Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Track of the day IV: Simple (Butch Clancy Remix)
SICK!!! TOO MANY TRACKS IN ONE DAY BUT THIS BEATS THEM ALL
Track of the day III: Sad Dubstep (Ember Waves Dubstep)
Loving this. Third track today because of the lack of tracks for so long
Track of the day: Everywhere, We Are
Just found Dumbsteppaz pretty recently and I love everything I've heard from them
Monday, October 24, 2011
GOAT IS FINALLY BUILT UP
SPECS:
Frame: GRIME GOAT
Fork: Unknown V2
Rims: MTX-33, with Duro City Cavaliers with 1.95 tires
Hubs: Resist (back with a 13t cog)
Stem/Headset: FSA Impact, Integral stem
Bars: SADIO 420s with Shadow Conspiracy Finger Bangers
Saddle: Resist Icon w/ Resist pivotal seatpost
Sprocket: Sadio Molar 33t
BB: Sadio
Cranks: Resist
Pedals: Specialized P-Series
Foot Retention: RE-Loads
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
DEVON LAWSON FOR GRIME BIKES. from GRIME BIKES on Vimeo.
Wow this guy deserves to join Grime, he goes hard!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Grime GOAT Ordered!
So after originally missing the first wave of GOATs and being very disappointed when all the sulfur frames were sold out within an hour, I randomly went online to check if there was a new shipment late yesterday. To my extreme luck I found that they had a medium sulfur GOAT which I quickly grabbed (I later found out it was the last one). I CAN'T WAIT for this frame to come! If you're interested, last time I checked they had a L Sulfur Goat and M/L Wet Black GOATs. They go quick though so click here!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Feelin it, Killin it
Feelin it, Killin it. from Matthew Montoya on Vimeo.
What a sick edit... Check out that nose-wheelie to barspin!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tracks of the day: Johnny Cash Dubstep Remixes; God's Gunna Cut you Down + Hurt
Very mellow but I dig the serene smooth melodies of this dubstep, especially on Hurt
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Track of the day: Hard in Da Paint (Crizzly Remix)
Sick remix, even though it's just an intense version of the original without the lyrics haha
Thursday, August 11, 2011
LAB Visits New Westchester Skate Park
SKATEPARK HOUR from LA Brakeless on Vimeo.
A new skatepark opened up in Westchester recently. It looks really tight I think ima hit it up.
Bikelordz: Crazy African BMX Stunts! (Flatland BMX)
Bikelordz : Stunts and Styles from Accra, Ghana from Bikelordz on Vimeo.
This is awesome, these guys can make a bike do anything!
If you thought that was cool go HERE and donate to support the project. They are at $4,449 and need to reach their goal of $10,000 by the 29th!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Track of the day pt II: Moon Bounce
Another great tune off Hoodie's new mixtape "Leap Year" hoodieallen.com
Update on the Grime GOAT
So apparently the delay in the release of the GOAT due to a slight design change. The frame is bound to drop within the month though.
"hard to say exact date with customs and shipping. which are both a variable. but within the next two weeks."
"we may open orders very soon."
"since the rear end had new tubing drawn for it the factory is taking a little longer to finish up. we will keep everyone posted."
http://www.grimebikes.com/
"hard to say exact date with customs and shipping. which are both a variable. but within the next two weeks."
"we may open orders very soon."
"since the rear end had new tubing drawn for it the factory is taking a little longer to finish up. we will keep everyone posted."
http://www.grimebikes.com/
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Track of the day: Can A Drummer Get Some? (Diplo Remix) Siiiiiick
I love the use of tone instead of wobble in this tune, it's new and very refreshing.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Track of the day: Ball of the Dead Rat
I know this is from 4 years ago but I just discovered The Teeth and I LOVE this song. The upbeat reggae/pop feel mixed with vocals that sound like a mixture of The Clash, Elvis Costello, and Little Richard, make this song awesome! I haven't listened to the rest of the album yet but I'm excited to and encourage you to go buy it as well.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
SKYLMT: Steven Jensen (THE CRAZIEST EDIT I'VE EVER SEEN, WATCH THIS!)
