Bobbie Altiser Archives

Standard Bykes – Bobbie Altiser River Rat Frame

September 28, 2019

When it comes to BMX Frames these days, it’s not hard to have a difficult time figuring out what frame you’re looking at without graphics or any sort of branding. It’s not that BMX frames are all the same, it’s just they have gotten so dialed that there’s pretty much only small geometry changes that are needed to make that “perfect” BMX frame for riding something like street, park, transitions or dirt. It’s always rad to see a unique feature that stands out from all other frames available.

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Standard Bykes – One Night Stand With Bobbie Altiser

March 9, 2019

Standard Bykes coming through with a fresh video featuring Bobbie Altiser putting his front brake magic tricks to work on the warehouse ramps! When it comes to Bobbie, you never quite know what he’s going to throw down, but it’s always awesome. Hit play to see what he cooked up during the session! If you’re curious about Bobbie’s bike, make sure you check out the Bobbie Altiser Standard Prototype Bike Check we dropped a few weeks back!

“Bobbie Altiser (@bobbiealtiser) visited the SBC headquarters and got a quick session in on the #margaritaramps. Bobbie, with his soon to be released signature frame, always delivers outstanding moves!

Filmed/Edited: Jerrod Glasgow (@murderbike)” – Standard Bykes

Standard Bykes – The Brake Room

February 15, 2019

Standard Bykes kicking your weekend off right with this fresh edit from The Brake Room at Bobbie Altiser‘s ramps at his shop. If you’re looking for some dialed ramp riding, this is definitely for you! Plenty of front brake magic and lip tricks to take in. Hit play and enjoy!

Curious what Bobbie is running for a setup? Check out his Bike Check we dropped the other day!

“We spent a day with Bobbie Altiser, his ramps, and a good group of dudes. His ramps, appropriately named “The Brake Room,” are located above his bike shop in Hannibal, Mo.
This is some of the stuff we caught on the camera. Riders included are David Buseman, Corey Bradley, David McGinnis, and Bobbie Altiser.

Filmed/Edited by Jerrod Glasgow” – Standard Bykes

Bobbie Altiser Standard Prototype Bike Check

February 12, 2019

It has been a while since we’ve fired out a fresh bike check, and we’re stoked to get the wheels going once again with the site. We’re kicking things off with our friend Bobbie Altiser to take a closer look at his setup that he’s riding with a brand new prototype Standard Bykes frame that he’s currently testing. Not only does the frame have a ton of unique details and features, but there’s a handful of other details like custom titanium cranks to take in! Check out the full parts list, along with a few bonus questions and photos by Jerrod Glasgow below!

Location: Hannibal, Missouri

Sponsors: Standard Byke Company

Years Riding: 17 years

Frame: Standard prototype

Bars: Standard Strip bars 9.5″

Fork: Standard Freestyle w/ 990s

Stem: Merritt MK II

Grips: ODI Longneck

Headset: Merritt

Cranks: 160 mm all titanium

Pedals: Merritt

Sprocket: Threshold

Chain: Merritt

Bottom Bracket: Merritt

Seat / Seat Post: Merritt

Front Wheel / Tire: Merritt Battle / Maxxis DTH 2.2

Rear Wheel / Tire: Merritt Battle Freecoaster/ Maxxis DTH 1.95

Brakes: Odyssey Evo II

Brake Levers: Dia-Compe Tech 77 w/ lever locks

Gyro: Steel

Pegs / Hub Guards: Merritt / I don’t believe in hub guards

Modifications: Steve @ Standard recessed my stem for the cap to sit flush and I also had a full titanium crankset made.

I noticed you have a pretty wild brake setup going with the mounts on the bottom of the chainstays. Can you tell us a little about that? Does it work better or have any benefits?
I’ve always loved old school BMX bikes and wanted to incorporate that look into my frame. I’m not positive there are any benefits to having the brakes under the chainstays, but I’ve found that with this current setup my brakes are the best they have EVER felt.

What’s the newest part on your bike?
I just put a gyro back on, after running a straight cable for about two years.

What about the oldest? Does it hold any sentimental value?
Everything is new from when I first built it up last year!

With brakes being less common, and those Tech 77 locking levers being harder and harder to find. Do you have a secret stash of classics, or are you fully prepared to ride what’s available when the time comes?
The Tech 77 is the best lever in the game.. I’ve never actually needed to buy a new set, I just do because I like getting new parts. I found a few places that still sell them!

You joined the Standard team a little while ago. How did that opportunity all come about?
It all happened pretty casually, no pressure.. and a no brainier.

Growing up in the Midwest and being a front brake rider, I’d imagine it’s a little surreal riding for Standard. Have you had any opportunities to work with Rick on any cool projects or anything yet? Any plans?
Definitely feels like a dream to ride for Standard, and to get text messages from Rick. I told him what I had in mind for a frame and he jumped on the idea. A run of the frames will be out soon and I’ll keep you posted. We’ve also done a lot of talking about filming a small video project together.. Now just to get our schedules to align and get busy!

I noticed you have quite a bit of Merritt parts on your bike. Are you getting the hook up, or is it just something you chose to run?
The guys hooked me up pretty good on the parts and I’m super impressed with the quality of everything they make.

