After four amazing volumes, we have accomplished everything we could have ever hoped to accomplish. Massive, everlasting thanks to everyone who contributed, participated, and/or supported us over the past four years!
To see my further adventures in riding, writing, working with a record label, and touring with a band, you can check me on Twitter.
Ride/Relax!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Dr. Tony Fast
Dr. Tony Fast doing what Dr. Tony Fast does. No drunken homeless people were harmed during the filming of this edit.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Bootleg Sessions v.1 full version now live
The last two parts of Bootleg Sessions v.1 have been uploaded, so you can now watch the entire video from start to finish as part of this single playlist...
Bootleg Sessions v.2 will probably be posted in a few weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, Bootleg Sessions v.4 is scheduled to arrive sometime today which means it will start shipping tomorrow...!
Bootleg Sessions v.2 will probably be posted in a few weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, Bootleg Sessions v.4 is scheduled to arrive sometime today which means it will start shipping tomorrow...!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Wilis Johnson - Bootleg Sessions v.1
The first time I remember seeing Wilis was in a Cadence ad in Cranked Magazine way back in 2006. Wilis is one of the OGest of the OGs. I think he's lived in every city on the planet at some point in his life. He makes some killer paintings using bike parts as well... I have one hanging on the wall in my front room.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Tony Fast - Bootleg Sessions v.1
The always entertaining Tony Fast's part from Bootleg Sessions v.1. In many ways Tony epitomizes the Bootleg Sessions project in my mind... his only motivation in riding is to have a good time with his friends, and because of that his parts are always some of the most fun to watch.
The intro to this part is still one of the most amazing things that was captured in any of the Bootleg vids. In Philly, if you mess with someone, they're going to take you down. Once the guy realizes what's happening, he doesn't shout a bunch of empty threats at anyone (a la the SF construction worker in MASH). He immediately sizes up the situation (one against six? not a problem!), coils himself up like a drunken rattlesnake, and then strikes. And of course it's Tony that he targets because Tony is like a magnet for craziness...
The intro to this part is still one of the most amazing things that was captured in any of the Bootleg vids. In Philly, if you mess with someone, they're going to take you down. Once the guy realizes what's happening, he doesn't shout a bunch of empty threats at anyone (a la the SF construction worker in MASH). He immediately sizes up the situation (one against six? not a problem!), coils himself up like a drunken rattlesnake, and then strikes. And of course it's Tony that he targets because Tony is like a magnet for craziness...
Sunday, May 16, 2010
London Premiere
Shop 14 has posted some photos and a write-up from the Bootleg Sessions v.4 premiere that went down in London last night. Check them out here.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Burd Phillips - Bootleg Sessions v.1
Did anyone notice the kid who mooned the camera in the first part?
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Keo Curry - Bootleg Sessions v.1
The always unbelievable Keo Curry's part from Bootleg Sessions v.1. The last line at the 2:51 mark still blows me away... so much control!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Bootleg Sessions v.1 - Tom LaMarche
As part of the run up to the release of the final volume in the Bootleg Sessions series, we're going to be posting the entirety of Bootleg Sessions v.1 on YouTube so that those who have seen it already can reminisce a bit and those who haven't can get an idea of how this whole thing got started.
We'll kick this off with Tom LaMarche's opening edit of course. Even though things have progressed pretty dramatically since 2007 when BSv.1 was released, I think a lot of what Tom does in this part would still stand up today. That's how far ahead of the game he was (and still is)...
Part 2, Keo Curry's section, will be posted in a couple of days, so make sure you check back!
We'll kick this off with Tom LaMarche's opening edit of course. Even though things have progressed pretty dramatically since 2007 when BSv.1 was released, I think a lot of what Tom does in this part would still stand up today. That's how far ahead of the game he was (and still is)...
