Author: JBall

Fixed Gear Historian

Satoshi Hashimoto – Bike Check

While Satoshi was in town for SMC 6 I pulled him aside to snag some photos of him and his Courttek. Although the setup may be a bit dated for some, it was an honor to meet him him and ride his bike. It’s set up almost exactly the way I prefer my Trick Track bikes. I have a bunch of other people’s bikes to post up from this same setup, so lookout for some more bike checks. For now, check out Satoshi’s full setup and rundown after the jump!

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SMCGR 2024 VOTING NOW OPEN!

SMCGR 2024 is upon us! Global rankings based on the 2023 year are here and ready to be revealed at the end of the month. As you know (or if you don’t, now you know), we have a voting section of the rankings where the people (you) get to vote for your favorite rider of the year, dubbing them the “People’s Champ” for the year.

1 vote per IP address in each of the 3 categories which includes Men’s FGFS, Men’s Trick Track, and W/T/F freestyle. Voting ends a week from today on the 26th.

VOTE NOW:

Men’s FGFS

Men’s Trick Track

W/T/F Freestyle

RUFF CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

Corey put together this amazing Ruff calendar from misc. shots on his film camera over the years featuring the Ruff squad! This might actually be the first FGFS specific calendar ever. Here’s the details:

Riders and friends:

JACOB RUFF
MATT SPENCER
COREY SAN AGUSTIN
JOHNATHAN BALL
CHASE DAVIS
CHASE HENLEY

FRIENDS:

LUCAS “PIZZA_MAYNE” PETRUZZELLI
TYLER JOHNSON

This calendar features film photos shot and collaged by Corey San Agustin.

Photos were taken from 2019 to 2023 while filming for edits in Barcelona, Boise, Southern California, Seattle, Portland and Atlanta.

Buy one here!

CITY BOYZ IN NY – AIGHT SO BOOM

Our favorite City Boyz Marco and Oscar made the trek to New York last summer for some shred. This recap of their trip really seems to capture the moments and memories they made alongside some classic spots and killer tricks. They even made it out to the New York Summer Sesh event and met up with all the familiar New York scene faces like Mike Bido, Esteban, Randy Rush, and even Mike Schmitt was out there. Love watching these two ride and love the way Oscar puts videos together. Worth multiple watches!

WHEEL TALK – BACK IN ACTION

TWO legends make a return to the big screen in this one: Matt Reyes AND Andy Sparks! The world is a better place when these two show face. It’s been a long year but we’re happy to have you guys back. Also in the mix is Matt Bastard, Snow O’Connell, and Australia’s own Max Corcoran. I personally credit Max for bringing Slum out of retirement. Quality content all around as expected!