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NOVEMBER 05, 2009

TRYING TO LIVE THE SIMPLE LIFE

Big Mikey Sieben has his hands full these days. Not only is he participating in the Juxtapoz 15th anniversary show, the current show at the Art Palace in Austin, and the 5th anniversary Blood Is The New Black show in LA, he's also drinking Incredible Hulk smoothies in Austin's southside. Hit this link for all the info.
Temporary Austin resident Rusty has a cool interview in Australia's Rebel Yell magazine. He also has his hands full - of good food and the new T1 bars.
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NOVEMBER 03, 2009

AUSTIN EVENTS

This Saturday will see the 9th Street jam, which was held over from last week due to bad weather, take place. The following Monday there'll be an Etnies team party out back here at T1. One in the afternoon until dark. Everybody's welcome!
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OCTOBER 26, 2009

SPOT THE BALL CONTEST

Unfortunately, the new Solid-built Barcodes proved to be little competition when it came to playing foosball... Look closely to find the winning shot - Elf 1 : Barcode 0
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OCTOBER 24, 2009

TONIGHT IN AUSTIN? ¡Sí! ¡Sí! ¡Sí!

If you're in Austin tonight and are looking for a good cause to support (and a good time), then check out the Grit N Glamour show at the Belmont. It's a benefit to help support Austin Pets Alive who try to find homes for as many pets as possible that have ended up in shelters, otherwise the poor little guys would have no future ...if you know what we mean.
Details on the flyer: G-N-G.
Directions here: www.thebelmontaustin.com.
Thanks!
Oh yeah, we also added Spanish BBs to the Online Store. Need a BB at a low price? Then the Odds and Ends section is the place to head to...
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OCTOBER 23, 2009

TEXAS IS THE REASON

Another Freakyless Friday... Sorry.
Joe's M.I.A. (Missing In Austin?).
Have a good weekend.
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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Fall of the Republic

The Presidency Of Barack H Obama
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OCTOBER 19, 2009

QUICK CHANGE ARTIST

Ruben's modeling the new t-shirt designs for you, right here... Switcheruben

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Colo-RAD-O


Yet another Freakyless Friday. This is because Joe and other fellow Empire BMX team members are currently helping put the 'rad' into an already rad Colorado (they're contributing to the radness that's already there). Parrick's manning the camera so expect good things all-round.
The Summer(?) range of t-shirts has been updated in the Attire section and we've also added some heavy Pelican tunes to the T1 Online Store.
Buy. Wear a T1 shirt and listen to Pelican. Die.


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OCTOBER 14, 2009

YOU ON THE RUN

Next Saturday there's a Catty Woods benefit jam at the Panamoka trails in Long Island.

Many of you may know about the situation that is goin' on out in PA with the Catty Woods trails. The trails have recently been cleared to be legal, but it comes with a cost. They are in over 10 grand in debt now. The Trails community is a pretty tight one and we always look out for one another. With that in mind, us here on Long Island are setting up a benefit jam for them to try and raise some money and help anyway possible with their debt. The jam will be on Saturday Oct. 17th and it will be held at our trails called Panamoka. - Keith Terra

Support a good cause. More info on the flyer.

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery go to Austin's most famous homeless person, and recent Freaky Friday subject, Leslie.

Take care out there.

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OCTOBER 12, 2009

"I had something happen last night I thought I could keep from ever happening" - elf

Attention all upstanding citizens of Salt Lake City and the surrounding area! Please be on the lookout for Elf's bike (Hickerson frame, new T1 Logan's Run sprocket, and assorted Animal/Fly/Eclat parts) - someone decided they should have it more than him.
Looking on the positive side: they did leave his bars behind... And, he's already aboard a new Barcode.
If anyone has any info regarding the bike, you can contact Elf through the good people at 5050BMX.com. Thanks!
More positivity: Joel's making the move to LA to pursue his acting career! He'll be sorely missed in Austin, but we wish him all the best!

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OCTOBER 09, 2009

I HAD A VISION OF A WAY WE COULD HAVE NO ENEMIES EVER AGAIN...

Unmanned spacecrafts crashing into the moon... Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize... We're living in insane times. Here's Tom Dugan's Vimeo page to help you get through the day.

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OCTOBER 08, 2009

EUROKAY?

More Europa news... Shelter Doe can hop! The proof is in this blog - Keli - found on our French distro's site - Unleaded.
Allride, our German distro, posted up some pics of our stuff from the Blackout booth in Vegas. Click 'em to make 'em bigger.
Dankon! That's 'Thank you' in Esperanto...

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OCTOBER 05, 2009

NEW UK DISTRIBUTOR

We're honored to announce our UK distribution will now be handled by Ian and the guys at 4 Down Distribution. Thanks a lot to Stu and Seventies Distribution for all the support over the years!
www.4downdistribution.com
We're also honored to announce that an updated version of Danny's frame is currently being prototyped. We'll let you know more on that later. In the meantime, here's a cool pic of Danny throwing the bars. Thanks to Levi for the photo!

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OCTOBER 02, 2009

MORE ACTION! LESS TEARS!

If you didn't make it to Interbike then you probably won't have seen how the new bars look stickered-up. Both sets of bars (the 8" and the 8.25") will come with one of two sticker designs. Thanks to everyone at Blackout for taking care of everything for us out there.
Liverpool's very special T1 pal, Nick Lord, sent us through some shocking new T1 photos. Ta, lah!
Are you in SLC this Saturday? Why not check out Joe and Ruben's train trip video? Playing at Post Theater - 245 South Fort Douglas Boulevard, Bldg 636, Salt Lake City. Enjoy.
Finally, here's some recommendations for the weekend.

George Carlin - Life Is Worth Losing
Bill Hicks - One Night Stand
Jordan Maxwell - The Inner World of The Occult
The Alex Jones Show

Have a good weekend.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

HAIR WE GO AGAIN


If you wanna know what Tom's blasting such huge airs on, you can find out here - roast it!
We know what Sieben did this summer... cause we read his blog. You can too! If you want... Sieben's Fecal Face.
T1 Pal Kim Bridgland has an art opening in Sydney, Australia on Thursday. Click here if you wanna know more.
The Bicycle Film Festival is still rolling around the world. Joe and Ruben's train trip video is playing in Milan on the 10th of October. Check the BFF site to see if they're playing near you.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

LIFE'S A BEACH


Congratulations are in order because Garrett recently tied the knot! In true GB style the happy couple rode a tandem bike barefoot to the beach, where they held the ceremony with two close friends and a judge(!).