Part 2, Keo Curry's section, will be posted in a couple of days, so make sure you check back!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Prizzy Prizzy Please - 20/20 Vision
Chicago's Prizzy Prizzy Please, the band that contributed the song that appears in Marco's opening part in BSv.4, had a record release show in Indy last Friday night. The show was unfortunately moved to a 21+ venue last minute because the original spot caved or something, but it was still jumping. Just found this vid of the first song they played...
These guys are unbelievable live... if they're in your town over the next two months (and it's almost guaranteed they will be), make sure you check them out.
These guys are unbelievable live... if they're in your town over the next two months (and it's almost guaranteed they will be), make sure you check them out.
Teppei!
A new quick edit from Teppei (aka Nasty) by Kant. So much fun to watch this guy ride. He has a brief section in Bootleg Sessions v.4 and it's one of my favorite parts.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Bootleg Sessions Weekend!
We've decided that this time around, all of the Bootleg Sessions premieres are going to go down on the same weekend. Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th will be two days of straight up fun across the planet. Details are still coming in, but here's the basic schedule...
May 15th - Indianapolis (after the Fast Times race during Bike Prom)
May 16th - Philly (part of the R.E.Load event weekend)
May 16th - Seattle (@ Jewelbox Theater)
May 16th - London
May 16th - Japan (@ JAN)
Here are the flyers for the Indy and Seattle events... more info as we get it!
May 15th - Indianapolis (after the Fast Times race during Bike Prom)
May 16th - Philly (part of the R.E.Load event weekend)
May 16th - Seattle (@ Jewelbox Theater)
May 16th - London
May 16th - Japan (@ JAN)
Here are the flyers for the Indy and Seattle events... more info as we get it!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Grime Time
Joey Krillz (aka the Smashenger) at Grime St. sent me one of their new tees. Sick. I especially like the subtle black on black Oscar graphic on the back...
Thanks Joey! You guys remember Mr. Krillz, right? That's him at 1:58. Still love that clip.
Thanks Joey! You guys remember Mr. Krillz, right? That's him at 1:58. Still love that clip.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Win a Milwaukee Bruiser complete!
The boys at Milwaukee are giving away a Milwaukee Bruiser complete to one seriously lucky person in a Twitter contest. As they say, you gotta get in it to win it, so don't sleep on this! Hit the MKE blog for the full details...
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Win some Pedal Consumption x DVS kicks!
Wow. Patrick @ Pedal Consumption has a limited collab going with DVS, and you can win a set for yourself!
Very cool. More info here...
Very cool. More info here...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Kozo on the Ares Loophole
Ares Bykes riding Kozo knocking out a few tricks on the Loophole. Kozo has a couple of killer lines in BSv.4.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tanner Monmaney
Another edit from Tanner Monmaney and the Aloha Fixed Crew. Tanner of course has a part in BSv.4 and it is absolutely 100% over the top. In fact, we put together a very special intro segment for Tanner's edit that is without a doubt the craziest thing we've ever done in any of the Bootleg Sessions vids. I can't even begin to explain what it is, trust me when I say you'll just have to see it for yourself.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
The Lineup for Bootleg Sessions v.4
Here's the full credited lineup for the main section of Bootleg Sessions v.4 in order of appearance...
Marco (Japan)
Mike Carney (Mpls)
Jeff Frane (Mpls)
Jessie Hilliard (Mpls)
Ted James (Passed out drunk in Japan, London)
Oscar Khan (London)
Tom James (London)
John "Prolly" Watson (Brooklyn)
Drew Leshko (Philly)
Kai Nashimoto (Japan)
Kyoichi Ozaki (Japan)
Teppei "Nasty" Iwabuchi (Japan)
Kohei "Kozo" Fujii (Japan)
Zach Renner (Indy)
Burd Phillips (Indy)
Shawn Wolf (Indy)
William Buntas (SoCal)
Julio Betancourt (Richmond, VA)
Brandon Lannie (Richmond, VA)
Sam Hanson (Richmond, VA)
Mike Schmitt (Richmond, VA)
Tanner Monmaney (Honolulu)
Lindsey Bode (Honolulu)
Tony Fast (Philly)
Tom LaMarche (Philly)
The extras include appearances by...
