Broke Spoke

First post in forever!

2010-09-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

Brokespoke is back in biz! You can thank my lack of things to do lately. So anyways, the only thing I've been doing since school started is riding my bike to and from school, to Carytown, and meeting way cool people in the Richmond,VA area. I may be new here but I'm becoming more and more familiar with the area each day I live here. Anyways, I think I may start posting on here a lot now.

Also be sure to check out my personal tumblr!

I post random bike shit there too, just more pictures than words.

Be on the lurk.

Make moves.

great vid..

2010-03-22T15:38:00.001-07:00

3.21.2010 from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.

this shit is sick!

2010-03-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

Fixed 4 from Charge Bikes on Vimeo.

Rain.

2010-03-13T07:31:00.000-08:00

Will easily take away riding time. But there's always somewhere dry to post up and ride at. Hopefully going to ride today and get some footy(says matt).

Yet another

2010-03-11T18:11:00.001-08:00

Originally uploaded by Taylor Guardia

Great photo from Taylor Guardia of Matt getting some air in Richmond.

this is i ride a bike...

2010-03-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

/próba címnélkül from David Tarcali on Vimeo.

Kicking up some dirt.

2010-03-08T15:53:00.001-08:00

Kicking up some dirt.
Originally uploaded by lanceballowe

Little clip I got of Matt doing a little something.

A spring-like Monday.

2010-03-08T15:33:00.000-08:00

Awesome way to start off a week that would otherwise suck due to cold weather and school, but today was so nice. The weather was amazing and we built some cool stuff. Good Monday sesh.

We even got some photos:

Wall wood

Matt

Matt constructing something (that failed)

Petey

Lance

Matt preparing to air out the Bruiser

Who drew this?!

Photos from Taylor Guardia

2010-03-07T16:14:00.001-08:00

Originally uploaded by Taylor Guardia

Linked the blog to flickr so it's easier to post pictures from there.
Whatever, sweet photo from Taylor yadayadayada, check out her awesome flickr.

Yet another RVA trick jam edit.

2010-03-06T19:22:00.001-08:00

Zack(skatenn) can be seen at 2:50.

RVA Jam Weekend from Sam Erickson on Vimeo.

John Prolly

2010-03-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

is a sick bastard! :D

W-base Tube Torture: John Plorry from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Chris Akrigg

2010-03-03T19:50:00.000-08:00

First time on a fixed gear.

One gear No idea from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

And his most recent video.

Chris Akrigg THE MAURICE.0 from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

there's a little motivation for you guys.

Steven Jensen

2010-03-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

Back at it.

quick feb edit from steven jensen on Vimeo.

NAHBS wknd.

2010-03-01T19:27:00.000-08:00

Stolen from WRAHW

2010-02-28T18:25:00.000-08:00

ill have all the photos from the comp up tomorrow.

ed!

2010-02-28T17:59:00.001-08:00

DSC_0096
Originally uploaded by skatenn

he was killin it man! he talk to me for a bit to fuckers!

rva

2010-02-28T17:57:00.001-08:00

DSC_0094
Originally uploaded by skatenn

here is a vid i took in richmond!

Snip snip!

2010-02-27T08:47:00.000-08:00

Got rid of the Cutter, cashed a check, and ordered the Charge Scissor! Clears huge ass tires(which I may or may not take full advantage of), a sloped TT, and some weird/killer geometry. It should be here in two weeks says Mark C. at iMiNUSD. He told me that the frames get to the US on Sunday and get shipped to them shortly after, so I'm estimating mine to get here in about two weeks or less.

This thing's a beast.

Super Ted's Scissor build

2010-02-25T20:07:00.000-08:00

Untitled from steven jensen on Vimeo.

Killing it, companies will be quick to sponsor this guy, and hopefully provide him with a noise free bike to bang around on.Steven jensen's his name. Steven, just keep in mind...you bought foot retention for a reason!

this guy is so sick!

2010-02-23T15:36:00.000-08:00

11 before almost 24"hours" from joshua boothby on Vimeo.

zlog!

