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!”

Throwback: JBall 3:30 with Locked Cog

Posted up a fun 2013 throwback on the archive of myself! The 3:30 with Locked Cog series used to be one of my favorites. Pros would send in footage to Kris with LC and he’d pump out these fun minute long mini edits for the world to see. I remember being really stoked when he said he was willing to do one with me, since Locked Cog was such a big platform at the time. I’m actually still pretty proud of a lot of these clips. The ender was the first time I’d put the 180 bar to backlash into a proper clip, and I’m pretty sure it was the first that FGFS had seen at the time. Funny to think about how hard that clip felt when it’s a staple in my trick bag now. Fun times. Shoutout my boy Sam for the ender.

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!

Max Corcoran Melbourne Day Edit

Our boy Max getting some clips in Melbourne! The footage is from the beginning of the year but it definitely fills the void we’ve been feeling with a lack of Max clips while he’s been out bike packing and exploring the world. Fun clean jibs sprinkled throughout this one with some fun B-roll. Security cam angle at 3:20 is so sick.

Olvoween 2024 Contest

Olvotricks contest just went down in France after the Olvoween alleycat and there were some shredders throwing down! Some new names now on my radar and some familiar ones holding it down. Some highlights for me include Vitto’s fish n chip combo at 6:28, Lyonzon’s smooth style, and Mark’s aggressive consistency. I think Mark is now one of my favorite Trick Track riders, especially after meeting him and riding with him in the Netherlands. Oh and of course Jakub does his usual slaying. Fun stuff with some great energy!

GARAGEBOYZ 7

Crispy and the GarageBoyz are back with some HEAT! In the mix are the typical Fixated boys including Crispy, Youri, Marinus, Ritchie, and even Hank! Although this video overall is a big chiller, the boys put on some serious moves. Youri’s line at 3:20 is actually one of the most nuts flat lines I’ve seen. That right there is a game changer.

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!