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Bike Check – Radio Bombtrack
Radio Bikes is a company based out of Cologne, Germany. They currently have a large selection of BMX bikes and components in their line, and in the last couple years have been busting into the Fixed Gear Freestyle market (Mainly in Europe). I have been in touch with the folks who are spearheading the Bombtrack project and I find they are very knowledgeable and excited about the future of Fixed Freestyle; not something I expected from a company with a rich BMX history. It turns out the people behind this particular frame are fixed riders. Their sponsored rider, Simon “Gomok” Andraca has played a big part in development and it really shows.
The Bombtrack is in-line with all of the current necessities of a modern fixed freestyle bike. It features a negative bb drop, sloping top tube, 14mm dropouts, it comfortably fits 2.3 inch tires and 26″ wheels. I have been able to feel a positive difference when it comes to 180’s, full cabs, and hops in general. I am loving the S&M 5″ rise bars. They are super wide, high, and strong. Thanks to Shad at GOODS BMX for helping me find the right bar/stem combo! Another new component that I need to mention is the Zontrac straps; they hold their shape amazing and are the thickest, stiffest straps I have ridden thus far.
Continue reading for the full parts breakdown and more photos.
Pursuit Porn – Moser Shrine
These pictures popped up on Mexico Fixed and I had to repost. I have been reminiscing of old bikes lately. I love pursuit bikes, but the last year has been all fixed freestyle as far as riding goes (trying to keep up with the youngins). I definitely need to get rolling on one again.
Remember this guy?
Resist picks up Tyler Johnson/ SKYLMT bike check
Tyler just recently got sponsored by Resist and has a bikecheck up on their site here. Along with the new Resist parts you get to take a close look at how hes got his new SKYLMT SL1 built up.
Yerson’s RYD Conflict bike check
Yerson Varela sent over photos of his new RYD setup and it is looking good!
keep reading for the parts list and more photos.
Gus’ SE 26″ proto.
Gus just got his new Se prototype built up and its looking very nice. I love the 4″ handlebars with no crossbar, and the best seat ever made. It looks like he’ll have alot more room to throw that thing around with the shorter seat tube and what looks to be a pretty damn short rear end. Lookin good dude!
saw it on RECFAIL
All-City Air Wolf 26″ at Eurobike
Jeff from All-City shot this photo of a really nice Air Wolf at Eurobike. The color scheme is dope and its definitely one of the nicest builds i’ve seen. Baked Beans! check out more pictures here
Amanda and her LiteSpeed
Is it just me or does it seem like every bike from The Fix Fix Fix rides a conversion. I wanna see track dropouts!
2012 Raleigh Rush Hour Pro
Raleigh just sent over a link to their new Rush Hour Pro for 2012. I am loving the matte gray tones.
Full specs here.
Bike Check: Nemesis Project Steveland Cleaner
I am very stoked to share my newest build. The frame and bars were handmade by Nemesis Project in Sacramento, California. So far I am having a lot of fun with the bike. It is super responsive, the back end picks up easily and the whole thing weighs about 27 lbs. A couple notable features on this frame is the negative bottom bracket and 14mm dropouts. The clearance is great, I am running long 185mm cranks and there is still tons of barspin clearance. The ratio is 33 x 12 (thanks to RYD for the sprocket, and L.A. Brakeless for the cog!). Seattle Powder Coat did an amazing job with the textured ‘Copper Vein’ hammer tone coat on the frame, fork and bars.
More Photos and specs after the jump. Head over to Pedal Room for my bike’s complete profile and upload your own bike while you’re at it.
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LDG X Hurley Summer 2011 Teaser
A sneak peek at the LDG x Hurley ‘Phantom 4D’ collaboration bike.
ZLOG Crew Mix
Heres a little edit I threw together with some old clips that have been sittin on the flipcam plus a couple clips from the past week. Enjoy
Reaper Hell Hound
The minds behind Nemesis Project bring us a new project called Reaper. Produced in Taiwan. Not much information right now but we will sure to have more details in the near future.
Mrs. Sizemore’s bike
That is a good looking bike Kelsey!
Built by none other than Mr. Taylor Sizemore. 
The Alpha Bike
The Alpha Bike was created by 5 grad students studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
Bike Hugger posted the above photo on their flickr of how the drive system of the Alpha Bike connects, claiming it to be the worlds least efficient drive train. I looked into the Alpha bike a little more and realized they used some amazing processes to create this machine. It goes from fixed to free with an internal belt drive. With the help of rapid prototyping and 3D printing (more on that later) they were able to manufacture the whole bike in-house.
Lets get nerdy…
WBASE Darcus1 26″ Proto & Nasty Signature Frame
I am really feeling this 26″ Darcus1 prototype from WBASE as well as the Nasty Model Darcus1.
Details:
HEAD ANGLE 74°
TIRE SIZE 26 x 2.3
TAKES UP TO 33T SPROCKET
SEAT POST 25.4mm
SCREW THROUGH CHAIN TENSIONER IN DROP OUT
HEAT TREATMENT
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Details:
HEAD ANGLE 74°
SEAT ANGLE 74°
TOP TUBE 575mm
BB DROP 40mm
CHAIN STAY 405mm(BB – End Center)
SPANISH BB 73mm
SCRT/SRVC: Untitled
I wonder how difficult it was to get those nice bikes to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pursuit Porn: LDG Pursuit Mk1
I am not sure this really classifies as a pursuit bike since the wheels are both 700c and the top tube barely slopes, but it has that funny bike look all the same. I am more excited about the Livery Pursuit MK2, which is coming soon; but how soon?
Thanks to Scott for sending in these photos of his ride.
Ed Wonka Bike Check from Bangkok
Running a 36×12 ratio, that ain’t no joke!
Charlie’s Bianchai?
I thought I was mistaken when I first read the downtube of Charlie Mudson’s murdered out track machine. The frame is actually a VISP trxnl-2 which can be seen in further detail over at its Pedalroom page. It definitely reminds me of a Leader, but I think biting the Leader 725 is the trend these days.
Carlpreme’s Nemesis Project Steveland Cleaner
Photos by Carlpreme
This is a mean rig! Nemesis Project continues to dominate the American handmade fgfs game and the Steveland Cleaner 26″ specific frame is no exception. I cannot believe the amount of toe clearance with 175mm cranks.
The wait for a Nem-Pro can be quite long, but definitely worth the wait for something handcrafted in the States. Check in with them at the Nemesis Project facebook.
All-City x America Collabo.
Jeff from All-City got his Nature Boy Zona custom painted in some good ol’ red, white, and blue. If you wanna see more pictures check out Bike Jerks
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