"If you post the wedding pics, that would be good. Then I won't have to go and tell a bunch of people I got married, saves me the effort."

Congratulations again and all the best for the future! Wedding Photos

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Birthday greetings to Joel, and belated birthday greetings to Ruben!
And, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Moore from Stowaway on their recent marriage!
More marriage news to come tomorrow...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

TIME FOR A BREAK

Next week is gonna see the news postings slowing down again. But, we'll leave you with a reminder that the End of Summer Sale is still running, and hopefully you can find some bargains in the Online Store that please you. Maybe a Gower Power clock?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE

Here's a shot of the new Logan's Run sprocket (which'll be available in 25T, 28T and 30T in Black, Red and Silver) on Joe's bike. He set up a new Solid-built Barcode frame to test it out and now Tom at EmpireBMX is its new owner.
Food for thought.
Have a good weekend.

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SEPTEMBER 09, 2009

BARCODE update

We've added some more information to the Barcode specs to try and clarify a few things. The chainstays are 14" (measured from the center of the BB shell to the center of the dropout), and the stand over height is 8.5" (measured from the center of the BB shell to the TOP of the toptube using the seat tube angle). Some companies measure to the middle of the top tube.
Also, the BB height is 11 & 15/16 (measured with Pitchforks and a 2.25" Ruben tire in the front and a 2.15" Ruben tire in the rear). The height will vary due to fork choice and tire size and inflation. When submitting a CAD drawing to have a frame produced, the measurement that defines the BB height on a frame is measured from the axle line to the center of the BB shell. This is 45mm.
Phew! Hope that clears a few things up. Thanks for all the interest shown in the new Barcode. We appreciate it. And, here's Joe's new ride - JoeBC09.

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SEPTEMBER 07, 2009

SOLID BARCODES

Photos and info about the new Solid-made Barcodes can be found here - Barcode09.
We'll have a price for you soon...
Thanks a lot for your patience.

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SEPTEMBER 04, 2009

JOEL SPRINGS

A quick scan of the new issue of Dig BMX made us realise that we had to scrap a future Freaky Friday idea. We all must have been tuned into the same wavelength cause we'd planned on doing a FF homage to Austin's premier swimming spot, Barton Springs, but Empire had the same idea (Joel Ad) and beat us to the punch! If you're gonna lose, best to lose to some of Austin's finest!
Joel
flipped and Devon snapped.
Have a good weekend.

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SEPTEMBER 02, 2009

END OF SUMMER SALE

There's some good deals going on in the Online Store right now. We've cut the prices on a bunch of t-shirts, hoodies, bars, plus way more. Click the Store link, have a browse around and hopefully you can find something you like. Gower Power Clocks?!?!? You know Keith knows what time it is!
You can also catch Elf and lots of SLC shredding at BNQT.

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SEPTEMBER 01, 2009

NEW US DISTRIBUTOR

We're honored to announce our US distribution will now be handled by Zack and the guys at Blackout Distribution. www.blackoutbmx.com

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SEPTEMBER 01, 2009

DRESS FOR THE RIDE, NOT THE CRASH

Longtime T1 pal, Nick Lord, has a blogspot - Adequate Riders. See what sandycarson.com has been up to and more.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

SLOW DOWN 

For the next week the news updates are (probably) gonna slow way down cause... We're no here.
You can busy yourself by browsing around Sieben's new site, if you want.
Or if you're near Austin, there's always the social ride ending in a show at T1 this Thursday (we'll be here).
Or the Cantanker Magazine release and exhibit at the Pump Project Gallery in East Austin, where Sandy's showing a piece from his Hurricane Ike project.
Saturday, August 29th, 7-10PM.
Have fun.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

CYCLOPS PHOTOS 

Here's photos plus more information about the Cyclops stem. Thanks a lot to Povah and Phil!
The Two by Four section from Garrett is online on their site. Surf's up!
We posted a downhill video from Adam Kimmel last year, but here's something a little different. Ride 'em cowboy!

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AUGUST 20, 2009

In the land of the blind,
the one-eyed man is king

 

Finally we have an update regarding the new products. We'll have a shipment arriving in the Fall and this'll include Ruben's frame, plus new bars and the new sprockets.

The Ruben frame's coming in three color options: two tone Light Blue/Dark Blue, two tone Cream/Grey and also in Solid Black. The toptube lengths will be 20.6", 20.8", and 21.15" and the weight is around 5 pounds even.

There's also two sets of multi-butted bars. 11 butts to be exact. There is one model with an 8" rise / 28" width, and an 8.25" rise / 28.5" width. They will be available in Black, Raw and Cream.

The "Logan's Run" sprockets. Sizes: 25T, 28T and 30T, in Black, Red and Silver.

Right around the same time that stuff is available, we'll have a run of Cyclops stems too. It's looking like Black and Polished will be the first 2 colors available. But there will be more runs to follow in a few different colors. Reach: 53mm. Weight: right at 10 oz.

SFA frames: These will be manufactured by Solid Bikes. They are just waiting to get some remaining parts in, and they should start production. These will be more of a novelty item, as our cost on them has gone up a lot.
Because of the price increase, we won't be able to sell these through distributors. They would just cost way too much. So these will be sold to customers direct, and some bike shops too. So if you are interested in one of these beauties, please contact me at: info@terrribleone.com. Please put SFA frame on the subject line.

Barcodes: We are currently waiting for another prototype with some minor changes from the first prototype we received. I will post pictures as soon as it comes in. These will be available very soon and will be sold through distributors and bike shops.


Thanks.

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AUGUST 19, 2009

¡me encanta!