I can't even explain how crazy this is... this guy goes so hard. His BMX roots are taking his riding to a whole new level; long grinds and smooth line of unbelievable tricks, I can't even comprehend this video.This is one of the best edits I've ever watched... HE WHEELIES BACKWARDS FOR GOD'S SAKE!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Very Chill (Random) Edit
Randomly came across this on youtube and thought it was worth putting up, very nice edit.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Bike Check pt. 2 for Tricktrack
A response to the Bike Photo Thread
Specs:
Frame/Fork - RYD Bikes; Masher
Saddle - SE BMX
Seatpost - Generic
Top tube pad - Pake
Crankset - 3pc. Lasco Forged Alloy 165mm, 46t
Rims - Front: Maya 650c Alloy double wall, Back: Maya 700c Alloy double wall 32h
Hubs - Front: Quando Back: Quando fixed/free with 16t fixed cog
Front Tire/Back tire - Front: Kenda Koncept Lite Road, Back: Continental SuperSport Plus
Stem - DMR Swarm
Handlebars/Grips - Shadow Conspiracy; Vultus Bars / Flangeless Animal Edwin Grips
Tricktrack!
Frame/Fork - RYD Bikes; Masher
Saddle - SE BMX
Seatpost - Generic
Top tube pad - Pake
Crankset - 3pc. Lasco Forged Alloy 165mm, 46t
Pedals - Animal Hamilton PC Pedals
Foot retention - R.E. Load Straps Rims - Front: Maya 650c Alloy double wall, Back: Maya 700c Alloy double wall 32h
Hubs - Front: Quando Back: Quando fixed/free with 16t fixed cog
Front Tire/Back tire - Front: Kenda Koncept Lite Road, Back: Continental SuperSport Plus
Stem - DMR Swarm
Handlebars/Grips - Shadow Conspiracy; Vultus Bars / Flangeless Animal Edwin Grips
Tricktrack!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Grime Bikes: The Bone Mang? (New frame model)
"So there was a little test going on between myself and Wonka about rear ends. We both built up a bike with a different rear end and tested both and talked about how we felt. With the coming of the GRIME G.O.A.T. frame in the next few weeks we knew we wanted to make our US made (by squarebuilt) frame different. The G.O.A.T. has a traditional rear end in the since of seat stays and chainstays, although the production model's tube size is nothing traditional.
On Wonka's prototype we tried our first wishbone. It kept its strength, stayed straight, looked good, and felt stiff; it was everything we wanted. We were into the look of it so we decided that once we get the G.O.A.T.s in the barn we are going to be switching the Yo Mang frame to the nee Bone Mang design.
The geometry is close to the G.O.A.T and the newest Yo Mangs with a 75° headtube angle (with 420a2c fork) 73° seat tube angle and the perfect top tube lengths to go in according to seat tube lengths. The rear end is more laterally stiff than all other frames on the market. The oversized wishbone legs hold everything straight and our new oversized chainstays give ample clearance with even more strength. One of the coolest aspects of the Bone Mang is the color. A textured black created for the toughtest US made motorcycles with a masked off raw-burnt metal GRIME logo.
We are now on our 2nd generation of prototypes for the Bone Mang and planning for the third. There is going to be a stainless steel GRIME head badge (and a squarebuilt bone badge) on the production. The dropouts are going to be custom designed to prevent hanging up on grinds and keep weight down. The bottom bracket shell will be wider than traditional FGX frames but without comprimising chainline issues.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE BONE MANG.
PHOTOS OF MY BONE MANG FRAME (detail shots as well as action) WILL BE RELEASED THIS WEEK.
FRAME IS PLANNED TO BE RELEASED MID-FALL 2011."
