Johnathan Ball

SMC 2023 MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!

You may have gotten teasers of our new 2023 merch line via some Suck My Comp 6 content, but the entire line is now available online!

It’s been over 3 years since we’ve offered merch, so we’re really excited to show these off. We’ve got 4 items available: 2 shirts, 1 hat, and a bike bottle. Note: We made limited quantities to begin with, so after we sold a bunch at the Suck My Comp, it’ll be extra limited for this online drop.

First up we’ve got our “Shimmer Tee“, with our fresh new logo glimmering in the California sun by the coast. Printed on very high quality Comfort Colors tees, for that oversized pre-loved feel.

Next up is a crowd favorite, the “Knee Pain” tee. Fixed Gear riders know it all too well. I am not a medical doctor though so I unfortunately cannot actually help you. Also printed on Comfort Colors tees.

Next up is a good old fashion dad hat with our new logo on it. Pigment dyed port and company blanks which are fade proof, so they say.

Last up is a special one, the Slum bike bottle. Slum sweat not included. Design approved by the man himself.

All designs were made by legend and one of my heroes Mike T. Schmitt, so it was an honor to bring these ones to life. Grab the whole collection HERE while you can, cause I might not being these ones back!

CONQUER CONCORD RESULTS

The Conquer Concord contest that went down in the Bay Area this weekend was so much fun. Big shout outs to Adam Wells, Andy Sparks, and all of the support that was given to the event. SMC crew came out strong with myself, Miguel, Deacon, and Pizza driving up to join the fun along with Gus. Can’t wait for next year’s already!

Here’s the results from the event (video recap to come soon!):

AM:

1st – Erik Flores

2nd – Peter Van Nguyen

3rd – Anthony Combs

PRO:

1st – Johnathan Ball

2nd – Miguel Zendejas

3rd – Justin Mitchell

Off Track Ep. 19 Out Now!

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!

Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as always

COURTTEK FGFS BIKE CHECK

Realized I never posted any pics of my Courttek build while I had it in FGFS mode! Riding it like this was really fun. Completely different experience than with my skinny tires and bars. Breakdown after the jump.

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OFF TRACK – KAREEM SHEHAB

In this week’s episode of the Off Track podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming rider, filmmaker, blader, skiier, and owner of Master Bike Co, Kareem Shehab to the show! We discussed all things industry, history, WRAHW, filmmaking, and more. Enjoy!