Tom Dugan put together a little video from the opening day at Austin's new bike park. Find Tom, Danny and a bunch of other rippers right about here.
By viewing this ARF video Ball Park Franks will donate $1 (up to $100,000) to the Athlete Recovery Fund. Please watch this.
And finally, in case you missed it... Chase is still doing no handed 360s to blindfolded landings over at The Matador.
* I forgot to add this earlier... Fancy a Thursday night bike ride ending up at a show at T1?
The Boogie Ride

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AUGUST 17, 2009

SUNSET BLVD

Later this week we're hoping to have a few things finalised so that we can post more info on the upcoming products. It's taken a lot longer than we expected (a lot longer), but we appreciate your patience and continued support.
In the meantime, you can check a video of the relay race won by the Sativa Rollers!
Next Saturday is the annual Boyley Jam in Hastings. Check the flyer and head on down there. Do dis!
Also next Saturday, but on the other side of the world (LA), an exhibition opens featuring some new and old work from Sieben. Weekend Pacifists runs until September 19th.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

NUMBER THREE

Samples of the new sprocket design arrived and you can see a few pics here - sprocket3. This 6mm thick piece of 7075 aluminum is currently being ridden around Austin while we decide on which colors to do.
Available in 25T, 28T and 30T in the Fall.
Thanks for your patience.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

LOCAL NEWS

There will be a city meeting this week, concerning the next skatepark set to be built in Pflugerville ( just north of Austin ). BMXers NEED, NEED, NEED, to show and support this thing. Otherwise there is going to be another sweet park that has "No Bikes" on the sign out in front of the park. The meeting is 8/12/2009 ( Wednesday ), 6:30-8:30 at 314 W.11th Street. County Commissioners Court. Please come !

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AUGUST 10, 2009

New Jersey Sunsets

Mr. Byrnes has a sweet desktop over on RideBMX (shot by Mulligan).
We had to extend the Freaky Friday vacation, so apologies for that... Back to normal this week.

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AUGUST 03, 2009

VEGEMITE AND IRN BRU

Although they're busy with moving their shop to new premises, Backbone still had time to post a little trails video of Rusty. Spotted over on In The Gnar.
This Saturday's the Livi Jam and a cargo's mandatory, by the way! All you need to know plus more on DSAB.

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JULY 31, 2009

SUDDENLY SCOTLAND WERE DREAMING OF GLORY AGAIN

Team news (is really thin on the ground): Austin residents Joe and Sandy are both on holiday. Joe went west to Cali (and is camping in the Big Sur?), and Sandy went east and is riding in the Highlands of Scotland.
Stay-at-home-Sieben is (probably) at home working on his new website (while you're waiting you can check out the new goodies at Roger Skateboards). Aussie Rusty is recovering from an ankle injury (good luck to Backbone with their new shop!).
And everyone else is... doing their thing.
To try and compensate for a lack of Freaky Friday email, here's a few links you may, or may not, find interesting.
Joe's ESPN Pro Spotlight
Bunker77
Tempest Keyboard Eavesdropping
Argentina 78
Have a good weekend.

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JULY 29, 2009

LAS VACACIONES


There's gonna be no Freaky Friday this week. Joe's in California.

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JULY 21, 2009

You feel like a superhero when you shave your head

Let's get straight to the point. Click here - SFA - to find more info and photos of the new Garrett frame. Thanks!

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JULY 20, 2009

I WANT CANDY

The answer to last week's Freaky Friday (the one with the spelling mistake - doh!) can be found by clicking the above photo, or maybe you can figure it out from this... We'd like to thank Samantha for sending in the photos, and on a related note, we'd also like to wish Two By Four a happy birthday on Wednesday!

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JULY 15, 2009

Breaking away

The Sativa Rollers were triumphant and ended the day on a podium in front of Lance Armstrong's shop! A 250 lap relay in 100+ degree weather? Check the photos...
Team Tie-dye.

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JULY 13, 2009

SOLID GARRETT PHOTOS

The Freaky Friday from last week is taking a little longer than anticipated to finish... Hopefully we'll have it to you next Friday.
In the meantime, you can check out Garrett's sweet new ride. He's on one of the prototypes that Solid made for us. Joe's got the other one plus a Solid-made Barcode prototype. These were locked up in the neighbour's place for a few days due to a missed UPS delivery, but we have them now and we'll post more photos and info later this week. Oh yeah, the final (fingers crossed) Cyclops sample is at the anodizers.
Thanks for your patience!

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JULY 11, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRICE!!!

 

Hell Bent's Ol' Dirty Price has a birthday today. Fix your website and have a great day, P-Loc!

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JULY 06, 2009

ELF DAY

 

Hummus chef extraordinaire Elf has a desktop over on RideBMX, and a bikecheck over on sunsetsandsodas, where you'll find lots more cool content.

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JULY 03, 2009

FOX ANDALUCIa VIDEO 

Episode Three is now online... Trails!!!

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JULY 02, 2009

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

There's a preview of Michael's new book, There's Nothing Wrong with You, up on Fecal Face. 96 pages of Sieben art wrapped in a hard cover all for only $19!!! That's way better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
Our distro in the land down under has launched their new website. Warm up your internet browser by ordering Michael's book, then go check out Stowaway.net.au
Work. Buy. Consume. Die.

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JULY 01, 2009

FROM THE WINDY CARSON

'Hoi, here’s a fixie race I’m doin with Jed, AJ Camp and Aaron Ross. Oor BMX team is called the ‘Sativa Rollers’. Here's a video from last year's Portland event: Roller Race.'
- Sandy
And here's the flyer: Breaking Away.
Pedal, pedal, pedal, wee sacks!

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JUNE 29, 2009

FROM THE WINDY CITY

Congrats to Danny, Aaron Ross, Sean Sexton and Walter Pieringer (filmer) who's team won the street contest at the Chicago Dew Tour. Go Texas!
And, if you think Danny was the standout rider, then please vote for him over at RideBMX. Voting ends on Wednesday. Thanks.

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JUNE 25, 2009

HELLO FOXY

If your Freaky Friday is a little late this week, then here's part of the reason - Morgan Hill. Joe's out in California right now for the demo but hopefuly he can find a solid internet connection and send out the FFs.

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JUNE 24, 2009

HELLO KITTY

Today's a slow news day. Here's a photo of Elf's cat - Meow!

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JUNE 22, 2009

PDF FF

The Barcode Timeline, which was last week's Friday Freaky, is now also online as a PDF. You can download these 5MBs and keep them forever and ever (if you want, that is... ).
PDF or Flipbook.
There's a new film called Accelerate in the pipeline and Joel landed the lead roll! Congrats! GB's in there too!
March Forth have produced a t-shirt to help raise money for Stephen Murray. Check the sites and see what you can do to help a good cause. Stay Strong.

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JUNE 19, 2009

PERFORMING FARTS?

Probably... Our man Carson has a new show and you just know it's gonna be a good one. Do yourself a favour and head on over there. It doesn't matter where you live - it'll be worth the effort! Details here... UTPAC.

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JUNE 16, 2009

SPANISH CHAINBREAKER

If you couldn't watch it first time around, or if you wanna watch it again, Ruben's First Hand is now available to a wider audience (it's on Youtube). Uno, Dos, Tres...
Enjoy.

