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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Marcus getting down on a silly bike! Serious moves for such an un-serious bike.
Volume just dropped some limited edition Green + Black Thrashers! These go hard and I think is one of the coolest versions of the Thrasher we’ve seen. Seems inspired by Matt’s custom paint job from 2012. Snag one here!
Footage from a year ago via AfterSpin of a fun looking rainy day garage sesh!
Suck My Cog 