Bike Check

Bike Check – Kyle Kelley’s LaMarche PMW Track Bike!

We’ve got a very special bike check on the blog today. For starters, Kyle Kelley is a legend in the Fixed Gear and cycling community. From the Trackosaurusrex blog to Golden Saddle Cyclery to the current Allez LA shop, Kyle has played such a big role in promoting and shaping cycling culture in LA and beyond. That being said, Kyle had a custom bike made by another Fixed Gear legend by the name of Tom La Marche with Lamarche Bike Co.

Kyle has lots to say about this bike, so I’ll let him take it from here. Full gallery and writeup after the jump!

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Bike Check – JBall’s Black Ruff Glimmer

Recently I built up a fresh Ruff Glimmer frame in a rare color choice for me… black! Although the only reason I did this was because they were sold out of raw at the time, I ended up being really happy with how the build turned out. I’ve had a black Ruff before but wasn’t in love with how that bike looked. Why do I like my black build now though?

I think the black fork, proto bars, and chrome details are really helping me love my current bike. Full rundown after the jump!

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Louis Trognon – Bike Checks

Two bike checks coming from Louis! Both on Pride Street bikes but one on 700c and the other has a 650b setup. The 650b actually looks really good on a 700c frame! Nice tricks at the end of both of these too. Been saying this, but Louis is quickly rising the ranks on my fav riders list.

Louis Trognon – Radio Bombtrack Bike Check + Riding

Remember the name Louis Trognon. Louis is the future and the truth.

Louis goes over his rare 2012 26″ Radio Bombtrack build then shreds some serious flat ground on it. It’s suuuper rare to see someone riding a 26″ build like its a 700c Trick Track build, but here Louis is doing some mind melting tricks on a vintage bike. That last line is ridiculous. I kept thinking he was getting greedy but he kept pulling tricks off.

Chris Alzona – Volume Thrasher 2023 Bike Check

Chris has been pumping content out lately! In this one he gives us a rundown on his iconic purple Thrasher build. Look at all those beautiful Resist parts! Really loving the clips at the end too. I’ve always said that once Chris learns how to 180 it’s over for us, and I’m afraid the time has come. Just in time for the rapture.

Courttek V2 Builds + Riders Gallery

All of the Courttek V2 riders and colorways are officially revealed. The worldwide lineup is heavy with well deserving names, including Devan Gallagher, Satoshi Hashimoto, Max Corcoran, Jakub Bruch, and myself. not only are the colorways themselves cool, but I love seeing how each person built their bike and the personality that goes into every bike and portrait. Full gallery with bike and riding shots after the jump!

Courttek V2’s are still in pre-order, but not for much longer. Grab one on the Master site HERE before you’ll never be able to again!

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JBall Ruff Bike Check 2025

After over 2 months of being injured from a broken rib, we’re back today to show off my current Ruff Glimmer build plus a short session. Shoutout to the sponsors Ruff, Master, and Resist for keeping the build fresh.

Trying something different with no music on this one. Let me know if you like this or prefer with music.

Shoutout Pizza for filming. His bike check coming next!