Garrett Baker (Honolulu)
Eric Patton (Honolulu)
Mark Alford (Indy)
28 names in all, 15 of which are new to the Bootleg Sessions project.
Marco (Japan)
Mike Carney (Mpls)
Jeff Frane (Mpls)
Jessie Hilliard (Mpls)
Ted James (Passed out drunk in Japan, London)
Oscar Khan (London)
Tom James (London)
John "Prolly" Watson (Brooklyn)
Drew Leshko (Philly)
Kai Nashimoto (Japan)
Kyoichi Ozaki (Japan)
Teppei "Nasty" Iwabuchi (Japan)
Kohei "Kozo" Fujii (Japan)
Zach Renner (Indy)
Burd Phillips (Indy)
Shawn Wolf (Indy)
William Buntas (SoCal)
Julio Betancourt (Richmond, VA)
Brandon Lannie (Richmond, VA)
Sam Hanson (Richmond, VA)
Mike Schmitt (Richmond, VA)
Tanner Monmaney (Honolulu)
Lindsey Bode (Honolulu)
Tony Fast (Philly)
Tom LaMarche (Philly)
The extras include appearances by...
Garrett Baker (Honolulu)
Eric Patton (Honolulu)
Mark Alford (Indy)
28 names in all, 15 of which are new to the Bootleg Sessions project.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Bootleg Sessions v.4 full trailer and pre-order!
The full trailer for Bootleg Sessions v.4 is now live, and you can pre-order your copy today right here!
The DVD is completely done and will be sent on it's way to be replicated as of tomorrow. Shipping should start in mid-May.
I have to say that this is, in my opinion, the best of the Bootleg vids. Not just because the riding has progressed so much or because it was filmed entirely in HD, but also because there is so much personality and humor mixed in to all of the edits. This thing is dripping with fun. Huge, huge thanks to everyone who was involved in putting this together!
The DVD is completely done and will be sent on it's way to be replicated as of tomorrow. Shipping should start in mid-May.
I have to say that this is, in my opinion, the best of the Bootleg vids. Not just because the riding has progressed so much or because it was filmed entirely in HD, but also because there is so much personality and humor mixed in to all of the edits. This thing is dripping with fun. Huge, huge thanks to everyone who was involved in putting this together!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Chrome Comes Through
True to their word, the guys at Chrome are sending out new kicks to those who participated in the Turds for Gold promotion. Got mine yesterday and am really digging them.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Tom LaMarche in OOPM
Solid interview in Out of Print Magazine with our man Tom LaMarche. Best answer of the bunch has to be...
OOPM: What should be the punishment for a bike thief?
Tom: They should have to live in South Jersey.
Gotta love Tom, he gets right to the point. Tons of killer photos included with the article too. For example...
OOPM: What should be the punishment for a bike thief?
Tom: They should have to live in South Jersey.
Gotta love Tom, he gets right to the point. Tons of killer photos included with the article too. For example...
Friday, April 16, 2010
Prizzy Prizzy Please on tour
PPP, the band that lent us a song that will be used in the opening part of Bootleg Sessions v.4, is heading out on a full blown U.S. tour after the release of their new record on April 20th.
If these guys are in your town, and they most likely will be, make sure you check them out!