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JUNE 11, 2009

UNMISTAKABLY MICHAEL SIEBEN

First of all, we really appreciate your patience. We've posted news recently of our 2009 products, but so far nothing is actually available. It's coming though, it's coming... So, in keeping with that tradition we bring you our summer t-shirt designs! Available... soon. Click on the t-shirts for a bigger image.
The man behind the pen behind the designs also has a cool video interview over on Vimby.

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JUNE 7, 2009

HAROLD BISHOP'S NEIGHBOUR'S BIKECHECK

Rusty was kind enough to send through some photos of his rusty bike.
Keeping the news Australia related... Michael has an interview in King Brown magazine (and also provided the cover art).
Happy belated birthday greetings to old man Carson!

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JUNE 3, 2009

DRAGON'S TEETH

Our new (as yet unnamed) sprocket is coming soon. Available in 25T, 28T and 30T. Here's the drawing...

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JUNE 1, 2009

PEEKABOO! I SEE YOU!

The answer to last week's Freaky Guess Who can be found by clicking here - joyriders.

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MAY 29, 2009

El caminito del rey

Fox have posted the second part of Joe's Spanish trip video. It's time to grab a coffee and get comfortable again! The way of the King.
Toby Forte's Mission Morroco will soon be underway. You can follow their progress online - Devon>Morroco. Good luck!
This week Paul's old interview has been posted on the Dig site. Check out what he had to say, plus plenty of detailed mugshots here - Broon Sauce. Safe travels, wee man! Other Dig-related news... Carsonfire has some Etnies action here - In The Gnar.
Have a good weekend.

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MAY 22, 2009

I'm actually really hoping to find a rich girl that’ll take care of me, but I doubt it’s gonna happen.

Sometimes it's weird how things come together. On the day we have news regarding the 2009 Garrett frames, Dig posts his old interview! The original spreads plus some animated sequences can be found here - DigBMX. Plus, he just scored the cover of issue 157 of Ride BMX!
And, the frame news is that we are proud to announce Solid will be making limited runs of Garrett frames and Barcodes! We'll post all the relevant info as soon as we have it. As far as news on the Ruben frame, all of the new bars and the new sprocket(!) goes... We're expecting those to be available in early summer. Again, you'll know more as soon as we know more (actually, we'll know a little bit before you... ). Thanks for your patience.
To finish up, Mikey has a new Blog over on Fecal Face. It's low in fat yet crammed full of inspirational goodness!
Have a good weekend!

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MAY 21, 2009

PEOPLE OF THE RIVERSIDE FOREST

We've another example of Sieben skin art. This time from the capital of Saxony...
Coat of arms

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MAY 19, 2009

APOLOGIES

Sorry there was no freakiness last Friday and sorry for the lack of updates - sickness put an end to our plans. Normal service will resume shortly... Thanks.
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MAY 11, 2009

GRAVITY RIDES EVERYTHING

If you scroll down you can find Tobias Tilgner's bike check, and if you click here - SoulBMX - you can find his Bro Cam section. Enjoy.
French flow rider Mick David also has a bike check up on our French distro's site - Unleaded.
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MAY 9, 2009

La lluvia en España los bellos valles baña

The video from Joe's Fox trip to Malaga is now online. Grab a coffee, get comfortable, turn up the volume and enjoy - Fox in Andalucia.
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MAY 7, 2009

WAS GEHT AB, alter?


He's probably riding the Philharmonie in Cologne right now, but Markus Wilke took the time to let us know about German T1 rider Tobias Tilgner's bike check over on our German distro's site. You can check out TT's T1 here - AllrideBMX.
Das sieht wirklich cool aus...
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MAY 3, 2009

RUBEN FRAME NEWS

Señor Alcantara's in town and hopefully later this week his new prototype frame will be too. Recently he's been doing a lot of research into possible materials for his new frame, and we're currently waiting on a prototype from these guys - Bamboo Bike Studio. Once it's been thoroughly tested we'll be able to make a final decision and production will start. Expect the new frames to be available early summer. Thanks again for your patience.
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MAY 1, 2009

UNCLE HUEY AND THE BROON SAUCE

The first Freaky Fridays of May are landing in Inboxes right about now, but if you're playing catch-up and need to know what Paul Buchanan did in the middle of a Garrett Byrnes/Ryan Corrigan train, or what the previous week's looked like, then you can find them all on our Myspace page.
Thanks a lot to everyone who sent in photos of their Freaky Friday masks. We've got a few examples for you here - Freaky Masks.
And, there's also a Quick Talk with Ruben over on the Dig site. DigBMX
Have a good weekend.
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APRIL 29, 2009

el cumpleañero

Some news about last week's birthday boy... There's a new issue of Dig out which features a Fox trip to Spain. Joe shot the photos and wrote the text for that article (click on the Ruben photo above), and is finishing up the web edit which'll be appearing soon on the Fox site. We'll let you know when that's online. In the meantime, you could always pick up a copy of Dig... DigBMX
There's also a Joe Rich Wednesday Playlist up on the In The Gnar website, which ties in nicely cause they also posted Joe's old Dig cover from Burnside. Flip your bike upside down.
One more Cyclops photo...

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APRIL 25, 2009

CYCLOPS



We've got some Cyclops news. Nah, not about Ray Harryhausen's monster but about our own little monster - the T1 Cyclops stem.
In 2-3 weeks we should have finished samples. That means, anodized and etched stems which just have to be okayed and then production will start. It's been a long road of testing and refining, but one we feel was necessary in order to produce the best possible product. Many thanks to Povah, Phil at Super Rat Machine Works and everyone who helped with the testing and who gave us feedback. We hope you'll like it. Thanks for your patience.
And, here's a little Youtube find to finish this post off. Tape shredder.
Have a good weekend.

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APRIL 22, 2009

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION


To raise cash and awareness for two very worthy causes, the Stephen Murray Fund and SOS Children's Villages, Toby Forte and Jess Jackman will be cycling from Devon, England to Morocco. Click the links to learn more. Please donate what you can and help make a much needed difference. Good luck guys!

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APRIL 15, 2009

T-1 PROTOTYPE CUP

A few photos that have been fermenting in our Inbox like fine wine... On the way to the LA street jam, Jake Vantiger and his buddy John Glasset hit up this pool and were kind enough to send us some photographic evidence. Jake and John. Here's some good Jake-related sites to keep you occupied... Sidekick and Blogkick. Thanks guys!

