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Eurotrip – Bridge Session Gallery

While I’m pumping away at Suck My Comp 7 recap videos, here are some cool photos from a really nice under bridge session while we were out in Den Haag featuring Jakub, Matt, Ismael, Ritchie, and friends! Click into post for full set.

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SUCK MY COMP 7 RESULTS

Late on this cause directly after the comps wrapped up last weekend, I went to Vegas with the Ruff crew for some filming! Anyways, here are the official results from Suck My Comp 7:

FGFS DAY 1:

PRO RESULTS:

1st – Miguel Zendejas

2nd – Chase Henley

3rd – Youri Slikker

4th – Chase Davis

5th – Matt Spencer

6th – Marco Marquez

AM RESULTS:

1st – Danny Quiñonez

2nd – Peter Van Nguyen

3rd – Erick Jimenez

4th – Gabe Alcantara

5th – Jonathan Thompson

(No picture of the AM winners, I’m bummed about that)

Trick Track DAY 2:

PRO RESULTS:

1st – Satoshi Hashimoto

2nd – Jackson Bradshaw

3rd – Youri Slikker

AM RESULTS:

1st – Marcus Guethle

2nd – Langdon Baulisch

3rd – David Torres

4th – Keisuke

5th – Joshua Price

I’ll have more pictures, thoughts, and video recaps coming some time next week. Overall though, it was a really really successful event and a really good time with a bunch of people who share the same passion. It’s a tiring weekend, but always worth it. Stay tuned for more on this.

YOURI SLIKKER FOR MASTER BIKE CO

Master just picked up the legendary Youri Slikker from Netherlands for the FGFS team! If there was anyone next in line to get a sponsorship, it was definitely Youri. With a recent fire web edit, impressive performance at Fixated Comp 2, and general overall shredding, this is incredibly deserved. Stay on the lookout for a bike check we filmed with him on the new bike dropping extremely soon!

Here’s what Master had to say about the pickup:

“Happy to announce the newest addition to the Master bike team Youri Slikker.
It has been fun watching Youri’s riding progress over the years with his creative style and innovative tricks—all strapless by the way. Riding FGFS is already a complicated task with pedal timing and to do it strapless with finesse is next level. After watching him compete at the Fixated comp earlier this year I could tell that he had something special. Glad to have Youri representing for us in Europe and excited to see more from him in the future!”

Youri Slikker – 35mm Curved Wall

Here are some shots I snagged of Youri hitting a cool curved wall out in Den Haag on film! Clip can be seen in the Privileged Bread edit or Satoshi’s Netherlands movie. Youri is a beast, that 180 out was no joke. Especially strapless. Excited to see how he performs at this year’s Suck My Comp!

CREW DEFENDER 26″ NOW AVAILABLE

Insane to think that there are currently TWO complete FGFS (ish) bikes that are now available on the market! Crew just launched the successor to their wildly popular 700c Defender model, now with 26″ wheels! Deacon and I got the chance to test these. While a more in depth review is pending, what I”l say for now is this:

The bike in my opinion is a perfect stepping stone and price point ($400) for anyone who wants to get into FGFS. The geometry is a little long, but most tricks are still extremely doable on the build. The bike as is is strong enough to handle moderate abuse and with some part swaps, it can be built to last.

Here are the tech specs on the bike:

Frame:CR-MO Defender 26” Frame
Fork:CR-MO 26”, 1-1/8” Threadless
Headset:1-1/8” Integrated Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar:CR-MO Riser Style 22.2mm clamp, 700mm width
Stem:Alloy 48mm ext., 22.2mm Clamp
Grips:130mm Flanged Grip
Crankset:CR-MO 170mm, 36T Sprocket
Bottom Bracket:8T Splined, Sealed Bearing
Chain:KMC B1H 1/2” x 1/8”
Pedals:9/16” Platform
Brakes:Alloy Caliper Brakes, 2-Finger Levers
Tires:26” x 2.5”, 30TPI
Wheelset:26” Double Wall, 32H, Sealed Bearing Hubs, CR-MO Axle
Sprocket/Freewheel:16T Freewheel, 16T Fixed Gear
Saddle:Crew Steel Railed
Seatpost:Alloy 27.2mm x 300mm
Seatpost Clamp:Alloy 29.8mm

Deacon and I had a blast ripping these things around the park shooting some fun content for it. Grab the new 26″ Crew Defender from the City Grounds site here!

Off Track Ep. 31 feat. CHASE DAVIS!

For our guest today we’ve got Salt lake City and FOAD Gang’s finest, Chase Davis AKA SKRT Reynolds! We dive into his past, his bike builds, Salt Lake’s scene, sponsor drama, and more. Enjoy!

Eurotrip Gallery – Half Pipe

While in Netherlands, we were taken to this massive halfpipe (as seen in multiple videos by now). The session was nuts and everyone was throwing down. Specifically, Jakub and Youri were getting UP THERE! Here’s some shots from the sesh:

Ritchie Van Pelt – Glimmer Bike Check

Fixated boss man Ritchie Van Pelt recently built himself up a new Ruff Glimmer frame! Although I will miss his unique TJD frame, I’m really digging how his build turned out: tall boy style! Full parts rundown and gallery after the jump.

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Netherlands 35mm Gallery – Lifestyle Shots

Got film back from our Netherlands trip! These are only a handful of shots as the rest of them are being saved for a later project (as well as most of the real camera footage). Lifestyle shots from misc spots and some of the comp. Stay tuned for more!