It seems like after I e-mailed Ryan this interview a while back, he had a bunch of interviews pop up.. However, he has been super busy with Subrosa stuff so it gave it sometime between then and now, so I can’t even be upset about how long it took for him to get it back to me.. I am stoked he even wanted to do another interview!
Oh and the crosses, I don’t know if those were suppossed to go with it, but I figured they were since it goes with the Subrosa stuff.

Name: Ryan Woodstock Sher
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Do you have any goals or plans for 2008 you really would like to accomplish?
I just want to keep moving forward with Subrosa. I don’t ever want Subrosa to get stale, and not progressing forward. I also want to travel a lot more this year, see Bruce Springsteen live, and play more poker.
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How do you feel about the fast progression of the sport lately? Seems like every kid and their mother can do a front flip to hang 5 out…
Yeah, it’s definitely a wild scene out there. I’m not too into a lot of the newest tricks, but I can’t say it’s not impressive. A lot of the shit seems impossible, even after I watch someone do it.
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Name:
Nick Corsiglia

Sponsors:
Give D clothing and my parents haha

Your on the give D crew, what’s that like and what does it mean to you?
To me it’s just a bunch of friends that I happened to start riding with right when they started making webvideos and stuff. I moved to SD a little over a year ago and it turns I out I made a good decision in doing that! Pretty much my favorite people.

Your another San Diego Ripper, do you feel like you have an advantage riding with so much talent compared to other riders?
Yeah I definitely think so, riding with everyone motivates me a lot and gets me to do things I normally can’t be asked to do or am too much of a bitch to do! Also watching them all ride gives me some good ideas.

I noticed a picture of you where you are doing a hop barspin without shoes or socks!? what’s that all about, did it hurt?
hahaha that day! it was last summer and Hoang and I were chillin at the beach with some girls. We had our bikes and I didn’t have any shoes. Hoang had his camera so I told him to shoot a photo of a barefoot hop bars. Fortunately it was back when I did enough pedal grinds to have a flat side of my pedal so it didn’t hurt at all! I guess I just thought it’d be a funny picture doing a trick barefoot at the beach!

If you could only do one trick for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
I should say barspins because I do them a lot and really like them.. but if I was any good at them probably tables!

What is your greatest accomplishment with BMX?
traveling/moving places without worrying about whether or not I know anyone because I know I’ll be able to meet people through riding.

What is your best story involving the Give D crew?
Living with pretty much the entire crew in a 3 bedroom (well, 2 bedroom really) apartment near SDSU. Best time of my life! Every night was a party, people over all the time, never had to call someone to go ride, wake up every morning to see Albert playing Dave Mirra 2, come home from school to see a dozen friends chillin watching videos, playing videogames or gettin rad in one way or another, Ron’s golden birthday is still one of the best parties I’ve ever been too and it was at our apartment!

Where are some places you have been that you would suggest someone go to before they die?
NYC, Barcelona, Leeds UK if you like drinking and freezing your balls off, California!

Where are some places you would like to go to before you die?
Everywhere, all of Europe and Eastern Europe, Russia, Australia, South America, anywhere that’s a little off the normal tourist map.

Do you realize how nice you have it in San Diego? (it is 9 degrees out where I am right now)
Yes, everyday!

Name a few bands you think people should check out?
Beneath the sky, CCR, Cold war kids, Converge, Dangerdoom/MF Doom/Madvillain, David Bowie, Dizzee Rascal, The Go! Team, The Lovely Feathers, The Misfits, The Mountain Goats, Of Montreal, Papoose, Ratatat, Ryan Adams, Wilco.. I like music!

Who are your biggest influences outside of riding?
Writers, I’m a literature major so I spend a fair amount of time with my nose in a book and the stuff I’ve gotten out of books has changed the way I see the world.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Either travelling or living in a different country! Still riding, not yet settled into a career or anything crazy like that.

What do you think needs to change in BMX?
Too many people out there trying way too hard to come up and all that shit. It’s riding a kids bike don’t take it so seriously! Oh and also people doing shit just to ‘get street cred’

Anything I might have missed you would like to add?
I think you covered everything pretty well!

When I met Zach, it was at Baco in Wisconsin. I thought he was a little crazy at first then I saw him ride and I knew he was crazy. We got talking and he said “dont tell anyone but I am going to front flip that box”… well that box was 2 1/2 feet tall and about 6 feet long.. and of course he did it. Since then I have only had the chance to talk to him online a few times, but finally I got around to asking for an interview and here it is.