I mean, I'm a HUGE Grime fan and I think this frame sounds insanely dope but I think that Grime has to get their priorities straight. Originally, the GOAT was scheduled to be released early July yet until this slight mention they haven't been keeping everyone posted/pumped or even mentioned anything about the GOAT on their blog or tricktrack, like they just decided to drop it. The Bone Mang does sound legit but how are we supposed to buy the GOAT when they've obviously been preoccupied with another frame that could be better?; However this frame will be built by Squarebuilt as a replacement for the Yo Mang so we can assume it will be extremely good quality and much more expensive/high end than the GOAT will be. Either way I can't wait for the release of the GOAT (hopefully soon) and the upcoming Bone Mang as well.
On Wonka's prototype we tried our first wishbone. It kept its strength, stayed straight, looked good, and felt stiff; it was everything we wanted. We were into the look of it so we decided that once we get the G.O.A.T.s in the barn we are going to be switching the Yo Mang frame to the nee Bone Mang design.
The geometry is close to the G.O.A.T and the newest Yo Mangs with a 75° headtube angle (with 420a2c fork) 73° seat tube angle and the perfect top tube lengths to go in according to seat tube lengths. The rear end is more laterally stiff than all other frames on the market. The oversized wishbone legs hold everything straight and our new oversized chainstays give ample clearance with even more strength. One of the coolest aspects of the Bone Mang is the color. A textured black created for the toughtest US made motorcycles with a masked off raw-burnt metal GRIME logo.
We are now on our 2nd generation of prototypes for the Bone Mang and planning for the third. There is going to be a stainless steel GRIME head badge (and a squarebuilt bone badge) on the production. The dropouts are going to be custom designed to prevent hanging up on grinds and keep weight down. The bottom bracket shell will be wider than traditional FGX frames but without comprimising chainline issues.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE BONE MANG.
PHOTOS OF MY BONE MANG FRAME (detail shots as well as action) WILL BE RELEASED THIS WEEK.
FRAME IS PLANNED TO BE RELEASED MID-FALL 2011."
I mean, I'm a HUGE Grime fan and I think this frame sounds insanely dope but I think that Grime has to get their priorities straight. Originally, the GOAT was scheduled to be released early July yet until this slight mention they haven't been keeping everyone posted/pumped or even mentioned anything about the GOAT on their blog or tricktrack, like they just decided to drop it. The Bone Mang does sound legit but how are we supposed to buy the GOAT when they've obviously been preoccupied with another frame that could be better?; However this frame will be built by Squarebuilt as a replacement for the Yo Mang so we can assume it will be extremely good quality and much more expensive/high end than the GOAT will be. Either way I can't wait for the release of the GOAT (hopefully soon) and the upcoming Bone Mang as well.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tracks of the day: Digital Dreamer + Going Through Changes
One of my favorite tracks off of Hench Mixtape Vol. 2
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Track of the day: Beneath the Wheel
I haven't been into Thrash Metal for a while but I heard this again recently and the genre is starting to grow on me again. Not my usual taste though.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Seoul'd Out! (Killer edit)
Unknown Bike Co: Seoul'd Out! from vincent shim on Vimeo.
This fantastic edit was filmed in beautiful Seoul, South Korea. The video was very well edited and has a very rebellious attitude about it that makes it exciting to watch, these guys are nuts! Unknown Bike Co.'s riders keep killing it more and more as their skills increase and I can't wait to see what they do next. This is definitely one of my favorite edits of the year.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Michael Chacon at Fixed Fest in Indonesia
Michael Chacon Fixed Fest Indonesia 2011 from Michael Chacon on Vimeo.
An edit of Michael Chacon at Fixed Fest in Indonesia, that kids rips! Enjoy.
Zlog Crew Mix/3r AnniversaryTriple Scoop Sale
ZLOG CREW MIX from chris clappe on Vimeo.
Here is a link to our first post on June 13, 2008. I hope everyone has enjoyed the last three years as much as I have. This whole community is great and I am loving every minute of it."
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Track of the day: Yeah Yeah
I'm a huge Matt & Kim fan and this is one of my all time favorite tunes by them. I've seen them in concert twice recently, and both times were insanely awesome, especially due to the intense moshpits, crowd surfing, and energy level. Check them out at www.mattandkimmusic.com/
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
BOIKZMOIND Trailer from Xynthetic on Vimeo.
