The Master shop has reopened! Since the reopen is temporary, now is the time to stock up on any parts you’ve been trying to get your hands on plus some new goodies.
For new products we’ve got a new hubset color in gun metal! This color is only available in a 3/8th axle. Loving the way it looks.
Next, you heard that right, I said HUBSET. That means Master 64 front hubs are now being offered, so you can finally perfectly match your rear Master 64 hub in black or silver! These hubs work with nearly all forks, so you don’t have to worry about axle size or anything.
Lastly everything else is restocked including frames, forks, black and silver hubs, axles, and everything in between. Store won’t be open permanently, so grab everything while you can on the Master store here!
Never done this before, but since we used a 10 point system for our scoring, we actually have numbered scores for everyone’s runs from the entire Suck My Comp 7 event. Click in to see the full scores!
We dropped some new colorways for our popular Flagship cap just in time for the holidays!
These comfy, broken in caps now come in what we call “Dusty Green” and “Washed Blue”. We’ve only got a handful left since we sold a good amount at the competition, so grab one for yourself or someone you love for the holidays here! (Free stickers with every purchase)
Andy is someone’s name you may have seen floating around our sphere. He joins our sessions often, mostly rides BMX, films a lot of stuff, and is a closeted Fixed Gear OG. He was hanging around Joe Mckeag during his come up and even filmed some videos back in the FGFS golden days. That being said, Andy recently built himself up this absolutely beautiful 2010 Durcus One Stylin’. Specs and gallery after the jump!
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.
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!”
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!
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!
Suck My Cog 