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APRIL 10, 2009

FLIP FLOPS AND BREAKDANCING

A little non-BMX news today... First off, Sandy shot some cool photos for a breakdancing article that's running in this week's Austin Chronicle. B-Boy. * Update: He's just uploaded photos from his Galveston County Project, which shows the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike. Powerful images. God's Love Is On This Island.
And, on a lighter note, T1 pal Ryan Worcester has an interesting little article in Dirt Rag about a recent trip to Kauai. Wooster Sauce.
Have a good weekend.

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APRIL 6, 2009

SEGUIN-ATURE FRAME

If Michael continues to receive as much coverage as he has in the last few months, we're gonna have to give him his own signature frame! Here's what Seguin's finest has been up to recently... Fecal Face Blog. ESPN Interview.
eBay find of the month comes from Pat Lally of Jacksonville, Florida who sent in these before and after pics of his new Moody/Hickerson ride.
T1 pal Dan Hunt needs your support. Him and his friends recently completed a 100km walk in under 48 hours to raise awareness and cash for Oxfam. They need more donations to reach their target, so click the link if you can help or if you want to learn more about a good cause. Oxfam.

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APRIL 1, 2009

three chord monte

In an ever decreasing marketplace, one must always search out new areas where one can ply their goods. Fingers crossed the moped market is a lucrative one. Find out where Erin rides her Peugeot to by clicking here - Curator - and what her Peugeot looks like by clicking here - Innovator. Sandy snapped the pics.
If there's not enough Ruben Alcantara in your life right now, then we have something to help you... Americans only or everyone. Thanks to thecomeup for the link.

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MARCH 30, 2009

ALL THE PEOPLE

Michael has an interview in the latest issue of Plus 1 magazine, from the UK. Credit Sandy for the portrait, and credit Lone Star for the armadillo's hangover. The issue's available in PDF form when you click Keep Sequin Weird.
Micreation's Dave Jacobs also sent through this interesting video link - The Obama Deception. Right now it's been viewed over 838,000 times and has accumulated over 20,000 comments since it was posted two weeks ago.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Rupert Murdoch paid $580 Million for MySpace in July 2005...

...but you can use it for free without paying. We've posted all of the Freaky Fridays we've sent out so far on our Myspace page. Feel free to check them out and feel free.

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MARCH 23, 2009

GOODBYE BLUE MONDAY

There's been a few people asking how they can sign-up for our Freaky Friday emails, so here's the info again... All you need to do is send us an email entitled 'Freaky Friday' to this address: terrible.dude@yahoo.com.
So it goes.
A couple of video links now. First off, some vintage Joe Rich from the days of Poorboy shorts, G&S corduroy caps, and Honda CR-Xs...Thanks Krt And some footage from Brielle Cyclery in Asbury Park, NJ featuring among others the ever-stylish Mr Byrnes. Thanks to John for sending that through. The Rapture

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MARCH 20, 2009

GREEN EGGS AND ROSCOE IS A HAM

Sorry that this is so late... We highly recommend you check out Mr Mihelich and the Snake Trap boys. They're playing today in ATX and on the 3rd of April in Joplin, Missouri. More info on their Myspace page - The Snake Trap. If you have access to a time machine, they also played Austin yesterday.

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MARCH 18, 2009

SPLASH GORDON

Monday to Friday of this week we'll be changing the splash page (home page?) every day. We have to make the most out of this website before......................

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MARCH 16, 2009

THE WAY WE APPEAR ON THE INTERNET

Okay, it seems that last week's Freaky Friday email caused some confusion. Personally, I'm all for that, but anyway, here's the thinking behind it... We did a Google image search for people with the same name as T1 riders. Some drew blanks but the elusive Mr. Buchanan's name drew the rather elegant looking gentleman that became our Freaky Friday subject. Noice, huh? Ah well, here's how art genius Michael Sieben really looks... Or is it???

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MARCH 6, 2009

I MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION

Sometimes life gets in the way of living. That's the lame excuse for the lack of updates recently. We were on a roll for a while, but sadly, we dropped the ball. Ah well...
There's a new copy of Dig floating about and Boaby Buchanan makes a rare appearance courtesy (Curtis-ly?) of Sandy's digi soul stealer. Ruben also adds to the T1-related facial hair coverage with a Fly trip to Moscow. Pick up a copy and witness him rushin' around. DigBMX
If you find yourself in or perhaps transcending planes around ATX next week, then treat yourself and check out the Psych Fest 2 (March 13-15). The Black Angels, Dead Meadow and more will be playing over the course of the weekend. 'Austin’s psych cult heroes, The Golden Dawn performing their 1968 album ‘Power Plant’ from start to finish.' Tune in, turn on and click here for more details.
Have a good weekend.

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FEBRUary 23, 2009

THEre is one QUESTION THAT i have to ask you about this

The second part of Magnus Randell's Inquisition with Michael has been posted at StoneYour.TV

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FEBRUary 20, 2009

THE BIG BLUE (RUBEN BIKE-CHECK)

Mr. Alcantara's three day old baby is revealed... ¡Una bici cojonuda!
Plus, on a related note, we really appreciate all of the interest everyone's shown in our new products. We're busy tying up a few loose ends and we think it'd be better to wait and post hard facts regarding their availability, rather than speculate. Thank you all so much for the enquiries and the continuous support. It is all very much appreciated.
Have a good weekend.

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FEBRUary 16, 2009

DANNY HICKERSON BIKE-CHECK

Click here to check out Danny's latest machine.
Backbone BMX in Oz let us know that there's an interview with T1's Aussie ripper Rusty 'Bloody' Brindley in their Team section. Everyone at T1 would like to extend their sympathies and best wishes to everyone affected by the fires there.
And, on a happier note, Joe found this video... Wonderful!

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FEBRUary 13, 2009

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART ONE

When team or product news is thin on the ground, you can always rest assured, safe in the knowledge that in some dark, distant edge of the internet... there's news about Sieben's activities.
Slap Magazine have posted a Tenskis with Michael, while Volcom's TV channel ups the weirdness levels with a Magnus Randell's Inquisition. As a life partner to art are you offended, in this country, that you cannot marry art?
Have a good weekend. Roger and out!