2010-02-23T15:27:00.001-08:00

WHAM! from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Update on new bike

2010-02-23T14:34:00.000-08:00

I sold my cutter to Shane in WA. Shipping it out tomorrow.Idk what frame I'm going to get, but it's probably about to be shitty as fuck... oh well.

Looks like..

2010-02-16T17:54:00.001-08:00

I'm keeping the cutter.

Fuck me right?

At least I could work on becoming more like Eric Puckett, should be cake.

Volume Bikes !!!!

Tyler’s Ride

2010-02-15T16:37:00.000-08:00

Frame: Leader Trickstar v1.5
Fork: Leader Trickstar v2
Headset: Chris King
Stem: Random 60mm MTB
Bars: Answer Pro Taper
Grips: ODI
Tires: Michelin 40c
Rims: HPLUSSON EERO
Hubs: Profile Fixed/Fixed with 3/8 axles, 17t cog
Cranks: Profile Racing 165
Sprocket: Profile Racing Imperial 46t
Pedals: Shadow Conspiracy Nostra PC
Straps: HoldFast
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: Leader Mordeci

HR track crew

2010-02-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

Older video.

Newer video.

Volume cutter v4

2010-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

Hourglass head tube

Seat clamp and tube

Speaker design on dropouts which are longer than the v3.5

New graphics.

The frame can also run 35c tires on a 50 and 53cm, Volume bikes has yet to test the bigger sized frames.

A little inspiration

2010-02-14T08:54:00.000-08:00

From Puckett, one of the best(or the best, in my mind)

YEAR OF THE ROBSTER CRAW from eric puckett on Vimeo.

River City Trick Jam

2010-02-09T03:38:00.000-08:00

For those of you who may have missed this

Should be insane. John Prolly, Ed Wonka, Tom LaMarche. Torey Thornton(hfwido) and probably a ton of other good riders that I'm missing will be in an attendance. The setup should be crazy. I heard of an 8 stair with a box going down it. Also the Death Pedal 2 WORLD premiere will be after the trick jam. And this is also all during the Noth American Handmade Bicycle Show. Should be an awesome weekend. I'm pretty sure I'll be attending and you should too.

1 of 3

2010-02-07T14:03:00.000-08:00

Ordered a new hub for a new wheel set up, it's just a regular formula track hub but it will do the job. Next up: Salsa delgado cross rim and some spokes. I still have a cog and a lock ring that I can throw on there. Be back soon.

Graf & bag

2010-02-07T10:24:00.001-08:00

Saw this (somewhat) new graffiti under j clyde the other week.
Also recently got this massive messenger bag (left) for $10 via amazon.com
All pictures courtesy of my shitty little camera phone.

the lab

2010-02-04T17:22:00.001-08:00

DSC_0014
Originally uploaded by skatenn

went to the lab today so real shit can go down in this place someday.

Every spoke counts

2010-01-31T11:28:00.001-08:00

The lab from everyspokecounts on Vimeo.

Josh Lewis Photography

2010-01-30T17:55:00.000-08:00

Sweet ass photos, sweet blog, and an even sweeter website.

Contact him on his site if you need any sweet pictures.

Show sunday

2010-01-29T15:01:00.000-08:00

What the fuck is good..

And then the return of VBHC on Saturday, February 13th. You fuckers better be there,

I mean come on, it's a god damned saturday show.

Such great fucking ideas

2010-01-24T21:56:00.002-08:00

A friend's hilarious site.

2010-01-24T21:56:00.001-08:00

New Frame

2010-01-24T13:54:00.000-08:00

Thought I was lying? Leader 729TRK v1.5 58cm in flat black. Now who wants to donate parts/money for it?

I checked my myspace?

2010-01-23T08:43:00.001-08:00

So I checked my myspace randomly today and got a friend request from the Newport News band, Vatican Assault. I don't know if you guys have heard them or what, I don't care, they definitely have something to offer. They aren't just a band that puts thoughtless shit together, I like that. They're kind of like Against Me! , Hot Water Music, and Leatherface.