Name:
Zachary Robert Gerber

Sponsors:
DK Bicycles, Maxxis Tires, System Cycle Supply, Albes flow, Superhuman Inc

You’re undoubtedly one of the craziest dudes I have seen ride a bike? Are you naturally talented, did your parents drop you as a child, or did you grow up near a power plant?
-My parents never really dropped me, but I did hit my head a lot when I was younger. I don’t live near a power plant, but there is something in the water up here. It tends to make people act a little wild.

You’re riding for DK doing shows, now that you have been getting coverage on the dew tour do you still plan on doing the demos or will the tour take up a lot of your time?
-Man, I don’t know. I love the dew tour. I love doing shows. I’ll just make things work. As long as I’m inspiring kids everywhere to pick up a bike and ride. That’s all I want to accomplish.

You and Catfish are pretty tight, is he like a brother to you or what?
-He’s like a grandpa to me! That man has helped me out so much. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him. He deserves more credit than I can explain in words.

Some people say your riding is a mirror image of Scotty Cranmer’s, what do you have to say about that?
-What can I say? Scotty is amazing. I do really love the tricks he’s doing, but I love anyone who is out there progressing bmx and pushing it to its limits. I don’t try to be him; we just do some of the same stuff and he’s ten times better than me.

Other than Scotty, who are your biggest influences on your riding?
-Brian Kachinski, Brad Simms, DMC, Dave Mirra, Aaron Ross, Whitesnake, Craig Mast… All athletes know when you use anabolic steroids your body increases the intensity of the synthesis of nucleic acids and various enzymes, which are necessary for the cycle of a particular biochemical reaction. Anabolic steroids are often the first choice of bodybuilders and beginners. Anabolic steroids which are available on ACNM website www.alaskacenterfornaturalmedicine.com in pills or injections do not pose a risk to the liver. Secondly, steroids are often more powerful and therefore more effective. However, there are some exceptions. The choice of specific drugs depends on your goals. heck, everyone I’ve ever ridden with. Especially, those who still ride flat land, my friends who I ride with everyday, and those 12 year olds that do backflips.

Where are some of your favorite places you have been able to visit and ride?
-TRP is the most amazing park ever, Woodward east (of course), The Flow, and Rays MTB Park.

What is your craziest story involving being on the road?
-Too many to remember, but stories with Chris Gerber are always the most unforgettable. All I have to say is, “Where the condom at?” Chris isn’t my brother, nor are we related in anyway, but I love that dude.

What are some of your goals for 2008?
-Double front… and not die or end up with stitches in my head, and ride more and learn more.

Who is somebody you have never met that you have always wanted to? (alive or dead)
-Colin Winkleman. I really wish I could have had the honor of meeting him.

What is on your holiday wish list for this year?
-Ti for the bike and a Wii for me.

You got a pretty nice V Dub.. do you have any customizations to it?
-Nah, not yet. I’m getting there though. I’m in the process of getting a 4 inch lift in it and softer suspension. It’s going to be my PA Baja car.

Outside of riding what or who impacts your life the most?
-My parents, they are so important to me. I don’t know what I’d do without them. My girlfriend, she keeps me in line, but she’s a bad influence, too. Video games can also make me sit in my room for days on end. Zelda… oh lord… 80’s movies and cartoons also consume me.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
-My mom and dad, everyone at DK, Bill, Jerry, Trevor, Zack, Jackson. I mean everyone! Thank you guys so much for everything. Flip, I love you! Everybody at Maxxis tires, Trevor at Superhuman, all my friends that I know and all those to come, and Voltron!

Anything I missed you would like to add?
-Stay positive and just ride. For the love of bmx, just ride. It’s doesn’t matter if you can only bunny hop or you’re doing 360 triple whips. You’ve got a bike, get on it, ride it, love it and smile.

I did a search on YouTube, came accross these videos.. this first one is crazy followed by halarious

Flairing tiny stuff

This video below is close to 2 years old!

I’ve gotten to know Thomas from KHE since QBP started carrying their products about three years ago. Since then I have had the pleasure of getting to know him through venues such as Interbike and the QBP open house dubbed Frostbike. Thomas is a smart guy, and is very funny, once you get through that thick German accent that is. He and his brother Wolfgang have been in BMX for many years. As you will be able to see by the photos that Thomas sent me for the interview. Take some time to read about KHE. oh and keep in mind that his first language is not English, so take it easy on his grammar and word placement.

Enjoy…..
-iTod.

