The Madnizz crew killed this edit with Kevin Nikulski, who of course if fresh off Autum. I have to be honest, I had no idea Kevin had so much skill on street, and his street nibble game is strong in this one, really liked the pegs nose at 2:37, and the tech front wheel at 1:51! As a whole, the edit and tune really fits Kevin’s personality and vibe, go watch this one if you haven’t already. Props to the Madnizz crew putting this edit together!
Throwback Thursdays: Proseed Issue One – Side A
Tomorrow I have an exclusive interview with one of original heads that helped create the King of Ground contest series in Japan, Yasuyuki Takeo. One of the most requested videos on the site, is anything KOG related, and in my mind one of the best contest videos ever done is by the Juicyvision crew “Proseed”, Issue one – side a right here. So much good riding from the King of Ground contests and local events too. You really do want to sit down and give this one your attention.
York Uno: How to Top Tube Elephant Glide
York Uno is killing the flatland how-to game, and is dropping how-to’s pretty much daily. It’s hard to keep up, I would call this move a top tube backwards squeaker… never mind tricks have different names across the globe…. Thank you York for contributing on the daily to the new generation of riders.
Matt Wootton: Autumn Isolation
Matt Wootton gets out of Tasmania, Australia gets our Thursday posts off to a good start. Skills front and back wheel out of Matt, good stuff to see riders still getting out when they can during the isolation period!
Episode 19: Flatmattersonline Exclusives with Martin Drazil
It’s about that time, we are fast approaching the 20th episode of the Flatmattersonline exclusives. This has far out weighed my expectations, that began again whilst I was out in San Francisco in January riding with Pete Brandt.
Martin Drazil from Prague, stepped up for the 19th episode, dropping an awesome line that utilises great use of brakes and brakeless techniques.
Thanks Martin for contributing.
Who’s got the 20th exclusive? We shall see on Sunday, 5pm GMT!
Voodoo Pre Jam 2017
It may be three years old, but the Voodoo Pre Jam 2017 edit by Erik Otto that has just been published is well worth your attention. Featuring the likes of Matthias Dandois, Yu Katagiri, Alex Jumelin, Masato Ito, Yohei Uchino, Ahmed Johnson, Travis Collier, and more shredding at the Pre jam.
HERESY ZEPHYR
HERESY ZEPHYR
As you can imagine, making our own tire is a dream come true and today we are so happy to present you the ZEPHYR.
Our design process started from a « blank page » with two questions : what tire would we like to ride considering the wide spectrum of preferences among the team, and what tire would contribute to BMX flatland in general as an « open » progressive tire created for any style of riding and any surface. A fast, modern tire with a slick feeling as you roll, yet foot friendly and without any real break-in time as no one likes to waste even just one session on adapting to a new tire. On top of that, even though we were aiming at high quality, it was essential for us to keep it affordable.
Needless to say, that didn’t sound easy at all. But it also felt like the most meaningful way to design this tire, so research was on…
The answer to that equation was found in a balanced combination of a hard compound slick and low profile with a multiple lines pattern for precise foot control. Floor contact feels direct and natural, easy to figure out. Same with foot contact, there is no surprise. The tire doesn’t feel like it’s interfering with what you want to do, instead you forget it’s there.
But enough of these big words. We love the ZEPHYR and hope you will too.
The ZEPHYR will first be available in 1.90’’ size, black, by the end of August, both in wire bead and kevlar versions, at a reasonable price we would ourselves be willing to pay…
1.75’’ will be next.
Have fun,
– Alexis
Average recommended price :
Wire bead €28,00
Kevlar (Foldable) €36,00
Weight :
Wire bead 527g
Kevlar 482g
Tire concept and design: Michaël Husser, Alexis Desolneux, Guillaume Jung
Graphic design: Michaël Husser
Video: Sevisual
Episode 18: Flatmattersonline Exclusives with Omari Cato
Accidentally deleted Omari’s clip having trouble with uploading episode 19. Apolgises to Omari, clip is back up now…
The response to posting Flatmattersonline exclusives twice a week has been absolutely amazing! Thank you all so much for keeping this going during this difficult time for all of us… As we approach 20 episodes, without missing a beat so far, Omari Cato came through with episode 18!
I have no idea what’s going on with these back wheel riders grabbing the tyre, but I like it, and Omari drops something really fresh here!
Thank you Omari for contributing towards the culture.
Who’s got the next clip?
Stephen Cerra: Flowstyle
Erik Otto got in contact recently to let me know he lost his account on Video, and is uploading his edits to Youtube. It’s been a while since I saw any Stephan Cerra footage, whilst this may be a repost it is certainly worth a re watch!
Bill Freeman: ‘posse up’ raw clips
Benjamin Querubin just uploading some raw clips from the Posse Top video with Bill Freeman, the skatepark and parking lot footage looks familiar from my time in California. West Hollywood maybe? Either way, it’s rad to see some Bill Freeman footage, it’s been a minute….