 185+ top bmx blogs so that should keep you busy for a few hours when I haven't posted anything. They will be listed in the friends links on the side of this site for easy navigation.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/your-bmx-blog-fix.html
Friday, January 28, 2011
Generic Mountain Bike Urban/Rural Smasher Build - 2 Month Review
You can find these all over eBay and internet bike shops. They are gloss black, aluminum, and has no name. Nashbar sells them for $99 and they range in price depending on where you look. Most of the time, they accept v-brakes and disc brakes, and are universally tabbed and drilled to fit virtually any modern component. These are the generic, Asia made mountain bike frames, and I have one.
If you read previous posts, late last year I traded my Eastern Traildigger 26" DJ bike for an old school Gary Fisher SuperCaliber. I was super excited but promptly lost my new-to-me woody when I found cracks near the water bottle mounts. With a broken frame, I had all these old and new components needing a place to go, so I went to www.bikeisland.com and found a 18" Kinesis frame for $185 (I should've went with Nashbar, but oh well).
With an urban smasher in mind, I built it around a Surly 1X1 fork, 2.35" Schwalbe Big Apples, a big Race Face Atlas all-mountain handlebar, a homemade double crankset (22/39) and an 11-34 8 sp. cassette. I have both front and rear racks, v-brakes, square taper cranks and BB, and a bell. The entire bike weighs 31.08 lbs., as shown. Dalmatian not included.
I don't know what it is about this build, but as heavy, generic, and old-school as it is, I am just having a blast on it. Since the Big Apples are so, well, big, they provide a comfort on the road that can't be had with skinny road tires or even wider cyclocross tires. Let some air out to 25-30psi, and they climb dry rocks just as well as mountain bike tires and handle fireroads and dry singletrack just fine. Take it easy in the mud,though. The 26" Big Apples sit at, actually, a larger diameter than my 700 X 28 road bike wheels and tires - so you get a slight benefit in a larger rotational mass. I successfully mounted them ghetto tubeless which is holding together very well.
This is now the only aluminum bike I own (except for my beach cruiser) and I'm actually enjoying the stiffness of it. It mashes the hills quite nicely and combined with the fat tires, is not jarring at all. I am not at all delicate with this bike, and it is taken through the rocks of Santa Teresa County park at least 3-4 times a week.
Since this bike is not fancy, very understated and unassuming, it's not a conversation piece unless people know what they are looking at. Adding more fun to the mix, I climb past guys on $2000 full suspension mountain bikes all the time on it - and it looks like a commuter bike.
But, best of all, it has become a jack of all trades. My daily rides are, at a minimum, 50% dirt and 50% road - sometimes more or less either way. And this bike seems to be doing both very, very well. Of course, it's not going to perform like a 15lb. road race bike or the newest technology carbon fiber all-mountain bike, but it can, and will, hang with those bikes on many occasions. I can spin up trails in the granny gears, or mash on the flat asphalt streets in the 39T chainring and 11T cog.
Don't discount these $99 generic frames. Often times they will have lifetime warranties against defects and they are often made by the same hands behind any of the big name frames.
If you read previous posts, late last year I traded my Eastern Traildigger 26" DJ bike for an old school Gary Fisher SuperCaliber. I was super excited but promptly lost my new-to-me woody when I found cracks near the water bottle mounts. With a broken frame, I had all these old and new components needing a place to go, so I went to www.bikeisland.com and found a 18" Kinesis frame for $185 (I should've went with Nashbar, but oh well).
With an urban smasher in mind, I built it around a Surly 1X1 fork, 2.35" Schwalbe Big Apples, a big Race Face Atlas all-mountain handlebar, a homemade double crankset (22/39) and an 11-34 8 sp. cassette. I have both front and rear racks, v-brakes, square taper cranks and BB, and a bell. The entire bike weighs 31.08 lbs., as shown. Dalmatian not included.
I don't know what it is about this build, but as heavy, generic, and old-school as it is, I am just having a blast on it. Since the Big Apples are so, well, big, they provide a comfort on the road that can't be had with skinny road tires or even wider cyclocross tires. Let some air out to 25-30psi, and they climb dry rocks just as well as mountain bike tires and handle fireroads and dry singletrack just fine. Take it easy in the mud,though. The 26" Big Apples sit at, actually, a larger diameter than my 700 X 28 road bike wheels and tires - so you get a slight benefit in a larger rotational mass. I successfully mounted them ghetto tubeless which is holding together very well.
