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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.
Freaker Fine Bottle Sweaters
Freaker sent over a little care package with some of their fine bottle koozies, known as Freakers. They are super stretchy and fit on pretty much anything. There are several different (and crazy) options to choose from. I had to snag the flannel one to match my wardrobe (NW pride) as well as the American flag version.
For $8 you can get your own Freaker, which is made in the USA.
More styles are available at Freakerusa.com
Lurkin’
Theres nothing like going to a spot youve been to a hundred times and finding something new like this. They’ve been working on this for what seems like years, and yesterday i couldnt believe it when i saw it. Even if they end up skate stopping some of this its still gonna be sick for big bikes.
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?
Typo Bike Rack
Tarmo Luisk created this typography inspired bike rack system to convey a message about a place or company while adding a useful feature to the environment. I wouldn’t mind seeing some of these around town.
Via KEHA3
Leader Says Farewell to Montoya
I was over at the Leader website today and Matt Montoya’s into video was posted with this message.
Here you see Matt Montoya in his Welcome Edit as we wish him a fond farewell today. Matt rode for us for a long period of time and we did a lot together but it has come time for Matt to leave. All of us here at Leader Bike would like to say “goodbye” to Matt and extend this handshake to our friend.
When hung out with Matt and the Leader crew in L.A. for Summer Fix Matt was really hyped on Leader and the new Pharaoh 26 inch frame, but it seems like he has moved on. I can’t say where he is off to, but I am sure it will be good.
Onward for pics!
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CSK, Jumped in, TRE WIDEMAN
ZLOG Crew’s very own mechanic, Tre Wideman, has an interview up on the Collared Shirt Krew site. Take a few minutes to get to know him, he’s a pretty cool dude.
Kashimax rain tail
This is a great idea! best looking fender i’ve seen for sure. pick one up at Chari & Co.
Joseph Wilson Reppin’ Zlog
I sent some of the Kansas City dudes a care package recently. I am really hyped on the progress of the BBG crew within the last year and I felt they deserved a little bit of swag.
If you didn’t catch Joseph’s intro edit click here.
Ghost Foot Contest Winner
In a post last week I asked people to submit photos of their beaten and worn shoes to the ZLOG facebook page. We had 11 entries and one of them stood out among the others.
Continue reading to find out the winner.
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Cog x Chrome Southside
Both Cog Magazine and Chrome have been in the game for quite a while and both are highly involved in the bike scene. They decided to celebrate their bike culture roots by collaborating on some footwear. The Cog Southside has same beefy construction as the regular Chrome Southeside, but with an added touch from Cog on the inside foot and tongue.
Chris has been rocking out in some Southsides for a few months. He noted that he likes the super stiff soles and the leather material. The great thing about leather shoes is that you don’t get the faded toe knuckle marks cause by toe strap rubbing (aka ghost foot).
Ghost Foot
If you can see your toes through your shoes…
you might ride a fixed-gear.
Edit: Enter the ZLOG facebook Ghost Foot contest by posting a pic of your ghost foot or otherwise well-worn shoes on the ZLOG facebook page and the best one will get a Swag bag filled with stickers, unreleased tees, vader shades and other goods that will make your friends jealous. All you have to do is ‘like’ the page and post the pic. I will choose the winner on Friday.
Finished Manifest
I saw this manifest from the sixpack alleycat which took place in Puerto Rico and I had to share.
via PRfixed
Fixed Mag 10
This issue delivers a bunch awesome articles and photos. Bike checks from Tyler Johnson and myself are in there squeezed between a Tom Lamarche/Tom Briggs article and a shop review of Pristine of Amsterdam. I couldn’t be more jazzed on this issue. Also there is an extensive article on Simon Andraca the freestyle king of France (France has kings right?). Get yourself a subscription over at Fixed Mag and you might get a limited edition shirt with the next issue.
The above photos came from my instagr.am account where I upload a lot of behind-the-scene photos of my life. If that interests you in the slightest bit you can follow me @zlog.
Pissy x Prolly
Corey San Agustin is in Austin, Texas because he got sick of that awful weather in Long Beach. Matt, Zane and Gus should be following suit. Prolly promises a “slew” of coverage. So keep an eye on the bearded viking for more. Hopefully we will see some video too cause Corey shreds.
Seattle – My Hometown is Better Than Yours
Rotten in Denmark let the cat out of the bag about Sea-town. Head over and read all the reasons why Seattle is the best place to be from.
Continue for a couple examples
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Skunk Stripe
Caught this pic over at Stuttgart fixed. A fender could’ve come in handy, but a muddy skunk stripe is a good look.
Matt Spencer Reflection
Master of the dark arts.
Wolfdrawn
Throwback Thursday – The Davidson
I came up on this bike for $500 as pictured above and ended up using it mainly for tricks since it had excellent barspin clearance. At the time (2008) there were little to no fixed freestyle specific bikes and certainly none that had geometry like this bike. It wasn’t until the frame died that I moved on to the Volume Cutter, which was seemingly the standard trick bike at the time. We’ve come quite a ways since then with negative bottom brackets, 2.0+ tires, 26″/29″ rims, sloping top tubes and wide bars.
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