TOUR DATES
FRI April 16 - Chicago, IL - Release Show! @ Beat Kitchen w/ Sass Dragons
FRI April 23 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar w/ Lucky Pineapple
SAT April 24 - Bloomington, IN - Release Show! @ The Bishop w/ Lucky Pineapple
FRI May 7 - Indianapolis, IN - Release Show! @ Murphy Art Center (First Friday) w/ Totally Michael, Stardeath & White Dwarfs, Sorely Trying Days
SAT May 8 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bike Haus
SUN May 9 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks
MON May 10 - Athens, OH @ Fortress of Solid Dudes
WED May 12 - New Brunswick, NJ @ MEAT Town USA
THUR May 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Danger Danger
FRI May 14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Death by Audio
SAT May 15 - New London, CT @ The Oasis
SUN May 16 - Providence, RI @ AS220
MON May 17 - Glens Falls, NY @ Hot Shots w/ Mathematicians
TUES May 18 - Burlington, VT @ Enter
WED May 19 - Burlington, VT @ Metronome w/ Mathematicians
FRI May 21 - Toronto, ON @ Rancho Relaxo
SUN May 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Midwest Fest @ the DAAC w/ Child Bite
TUES May 25 - Columbus, OH @ Tree House
WED May 26 - Lexington, KY @ Green Lantern
THUR May 27 - Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton w/ Spokesmen
FRI May 28 - Athens, GA @ Secret Squirrel w/ Spokesmen
SAT May 29 - Mobile, AL @ Alabama Music Box w/ Spokesmen
SUN May 30 - New Orleans, LA @ Circle Bar w/ Spokesmen
MON May 31 - Houma, LA @ The Boxer and the Barrel w/ Spokesmen
THURS June 3 - Las Cruces, NM @ Trainyard w/ Spokesmen
FRI June 4 - Tucson, AZ @ Dry River w/ Spokesmen
SAT June 5 - Riverside, CA @ Back to the Grind w/ Ooh Barracuda
SUN June 6 - Los Angeles, CA @ Dig In w/ Ooh Barracuda
MON June 7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echo Curio w/ Ooh Barracuda
TUES June 8 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar w/ Ooh Barracuda
FRI June 11 - San Francisco, CA @ Kimos w/ Ooh Barracuda
SUN June 13 - Portland, OR @ Rotture w/ Ooh Barracuda
TUES June 15 - Seattle, WA @ The Fun House w/ Ooh Barracuda
FRI June 18 - Fort Collins, CO @ Road 34 w/ Ooh Barracuda
TUES June 22 - Durango, CO @ Farquahrts w/ Ooh Barracuda
FRI June 25 - Fort Worth, TX @ 1919 hemphill w/ Ooh Barracuda
FRI July 4 - Madison WI @ The Frequency w/ Screamin Cyn Cyn and the Pons
TUES July 20 - Bloomington, IN @ Rhinos w/ Lightning Bolt
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Win a free copy of Bootleg Sessions v.4
Just for a little fun, the first person to post the correct age of the individual who took this photo gets a copy of BSv.4 on the house.
One guess per person obviously...
One guess per person obviously...
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sam Miller - Grand Canyon
Sam Miller is, as everyone knows, a killer bike rider. What you may not know is that he's also a killer singer and guitar player and fronts the band Grand Canyon. Or maybe you do know that since we used one of Grand Canyon's songs ("BUI") for Sam's epic opening part in Bootleg Sessions v.2.
Anyway, Grand Canyon has a new website chock full of lots of free songs, including "BUI" and a song called "From the West Side" which I'm pretty sure is about Sam crashing his bike while riding home in the middle of the night and smashing his face, his frame, and pretty much everything else. Great stuff, make sure you check it out.
Anyway, Grand Canyon has a new website chock full of lots of free songs, including "BUI" and a song called "From the West Side" which I'm pretty sure is about Sam crashing his bike while riding home in the middle of the night and smashing his face, his frame, and pretty much everything else. Great stuff, make sure you check it out.
Bootleg Sessions v.4 test copy
The first test copy of BSv.4 is done! Now we will watch it 500 times and make any necessary adjustments, and then it will be ready to ship off to the replicator. Getting very close now, so the trailer will hopefully be up by next week...!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Chrome is screwed... er... very generous
Apparently the boys at Chrome bags received over 5,000 pairs of shoes in their two day "Turds for Gold" promotion last month. Wow. And it appears that they'll be making good on their promise to send out a new set of Chrome kicks to everyone who participated, at least according to their blog.