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FEBRUary 10, 2009

TRAILS AND TRIBULATIONS

Thanks a lot for all of the positive feedback about the Freaky Friday emails. Please don't build your hopes up too much... disappointment could be just around the corner.
Despite all of the plugs the trails issue of Dig has received lately, it deserves even more. Click here if you want a sneak peak at Joe's contribution (the portrait was shot by Sandy). It's gonna be too small to read so show your support for the print media and pick up a copy. DIGBMX

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FEBRUary 8, 2009

DAY OF THE PLANET VENUS

Friday's come and gone and the first ever Freaky Friday email was scattered to the four corners of the Earth. Thanks a lot to Brian at Axelrad Army for the Isaac photo. Isaac's not officially on the 'Team', but he's definitely part of the family!
If you wanna make sure your Inbox isn't left out in the cold, then the sign up info is posted below. Thanks!

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FEBRUary 4, 2009

TERRIBLE ONE'S FREAKY FRIDAY

Well, it looks like we're ready to roll with the Freaky Friday thing. We weren't kidding when we said we don't know exactly what it is. Okay, we do know it's an email which we'll try and send out every week, but as far as content goes... Time will tell. If you want to join us on this journey into the unknown, then send your email address to... terrible.dude@yahoo.com
...with 'Freaky Friday' as the Subject Header. If everything goes to plan we should be causing tailbacks on the Information Highway sometime late on Thursday night. Thanks.

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FEBRUary 2, 2009

WHY CAN'T WE JUST BE FRIENDS?

...And we're right there with you. In fact, we're actually even bigger idiots cause the T1 Myspace page has been running for nearly a year now and we forgot to say. Sorry... Is Myspace still cool? Was it ever? Regardless of the coolness or lack thereof, do you wanna be our friend? If so, you can find us here: www.myspace.com/terribleonedude
And while you're in Myspace land, you could also check out graphic king Michael Craig Sieben's newest skate venture, Roger Skateboards, if you want. Why not be their friend too? Everybody needs friends.
Learn more about Michael and rock fakie variations over at Vox.

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FEBRUary 1, 2009

FREAKY FRIDAY?

Q1: What is that exactly?
A1: Exactly? We don't know...

Q2: When does it come out?
A2: Every Friday (we'll try!).

Q3: How can I make sure I receive this?
A3: We'll tell you more later this week...

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January 15, 2009

T1 desktops !

So since we posted pictures of our new sweatshirts yesterday, We thought it would be sweet to offer some simple desktop images based on the new Bullseye and Goat Reaper designs. If you like the artwork and are broke, maybe this will be a quick fix for wanting a sweatshirt. Cheers !

Choose your size

Bullseye Desktops: 800x600, 1024x768, 1440x960, 1680x1050

Goat Reaper Desktops: 800x600, 1024x768, 1440x960, 1680x1050


January 14, 2009

frigid air soultions

One thing I've noticed, is that we are always late with getting our sweatshirts out for the season. Most of the time, its already getting warmer by the time they are in stores. Well, I feel like we are ahead of our usual game this year at least. And I just saw a news bit today that it was 40 degrees below zero last night in Minnesota. So these should at least help y'all with keeping warm over the next months.

I had this idea that I wanted to see a back print again on a zip up sweatshirt. So Michael and I thought that the Goat Reaper would be perfect for that. To me it looks more like some heavy metal band's hoodie. That was the goal. I'm sure more than a few of you will laugh at the Bullseye design. I feel like its very fitting for us in a fun way. Not to mention, I really like the arrows that are printed on the hood.

Both of these sweatshirts are printed on 50/50 American Apparel Sweatshirts. So most of you should like the fit. Although some of us may have to go up a size. ha ha. Enjoy.


January 12, 2009

the day before tomorrow

Happy January 12th to everyone. And why wouldn't it be?! It seems like the new Dig Magazine "trials issue" has been quite a hit. There is so much good stuff packed into those pages and it seems that everyone wants to have one to call their own. Don't miss out. I thought it would be appropriate to keep their energy flowin' and include some dirt on this post. Here is a picture of the new Ruben frame prototype built up and in action. So far everything has been going well with testing. We are waiting on one more prototype to correct the height of the bottom bracket. Apart from that. Everything seems spot on. Fingers will continue to stay crossed. As you can see, Ruben seems to be liking it during this 3. Also, you can check out more specs on the frame in by clicking on the "frames" button to the right of this posting. Thanks for stopping by !


January 2, 2009

Happy New Year !

Well, here we are, 2009. What a trip. Even though measured time is something we made up, it still seems so crazy to think about how quickly days, weeks, months and years pass by. January 1st is always such a good day. People seem to look at things with a new light and enthusiasm. There is plety of talk of change and how we are going to be better people this year. We just gotta make sure we actually follow our words, not just say them with empty meaning. Ponder that one for awhile. Here in T1 land, this year is starting off right because Paul Buchanan is back in town. I can remember when I'd see that guy everyday. And his return was an instant reminder of how great that dude is. So "Cheers" to Paul for starting this year off right ! Its going to be a good one ! So with that being said, I would also like to mention that the great Shoe-G did and interview with me ( Joe Rich ) for his website and is posting it in 2 parts. The first one is up now and the 2nd part will be posted this week. If you are interested in what may lie within it, click here ! Cheers to y'all and Happy New Year !


December 23, 2008

Happy Holidays !

It tis that time of year again isn't it. Wow, does time fly. I first want to start by thanking everyone that's helped us make it another year. Its been a doozy of one to say the least. Maybe a year that has brought about the most change in what we do in awhiile. I can only imagine what I'll be typing here at this time next year . . . Since it is the season for giving, you might want to give a moment of your sign the petitiion that some guys from PA need help with. These are the same guys that have been fighting to keep the Catty trails from getting plowed. And all of their hard work has paid off, and now they are approaching the state to help change one of the laws that was working against them. If this passes, it will could help enable future trails and skateparks to happen. Click here to sign. In similar news regarding these same guys, Matt Trievel and Brian Barnhart have created an online zine called "The Dust Journal" and have just released their second issue. Click here to check out Axelrad. Take care and Happy Holidays to you all. Cheers !


December 1, 2008

images galore !

Greg Dickson came over to ride the ramp for the first time the other day. Greg is a rad dude that shares his time on the bike with taking great photos as well. Click here to check out some of his snaps of Tom D and roomy Joey, along with one of myself. This could be any random day in the T1 backyard.

