The Radavist

Finally! The CSK’s full-length video is out, featuring Tyler Johnson on BMX and FGFS, Chris Clappe, Kyle Fritz, Zach Hoffner, Jacob Ruff and Kareem Shehab. Blasting! There’s some HUGE shit in this one.

This in from Jake in Seattle:

“Premium Rush Race Friday, August 24th here in Seattle. It’s gonna be a fun quick race with a couple of twists for the opening night of this ever so epic bike messenger movie. The race is going to end a little after 8pm in the graffiti lot across from The Paramount Theatre at 8th and Pine St. Non racers and friends should meet everyone there to award the winners and go to the movie as a group shortly after. Movie times have yet to be released but we are shooting for a showing just after 9pm at the Pacific Place AMC (600 Pine St.). Hope to see you all there!

This race is to help fund the 2013 North American Cycle Courier Championships in Seattle next summer. For more info or if you would like to sponsor this or other NACCC fund raisers events email me : jakericker@gmail.com”

“Hit ‘Em In The Mouth”, a documentary exploring the culture of Seattle Bike Polo, the birthplace of the current polo craze, will enjoy a World Premiere, June 30, 2pm in NYC at Anthology Film Archives. We need your help to get as many people in the NYC area to come see our film.

The movie centers around the dominant figures of the scene, including the father of hardcourt bike polo Matt Messenger, the world champions Team Smile, and the up-and-coming players of the city. Their stories intertwine as we follow the drama through the National Championships and a battle with the city of Seattle for a permanent space to play.

Hit ‘Em in the Mouth

On June 30th, Zlog is celebrating its four year anniversary with an alleycat and party. Be there!

What a pleasant surprise. Tyler Johnson getting savvy for COAL Headwear. Digging this for sure. Loved the pedal / crank slide to lift up over the bench, all the wheelie lines, the bump jumps, the nollie lines and the damn truck driver. Very nice dude.

Photo by Michael Giroux

Jake’s such a nice dude that I have to post photos of him when they pop up. These ones of him riding in Seattle came out too good. Check the rest out at Pedal Consumption.

“Home of the Grave”

If I could sum up Black Breath‘s newest album up with one word, it’d be “Entombedcore”. Since their debut LP, Heavy Breathing, the Seattle band has really come into their own. Mixing hardcore, thrash and death metal, their newest release Sentenced to Life on Southern Lord really solidifies the band’s sound.

You know how a pair of leather gloves take a little to wear in and form to your hand? That’s how I look at Black Breath over the past few years. It’s like they finally broke in that tough, black leather and the end product is an audio assault. I’ve been listening to the vinyl of the album since it was released and am in love. To be honest, I can’t think of a better Tuesday Teardown at the moment, so read on!

I promise, there is basketball playing to be had in this edit from CSK. But first, some dialed FGFS from the Seattle boys!

Chris has been riding the Hold Fast 29’r FGFS frame since last winter and on the eve of their media announcement tomorrow (shhhhh!), he put out a video showcasing the new Made in the USA frames.

Zlog‘s second installment of the Sea Town Fix Up comes in strong with riding from Jackson Bradshaw, Nelson Bell, Kareem Shehab, Zach Hoffner and Chris Clappé.

Zlog‘s last Future Tense looked like a ton of fun. Tyler’s going off!

Crank arm to 180 bar to half cab bar? Pretty slick Tyler! #RideNStyle is gonna go off this year. Just don’t hurt yourself fucking around dude!

CSK

Ryan from Go Means Go has been working hard on the forthcoming Pedalers’ Fair in Seattle:

“Go Means Go is working with Swift Industries and Babecycle on this project in order to shine some light on the talented makers and artisans that live and work in Washington State.  We focused on soft goods for the most part, with 20 vendors attending.  A broad range of goods including custom wool bespoke cycling clothing, leather goods for cycling, caps, bags, panniers and even furniture, we’ve also invited a few custom framebuilders.  ”

Pedalers’ Fair Website

Seattle! Roll through, have fun, throw down and wish Tyler good luck for the 2012 Ride N Style. More info on Zlog.

Before everyone freaks out, there is a difference between surface rust and deep pitting. Sure, over time, surface rust leads to pitting and structural failure but a little steel wool, some furniture polish or wax to seal it and you’re good as new. Patina is the best paint job nature can provide with you, as long as you do it right. This Sizemore is a perfect example. Matt’s training bike has seen some miles and it shows.

Photo by Jake Ricker

I was talking to a few people at NAHBS this year about how Seattle doesn’t have many builders, especially when compared to Portland, its arch enemy. There’s what? Davidson and that’s about it? Then I saw this beast. Todd Hunt Bertram builds custom bicycles under the name Viana Cycles. His shop is based in Seattle and this particular frame utilizes a rather unique wishbone seat stay bridge. What else would you call it? Take note of that downtube diameter, the sleeved and cleaved seat tube and the bright-ass color. The list just goes on. Check out more at Jake’s Flickr!

For more information on Viana, head to their site and their Etsy profile. That’s a first!

J Ruff from CSK and Zlog put together some quickies from Tyler Johnson. That last clip rules so hard. Awesome.