Fontana Winter Series….

I managed a 2nd on the pro podium this time….
More CalTime podium time…
The Orange “Y” locals A.K.A. CalTime Racing
Barry Nelson enjoys his first 26″ podium… how old are those kids Barry????

Just walked in the door from racing the ODI/Southridge Winter Series 4 Cross race in Fontana, Ca. where the racing turned out really good due to large amounts of rain making for near perfect conditions on a far from perfect course.

BlkMrkt was well represented by the CalTime BMX team who racked up a few podium finishes in the amateur ranks. I was also able to talk long time friend and past National #1 BMXer “Belt Buckle”
Barry Nelson into trying 4Cross… the “Buckle” did not disappoint as he won every gate he stepped on and well as taking top spot on the expert podium. Not bad for a guy who doesn’t own a 4Cross bike… I had to build up my chrome frame for him to race.
Another surprise this week was another name (Dave Langford) from the past who decided he wanted to race this year so after about 6 hours of building bikes for Barry & Dave I was very happy to see them both smokin’ fools all day. Dave put a perfect move on Eric Carter and Jake Kinney in the first round leaving Jake to watch the rest of the day.

if you’re gonna do it…

one more for good measure…

gotta love this…

… do it right!!! Chris Meleney did… here’s another Mob built using a parts kit from a Riot complete. Glad to see your puttin’ it to good use … Chris works at Hank & Frank in Lafayette, Ca.

Cartel…

Dialed…. must be nice….

This one comes from Mondo (BlkMrkt sales manager)… he built this Mob for his girl Kelly Mack. Kelly’s a full time 26″ XC rider who wanted to improve her bikes skills and what better way than to get on the track??? Get your gear… Kelly will see you on the gate. 

everyday heros…..

Ratt Bones throws a stylish t bog… take notice of the wheel actually being turned 90 or there bout’…


I’ve been meaning to put this up for a while… this is Ratt Bones. Ratt is true street and is holding it down on the mean streets of LA… just look for the guy in the Misfits gloves grinding a rail. 

Cartel…



Ian Kidder sent in his OG first generation Mob… no brake brace or fancy laser cut anything here… just clean steel. 

Adam spotted in the West….

Adam spins over Cob’s place in Aptos… photo Justin Brantley
Lately everyone who owns a 26″ has been in Aptos ssshhhhreding and with new spots popping up weekly… there’s no end in site!!!! I’m jealous as fuck!!!

Adam and Chase flew into Cali. last week but I was out of town and missed hooking up with them… but, I found this one on PinkBike.com shot by Justin Brantley a couple of days ago.

2009 Chrome Mobs are available

Here she is… 


2009 is going to be a good year and here’s our first release for 09… The chrome Mob is the first to receive the newest addition to an already beautiful frame… a custom headbadge that was originally handmade in New Mexico by a very talented artist whose name I can’t recall at the moment. 

The reason I mention this is Solano Avenue Cyclery out of Albany, CA. took the time to build up this Mob using the parts kit from the 2009 Riot complete… nice work!!! I love this!!! Thanks guys!!!
Carter
  

Cartel…

Matt’s whip.


High in Vegas…. not very Mormon like

Matt Jamison from St. George Utah sent in a few pics from a recent shredtrip to Vegas where you can find anything for the right price… specially when you’re from Utah, right Matt???

Time to celebrate life!!!!

These 2 wrote the book…
Much better day today, thank you Stephen!!!Big turn out in HB for Murray… “Stay Strong” side note: see how many faces your recognize from BMX mags if you’re truly as down as you think… there are some sleepers in there.
OG SHL’s… Nasty, G-Man & Freddie Chulo came down to party West Coast Winter style…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHEN MURRAY!!!!

After yesterday’s horrific news about Ed Bonnin, I was so happy to meet up with a bunch of SHL’s from the past & present in celebrating Stephen Murray’s birthday with a Pacific Ocean sunset BBQ. Tara Llanes and her mom Barb showed up and she looked amazing… she and Stephen are both in great spirits, have lots of support from friends and family but still need help via donations to their respective foundations… give Stephen a birthday gift : )

carter