We also got some new sticker sheets in and up on the online store. They are all black ink printed on whilte vinyl that you cut out yourself. We even drew a little pair of scissors on the sheet so that you know what to use ! Cheers !


November 26, 2008

Today was a good day !

Sun was shining, weather was perfect, and the newest prototype version of the Cyclops stem arrived this morning. These photos might not look that much different than the last ones, but I can tell you that this might be the final prototype for the Cyclops stem. Phil Wasson, from Super Rat Machine Works, worked some magic with the inner workings of the wedge clamping system. And the results are nothing short of excellent. I sent one off to Danny today and put the other one on my bike. Damn, I sure am exctied about these things. Its been a long road of testing and refining, but when they do finally become available, they will be the best that we could do. Here are a few more pictures for you to see. Cheers Pic1, Pic 2, Pic 3


November 24, 2008

19 days . . . that's bad !

I'm definitely not proud of this one, but I guess its been 19 days since the last news post . . . I might as well try and make light of it. There will be more to report in this upcoming week. Tomorrow is an exciting day for me. I'm to receive the 6th, yes 6th version of the Cyclops stem. Its been through months of fine tuning and my fingers are crossed that this will be the one that gives the green light to the prodution of them. So expect more photos of these tomorrow after they arrive in the PO BOX. On a lighter note, the ramp out back is finally all back together. We made one small, but not so small change to the kicker hip that runs into the 8 ft quarter. It used to be about 3 and a half, to 4 feet tall, and had a 11 or 12 ft transition. I had the bright idea of thinking we should make it the same size as the box jump lip. ( 6 ft tall with a 9 ft tranny ) Its pretty nuts and will need to be cut down a bit, but for now, it stands tall. That big ol bowl corner before it makes it a bit to hectic to deal with. Check it here. And to round out tonights entertainment, click here for some downhill insanity ! These guys are nuts ! Adios for now . . . .


November 5, 2008

Camera handle solution !

A few years back, we made a handle that you could easily bolt on to your small video camera to make filming while riding a bike much easier. Perfect for the follow cam. These came about because the more expensive cameras have handles built in, but there is no much of a choice if you have a smaller camera. Well, we got a cease and desist from some miserable bastard that was claiming he had a patent on a similar design. Not the case, but we stopped making them. Since that time, I've had so many emails asking to us to make them again. In comes our friend Steve to the rescue, with a perfect idea that anyone can do with an old set of bars and just about any tripod. This is the easiest solution I've seen yet and is Ruben approved ! Soooo good! Happy filming to you all !


October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween

Halloween is probably my favorite holiday. If you could call it a holiday. Everyone gets to step outside themselve a bit more than usual. I love it. Pumpkins are pretty fun to carve as well. While visiting the east coast last week, I got to partake in a heavy pumpkin carving session in Garrett's kitchen. Russ is part of the T1 family and lives in Australia. He had never gotten to experiece this before so it was extra fun for him. He, and his wife Emily, both schooled it. Garrett's room mate, JB, incorporateda little Mikey Sieben influence. Click the following links to see who did what. Garrett's pumpkin . . . Russ's pumpkin . . . Emily's pumpkin . . . Joe's pumpkin . . . . and JB's pumpkin. Scary stuff. On another note, its seems like someone decided to dress up as Paul Buchanan for Halloween in Vancouver ! Ok, maybe not, this is acually Paul getting rad at the Kirkstone park in BC. I think this is one of the first pictures of Paul you can actually see his face. Thanks goes out to Chester Jones for sending those to us. Happy Halloween everyone, the night's about to get good!

 

Halloween Jams

If you have nothing to do tonight and tomorrow and live in or around Louisville Kentucky, or Neenah, Wisconsin Check out the following jams:

!Dawn of the Shred Jam in Neenah, Wisconsin

Shitluck Jam in Louisville, Kentucky


October 29, 2008

Paging Mr. Hickerson

I've been up east trying to get some time at the trails in this past week, but its rained almost every day. No good, but what can you do. No control over Miss Mother Nature. . .For all of you Danny fans out there, check out this video clip that just got posted on the RIDE's website of Danny doing whatever he wants to this innocent rail. Also, if you are in town, dress in your best for the annual 9th Street Halloween Jam this coming Saturday. Good times ahead !


October 19, 2008

Dear Mr. Mike Aitken . . .

Mr Mike . . . what can I say . . . you have been so good to all of us throughout the years . . . putting a smile on my face each and everytime I see you in person, or a photo of you riding, or a video clip. And then there are all of Elf's stories . . . . Damn . . . truely amazing to say the least. Seeing you do what you do is an inspiration always. I know times are tough at the moment, but you got this! And we'll all do what we can to help. All of us here in Austin have had you in our daily thoughts. We have been working on planing a day at T-1 , a damn good day that is, that may help you out a little bit. Its the least we could do. Hang in there buddy, I'll be up to see you next week. ( Click here now ! )

And click here to help Mikey from the comfort of your own home.


October 17, 2008

Handlebar sneek peek

At Interbike, we showed our 3 new sets of bars that we are doing for 2009. Click here, for more info and all the specs on the first of the 3 different styles. Or click here for a reminder of how rad our friend Paul Buchanan is !


October 15, 2008

Stage 1

There is something about getting a stack of new lumber that never gets old. Once all of the rotton wood had been cleared out of the flatbottom on the ramp, it wasn't long before that stack of lumber was put into place. Check it out here. When we first started on the flatbottom, we were only going to be repairing what needed fixin',but once it was all apart, we started thinking more and more. Hmmmm, maybe we should change a thing or 2. stay tuned !