I'm currently listening to their EP, buy it for 5$ at Bigcartel !

Cool post Petey...

2010-01-23T08:22:00.000-08:00

On another note, some other shit went down on Friday : I have no way to contact anyone, due to me getting angry at my POS BlackBerry and punching the shit out of it, I hit up some Modern Warfare 2 and chilled, hopefully the sesh was sweet yesterday, but I chose not to come out unfortunately.

Call of Duty sesh.

Vegan pizza? You bet your ass it is.

Bastards.

Unfortunately, I have no rear wheel to roll on any more, so I will be out of the game for quite some time...Boooooooo!

Late.

pussys

2010-01-22T21:54:00.001-08:00

Just letting most of you know, you're a bunch of pussies. It did not rain and was not very cold on friday.

Clarification

2010-01-22T12:54:00.000-08:00

just to clear things up, what we do is NOT an FNR. so we would appreciate it if everyone would refrain from calling it that. it was never our intention to start coordinating rides like branndon did. for the true purpose of this shit refer to our first post. if you are interested in setting up a ride, we would appreciate if you would hit up someone at 7bike7.if you have been with us on the past two fridays you know that we dont do an extreme amount of riding and spend more of the time sitting , hanging out , and playing games. the bottom line is that what we do is different from the FNR's and we dont plan on taking taking charge of that or trying to take 7bike7's spot in this.

REVOKED!!!!!!

2010-01-20T18:08:00.000-08:00

REVOKED TRAILER from REVOKED MEDIA on Vimeo.

Wow. This trailer left me wanting so much more. Some FGFS riders are really starting to step up into wonka's style of riding from the looks of this trailer. 14 stair? and roof gap? Lets hear someone try and talk shit about this. I dare you!

zlogblog!

2010-01-19T18:13:00.000-08:00

Jruff and Butcher Day Edit from chris clappe on Vimeo.

rva fixed!

2010-01-19T18:12:00.000-08:00

RVAFIXED! SOUL GLO from Mike Schmitt on Vimeo.

check out this sick new vid. the last guy is the guy i got my bike from!

ramps

2010-01-18T16:34:00.000-08:00

anyone know where to get free plywood? I think I've found a good spot to build some ramps.

Classic edit

2010-01-17T21:33:00.000-08:00

Everyspokecounts.blogspot.com threw out this dope ass edit from the bmx dudes of Newport news.. check it out.

Karmaloop reppin'

2010-01-17T17:07:00.000-08:00

If any of you bastards shop at Karmaloop you should:

3 posts in a row

2010-01-16T12:11:00.000-08:00

Sorry.

Drew Bezanson @ Ryder ramps from Charlie Crumlish on Vimeo.

New additions to v3.5 Volume cutter.

2010-01-16T11:07:00.000-08:00

So I have recently added some new things to my current bike and there are some up's and downs to the modifications, but I come to realize I don't really care as long as it works. So I ordered a pair of the custom bmx foot retention straps from Blaq design due to my lack of straps ever since I built the Cutter. I lurked eBay for a nice strong wheel and I bought a close to brand new Salsa Delgado laced with dt swiss spokes to a surly hub, the wheel offers a lightweight but surprisingly strong feel to it, plus you can rock a huge tire on this thing. With that said, Sandy at Conte's hooked me up with a pair of slightly used Ritchey Cyclo X tires 25$ for the pair.

Tire clearance on an MKE fork

(The tire is a 32c but looks larger)

Salsa Delgado wheel along with one of the nice little decals on my fork that Blaq sends with their straps, they shipped 15+ of them.

Last but not least.. the blaq bmx platform straps. I have very mixed feelings about these, yes they look like they are the same quality of Holdfast foot retention, but unfortunately, they are not. They are simple and good for the price, but if stepped on, the strap will flatten and then it's just a hassle from there. But, on the other hand, they keep my feet snug no matter what shoes I'm wearing and pretty easy to eject. These and the Burro platform straps are what's good if you have a tight budget.