Full Name:
Thomas Göring

KHE’s first logo

How long have you been involved with BMX?
since 1980 when I bought my first bmx bike.

how many years has KHE been around what was the first part you made?
KHE start 1988 and the first part was the Do-Peg. At this time there were no good pegs out and I think that I can make a better one. After talk to my brother we bought a small drilling machine for around 350€ and all began. That time I was 17 years old.

KHE was one of the first companies to put thought into a freecoaster, what was your drive to try and perfect such a complicated part?
Yes that’s for sure a freecoaster is really the most complicated part on a freestyle bike because all the small parts have to hold so much pressure special on jumps and grinds. KHE build the first complete bike with a Freecoaster maybe 15 years ago. We always try to make the hub better and try to find better and stronger bearings because not everybody riding as smooth as Bruce lol . To make things like a frame, bar, saddle with Velo base, cnc stem… is not really so hard if you know the right makers. Also many companies using a Taiwan hub change the hub body abit and put their names on…we try to make with the HURE, Geisha & Reverse something own but this are the parts who makes real fun to me.

KHE’s first office

KHE started out as a flatland specific company correct? How has it been making parts now for the all around rider?
No we not really start as a flatland specific company. My friends and me was riding more flatland but the parts we offered like the Grinddisc, Grindpegs, bars.. was special made for Ramp/Street.

KHE’s first product assortment.

With the Jason Davis frame the Beater we did a great all around Street/Ramp frame what also rode Jamie Bestwick in the 2 years he was riding for khe.

Bestwick when he rode for KHE

I don’t think you know who this kid is, I don’t. However I think he needs to be heard of, why your asking? Well because the damn kid does 1080s out of a quarter! If you saw the video on The Come Up the other day you would know what I am talking about, incase you missed the video, it is at the bottom of this.

Name:
Nick Summerlot

Location:
Greencastle Indiana

Any sponsors at all?
Nope

Where did you learn to spin so fast!?
I don’t know, I guess it sorta came natural.

When did you realize you could get the 1080?
Two days ago. I was messing around with 720’s, and decided to try a 900. I somehow ended up getting a 900 like first or second try. When I told my friends this they told me I should try 1080, of course I thought they were crazy, but the next day at school thats all I could think about, so when I went to the park I started trying them, and I guess it worked out

How long have you been riding?
Four or Five Years

Outside of the 1080 what other tricks do you got on lock?
Tables, turndowns, hang-nothings, tuck no-handers, I love handrails, 180’s over boxes, and going really high…if thats a trick

Any shout outs or thanks?
My mom, Luke Becker, Clark Becker, Kyle Mullen, Brownsburg kids, Josh, Salsa, pretty much everybody I ride with

A pretty typical day at the park from Luke Becker on Vimeo.

The clip of the 1080 is at about 1:19 so get pumped by 1:15..

I met Karl at the first Baco at Jellystone 2 years ago, and lets just say I was completely stoked on his riding. Not to mention Karl was super nice, probably one of the first pros at the contest that actually talked to me first. Since then he has been all over magazines, started his own business, and tons of other things… Doing this interview was real cool since Karl is one of the coolest dudes I have met.

Name:
Karl Quentin Poynter

Sponsors:
Hardcore Sportz, Sunday Bikes, The Shadow Conspiracy, UGP, Lotek, Goods

You’re running Hardcore Sportz with your brother, how has business been going? Didn’t you guys just get a new store?
I’m real happy with how the shop is doing. It’s came a long way from when Kyle, my brother, started it back in 99. We’ve recently moved into a new location two doors down from where we were before. The new location has a lot more space which enables us to finally do what we’ve wanted to do with the shop. You can check out our shop @ hardcoresportz.com and @ myspace.com/hardcoresportz. Also, for those who are interested, we’re planning on doing an online store soon.

Lately the shop has been holding a lot of jams and contests, do you have any more planned?
Yeah, we’ve been doing video premiers, jams, contests, and so on since Hardcore Sportz was started. The past month we’ve had a grand opening party for the new location, a party with the Sputnic crew along with a video premier and street session, and a Halloween party. We do these things to keep the shop and scene interesting and fun. There are no set dates for upcoming events yet, but I’m sure a video premier party will be popping up soon.

Is there any new signature parts or items you have coming out you can tell us about from any of your sponsors?
I’ve been working on a shirt with UGP that isn’t going to be like your average shirt. Look for that at the beginning of 08. I also have some other ideas that will hopefully come about soon.