"BÖIKZMÖIND is a documentary film about riding fixed gear bikes in beautiful Bristol. The film is in progress right now and will premiere
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
RIP Dusty Rhodes & The River Band
After nearly ten years of amazing music, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band are calling it quits. Unfortunately, even though they were amazing, very few people knew about them. Their blues/indie-rock feel mixed with unmatched stage presence made them unbelievable to hear on and off the stage. I went to their last show at the Anaheim House of Blues and they certainly didn't go quietly. At one point the lead singer, Dustin Apodaca, came out in an American flag jumpsuit and played a behind the head synth solo that could probably be compared to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and when Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire during a live show. They will be missed extremely by their fans and even more so by those that won't get to see their legendary skill in the future. Be sure to check them out on I-tunes and www.cdbaby.com/. As an ode to them here is "First You Live"
www.myspace.com/dustyrhodes
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Track of the day: Angeles
Another Elliot Smith classic. RIP buddy.
Sorry about the gap in posts Blogger hasn't been letting me log in for some reason.
Sorry about the gap in posts Blogger hasn't been letting me log in for some reason.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Track of the day: (First in a month) Eyes on fire (Zeds Dead Remix)
Hey so I've been crazy busy this past month but I've decided to start up again. To kick it back off is Blue Foundation - Eyes On Fire (Zeds Dead Remix)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Unknown Bike Co.
UNKNOWN BIKE CM Teaser from UNKNOWNBIKE co on Vimeo.
Definitely considering their 26" frame against the Grime's.
Track of the day: Blurgh!
This is definitely not for those of you who aren't into Dubstep, this track is absolutely fiiiiilthy
http://www.myspace.com/cookiemonstatc2
http://www.myspace.com/cookiemonstatc2
Monday, April 11, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Track of the day: Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Charlie P Remix)
This is beautiful. Although I live for huge nasty Dubstep drops I'm really starting to like the repetitive dark relaxing sounds of this style of Dubstep.
http://soundcloud.com/charliep
http://soundcloud.com/charliep
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Counting Down the Days.......
www.grimebikes.com
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
The future of fixed gear freestyle?
Elevated Engineering: Miles Mathia - Volume 3 from Elevated Engineering on Vimeo.
It's crazy to see where FGFS can go, and seeing someone going straight from urban tricks to dirt jumping is especially wild. I've never actually never seen someone doing dirt jumps on a fixed gear, I've only heard talk on forums/Prolly. It would seem that fixed gear tricks are dividing two ways: The heavily BMX influenced huge gaps/grinds/360° spin stuff that can break your top tube in half and then the more fluid/eloquent flatland (traditionally track bike) tricks. Although this divide is occurring there may be a middle-ground, such as is shown with Michael Chacon who started with strong flatland roots and now incorporates them into his other tricks.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
New Generationals Album: Actor-Castor
Generationals just dropped a new album, Actor-Castor. They keep their same original vintage sound with a new fresh outlook and different ideas than previously on Con Law. Go get it now, you won't regret it! http://www.generationals.com/
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Michael Chacon West Jam Promo
Still working on the videos of the comp. but for now here's the
Michael Chacon West Jam Promo from Michael Chacon on Vimeo.
West Jam Fixed Freestyle Comp (Partial Prolly repost)
1 - Ed “Wonka” Laforte - NYC
2 - Oscar Khan - London
3 - Simon Andraca - France
4 - Jõao Carmo - Portugal
5 - Michael Schmitt - NYC
6 - Michael Chacon - LA
Huge props to Michael Chacon for getting out there and reppin' LA! I love watching him he's a natural and has progressed insanely fast in a short amount of time.When I find a video of the comp I'll post it, I can't wait to see what sick tricks Wonka and Shmitt dropped, those guys go hard!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tracks of the day: Afraid of the General + The Only Fat Sax
THESE ARE INCREDIBLE. Heard em in a friend's car and I had to download the whole album! Check it out here: http://mashville.bandcamp.com/album/the-brothers-of-chico-dusty
Grime Bikes GOAT frame
This thing looks invincible (And not to mention incredibly sick)! If it drops for a reasonable price I'm getting it no question
http://grimebikes.com/
http://grimebikes.com/
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Awesome.