The Boogeynight session

2010-01-16T07:56:00.000-08:00

The Boogeynight session was successful! A big thanks to every one who came out. Played some fun games and wrapped it up with a little trick competition. Hopefully every one had a blast, see you guys next week.

ride!

2010-01-15T13:33:00.000-08:00

ride tonight at 7! meet at city center. you fuckers better be there!

No handy dubz

2010-01-13T17:31:00.000-08:00

ripped my jeans in the process

no handed double footjam?

Credit: taylor guardia. once again apologies for the small pictures its all my computer can handle. http://www.flickr.com/photos/taylorguardia/

^bigger photos ^

Antigravity Fixed?

2010-01-13T11:44:00.000-08:00

Just emailed antigravity about bringing fixed gears into their park and got this response.

Hey Peter,

We really don't know much about your bike style or if it's a fit for us, but why not stop by on a Sunday night and talk to us. We would like to learn more.

Thanks,

AG

I should be here. I imagine they would let those of us with plastic pedals ride. Anybody down?

My First Post

2010-01-12T18:15:00.001-08:00

Just heard news of cops busting a ramp we built. Seems like we've been getting kicked out everywhere. Let me know if you have any good locations in mind to build ramps and not get kicked out or have them removed.
Remember this? Location-secret! KEEP YO MOUFS SHUT!

Takes me back...

2010-01-10T20:34:00.000-08:00

Matt and Mr. Cartwright back when everything wasn't so serious..miss days like these.

wow!

2010-01-09T07:14:00.001-08:00

k@nt! 2010 from k@nt! on Vimeo.

CSC_0004

2010-01-07T18:14:00.001-08:00

CSC_0004
Originally uploaded by skatenn

all of us met up at cnu the other week to ride, had alot of fun. this friday we plan to meet at city center then ride over by cnu to have some fun and play some games, so come out and join us!

Christmas Eve

2009-12-25T20:44:00.001-08:00

not much to do the day before christmas. there are a few more pictures if you click on "Tagged" in the links section.

Get Bent.

2009-12-19T07:18:00.000-08:00

theses are officially trashed to the point that i cant use them to ride. they're bent forwards as well as down. i guess thats what i get for buying 20 dollar risers.

2009-12-09T18:03:00.000-08:00

Gnar

saw this picture of Mike Schmitt on RVA fixed and couldnt resist reposting it here. if you havent already, check out RVA fixed, there is a link on the sidebar

Photos

2009-12-08T14:15:00.000-08:00

Volume head tube

Mid keo matt

Sunshine Pete

2009-12-07T17:31:00.000-08:00

Edit Stills...

edit should be done in the near future. im waiting to get some new bars since my current ones are bent. petey is constantly taunting me gapping or jumping something.

We appreciate the shout out and consideration Bdunn, thanks.

2009-12-06T09:19:00.000-08:00

Lance's Cutter Check

Frame: 59 volume cutter v. 3.5
Fork: Bruiser
Bars and Stem: Dmr Wingbars wrapped in demo grips/ random bmx stem
Cranks and BB: 1/8 inch/shimano
Pedz and FRS: Primo/none.
Seat and Post: Charge Bucket/ Thompson masterpiece
Rims and Tires: V's/ maxxis 25s

RVA premiere of The Revival

2009-12-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

There was MASH, there was Macaframa and all of the Bootleg sessions videos, and now the most recent film, The Revival is playing here in Richmond's own Reference Art gallery on December 13th hosted by the dudes at RVAfixed. This film is filled with a variety of different elements from the fixed gear world, for example, John Watson and all of his burly MTB style riding plus more than just tricks, every one should come out because this will be a solid event no matter who you are.

Peep the flyer for yourself.

2009-12-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

were going to try and put this to good use to keep you updated on upcoming events in the area. were just some more kids doing tricks on track bikes. hate it or love it. thats what you're going to be finding here. If your interested in the FNR's head to 7bike7 for updates on that as far as I know they are still going on. you can check 7bike7 for updates on events as well.

were thinking about eventually starting some type of event once or twice a month with some games and prizes just to get everyone out and have a good time. more on that later