Your bike is always dialed in, at least it appears to be, to keep up with your riding. What are some of the things you do to keep your bike running smooth?
Lube cables, clean pads/rims.. I true my wheels all the time, nothing worse than bent rims and brakes!

Does your setup change at all or are you pretty much set?
The Standard frame they built for me has a much shorter chainstays than I’ve had in the past. It’s 12 ⅞” slammed. That’s the biggest change I’ve ever made and I love it. Also I feel I’ve gained more control of my bike by switching to 160 mm cranks.

Does owning your own shop have any influence on your setup? I would imagine it can lead to some creativity.
I’ve spent hours looking at parts, comparing weights, reading reviews, and trying new things. The beauty of it is the ability to buy almost everything at cost.

How are things going with your shop these days anyways? Can you tell us a little bit more about that?
The shop is going well, just took out the back wall to expand the retail floor into the storage room. I’ve finally got a good business model running and I’m planning to hire an employee in the spring.

How are the ramps going? Any plans of adding some new additions?
The ramps are running good, last week I finally got around to putting in proper lighting. Starting on the next section in a few weeks!

Have you been filming much lately? I could use some fresh front brake magic from you!
I’m pretty good at not pulling anything when the camera comes out.. but yes!

What do you have in the works for 2019 as far as riding goes? Any big trips or plans in the works?
The Brake Room running smooth is my number one priority this year.

Anything outside of riding you have been real stoked on lately?
I’ve been really into masonry and electrical work.. putting a lot of time and energy into my building project. I love checking something off of the list everyday.

How can people keep up with you these days? Instagram — @bobbiealtiser

Anything else you wanted to say?
Thanks for taking to time to do this bike check and I’m really happy to see the BMX Union is back!

Props BMX – Issue 79: Bobbie Altiser Profile

July 11, 2018

Props uploaded the Bobbie Altiser Profile from Issue 79!

Here’s a rad one we were hoping would make its way online. Props uploaded the Bobbie Altiser Profile from Issue 79! For this part, Bobbie sits down to talk about how he got into BMX, what lead to him running front and back brakes, where he rides, what motivates him, mustaches, his shop with some ramps and more. This is also packed with some excellent riding footage as well. Everything about this kicks ass, so hit play and enjoy!

“Issue 79 & historic box sets available at PropsBMX.com

Midwest tech wizard Bobbie Altiser discusses his time in BMX, from getting his first Haro Backtrail X3 to starting his own bike shop in Hannibal, MO.

Music:
The Magnolia Electric Co
“Whip Pool Will”
“Hammer Down”
“North Star”

Editor: Chris Rye
Camera: Chris Rye, Jerrod Glasgow & friends”

A Day At Billy’s

June 20, 2018

Billy Woodfin built up a dream backyard ramp setup!

It’s safe to say most riders dream of one day having something to ride in their own backyard. Pretty much every ramp rider wants a mini ramp in their backyard. Billy Woodfin recently built up a really dialed spine mini in his backyard and threw a big session with some friends to put it to good use. Here’s a bunch of footage Jerrod Glasgow put together from the session! Plenty of amazing riding already going down on that ramp!

“Billy Woodfin built a backyard mini at his house in St. Louis, Missouri. He broke it in the proper way this past Saturday (6/16/18) with a BBQ, friends, adult beverages, and good times! Even though it was a sweltering 97 degrees and the Mid-West humidity made it feel like the pits of hell they rode for a solid 10 hours. Paul Rad and Gage Sharp made the trip to STL from Cleveland to join in on the fun. It wouldn’t be a session without Paul Rad’s Griz Air and he never disappoints. The young Gage battled through the heat and was the Champion’s Champion of the session. Bobbie Altiser came down from Hannibal, MO and blessed the new mini with his front brake goodness! St. Louis legend and all around ripper Tony T showed up and was doing some pretty impressive brakeless moves, at 42 years young Tony continues to push the STL BMX scene. I snuck one clip of Billy in this little edit because we’re going to hang on to the rest of his footage for an upcoming edit of him and his new ramp.” – Jerrod GlasgowB

Cinco de Mayo at the Margarita Ramps

May 5, 2017

You know good things are going to go down when a session on the Standard Bykes Margarita Ramps. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there was a jam on the ramps where a handful of front brake magicians came together for some riding and drinks! Here’s a ton of footage from the session that we’re sure you’ll be stoked on! Always stoked on some Rick Moliterno footage.

“Cinco de Mayo fun in Davenport, Iowa on the Margarita Ramps!
Riders: Rily Sanders, Riley Guest, Travis McCray, Billy Woodfin, David Buseman, Russell Wadlin, Chris Curtis, Steve Heikens, Anthony Pearson, Bobbie Altiser, T.J. Henderson, Andy Ode, Corey Bradley, Rick Molinterno.
Thanks for everyone who helped to make this to happen. Huge thanks to Rick and Jessie for hosting all of us.” – Jerrod Glasgow

Colony BMX – Bobbie Altiser Bike Check

February 9, 2017

Colony just dropped a brand new Bike Check with Bobbie Altiser and his current Sweet Tooth setup that he’s running. This bike has these things we don’t see all too often called front and back brakes, and some of those classic locking brake levers for maximum front and back brake magic. You can check out a full parts list along with a couple photos of this dialed unit on the Colony website — Bobbie Altiser Bike Check