As you may or may not know, I upload a video to the Fixed Gear Archive youtube channel nearly every day. Here’s some recent fun ones that I’ve upped on there:
Reminder that a lot of these uploads have been lost in the ether, which makes these pretty much an FGS exclusive. So SUBSCRIBE!
This is WILD. Volume Bikes making Fixed Gears… in 2023! While Epic already broke the news, here’s an exclusive high res look at the frames that Volume will be dropping in a couple weeks. They’ll be re-releasing the Cutter and the Thrasher. Essentially a V7 Cutter and a V3 Thrasher. I think they’re just testing the waters a bit with the market, so it looks like they’re just dropping these colorways for now in limited quantities. I’m digging that purple a lot.
From what I’ve heard, the Cutter is looking to fit 45c tires just like the V6, but with unchanged track style geometry. So that’s pretty cool news. This isn’t all that Volume and Resist are cooking up, so keep your head on a swivel for more info.
Also look out for a chance to win one of these frames as a raffle prize for our upcoming Suck My Comp 6 competition!
Pizza at a Long beach DIY spot. Filming is getting close to finished and should be done by the time the comp rolls around. Look at that stud! (Bonus picture of Corey on the board)
Today Fixated furthers their now wide variety of components, now with their own stem! This thing is looking slick. Reminiscent of the Unknown topload stem from back in the day. A few details:
We’re incredibly proud to announce the sponsor lineup for our upcoming Suck My Comp 6 Fixed Gear Freestyle competition going down on the weekend of November 10th.
We’ve managed to gain the support of so many great companies this time around and we’re really excited to get some amazing prizes in rider’s hands.
Here are some important details for the event:
Pre-registration is $5, which goes right into the prize pool for riders. $10 day of, cash only. I would suggest pre registering because not only is it cheaper for you, but it helps us organize things easier. You can find the pre-registration link HERE
We will be adding an additional $100 to each prize pool for both Trick Track and FGFS
“Pro” division lets you win cash + physical goods, “Am” division you’ll just be competing for physical prizes
We’ve got really cool trophies this year for 1st place pro on both days. Stay tuned to our IG to get a sneak peak somewhere down the line
There will be some fun side events that are free to enter on both days too. So even if you don’t wanna compete, you can still come and participate.
As usual, we have a “best trick” jam portion of the competition that will happen after the main events. 20 minute jam to try your hardest tricks. Free to enter.
Raffles will be happening on both days! So bring some cash and try your luck to win some cool stuff. We’ve got some serious prizes to give away.
We will be selling some new SMC merch on both days. We’re gonna drop it online in the coming month, but if you don’t wanna pay for shipping then will be your best bet.
We are currently still in the process of finding a location to premiere some videos. Stay tuned for that one but expect it to be Saturday evening.
PARKING: For the Trick Track event at Sepulveda Dam: there is a very small lot on Burbank BLVD just after the freeway entrance, but I would suggest parking in the Cricket Complex and Archery Range parking lot on Woodley Avenue. From both parking lots, you will have to ride/walk down paths to get to the actual dam where the event is taking place. (picture below)
Please note that these are not city orchestrated events and the potential for being shut down is always possible. If this happens we will pivot to a new location or refund your entry fee if that isn’t possible.
Also big shoutout to our sponsors. There’s some big and surprising names in the mix who have been extremely generous with their prize offerings. Please support these companies to the fullest:
I think this is the first real review I’ve seen of the Mash Reyes frame. Jackson put in a year of work to compile his official opinion about the frame. Super insightful, well worth a watch! (Even if you arent in the market for the Slum frame)
In today’s episode we replaced Deacon with the Netherland’s own Ritchie Van Pelt! We discuss all things Fixated, Europe scene, SMC rebranding, competitions, my trip to the UK and riding with the Pirates, roasting bikes, and more!