You have had the chance to travel a lot this past year, where have you been and which was your favorite?
I’ve been fortunate enough to of been able to travel a lot since I was 10 years old during my racing days. This past year I’ve been to Florida a few times, Atlanta, Philly, NYC, Seattle, Portland, Nashville, and Cincinnati to name a few. I’d have to say Philly was my favorite because of the spots and new friends I met.

Do you have any trips planned, or anywhere you haven’t been yet that you would like to go to?
Barcelona, Spain and Estonia is this January. I’m really looking forward to that because it will be my first time overseas. That’s all that is planned as of now. As far as places I’d like to go, Australia seems like a cool place to visit.

What do you think influences your riding the most?
My surroundings that I have, the friends that I ride with, and people that have good attitudes toward BMX in general.

If you could change one thing about BMX these days, what would it be and why?
Negative attitudes. I’m not saying that’s all there is, but it’s there. We’re all doing the same thing, so why cut down on people that are doing what you’re doing. Don’t get me wrong. I’m totally for voicing opinions, but I think things get a little out of hand. Even if you’re not into a certain rider’s riding or a company’s product, you should at least respect the fact you share the same interest, which is BMX.

What is one trend that has phased out that you wish would come back? Or which trend do you wish would fade out?
Nothing comes to mind.

Who are some of the people that influence your life the most?
Family and friends are the ones that influence my life. My brother has been the most influential without a doubt. Thanks bro!

5 Favorite websites?
hardcoresportz.com, myspace.com, thecomeupbmx.net, defgrip.net, ridebmx.com

3 people you could ride with for the rest of your life?
my brother Kyle, my girl Kailey, and good friend Rex

2 things you would like to accomplish in 2008?
buy a reliable car and continue to enjoy life

What kind of music are you into? Is there any band you wish more people listened to?
I don’t stick to 1 specific genre of music. I’m into stuff that’s upbeat with a positive sound. I really like a lot of instrumental stuff, too. Some bands I’ve currently been listening to are Silver Sun Pickups, Metric, Ratatat, and as always Modest Mouse.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
I’d like to thank my brother Kyle, my girl Kailey, all my family and friends (including my pets) you know who you are, all our customers at our shop, Jessie Mademann (good friend and our shop’s artist), Sunday Bikes, The Shadow Conspiracy, UGP, Lotek, Goods, anyone who has ever helped me out, and Kurt (BMXUnion) for this interview. Thanks. I really appreciate it.

(video from the baco when I first met Karl)

The first time I met Quinn was when DK was doing a demo at the local mall here. It was really crazy because at the time he was fairly unknown but was so dialed, and by far one of the nicest guys I have met through riding. He also set’s a good example by showing you the proper way to hit on chicks at the mall. Since then I have had the chance to ride with him a few other times and every time was a good time.

Name:
Quinn Semling

Sponsors:
dk bicycles, ugp, etnies, maxxis, system cycle

When I first met you, you were doing a demo at the mall here, are you still doing demos for DK or just contests and all that good stuff?
Yea I’m still doing shows alot and i try to go to all the contest i can go to. I like traveling a lot and doing shows we’ll be in a different city everyday sometimes

Speaking of DK, do you have any signature parts coming out?
nah not parts but we’re starting to work on some shirt stuff

It would appear you have Opposite Vandar Rolls dialed in, can you explain the game and everything to the people who have no idea what is going on with this question? It’s a game that’s hard to explain with out showing someone so if you see me and want to know just ask.

You have had the chance to travel a lot the last few years, What are the worst places to go to?
I’d say Eugine or that place was pretty bad.

If I remember right your into cigars? What is your favorite flavor of swishers?
grape is always a good choice

What is your best way to pick up chicks in a mall or at a demo?
do a backy

Ass or boobs?
both….

How does a typical day go for you?
Umm the past week has been set alarm for 10am hit snooze wake up around 1230- 1 then eat go to the trails we’re working on and dig til dark then go hit up the unit and then hangout and do whatever every ones doing.

Who are your favorite people to ride with?
catfish, little jon, josh harrington. darden, nyquist, mirra. pretty much everyone in greenville and back home in Milwaukee

Since 07′ is coming to an end pretty quick, what were some of your favorite parts of the year?
the highlight would be going to paris, belgium, netherlands, germany for mega tour.

Do you have any big trips planned coming up?
I hope to go out to cali for a month or so stay with biz, heath, and brett. I just want to chill and ride out there for a bit. everytime I go there im in and out of town so quick I don’t get to ride everything I want to.