Make sure you read that blog entry. Sounds like they're going to do some great things with the shoes that were donated, not just toss them in the garbage. I gotta say that I have a ton of respect for those guys if they manage to follow through on this. They must have been freaking out to see so many boxes coming in the door. If I get that free pair, I'm going to buy another set to help them out.
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Make sure you read that blog entry. Sounds like they're going to do some great things with the shoes that were donated, not just toss them in the garbage. I gotta say that I have a ton of respect for those guys if they manage to follow through on this. They must have been freaking out to see so many boxes coming in the door. If I get that free pair, I'm going to buy another set to help them out.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Child Bite on tour
Child Bite, the band that was featured in the trailer for BSv.1, is on the road in the U.S. If these guys are in your area, make sure you check them out. Their live shows are intensely fun.
Mar 29 2010 - Kansas City, Missouri @ Pistol Social Club w/ Zoos of Berlin
Mar 30 2010 - St. Louis, Missouri @ Cicero’s w/ Zoos of Berlin
Mar 31 2010 - Nashville, Tennessee @ Little Hamilton Collective w/ Zoos of Berlin, Spider-Friends, The Spanish Candles
Apr 1 2010 - Newport, Kentucky @ Southgate House w/ Zoos of Berlin, Weakness, Still Pioneers
Apr 2 2010 - Louisville, Kentucky @ Lisa’s Oak St. Lounge w/ Zoos of Berlin, Young Widows
Apr 3 2010 - Bloomington, Indiana @ The Bishop w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 4 2010 - Columbus, Ohio @ Carabar w/ Zoos of Berlin, SPD GVNR, Donner Party Dinner Party
Apr 5 2010 - Baltimore, Maryland @ Whartscape Benefit @ Zodiac w/ Zoos of Berlin, Future Islands, Jason Urick
Apr 6 2010 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ The Ava House w/ Zoos of Berlin, The Extraordinaires, Lux Perpetua
Apr 7 2010 - New York, New York @ The Market Hotel w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 8 2010 - Boston, Massachusetts @ Great Scott w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 9 2010 - Syracuse, New York @ The Half Penny Pub w/ Zoos of Berlin, Sports
Apr 10 2010 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Happy Dog w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 24 2010 - Detroit, Michigan @ Alvin’s w/ Jookabox, Copper Thieves, Secret Twins
Mar 29 2010 - Kansas City, Missouri @ Pistol Social Club w/ Zoos of Berlin
Mar 30 2010 - St. Louis, Missouri @ Cicero’s w/ Zoos of Berlin
Mar 31 2010 - Nashville, Tennessee @ Little Hamilton Collective w/ Zoos of Berlin, Spider-Friends, The Spanish Candles
Apr 1 2010 - Newport, Kentucky @ Southgate House w/ Zoos of Berlin, Weakness, Still Pioneers
Apr 2 2010 - Louisville, Kentucky @ Lisa’s Oak St. Lounge w/ Zoos of Berlin, Young Widows
Apr 3 2010 - Bloomington, Indiana @ The Bishop w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 4 2010 - Columbus, Ohio @ Carabar w/ Zoos of Berlin, SPD GVNR, Donner Party Dinner Party
Apr 5 2010 - Baltimore, Maryland @ Whartscape Benefit @ Zodiac w/ Zoos of Berlin, Future Islands, Jason Urick
Apr 6 2010 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ The Ava House w/ Zoos of Berlin, The Extraordinaires, Lux Perpetua
Apr 7 2010 - New York, New York @ The Market Hotel w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 8 2010 - Boston, Massachusetts @ Great Scott w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 9 2010 - Syracuse, New York @ The Half Penny Pub w/ Zoos of Berlin, Sports
Apr 10 2010 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Happy Dog w/ Zoos of Berlin
Apr 24 2010 - Detroit, Michigan @ Alvin’s w/ Jookabox, Copper Thieves, Secret Twins
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Tom L. and Prolly in Fixé Magazine
A Charge ad featuring Tom LaMarche and an article featuring John "Prolly" Watson. Both solid, both in Fixé Magazine #3.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
A Must See
The books are solid, and the movie looks good too even though it looks like Michael Cera is playing Michael Cera again...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
BSv.4 update
We were hoping to have everything ready to go by April 1st so that we could release the full trailer and open up for pre-orders, but unfortunately that's not going to happen. We keep finding little things that we want to tweak... since this is the last Bootleg Sessions video, I guess we're getting a little anal about things. It's very close though, so be looking for the trailer to drop sometime next week...!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Seattle still has it going on...
