ZLOG http://zlogblog.com Seattle's premier fixed gear bike & style source Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:08:44 +0000 en hourly 1 Lurkin’ http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/lurkin-4/ http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/lurkin-4/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:08:44 +0000 Chris Butcher http://zlogblog.com/?p=14929

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/lurkin-4/feed/ 0 KVLT Klips 10! http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/kvlt-klips-10/ http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/kvlt-klips-10/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:03:34 +0000 Chris Butcher http://zlogblog.com/?p=14927

Lots of good stuff goin on in here from everyone. I never get tired of watching this style of riding and im real excited that Matt made it to number 10 of this series. Antonyos got crazy style, even his sliders look sick.

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/kvlt-klips-10/feed/ 0 D.J. Mull in Portland http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/d-j-mul-in-portland/ http://zlogblog.com/2012/02/d-j-mul-in-portland/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:23:00 +0000 Marcus http://zlogblog.com/?p=14915

DJ is out in Portland, Oregon for vacation and you know he’s making the most of it. Living it up and killing local spots. From what he has told me, he’s loving every minute there and has shown great interest in the place. Will Portland have a new resident shredder? Stay posted.

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The entire team has been riding these bars for quite a while without any hiccups or complaints. They come in blue, black, and flashy chrome. They are plenty wide and have a comfortable backsweep as well. For the time being, I can’t see myself riding any bars but these.

WE LOVE SPIKE HI BAR part 1 from breakbrake17 on Vimeo.

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/spike-hi-bar/feed/ 0 Lurkin’ http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/lurkin-3/ http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/lurkin-3/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:30:44 +0000 Chris Butcher http://zlogblog.com/?p=14907

]]> http://zlogblog.com/2012/01/lurkin-3/feed/ 2 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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I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Tijuana, Baja California with some of the best dudes in Mexico; Bolas of KILO LIBRA & Jesus of The Helper Co.! I don’t have a Fixed Freestyle bike at the moment, so I figured what better than to bring the old sunday 20” along for the trip. I’m going to keep it short for this post but expect more from both BICA Cafe/ Bike shop and yours truly. Take in mind, Tijuana is filled with unridden, unseen and unimaginable spots. We on.

I know Matt was just in Tijuana last week, check out RECFAIL for more information on BICA’S opening party. Southern Hospitality at its finest!

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One summer afternoon, riding in downtown Seattle with good friends. We had just finished up a Zlog photo shoot and all decided to rip through the city on fast bikes while wearing Drop Bars Not Bombs shirts. I hope to get more fast bike edits together in the future.

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Riders:
Pavel Cherny
Zach Hoffner
Anthony Positano
Christian Coomer
Josh Splattstoesser

Filmed by:
Jake Hanson
Ruben Glew

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Chi-town knows how to get down!

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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

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