Author: JBall

Fixed Gear Historian

Pizza’s Fixated Vigorous Bike Check

Lucas got his hands on a Fixated Vigorous earlier this year and built it up real proper. Pizza said this bike has helped him learn a lot and feels snappy, lightweight, and comfortable. Usually people never say this, but I think the pictures actually do the sparkles justice!

We went out to Pedro last January and shot these pics, and honestly just kind of forgot to post them cause we’ve had so much going on. Full rundown after the jump!

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Josh Price – Luxury Has a New Meaning

New piece from Josh Price featuring fellow Oregon natives Ethan Hirsch and Cooper Haaaaaaaaaaas! Loving this because Josh escaped his Eugene skatepark prison and made it out for some proper street shredding on all 47 of his bikes. Really nice stuff in here with some wicked transitions hahaha

Bigfoot Oakland Comp Official Results!

Bigfoot comp in Oakland is a wrap! Will have a recap, photo dump, and words to say about the trip soon, but for now here are the official results from the comp:

AM RESULTS:

1st – Joshua Price 🥇

2nd – Peter Van Nguyen 🥈

3rd – Nathan Vann 🥉

PRO RESULTS:

1st – Chase Henley 🥇

2nd – Johnathan Ball 🥈

3rd – Jimmy Watcha 🥉

Best Trick Winner – Chase Henley

A few other fun details about the comp:

  • When PVN got announced at 2nd place, Watcha popped in and revealed that he now officially rides for Master Bike Co!
  • My runs were about to be solo runs, so the mayor himself Matt Reyes hopped in and rode with me.
  • Legend Josh Boothby MC’ed
  • Judges included Gus Molina, Andy Sparks, and Jacob Santos

Shoutout to Adam and Andy for another successful event and giving us a reason to all get together!

Off Track Ep. 39 – JONATHAN DAVIS

Today we get one of the most gnarly senders in the sport’s history Jonathan Davis AKA Jonny Dirt AKA JD into the virtual studio! We discuss the old times, coming up, bike history, trips, being unlucky, the collapse of SE Bikes, and more!