Bike couriers chase down bicycle thief in wild downtown pursuit
"Two bike messengers saved the day for a Los Angeles man Monday when they chased a bike thief for five blocks downtown and then knocked him to the ground, causing him to flee, police said.
Jesus Tobar, 43, said he was working out at 24-Hour Fitness in the 500 block of Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles when he emerged to find his green Iron Horse Desperado Mountain Bike gone.
Tobar returned to the gym to ask if there was any security surveillance video. But two bike couriers had seen his $500 bike being taken and had already set off after the thief.
The couriers pedaled through downtown at high speed on a chase that traversed sidewalks and busy streets, said LAPD Cmdr. Andrew Smith. Eventually, one of the messengers was able to grab the thief's shirt and pull him to the ground.
The man then took off on foot and the couriers reclaimed the bike.
"This was a wild, high-speed bicycle chase through crowded streets of the Jewelry Mart," Smith said. "We are now looking for a 30-year-old man with a torn shirt, a possibly sprained ankle, as well as road rash."
Although this case had a happy ending, officials say bike thefts have been on the rise, increasing 29% last year and bucking an overall drop in crime. Los Angeles Police Department detectives believe the increase is in part a result of more people using bikes to get around in some neighborhoods. A Times analysis of LAPD data found the USC campus area, Venice, parts of Hollywood and downtown L.A. to be hot spots for bike thefts.Jesus Tobar, 43, said he was working out at 24-Hour Fitness in the 500 block of Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles when he emerged to find his green Iron Horse Desperado Mountain Bike gone.
Tobar returned to the gym to ask if there was any security surveillance video. But two bike couriers had seen his $500 bike being taken and had already set off after the thief.
The couriers pedaled through downtown at high speed on a chase that traversed sidewalks and busy streets, said LAPD Cmdr. Andrew Smith. Eventually, one of the messengers was able to grab the thief's shirt and pull him to the ground.
The man then took off on foot and the couriers reclaimed the bike.
"This was a wild, high-speed bicycle chase through crowded streets of the Jewelry Mart," Smith said. "We are now looking for a 30-year-old man with a torn shirt, a possibly sprained ankle, as well as road rash."
As the thefts have increased, some people have taken matters into their own hands. Last month, bike messengers downtown caught two suspected thieves, teenage boys who attended a local Catholic high school, and stripped them down to their boxer shorts before taking their cellphones, backpacks and clothes.
-- Andrew Blankstein"
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/bike-couriers-case-down-would-be-bike-thief-in-wild-downtown-pursuit.html
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Bike Check
Specs:
Back: Maya 700c Alloy double wall, 32H w/ black spokes and a Quando High Performance (Flip-flop) Hub, and a Kenda road tire.
Front: Alex Rims 700c double wall with black spokes, a generic hub and a Kenda tire (I don't have clearance with this wheel but I'm only using it until I get my 650c, which broke in an accident, fixed)
Frame: RYD Masher (100% Cro-Mo)
Fork: (Generic) full Cro-Mo straight rake
Top Tube Pad: Pake (nylon)
Seat: RYD
Grips: Oury rubber MTB grips
Bars: RYD
Peg: Metal BMX Peg (Forgot the company)
Crank: 3PC, Lasco alloy forged 165mm, 36T
Chain: KMC Z410 white
Straps: Reload Straps
Pedals: Standard track pedals
Headset: Fully integrated neco alloy 1-1/8" threadless
Add-ons/Upgrades I'm going to add soon:
(Red)Higher quality Chain
(Red) DMR Swarm Stem
(Red) 44t Profile Imperial Sprocket/Imperial Cranks
(White) Volume Risers
(Red) BMX Cage Pedals
*Update: Although this bike is reliable and fun to use I realize that I can't do as many things on it as I could on a fat wheeled trick bike so hopefully in May when the Havoc V2 Frame from RYD comes out I'll pick up one of those and start a build*
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