Monthly Archives: October 2010
Bikecheck with Kip Williamson!
This weeks first bikecheck is with Kip Williamson, Kip has been on the scene for as long as I can remember, he has a big bag of unique tricks and can lay claim to making one of the best bike bike videos ever (UGP face value), ever since i’ve known him his bike has been uber dialled, time for the bike check…
Frame: DECO “Succubus” 19″tt – 75 deg HT – 4lbs 12oz. 13.25″ cs- Removeable gyro tabs, cable routes, and brake mounts. Integrated chain tensioners. MID bb. Campy spec integrated headtube. Downtube gusset for added foot clearance/space.
Fork: Odyssey Flatware min offset.
Headset: DECO integrated campy spec.
Handlebars: S&M inTRIKat bars 8.5″ rise.
Barends: Shadow nylon.
Stem: Quamen Macross.
Grips: Shadow “Ol Dirty”.
Brakes: Dia Tech “Hombre”.
Pads: Fly “Zapatas”.
Lever: Dia Tech 99.
Cable: DECO “Slickish”.
Tyres: Odyssey Path P Lyte.
Tubes: DECO.
Pegs: Infinity Ka Pegs.
Seatpost: DECO Pivotal.
Seatclamp: Sputnic.
Seat: Duo/Rogue Status Pivotal.
Chain adjustor: built in.
Chain: Sputnic “Whip”.
Cranks: Subrosa “Bitchin” 2.5pc 165mm.
BB: Subrosa “Bitchin” MID kit.
Chainring: Shadow “Scream” 25t.
Pedals: Shadow “Ravager” plastic.
Rims: Shadow “Stun” 36h.
Front hub: Shadow “Raptor”.
Freecoaster: Nankai inside / Profile aluminum shell.
Spokes: Shadow 3b ion plated purple fade.
Any modifications:
Dia Tech Flexies are a must if you purchase these Odyssey Flatware forks and plan to run front brakes. Grease your brake posts and use ProLink Chain Lube on your brake cable. Get yourself a DECO Slickish brake cable too!
Anything specific to you that you must have on your own ride:
I decided to go a different route this time around when it came to building my new bike. I usually keep some things the same on every bike, but this time I went with a totally different set up. This bike rides great!
Sponsors:
DECO, inTRIKat, MASTER BLASTER PLANET an eBay store.
Advice to beginners on bike set ups?
Working on your bike is a lot like riding, in that it’s a constant learning process. Use common sense and learn from your mistakes…. and don’t forget the grease!
Pon League High class edit!
Tong from Thailand short clip
Terry Adams – NorCal College Campus Tour
Chile-showtime!
Adam Diclaudo 27th Birthday Jam Trailer
Last times with Dylan Worsley!
It’s been years since I’ve seen Dylan (X Games 2000 I believe), when I was in my younger years-Hutch trickstar days (yes that long ago!), Dylan lived just down the road! We rode together a fair bit, then wouldn’t see him for a long time. Eventually he moved to the US, and has never looked back. Dylan has more tricks than you and I put together, i’ve seen some incredible stuff over the years, and remains very humble and out of the scene, I guess just how he’s always liked it. Sorry to ruin it for a lil moment Dylan :), Last times with one of the best flatlanders ever! Respect is due!
Last time you competed?
03,I think? I really dont enjoy contests. Jams I like.
Last jam you organized:
Never have, maybe should? Maybe thats Mutts job!!
Last time you rode with Ross Smith?
Hmm, I don’t remember a specific time, maybe once at the slope (Danville,CA) ’99ish? He was bustin-out then!!
Last time you rode “the spot”?
I briefly seshed there with Kerry Gatt,Mutt etc around about June.
Last time you were in Southsea?
KOC ’94, great contest memories there.
Last time you got a puncture?
I hate changing tyres. Last time was when I wore my last tyre too far.
Last time you yelled out whilst riding?
Yesterday.
Last time you threw your bike?
Haven’t thrown it in a while! These days when I get frustrated I just really shout loud,ha.
Last time you checked flatmatters?
Today. It’s cool to see whats going on, all these riders I’ve never seen before from different countries.
Last trick you learnt?
xhalf-pk whip.
Last time you rode with Chase:
Memory is a bit fuzzy there, maybe Chenga World-over 10 years ago.
Last phonecall you made?
To my wife. I never use the phone much really.
Last time you did that no handed gliding antrider on pedal?
I messed around with it last weekend-got a couple of circles (didnt pull it),but, probably ’96-97.
Last out of town visitor you rode with?
Think it was the Ganji dudes Shane and Darin, maybe Amahl fom Louisanna last summer (09).
Last bikepart your brought?
Profile flat cranks 160mm with 18t nano sprocket.
Last time you rode in the rain?
Hasn’t rained around here really in over 6 months. Used to have to ride in light snow quite a bit back in Colrado.
Last time you did a double decade:
Took off my back brake for good back in 98, haven’t done them since then.
Last flatland dvd you watched?
I have an intrikat dvd. Flatsphere.
Last time you were overseas:
September ’08. New Zealand
Last movie you watched?
Legend of the Gaurdians.
Last time you rode out of state?
Colorado ’08. I’d like to get out to a York Jam or Austin one of these days. Actually alot of places.
Last online edit you downloaded?
Brian Rybak-Flatmatters.<
Last time you filmed a combo?
About a month ago, self filmed at my weekend spot.
Last bikepart you broke:
Few spokes.
Last trick you got consistent:
Nothing special, counter clockwise b/less whiplashes, never spent much time with this.
Last time someone said “aren’t you too old to ride that bike”
Havent heard it much (although I can tell some people think it! ha) I got my frame powder coated recently and the guy said,”is this for a kid?”.
Last time you worked out?
I tried to use the gym at my old college a couple of years ago. I about broke myself!! ha. no good. Riding is my work-out.
Last time you partied:
Long time ago,I don’t do this anymore.
Last person you rode with:
Haven’t ridden with anyone in months, I think Mutt was the last rider I saw.
Last time you kissed your wife:
Yesterday.
Last edit you produced:
Have not made one yet, just a clip. I need to learn some new things still.
Last time flatland made you smile:
All the time, doing tricks, learning tricks, memories, seeing others bustin’ out.
Last time you were in Huntington beach:
Took a trip down there 2 summers ago. Rode the old spot for a smidge, it’s changed alot since I was living there.
Last time you watched your Props groundwork part:
I don’t have that video, havent seen it in years.
The Fall flat session
The Fall Flat Session from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Dawn to Dusk with Michael Husser
Digging this guys around the bar whiplashes, super nice edit!
Dawn to Dusk from SPDL lab° on Vimeo.