Author: JBall

Fixed Gear Historian

Jakob Santos | FIXED AMERICA TOUR

It’s been a year and a half since Jake took a tour around a few states for the Fixed America Tour Vol. 1; after having trouble finding somebody to edit the footage, he came to me to get it done. I lagged on it for a while and now finally got it finished, so here it is, a year and a half later, and still with killer footage. Jakob and homies killed spots all over the U.S. Hopefully, there will be a second edition coming soon. Jake has also been filming for a welcome to SKYLMT video part, keep your eyes peeled for that.

Corey San Agustin | Barrier Tire Stall

Corey has a real unique style with weird tricks and an open mind. He does tricks nobody even thinks about, this trick is a great example. Killing it for Destroy. Once again, another great shot by Phil Arellano. Dude has been providing so many sick photos for FGFS the past couple months. Stay posted on Locked Cog. 

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Tyler Johnson | Hold Fast – Be Still

I got stoked the minute I saw Tyler had a new edit out. It’s been a little while since we’ve seen something from him, but he certainly is still killing it. This Hold Fast edit is stuffed with creative riding and big gaps. 1:22 was so sick and the ender is crazy. Too much sick stuff to call all of it out though. Great way to start off the year, check it out.

ALTAR TRIBE | BURIAL BARS AVAILABLE NOW.

The long awaited Altar Tribe Burial Bars are now available for purchase. After vigorously testing my pair for 6 months, taking them down stairs, drops, rails, and bails, the Burial bars held true to their shape without the slightest of bends or breaks. Altar has truly managed to make the toughest riser handlebars on the market. Here’s what they had to say:

“With over 8 months of testing by our pro team consisting of Johnathan Ball, Jonathan Davis, and Gus Molina, these are tried and true to be the most rugged and strongest 1 piece handlebar on the market.”

BURIALBAR

– 4 INCH RISE
-29.5 INCH WIDE
– 8 DEGREES BACK SWEEP
-4 DEGREES UP SWEEP
-KNURLED ANTI GRIP SLIP 5 INCHES IN
– Made in Southern California USA
– for riders by riders
(Recommended use of adjustable bar ends due to thickness of tubing)

PICK UP A PAIR HERE

Shots by Phil Arellano.

Last Saturday, I went out to ride with Cole, Gus, JD, and Phil Arellano. He ended up getting a couple shots that came out super sick, as always.

Shots courtesy of Phil and Locked Cog. Head over there for the Full Hi-Res shots.

First one was a footjam nose 180 off this big loading dock ledge from Cole Ruffing. Always really creative riding coming from him and touching tricks that nobody likes to go near. His part 2 edit should be coming out soon, and definitely looking forward to it. If you haven’t seen it, heres his Part 1 Edit.

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Second shot is a real sick sprocket stall from Gus on this sketchy barrier for SKYLMT. Such a sick trick and picture. Always love Gus’ riding.

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