...and the upcoming Resurrection Race stands as proof. I keep saying this, but I really have to get my ass back out there someday.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
New Bike Day - Cinelli Mash
Apparently my new build has been plastered all over the internet and I haven't had a chance to post anything because, well, I've been out riding it. When it comes down to it, I just wanted to get a new bike. So I decided to swap out my '04 Fuji Track Pro for the Cinelli Mash.
Deep down I am a MASH fanboy. Those dudes really set the stage for fixed gear bikes to be documented. I suppose there is a chance this blog wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the MASH guys did. Also, Gabe and Mike's extra parts still stand out as two of my favorite fixed gears videos on the internetsssss.
In my estimation, at the NYC MASH premiere the first true trick comp was held. I'm not referring to little side events at your local alleycat. At this comp there were close to 200 or 300 people. It was the best fucking vibe. I met so many amazing people that day. Hell I even met John Prolly when he was nothing more than a blogspot.
It would be hard to disagree that a lot is owed to what MASH has done. They even designed a reasonably priced Cinelli frame, a brand I have lusted after owning since I started riding.
Fuzzy from Bike Rev did the build for with some parts his personal parts bin (FSA 50t chainring, EC90 Seatpost). Threw on one of those swanky Shop 14 Concor saddles. The wheels are some Profiles that I had tried to doing tricks on years ago then fortunately wider rims became all the rage so these wheels got swapped to the Fuji.
Frame : 55cm Cinelli MASH
Fork : Cinelli MASH
Headset : Columbus integrated
Stem : 110 Ritchey Pro
Bars : 31.6 Deda track drops
Grips : Charge Plunger grips
BB : something
Cranks : 165mm Sugino 75s
Chainring : 50t FSA track chainring
Cog : 18t Profile cog
Pedals : Odyssey Twisteds
Straps : Hold Fast jawns
Seat : Shop 14 Concor
Seatpost : Easton EC90
Rims : Sun Venus Urban Camo (Fuck the haters)
Hubs : 32h Black Profile Fixed/Fixed
Rubber : 28c Randos
Deep down I am a MASH fanboy. Those dudes really set the stage for fixed gear bikes to be documented. I suppose there is a chance this blog wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the MASH guys did. Also, Gabe and Mike's extra parts still stand out as two of my favorite fixed gears videos on the internetsssss.
In my estimation, at the NYC MASH premiere the first true trick comp was held. I'm not referring to little side events at your local alleycat. At this comp there were close to 200 or 300 people. It was the best fucking vibe. I met so many amazing people that day. Hell I even met John Prolly when he was nothing more than a blogspot.
It would be hard to disagree that a lot is owed to what MASH has done. They even designed a reasonably priced Cinelli frame, a brand I have lusted after owning since I started riding.
Fuzzy from Bike Rev did the build for with some parts his personal parts bin (FSA 50t chainring, EC90 Seatpost). Threw on one of those swanky Shop 14 Concor saddles. The wheels are some Profiles that I had tried to doing tricks on years ago then fortunately wider rims became all the rage so these wheels got swapped to the Fuji.
