Get on over to The Merged to get the full specs and info on the long time coming Credence frame and bars from S&M Bikes. Daaaaamn does that look good.
S&M Bikes – Drew Jackson in North Texas
Check out S&M‘s Drew Jackson throwing down some damn good riding on spots around northern Texas. Trails, street spots and backyard ramp setups. Check it!
“Most of this was filmed in early Fall in Denton,TX , but I finally got around to making a video. Drew shreds everything in this. Thanks to the dudes at CTY for letting us film and ride all day.” – Alex Hammett
S&M – James White Zero Point One
Spotted this gem over on Flat-Matters. This is James White’s official welcome to the S&M flatland team. Everything about this video is so rad. Must see for sure!
““New bike, new sponsor, James Smith and few hour slot of dry weather! it was on! Yeah right!! I conveniently forgot to account for British December wind whistling through my spokes! Was forced into feeling up the cold floor hard more times than ever! Loved it!”
The truth of Flatland is far from the polished contest runs or neat video parts from your favorite riders, both of these have hours turned into years of solitude, failed progression and cruel consistency.
When I heard James was getting hooked up by S&M I thought a filming session was in order. Living at opposite ends of London we had to make the session count.
Although we were lucky to pin down a dry day, the high hopes of filming a list of bangers was dashed by wind, a flat tire and the unpredictable “having off an day” syndrome.
After fighting against elements and a change of location to a usually desolate car park full of debt hungry shoppers we bowed out to defeat. We parted ways with maybe scraping the whole edit idea and maybe booking a flight February chasing the sun.
After a busy year and cold winter I was keen to see the outcome of the rare past time of capturing moving images. In a tongue and cheek way I over laid the old voice of Johnny Cash to find it work well with the footage.
The result is what I can only describe as a honest view of riding and the journey those that choose roll upon.
WWW.SANDMBIKES.COM
EDITING NOTES:
Filmed and edited in 12hours, I am aware the song has been used many times. I have fallen into a habit of finding balance and comfort of finishing videos of late in black in white, but to me serves as a tool to keep the attention on the subject rather than over processed colour correction. I am proud to have stripped my editing of fake film flashes and keep it raw and simple.
MUSIC:
JOHNNY CASH – HURT
EQUIPMENT:
Canon 5Dmk3 // Canon 7D // 50mm 1.2F // 24-70mm 2.8F // 8-15mm 4F // CS6 PP”
James White on S&M
Spotted this over on Flat Matters. Looks like S&M have added James White to their flatland team over in the U.K through 4Down. Get the full scoop by clicking here.
Product: Revenge – Arc Rims
Spotted this one over on The Merged. It looks like Revenge is starting to get their new products in that they have been working on. The new Arc rim is a 6061-T6 aluminum rim that is sleeved and welded at the joint for extra strength with a 34mm width and color options of black, silver, chrome, dark green anodized, red anodized and blue anodized. The Arc rim weighs in at 15.75 oz. with a price tag of $54.99 ($59.99 for chrome).
Head over to the S&M Bikes website for more information.
S&M – Dan Closser – Rest In Peace, Lynnwood Trails
It always sucks seeing awesome trails in edits and knowing they no longer exist. This new S&M Bikes edit sucks because I know these are gone. However, the footage of Dan Closser flying through the woods is awesome and I’m really stoked on that. I like this one for sure. Style for miles.
“Seattle’s Dan Closser rides these memorable Lynnwood trails that were torn down this past year. Dude’s smooth flow and dialed trail skills are worth checking out.
A few words from Tyler Deschaine, who made this edit: “I’ve wanted to film an edit with Dan Closser ever since I first rode with him years back. I gotta say Dan is one of the smoothest riders around. His silent bike and dialed trail skills actually make it hard to film him. You can never hear when he’s coming down the line! We all had a rough fall this year losing our spot Lynnwood, so this edit has a deeper meaning that most would know. But one thing is for sure, Dan killed every line there, and this edit highlights that.
Big deep heart felt thank you goes out to all Shovel and the Lynnwood locals that helped make that place what it was. This project wouldn’t have been possible without all of you!
Also a shout out to Kurt, Project, and Cale at Solstice, the Dart locals and Black Diamond!”
Filmed / Edited: Tyler Deschaine
Additional Filming: Shovel and Jon Bonthius
Artist: Ten Years After
Song: I’d Love to Change the World
Album: A Space In Time“
4Down Christmas Special: At Home with Fathead
We’ve got a double whammy from Fathead today. Check out his new At Home courtesy of 4Down and then check out his new commercial from the Notion Store. This dude is hilarious.
“Alex Barton-Holme aka Fathead is well known for his large head, big gob and featuring in many a comedic online video. For our Christmas special he shows you his key skills by literally destroying the streets on his bike and giving you an insight into his usual routine at home. The man is human marmite, you either love him or hate him.
4downdistribution.com
sandmbikes.com”
“All we do is make stupid video’s featuring Fathead.” – Notion Store
S&M Bikes – Mike Hoder and Jose Castillo Edit
Wow… This new S&M edit featuring Mike Hoder and Jose Castillo is seriously loaded with hammers. I’m pretty sure any less of a man than Mike Hoder would have died in the first clip too. This is a MUST SEE for sure.