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Autumn Jam: Haverhill, MA. October 7th

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One for the east coast flatland heads!
This weekend in Massachusetts!
Over to Rich Slezak for the details:

Get ready for the Autumn Jam, happening in less than a week! It’s going to be an incredible all-day event, filled with thrilling BMX action and so much more. There’s no need to worry about missing out, as you can drop by anytime you like. But mark your calendars for 3PM, because that’s when we’ll be having the epic raffle giveaway! We’ve got amazing prizes from Cheap Goods BMX, Flat Society, and Paragon BMX, and there are plenty to go around. You definitely don’t want to miss this chance to score some incredible swag! So make sure to join us on October 7th, because the Autumn Jam is going to be off the charts! #jam #gettogether #autumnjam #bmx #flatmattersonline #flatmatters #flatland #bmxflatland #flatlandbmx

Repo: FA Battleground Contest + Official Edit

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Text: François “Fan” Debroux.
Photos: Glenn Mehltretter & Robert & Ruben Castillo, Kevin Cunningham.

Massive thanks to François for reaching out with this awesome repo following on from Barre’s Oya Street Jam repo. So good to have people all over the world contributing towards Flatmattersonline!

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Benjamin Hudson wins 2023 Battleground

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The first annual Battleground contest went down in Ohio this weekend, and went off. We will be posting run footage later today. Congratulations to all winners, Benjamin Hudson, Ruben Castillo, Fan Debroux, Ron Metzger, and Glenn Mehltretter. And best trick going to Terry Adams.

Pro.

  1. Ben Hudson
  2. Pete Brandt
  3. Jean William Prevóst
  4. Terry Adams
  5. Jean Francois Bouilliane
  6. Omari Cato
  7. Cesar Rangel
  8. Joe Cicman

Mid School / Legends.

  1. Ruben Castillo
  2. Todd Carter
  3. Bertrand Williams

Expert.

  1. Fan Debroux
  2. Andrew Graziano
  3. Anthony Schneidewind

Veteran.

  1. Ron Metzger
  2. Matt Veach
  3. Ron Seay

Beginner.

  1. Glenn Mehltretter
  2. Andy Pandemic
  3. Bri Welch

Best Trick winner.

Terry Adams.

Kip Williamson’s Subrosa Body Snatcher Prototype

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You may have caught word on social media like I did with Kip Williamson shredding on a new frame. I reached out to Kip for more details, read on.

Introducing the Subrosa “Body Snatcher” flatland frame. I’ve been working with Subrosa for over 2 years to bring this to fruition. I’ve ridden it now for a couple of weeks and it feels amazing! It’s incredibly strong and has lots of features. This is a prototype so specs are subject to change. I’d like to thank GL, Ryan Sher, and Ronnie B. for helping make this dream into reality! More info coming soon. 

Subrosa “Body Snatcher” frame specs and info:

Sizes: Top Tube Length: 19” tt & 19.5” tt

Head Tube Angle: 75°

Seat Tube Angle: 71°

BB Height: 11.75”

Standover Height: 7”

Chainstay: 13”

Bottom Bracket: MID

Integrated head tube

100% 4130 chromoly tubing

Dropouts: 6mm thick – CNC laser cut 14mm dropouts with integrated chain tensioners

Subrosa Yoke BB/chain stay junction and ovalized down tube at bb for increased strength

Brakemounts seat stay: Removable

Head tube drilled for gyro tabs

Integrated seatclamp

Weight: 4.6 lbs

Colors: white/raw fade, black

*SPECS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

**ETA: SPRING 2024

Repo: Oya Street Jam.

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Text: Barre Neirynck.
Photos: Barre Neirynck, Djou Nien.

I hit Barre Neirynck a message after I saw a few photos on Instagram,. Whats this event Barre? I don’t know much about it, it looks amazing. Barre came through with this repo, shouts to Barre and Djou Nien for helping out with photos. Nice to get a repo back here on Flatmattersonline. Enjoy this one!

TRAVEL DAY.

It all started last year when I saw some footage from a underground contest on a island thirty minutes away from the west coast of France!
Between Normandië and Bordeaux.
The vibe was so dope, that it sparked my interest to know more about this event.
The name of the island is Île d’Yeu, and is organise by Etienne Taraud and crew, the event called Oya Street Jam! With a resident population of only 5000 people, community style.

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