35MM | FIXED GEAR OPEN 6

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Judges - Loop Magazine

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Dew Sippawit - BW

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Ines Brunn

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Dew Sippawit - Tuck No Hander - BW

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Ines Brunn - Freestyle Competition

35mm - China - Fixed Gear Open 6 - Jaoa Danaikrit - Table Top - BW

Here’s some 35mm photos from the Fixed Gear Open 6 competition that was held in (Beijing) China earlier this year. I can’t even begin to describe or explain what a fucking good time this trip was. Having Dew Sippawit & Jaoa Danaikrit there for every step of the adventure was a crucial part of the trip and made going about life in this foreign land even easier. If you’ve never been on a trip w/ the homies, I highly advise you plan one; it’s quite possibly the only way to travel. Ines Brunn was there to compete and show people a side of fixed gear that most have forgotten and little attempt. The Thai boys came through and destroyed the cheese wedge I managed to catch shots of Jaoa’s tabletop and Dew’s tuck no hander to barspin. Check out more 35mm photos HERE.

ED WONKA | OAKLAND PEGS

Ed Wonka Laforte - Turf Bikes - Oakland - Pegs 1

I was looking through some older photos on my computer and came across these two shots that Seitaro Iki took of Ed “Wonka” Laforte riding a double peg down a rail in down town Oakland. These were taken back when we were still filming for Word Is Bond and were shot on the same day that Ed did the huge hanger at the end of his section. Check out an alternate angle below or browse through more of Seitaro Iki’s Photography HERE.

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ANTHONY COMBS | CITY SHOTS

Anthony Combs - Wheel Talk - Turf Bikes - San Francisco 2014 - Barspin
Anthony Combs - Mike Schmitt - Turf Bikes - SF2014
Anthony Combs - San Francisco 2014 - One Mans Trash
Yesterday I went riding around San Francisco w/ Anthony Combs who crashed out in the little bungalow beneath my bed the night before. We checked out the new skatepark they built beneath the highway and rode some spots in the surrounding neighborhoods. Mike laced Anthony up the new aluminum TURF Cranks, sprocket, and a front hub. The find of the day definitely had to be the load of florescent lightbulbs we found wedged into a street can in the TL. It’s been a while since I’ve ridden with Anthony but I guarantee that you’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the near future.

WHEEL TALK AERODYNAMICS KIT

Wheel Talk - Aerodynamics Kit - Front
Tobi Whaley - Wheel Talk - SF 3
Tobi Whaley and I collaborated on making a kit out of the “Aerodynamics” graphic I recently released. The development of this kit has been in the works for a while now, and is just now coming into fruition. It’ll be rad to see Wheel Talk on more people than just those in the Fixed Gear Freestyle community. Pre-orders have closed, but hit up Wheel Talk Road on his social channels and he might be able to do something for you. Read more below to check out other shots and close ups of the kit.
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35MM | FIXIEBOYZ408

35mm - Wheel Talk - FixieBoyz408 - iMiNUSD - Oakland 2014

35mm - Wheel Talk - FixieBoyz408 - FGFS - Oakland 2014

35mm - Wheel Talk - Turf Bikes - Mike Schmitt - Devon Lawson - Oakland 2014

35mm - Jimmy Watcha - Turf Bikes - Roof Drops

35mm - Fixie Boyz 408 - China Town - Oakland 2014
Every so often the dudes from San Jose come up to stay at our pad in the East Bay and ride over the weekend. Jimmy Watcha, Kent Ly, and Luciano Ortiz are just a few of the local riders from SJ that you should keep your eye on. After a long day of riding street spots in Oakland, we hit up China Town to grab some cheap grub before riding back under the bay through the Webster Tube. Check out more 35mm Photos HERE.

ALAMEDA SKATEPARK SEND OFF


After more than 3 months of surfing the couches at our pad in Alameda, Dew Sippawit & Jaoa Danaikrit reluctantly flew back to Thailand last month. We celebrated their final day in the States by kicking back and cutting loose at the local skatepark. A couple of dudes from San Jose drove up the day before to ride and bid the Thai boys a proper farewell. We stacked a ton of footage while they were here, and just got back from a trip to China, so keep your eyes peeled for more of Dew & Jaoa coming in the near future. Read more and check out some stills from the video below.
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FIXED GEAR OPEN 6 | PHOTOS

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Wheel Talk - China Trip 2014

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Dew Sippawit - Tuck No Hander

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - High Fives - Wheel Talk - G-Shock

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - 360

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Jaoa Danaikrit - Icepick

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Wheel Talk - Group Photo

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - Nap TIme

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - High Jump

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - Wheel Talk - Signature - G-Shock

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Fixed Freestyle Judges

Fixed Gear Open 6 - Matt Reyes - Mess Beijing
Fixed Gear Open 6 - Jaoa Danaikrit - Man Behind The Lens
Fixed Gear Open 6 - Dew Sippawit - On Stage

After flying over 5,900 Miles over the pacific from San Francisco to China for the 2014 Fixed Gear Open 6 in Beijing I had seen a lot of places and met even more people. Dew Sippawit & Jaoa Danaikrit met up with me out there shred and stack clips as a team. Dew threw some huge tuck no hander to barspins, 180 tuck no handers, nose manual to barspins, and ended up winning the Freestyle event. Jaoa Danaikrit came in a close second and I won the high jump clearing 105cm. It was amazing to see so many talented young riders in China and inspiring to watch Ines Brunn ride who has a stye unlike anybody I’ve ever seen. I don’t think I’ve ever taken so many photos, signed so many autographs, or smiled so much in my life. Thank you for all the riders who love this community enough to put on this event and make this sport happen.

Photo Credit : TOFO / Zihao Cheung / Li Yuan

BEIJING FIXED GEAR OPEN 6

Fixed Gear Open 6
Tomorrow morning I’m waking up and hopping on a flight to China for the 6th annual Fixed Gear Open in Beijing. Dew Sippawit & Jaoa Danaikrit are going to meet me out there for the event and to shred whatever street spots we can while we can. I’ve stocked up on memory cards, film, socks and am ready to set sail on another trip overseas. Keep your eyes peeled for photos from all of us during our stay out there.

WHEEL TALK “AERODYNAMICS”

Wheel Talk - Aerodynamics - Square
WheelTalk_Aerodynamics_BackPrint
WheelTalk_Aerodynamics_FrontPrint
With only 30 available, these 3/4 sleeve baseball shirts are going to go fast. The 3M reflective print is designed to light you up at night, and keep you safe from those rogue cars on the streets. While the bald cat and arrows on the back are there for those concerned with wind resistance and shaving seconds on the track. Head over to our store and pick one up HERE before they’re gone for good. Each order comes with decals and an assorted sticker pack, available while supplies last.

WHEEL TALK JAPAN TRIP 2013


After nearly a year in the making and being put on the back burner in order to produce “Word Is Bond“, here’s the official video from the Wheel Talk Trip to Japan. Filmed over the course of our two week stay and was made possible because of our dudes from Fish & Chips Crew. After traveling around the Southern tip of Japan on a 9 State tour, and flying out to Tokyo to visit Marco we were only able to scratch the surface on what unreal street spots Japan had to offer. I don’t know if there’s much more I can say about this trip that I haven’t already, so press play and check out some screenshots below.
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