This is now the only aluminum bike I own (except for my beach cruiser) and I'm actually enjoying the stiffness of it. It mashes the hills quite nicely and combined with the fat tires, is not jarring at all. I am not at all delicate with this bike, and it is taken through the rocks of Santa Teresa County park at least 3-4 times a week.
Since this bike is not fancy, very understated and unassuming, it's not a conversation piece unless people know what they are looking at. Adding more fun to the mix, I climb past guys on $2000 full suspension mountain bikes all the time on it - and it looks like a commuter bike.
But, best of all, it has become a jack of all trades. My daily rides are, at a minimum, 50% dirt and 50% road - sometimes more or less either way. And this bike seems to be doing both very, very well. Of course, it's not going to perform like a 15lb. road race bike or the newest technology carbon fiber all-mountain bike, but it can, and will, hang with those bikes on many occasions. I can spin up trails in the granny gears, or mash on the flat asphalt streets in the 39T chainring and 11T cog.
Don't discount these $99 generic frames. Often times they will have lifetime warranties against defects and they are often made by the same hands behind any of the big name frames.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/generic-mountain-bike-urbanrural.html
Trivia Answer for Question #3
Miami hopper first appeared in the march 1985 issue of BMX Action.
R.L. Osborn, BMX Action march 1985: When I was doing some freestyle shows in Miami, Florida, this winter, saw one at the locals do the trick. His name was Paul Hopper, and he's a really nice guy. After I got this trick wired, I came up with a few variations of my own, and since Paul had no real name for it, I'm calling it The Miami Hopper after him
Reference
http://www.23mag.com/tricks/flat.htm
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/trivia-answer-for-question-3.html
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Todays Riding Special Reqest
Today's Riding is dedicated to Rodney Williams as he made a special request today to do a specific trick. Most of the month of January I have not had the opportunity to make a today's riding video. I got out side today by his request pull the requested trick and hit a few more.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/todays-riding-special-reqest.html
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Trivia Answer for Question #2
The Answer is C!
C. Pete had a conversation on the phone and he thought Pete was on crack?
This message was posted on Global-Flat in 2005
Ilan,
Hey man what's up! Thanks for the compliment. I had a lot of fun in France and cant wait to go back, so many good riders and the vibe was on. Oh ya, the crack packer! The name came to be from a conversation I had on the phone with a rider named Eric Emmerson. I was explaining the trick to him over the phone and he didn't believe it could be done, and said" oh yea right your smokin crack." Since it was similar to the backpacker I decided to call it a crackpacker. Well I'm off to my night riding spot, thanks again. Ride on.
Peace,
Follow Pete on Twitter http://twitter.com/#%21/PeteBrandt
http://www.innertwineclothing.com/
At Flatland Voodoo Jam 2006 they had a special VIP room. This is your all access pass to the VIP session that was going down. Footage from Pete Brandt.
C. Pete had a conversation on the phone and he thought Pete was on crack?
This message was posted on Global-Flat in 2005
Ilan,
Hey man what's up! Thanks for the compliment. I had a lot of fun in France and cant wait to go back, so many good riders and the vibe was on. Oh ya, the crack packer! The name came to be from a conversation I had on the phone with a rider named Eric Emmerson. I was explaining the trick to him over the phone and he didn't believe it could be done, and said" oh yea right your smokin crack." Since it was similar to the backpacker I decided to call it a crackpacker. Well I'm off to my night riding spot, thanks again. Ride on.
Peace,
Follow Pete on Twitter http://twitter.com/#%21/PeteBrandt
http://www.innertwineclothing.com/
At Flatland Voodoo Jam 2006 they had a special VIP room. This is your all access pass to the VIP session that was going down. Footage from Pete Brandt.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/01/trivia-answer-for-question-2.html
Flash Back Jacks!
If you haven't been to the Goods Bmx blog and seen the recent Flashback Fridays you should check them out. Shad has been putting up old photos on Fridays, his last three have brought back lots of old memories. This weeks was of Shad check it here! A week ago was of me, check it here! And I believe my brother was the subject two weeks prior. Check it here! Then go give Shad some love at theGoods online store. Here is a few of the photos.
Shad: Frontflip attempt on the bridge jump at the 30(r.i.p.)
Nac over the Pit Double at Emerald Valley BMX
Eric: Flat at the Grotto
Shad: Frontflip attempt on the bridge jump at the 30(r.i.p.)
Nac over the Pit Double at Emerald Valley BMX
Eric: Flat at the Grotto
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/flash-back-jacks.html
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