One of the most influential riders of all time, Tom La Marche, after being away from track bikes for 10+ years, has re-emerged riding a track bike for the latest Sim Works photoshoot advertising their new stem. For those who know, this is massive news! He’s riding his own frameset via Lamarche Bike Co. of course! I wonder if we’ll be seeing more riding from him 🧐
Volume just upped a beautiful new Patina colorway for the classic Volume Cutter frame! While I’ve not been loving all the special edition colorways they’ve been dropping (splatter isn’t my thing), I think this is easily their best special edition colorway yet. I love rusty looking bikes so this is a great gritty choice. More details here!
Oregon’s own Joshua Price is back with the 2nd annual Safety Third trick comp happening in Eugene, Oregon! Going down on the weekend of June 28th and 29th, it’ll be a busy month for trick comps worldwide. Along with the trick comp they’ve got bike polo, an alley cat, games, and more. Sounds like a fun time! Keep up with the latest details here.
Bread cam coverage of Suck My Comp 7 weekend shenanigans, Formula Fixed, Vegas trip, and everything in between.
UK + EURO SCENE STAND UP!! Balance Cycling store just announced a new competition called Stoked, a 2-day FGFS and Trick Track comp taking place in London on June 14th and 15th.
The flyer boasts a group ride, mini games, cash and clothing prizes, and lots more. Seems like a fun time. Maybe I’ll have to make it out for this 👀
Follow Balance Cycling Store in IG for more updates!
The Vietnam scene seems to be making a resurgence lately. Here’s a fun edit of Quang Vinh showing the streets how it’s done. A lot of good tricks in here making the most of some of those spots! Nice song choice too 😉
Full Factory just announced that Odyssey’s famous Path Pro tires now come in 29″! If you’re a 29er rider, I think this might have just become your best tire option. Dans Comp has them listed for sale already for $45 a pop, somebody try them out and tell us how they are!
26″ next??
The final week of SMCGR 2025 has finally arrived! Today we reveal our picks for the top 10 Men’s Trick Track riders in the world for the 2024 year. Full rider cards in the post!
Paris MTB brand Sumo Cycle Works just released their new “Wide Wide Bar”, a 3.74″ riser bar that feels really similar to some of the bar options that used to be available in our world in the early 2010’s! If you’ve got a 700c build or need some lower bars for your whip, these seem like a fun option.
Specs:
-Rise 95mm
-22.2mm Clamp
-15 deg Backsweep
-5 deg Upsweep
-800mm wide
-4130 cromo
Grab a pair for €69,90 EUR here!
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