Any video parts or anything going on?
Nah but I plan on filming some stuff for the new DK site and when I go to Cali will film, but I don’t know what ill do with the footy but ill have it so if anything comes up

What are your plans for the winter?
Go back to Wisconsin for a few weeks for Christmas and then cali

What are some of your favorite bands?
luda, biggie

What are some of the biggest influences in your life?
My mom. and anyone that goes after there dreams and there goals no matter what everyone else says to them… There’s alot of haters out there just got to not let them effect you.

What are some things you want to accomplish in life?
go to the world series of poker.
have millions and millions of dollars so me and all my friends can just chill

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
mom, catfish, everyone at dk, chad degrot, kyle and everyone at ugp, john povah, all my friends and everyone that’s helped me out

I did a quick search for Quinn on Youtube.

(I know its a shook part, which I am totally against people ripping off dvd’s, but I found it has good Quinn stuff)

Robbie Morales is one of the most well known guys in BMX now days, from FIT being super popular due to the company its self producing great stuff, to the team. He is also well known for being a rider, and has been longer than most guys riding now days. When I had the chance to do an interview I was more than stoked since he is a big influence to me. So here it is!

Name:
Robbie Morales

Sponsors:
I work for Fit Bike Co., Vans Shoes, Fox Riders Co. and Dans Comp…

When you started Fit did you ever expect it to get as big as it is?
My goal was to grow it,in order to help the team riders more…Its still growing so we are psyched…

Is it pronounced F-it or Fit? (For some reason I have always been confused on this haha)
It’s Fit BikeCo. but its cool you can change it up sometimes…

Summer of Fit recently released, how has the reaction been towards it?
Really good,we cranked this one out quick,not much filming time at all…Like a 10day trip and some sessions from guys at their local spots…The footy looks amazing and its a easy vid to pop in and then go shred…

You have had a pretty busy year, where are some of the places you have been?
Man it seems like a blur but I hit some major comps for Fox and traveled to meet up with the Fit team a bunch…Traveling is still really fun for me…

Where are some of the places you have never been to that you would like to go to?China,Sheng Hei to be exact…Also Australia,Colombia and South Africa are on the radar for 08…

Do you find much time to ride?
Morning sessions are mandatory when im home…Traveling and finding time to ride has been hard,im usually real busy on the road but I get it in some how…

Do you ever race anymore?
Nah but I went to the track the other day..

Even though Interbike just passed, are their any new products in the works that didn’t make it there that you can tell us about?
Mostly a new dialed cut and sew soft goods line we will drop before christmas…

Fit seems to have more of a family than a team, is that what you were aiming for or did it just kind of happen?
Absolutely having been a pro rider in the past I knew how I wanted the team to be and feel…Its been working out great and most of the guys have been down since day 1…Not many brands can say that…

Who are some people that you know are going to be getting a lot of coverage that are unheard of now?
I have a few top secret riders, but look out for more from the Ras Cats,Destry Williams,Chris Hervan ,lil Tammy, Jackson, Quincy,these guys are putting in work…

What are some of your plans company wise and personal wise for 2008?
Another full length team video,more traveling and just getting more well rounded as a brand

Being a manual champ, what is your favorite manual line you have done?
Probably one in the F-it vid,it had a bunch of turns…Lately brakeless ones have beenfun just way harder…

Recently the Fit/LRG collaboration went down with the limited edition run of the bikes; do you have any other projects with them or other companies coming around?Just got a sample for some L-R-G stuff,looks banging…Also Im really psyched on the VANS X FIT BIKE CO. shoe that drops Jan 1…Its a lowtop vans and feels really good on the pedal…Chase Hawk has been riding a pair and he loves em…

Who are some of the biggest influences in your life?
My parents, Chris Moeller, Ian Morris, Fit team, Rodney Smith, these people know whats up…

What kind of music are you into?
All kinds heavy rotation has been M.I.A. Radiohead, Kanye, Wolfmother…I did the soundtrack for both FITLIFE and SUMMER OF FIT…Hope ya liked em…

If you could ride only one place for the rest of your life where would it be and why?EAST COASTTRAILS…No better feeling then hitting some dubs and carving a berm…

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Fit team and employees, family, friends, Rachael @Front Line, Jerry @Vans, Dans comp, Jim @ Fox, Albert and Jonas @ L-R-G, Jay@Mystery, Rodney@SHUT, thanks for everything…

Anything I might have missed you would like to add?
Well thanks to you Kurt for doing the site…BMX needs more people doing sites like this and less people hating…I mean its BMX we all love it,so lets be a little less strict and enjoy the ride for fucks sake…