Frame : 55cm Cinelli MASH
Fork : Cinelli MASH
Headset : Columbus integrated
Stem : 110 Ritchey Pro
Bars : 31.6 Deda track drops
Grips : Charge Plunger grips
BB : something
Cranks : 165mm Sugino 75s
Chainring : 50t FSA track chainring
Cog : 18t Profile cog
Pedals : Odyssey Twisteds
Straps : Hold Fast jawns
Seat : Shop 14 Concor
Seatpost : Easton EC90
Rims : Sun Venus Urban Camo (Fuck the haters)
Hubs : 32h Black Profile Fixed/Fixed
Rubber : 28c Randos
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Props Video Magazine
I have a feeling that a lot of the fixed gear riders out there, even moreso the trick kids, grew up on BMX. Well I certainly have a soft spot for nostalgia and recently I have been able to take some trips down memory lane. Props Visual has launched their website www.PropsBMX.tv where they are posting videos from recent and past issues of their video magazine.
I'm sure many of you have come across the banger filled Garrett Reynold's Props bio. This was hosted on the new website. What I am far more interested in is the older videos. I spent most of the morning watching Road Fools 5. This brought me to thinking that not only have bikes been great to me, but they were my foray into awesome music. Every new props video introduced to one if not multiple awesome bands.
Road Fools 5 has some awesome Jade Tree bands on it and looks like today I am going to have dig up "The First Five Years" Jade Tree comp.
I'm sure many of you have come across the banger filled Garrett Reynold's Props bio. This was hosted on the new website. What I am far more interested in is the older videos. I spent most of the morning watching Road Fools 5. This brought me to thinking that not only have bikes been great to me, but they were my foray into awesome music. Every new props video introduced to one if not multiple awesome bands.
Road Fools 5 has some awesome Jade Tree bands on it and looks like today I am going to have dig up "The First Five Years" Jade Tree comp.
Monday, March 22, 2010
COG Magazine #08
Got my copy of Issue 08 of COG Magazine in the mail today. So much good stuff in this one, including an article about Empire, a recap of the development of of the Milwaukee Bruiser, and an interview with Wonka.
Milwaukee Bikes used one of my photos in their ad on the inside cover...
Huge thanks to Drew at MKE for hooking that up!
Milwaukee Bikes used one of my photos in their ad on the inside cover...
Huge thanks to Drew at MKE for hooking that up!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Solanin
I'd like to see this when it comes out...
Based on the manga of the same name which is very good. Hopefully they never make an American version of this because it will star Hillary Duff and it will suck to the deepest depths of the hottest hell.
Based on the manga of the same name which is very good. Hopefully they never make an American version of this because it will star Hillary Duff and it will suck to the deepest depths of the hottest hell.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Charge Bikes: Fixed 4 with Tom LaMarche
It's Tom, so you know it's going to be amazing. The kid has so much style it's ridiculous. I could watch him ride all day long. In fact, sometimes that's exactly what I do when we're editing his footage, and it never gets old...!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pedal Consumption threads
Just got a note from Patrick @ Pedal Consumption that they have a logo tee dropping in the near future...
Subtle and clean, looks sharp.
Subtle and clean, looks sharp.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
New W-Base rig
The W-Base Durcus One Stylin' will hit the market soon according to Prolly. Marco absolutely kills it on one of these bad boys in his Bootleg Sessions v.4. Keep your eyes open for both!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
COG Magazine #8 hits the racks
The new issue of COG magazine has dropped. Lots of great stuff in there, including an articles about Empire and the development of the MKE Bruiser. Grab it at your local shop while you can...!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Fixed Mag #5!
This is a killer cover. Tom LaMarche doing what Tom LaMarche does.
There's an interview/conversation between Tom and myself in this issue, so don't miss it! Huge thanks to Andy Ellis @ Fixed Mag for hooking that up!
There's an interview/conversation between Tom and myself in this issue, so don't miss it! Huge thanks to Andy Ellis @ Fixed Mag for hooking that up!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Super Ted
Spotted this nice interview with London's Super Ted @ Prolly's...
