ZLOG » bike porn http://zlogblog.com Seattle's premier fixed gear bike & style source Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:08:44 +0000 en hourly 1 Bike Check – Radio Bombtrack http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/bike-check-radio-bombtrack/ http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/bike-check-radio-bombtrack/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:59:27 +0000 Zach Bossington http://zlogblog.com/?p=14866

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.

Frame: Radio Bombtrack size Large
Fork/Headset: Radio Fork/ Animal Hs
Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Demolition Cranks 165/ Resist bb
Pedals/Straps: Eclat/ Zontrac
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: suntour cog/ Sadio Sprocket/ KMC Chain
Handlebars/Stem: S&M race bars/ Fit S4 Aitken Stem
Saddle/Seatpost: Eclat saddle/ MCNL pivotal post
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire: MTX33/ Reaper Hub/ WTB Graffiti 2.2
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire: MTX33/ Reaper/ Halo Twin Rail 2.2




Check out the Pedal Room page for this bike.

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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?

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C-dale with Zipp disc rear? Ballin!

Seriously, one of the nicest guys in Seattle.

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2011/11/eddy/feed/ 1 Resist picks up Tyler Johnson/ SKYLMT bike check http://zlogblog.com/2011/10/resist-picks-up-tyler-johnson-skylmt-bike-check/ http://zlogblog.com/2011/10/resist-picks-up-tyler-johnson-skylmt-bike-check/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:28:51 +0000 Chris Butcher http://zlogblog.com/?p=13757

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.

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keep reading for the parts list and more photos.

Frame: ryd conflict
Fork: ryd havoc v2
Bars: BreakBrake17
Rims: ryd meats
Hubs: ryd beast hubs
Sprocket: tree light
Tires: graffiti WTB’s
Bars: BB17
Seat: ryd throne seat
Stem: SX

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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

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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

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Is it just me or does it seem like every bike from The Fix Fix Fix rides a conversion. I wanna see track dropouts!

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2011/08/amanda-and-her-litespeed/feed/ 5 2012 Raleigh Rush Hour Pro http://zlogblog.com/2011/08/2012-raleigh-rush-hour-pro/ http://zlogblog.com/2011/08/2012-raleigh-rush-hour-pro/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:37:06 +0000 Zach Bossington http://zlogblog.com/?p=12708

Raleigh just sent over a link to their new Rush Hour Pro for 2012. I am loving the matte gray tones.

Full specs here.

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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.

Frame:
Nemesis Project Steveland Cleaner

Fork/Headset:
BreakBrake17 Cobra

Crankset:
FSA 185 length cranks

Pedals:
Animal Hamilton

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring:
12t Suntour cog/ RYD 33t sprocket/

Handlebars/Stem:
Nemesis Project Vapors bars/ Cult stem

Saddle/Seatpost:
Animal Kush Saddle/ Mcneil Post

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun MTX33 26″ to Reaper Hub/ Bell Stream Liner 26 x 2.25

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sun MTX33 26″ to Reaper Hub/ Bell Stream Liner 26 x 2.25

Accessories:
Cult x Vans Grips
Zlog x R.E. Load Lockdown straps

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