The prototype Volume stem I’ve been rocking is now available! Really unique design on this that I’ve been loving. No slippage and no problems either. Here are the details from Volume:
“New for 2024 the Velocity Top Load Stem.
6061 CNC stem that features extensive external & internal CNC cuts to reduce weight, a wider 44 mm clamping area, chamfered and rounded edges plus a ø32 mm recessed compression bolt cutout.
The stem also features an aero dynamic forward “V” shape with external machining on the sides to go with the flow.”
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.
FOAD just put out a great one for the track bike enjoyers! In this one Jackson gives an extremely thorough comparison of Gatorskin, Vittoria, and Thickslick tires. Super interesting watch and informative!
As I mentioned when I posted up my Resist announcement last week, here’s a photo bike check and breakdown of the current Ruff whip I’m rolling on. This is genuinely my favorite iteration of all my 26″ builds so far both looks wise and feel wise. It gets me stoked to ride whenever I just take a look at my bike. Breakdown and full gallery after the jump:
While I haven’t shared any pictures yet of my new Ruff build yet, i thought I’d show off the stem I’ve been running first. Volume was kind enough to send over one of their prototype stems for me to try out and review. Click into the post for full thoughts and gallery, lets go!
As we all know, the new Master 2023 frames dropped and are some of the most interesting colorways fixie has seen to date. Oscar Lopez sent over this gallery that gives us a closer look at all the details on Marco’s “GHVST RIDER” colorway plus a look at his current whip. Click into the post for the full gallery and snag a frame here!
GO GO GO. The brand new 2023 Master line of frames and components are officially up for purchase! Ranging from $559 – $669, Master is now offering each frame as a set for the first time ever. Headset included too!
“This frame is made from 4130 heat treated chromoly and features an integrated headtube drilled for gyro tabs, gusseted top tube and down tube, Mid BB shell, butted seattube, removable U-brake mounts, and yoke style bb cluster for maximum chainring and tire clearance. The Master Hightek frame has the shortest FGFS wheelbase with full barspin clearance.”
If these framesets weren’t enough for you, Master is also offering more neutral colored 26″ freestyle Chopstick forks! Chrome is now sold out but black is still available at the time of writing this. Specs on this fork:
408 A-C
20mm Offset
165mm length threaded Steerer
Designed for 26″ wheels
Additionally to the frames and forks, Master has released a pair of 6.66″ 2-piece bars titled the Three-6 bars! Sporting nearly half an inch higher than all of their previous offerings. Specs on the new bars:
“Our new multi butted handlebars are back! Strong, light with perfectly styled bends.”
RISE 6.66″
WIDTH 29″
UPSWEEP 2.5°
BACK SWEEP 10°
MATERIAL Double butted heat treated 4130 CrMo
Lastly for the Trick Track and Track bike folk, the Turbo saddle rip titled the “Masterbo” saddle is live! Comes in some wild colors. Here’s what Master says about these beauties:
“Our new offering for the track crowd. Classic shape with grippy vegan suede cover.”
Through the Master website, you can basically now order an entire bike sans rims. Shoutout to Master for providing the products our scene needs to survive. Check out all of these wonderful items in their shop HERE!
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