Roam Update

I’m stoked to say that so far we’ve had no issues with the new Roam protos that arrived the day before Interbike. Adam and I had a chance to get in a few good rides before he headed back to Jersey and now we’ll just continue riding the poop out of them every chance we get.
Here’s a few pics of the Small and Medium Roams built to shred…
 This is the medium Roam.
 Medium again…
 I’m riding the small frame and love it so far.
 Small Roam with 160mm fork.
 The addition of an X-Fusion HILO 125 adds a whole new dimension to your ride.
The HILO compressed.
More info soon.

Kesi Checks in from Kabbani’s Fade Away Session

Martin Kesiewetter sent over some photos and an action packed edit from Amir Kabbani’s Fade Away Session at Amir’s spot in Boppard, Germany. Looks like a great day. 
Pics by Daniel Roos
Sweet new facebook photo… 

 Brat anyone?
 Kesi gettin’ stretched…

Superwhip

Kabanni’s Fade Away Session Edit by
Lukas Tielke/Peoplegrapher.

To Inter bike and beyond

An adventure out to interbike and down to southern california with Adam Hauck and Carter Holland hitting up a bunch of stop and testing out the new all mountain bike The Roam.

Folsom Fam Jam 2011

While Mondo, Adam, Suzie and I were at Interbike in Vegas, Jake Kinney was busy getting steezy as fuck at this year’s Fam Jam in Folsom, Ca.. Jake went out there on behalf of BlkMrkt and Woodward West and threw down. 40+ 26″ riders showed up and made for a real deep talent pool to make the finals.
 Jake ended up taking Best Whip honors and 2nd overall behind Paul Basagoitia and having a great time in the process…
 Jake collects his winnings from Heath.

 Super Seat in the Folsom sky.
Lucky winner on a Contraband frame…
 Make this one for your list next year if you’re in the area, sounds like it’s always a good time. I’ve been there in the past and as long as it doesn’t fall on IBike week next year, I’ll be there again as I’m sure Jake will too!

Anthem

Our session got cut short by schedules and heat but Adam still put in some work. Anthem is such a fun park out in suburban Las Vegas. We had a good time and Shelby Smith managed to get enough clips for this edit

Will Gibbons… Welcome to the family.

I’m happy to announce the addition of Detroit’s Will Gibbons to the Black Market Family. Mr. Gibbons will be riding fixed for Black Market and since I really don’t know my ass from my elbow about the fixed gear scene I decided to look for someone who knows the scene to more or less be the face of Black Market Fixed (B.M.F.)… that person is Will. 
Here’s a quick edit and bike check Will threw together before packing his car for the drive from Detroit to the West Side… Good luck in the Rockies Will!!!

So it’s been a while, but I’m on a new bike. I now ride for BLK MRKT Bikes. I’m testing the Street Fiend FGFS bike right now and it’s sick. As apparent in my video, it’ll take a bit for me to get used to the new setup, but it’ll be way more comfortable once I am. 

This video was a bit rushed, sorry, but since I’m in the process of moving to California, it’ll probably be a couple weeks before I’m situated and able to ride and film again. I just wanted to get this up before I moved. This bike is light, snappy and solid! Here are a list of parts. 

Wheels
Hubs: Profile Fixed (32h, 3/8″ female axle)
Rims: 26″ MTX 29 (32h)
Tires: KHE Mac 2 (2.125″)
Pegs: Eclat machine slotted (3″)

Drive Train
Crank Arms: Profile Magnataniums (175mm)
Sprocket: Profile splined (28t)
Cog: All City (13t)
Chain: Eighthinch half link 
Lock Ring: All City 
Pedals: BLK MRKT C4 Plastique
Retention: Finn Zygowski Customs (comfy)

Cockpit
Fork: BLK MRKT Tech 9 (395mm ATC)
Stem: BLK MRKT Underboss
Spacer: Carbon FSA
Headset: BLK MRKT Cartridge
Bars: BLK MRKT Molly Hatchet (3″rise)
Grips: ODI’s 
Bar Ends: Kink

Other
Frame: BLK MRKT street Fiend
Seat Post: Unbranded
Seat: BLK MRKT Brass Knuckles