We're just finishing up the London portion of BSv.4 where Ted displays some of his killer riding and his ability to concoct what has to be the most vile alcoholic mixture known to man. Here's a quick screenshot from his section...
We're just finishing up the London portion of BSv.4 where Ted displays some of his killer riding and his ability to concoct what has to be the most vile alcoholic mixture known to man. Here's a quick screenshot from his section...
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Bootleg Sessions v.4 update
It's been awhile since we've posted an update about the upcoming Bootleg Sessions v.4 DVD, so I've decided to post a rundown of the different segments and their current status. These are listed in no particular order at the moment...
Main Section
Marco - Done
Minneapolis - Done
Richmond, VA - Done
Indianapolis - Mostly done
William Buntas - Done
Group Therapy (London/Japan/Philly/Denver/etc.) - Not started
Riding High - Done
Tanner Monmaney - Done
Lindsey Bode - Done
Philly - Done
Bonus Features
Outtakes - Not Started
Prolly does Japan - Not Started
The Making of the "Here Comes Papa" Skid - Done
Alternate Intro - Done
Trailer #1 - Not Started
Trailer #2 - Not Started
So as you can see, we're definitely getting close. We're very stoked on how this one is turning out... crazy riding, filmed in full HD, lots of fun/funny personalities (both old and new) involved... it's going to be the best one we've done I think. Hopefully we can have everything ready to go in the next couple of weeks... stay tuned!
Main Section
Marco - Done
Minneapolis - Done
Richmond, VA - Done
Indianapolis - Mostly done
William Buntas - Done
Group Therapy (London/Japan/Philly/Denver/etc.) - Not started
Riding High - Done
Tanner Monmaney - Done
Lindsey Bode - Done
Philly - Done
Bonus Features
Outtakes - Not Started
Prolly does Japan - Not Started
The Making of the "Here Comes Papa" Skid - Done
Alternate Intro - Done
Trailer #1 - Not Started
Trailer #2 - Not Started
So as you can see, we're definitely getting close. We're very stoked on how this one is turning out... crazy riding, filmed in full HD, lots of fun/funny personalities (both old and new) involved... it's going to be the best one we've done I think. Hopefully we can have everything ready to go in the next couple of weeks... stay tuned!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tom LaMarche in Pedal Speed Magazine
Spotted this @ Prolly's... Tom L. did a photo shoot with Pedal Speed Magazine when he was in Japan...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
If at first you don't succeed...
...get obsessive complusive about it. Got a new clip today and it took awhile, as evidenced in this photo by the mass of tire marks left on the pavement from spinning in the same spot over and over and over...
When you finally pull a trick and get it filmed exactly the way you want it though, I don't think there's anything more satisifying in this world.
When you finally pull a trick and get it filmed exactly the way you want it though, I don't think there's anything more satisifying in this world.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
MKE grips and bar ends
Set up some new bars today with the recently released MKE grips and a pair of MKE beer stein bar ends that I had stashed away. Solid.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Winter sucks...
...because it's so much harder to ride, but it can be strangely beautiful as well...
Mostly though it just sucks.
Mostly though it just sucks.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Sorely Trying Days
One of my favorite bits from BSv.3 is the intro to the Philly section that features a band called The Sorely Trying Days playing their seminal anthem "Everybody's Bitch." I filmed that clip from behind the stage, and I recently happened across this vid that someone else shot from the crowd. You can see me off to the right sporting a lime green stocking cap. Fun show.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Numbers hits the track
I am a massive fan of the band Numbers, so I can't even tell you how stoked I was when they graciously agreed to let us use one of their songs for the Bootleg Sessions v.2 trailer. As it turns out, Dave, the guitarist for Numbers, is living in Tokyo right now and has gotten big into track racing. He recently sent me some photos of his unbelievably gorgeous Panasonic...
Dave is living the dream!
Dave is living the dream!
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