October 14, 2008

just a quickie

Though these were posted a couple of days ago elsewhere, I didn't want to pass up a chance to add some humor to your day. If the photo of me doesn't do it, then my lack of commentary skills will for sure. Both of these links have to do with some of the new products we are doing for 2009 and the Interbike Trade show that happened last month. Thanks Dom from Woozy and Markus from All Ride Distribution for posting these. Cheers

INterview about Vegas on Woozy

2009 t1 product talk movie from All Ride


October 13, 2008

colored grips

Hello everyone ! If you live where there are lots of trees, chances are, you are experiencing some amazing fall colors right now. Unfortunately, when you live in Austin, summer lasts well into the months that welcome fall weather and colors everywhere else. None the less, I can't complain because the weather is niceer than its been in months. However, we have some seasonal color going on here at T1. Right before the Interbike trade show we got our newest shipment of grips in. 5 colors to choose from now, and are available everywhere now. Check them out here


October 10, 2008

Call it ramp surgery

I've come to realize that when you are creating something new, there is a bit of excitement the entire time you are working on it. But when it comes to a repair, it always ends up being much more than you bargain for.About a week or 2 ago, we noticed that one of the pieces of skatelite on the ramp was cracked. What we thought was that we'd replace a rib or 2 and it would be sweet. Well, a rib or 2 turned into the entire flatbottom needing replacing due to some heavy rotting going on. What can I say though, this part of the ramp has been there for 6 and a half years. The ribs were untreated wood and they've lasted this long ! Amazing for how much attention the ramp gets throughout the year. Anyhow, Here are a couple of photos what it looks like minus the flatbottom. Thanks Ryan Corrigan, Taj, Matt and the Kansas crew for all of their help thus far.Hopefully this will be all finished up by next week. Then its back to roastin ! Cheers


October 2, 2008

2009 Ruben frame prototype

There was one thing that I never specified when I was writing about our tradeshow booth at Interbike. The booth set up was alll based on the graphics from Ruben's new frame for 2009. Mr Sieben is responsible once again for the splendid imagery. We have had this frame in the works since the beginning of the year, and now the first prototype of it is ours to hold. I will post full specs on it in the next day or 2, but for now, here are a few pictures for you to check out. Frame pic 1 . Frame pic 2 , Frame pic 3 , Drop out pic , Enjoy !


October 1, 2008

Interbike 2008

Interbike in Vegas has come and gone. As usual, it was out of hand to say the least. We put in some long hours towards the creation of the T1 booth. As usual, it was a last minute scramble, but the end result was pretty damn cool. Click HERE to check out the booth.


September 18, 2008

Tom Dugan = radical dude !

The first time I ever met Tom Dugan, was last summer during my week visit to Woodward West. I remember sitting next to the bowl and looking over as he dropped in. The very first wall that he hit, resulted in a solid 9 foot air, and it might have been even higher to be honest. I was instantly a fan. I got to know him a bit there and we became friends. He mentioned that he might be coming to Austin so I gave him my # just in case. "This dude would kill the T1 ramp", I thought to myself. Fast forward to last winter. He and some friends relocated from their Kansas home, and moved to Austin. The group of them are always a treat to have around. Good times, and enjoying the day, is what Tom and his friends are all about. Hells yeah ! Recently, i gave Tom a Hickerson / Moody frame. Wahoo! . . . I've included a few photos above of Tom from earlier this year. Watching this guy is such a treat !


September 13, 2008

Cyclops stem update & artwork

A lot of you have been asking about the progress on our new Cyclops Stem which was designed by John Povah. Well, for now I have to say this. Its close, real close ! We have one last version to approve and then that should be it. Fingers are crossed. Anyhow, Phil Wasson at Super Rat Machine Works has been working really hard on this and we can't thank him enough for all of his help and input. Also, Michael Sieben dropped off the graphics he's been working on hat will be etched in the anodizing. So I get a pretty good idea of how its going to look. Yeah, these are going to be sweet when they are done ! We are planning on having 2 different designs. One is more artistic, and the other one is just a small logo. The colors are not decided yet, but I just wanted you to be able to see how they might look. Cheers !


September 12, 2008

More Danny on Woozy

Its Friday! Which means if you are out on the town in Austin tonight, then a Danny sighting is more than likely. Also, one of my favorite bands, Mogwai, are playing at Stubbs. Well worth your time ! So in celebration of the good evening, I figured why not link so more photos of Danny today. My "thank you's" today, go out to Dom at Woozy, and Cologne photographer, Joern Streitbuerger, for putting together this photo feature which contains more of Danny's Euro vacation earlier this year. Cheers !


September 11, 2008

Thanks Ricky and Will

I just wanted to extend a big thank you to Ricky Adam and Will from Dig Magazine for letting us use that rather beastly photo of Danny as our new intro page picture. Danny disappeared for 3 months in Europe earlier this year and its easy to see that he took full advantage of his vacation time.


 

August 29, 2008

Ye old Paul B T1 ad

Do you remember the Old Paul B advert in props many moons ago? That shit was groundbreaking for it's time. Taj Posted the vid on his blog along with a homage to the infamous Austin Red rail. Ya'll whippersnappers head over to Taj's blog for a history lesson!

Sandy's Washington trip blog is posted over at Etnies and a gallery on his dot com page.

Danimal is back from his solo Easter Europe solo mission and back at the Beauty Bar jiggin teh night away!. Here is his Etnies Grounded remix..


August 27, 2008

New terrible death shirt

So we were thinking . . . T-1 has a shirt that has happy little sleeping mushrooms on it . . . What could be the opposite of that ? . . . and the black death metal t-shirt was born . . . in fire ! Printed on 50/50 American Apparel t-shirts. available on T1"s online store.

Thrasher photographer Michael Burnett has a kick ass book out right now. Check that bad boy out! NYC's gritty photog BOOGIE also has an incredible book out also here.


August 10, 2008

Joe has an interview posted over at Brian Tunney's Blog roll. Sieben's new Skateboard Company ROGER has finally launched itself into outerspace. Welcome to the future of RAD!


August 3, 2008

Joe kills the soul bowl brodeo

Congratis to Joseph, who just returned from the 2008 HB Soulbowl, winning the Style Cat Award! and 4th place overall! Shee Hoo. Check out the video footy and photos of Joe's G-Force from the Jam. While we are at it with Style Cats, Here's Joe's video part from ye old Video!

Sandy placed 3rd in a Seattle Alley Cat recently too. Oh what the hell, here's his old video part too. How hot was it in Austin this weekend!


July 29, 2008

Livingston Jam August 2nd, reeeet!

Click the tiger print package for more info on Scotland's hottest summer mongo Jam!


July 24, 2008

New Etnies Skate vid from Barcelona

Etnies chief filming wizard Mike Manzoori has come across with a serious beast of an HD vid from the Etnies Skate tour in Barcelona recently. Check it out! Music from the mighty IGLOMAT!


July 23, 2008

Sieben's adidas shoe film

Michael Sieben's signature shoe on ADIDAS is now available! Here's THE FILM he shot recently for it's release. Big ups to big Mike! For the outtakes head over to Fecal Face. You can buy the shoes here in Austin at No Comply Skate Shop.


July 14, 2008

a treat for you !

It makes me cringe to see that 10 days have past since the last posting. Well, to take your mind off of that fact, here is a little treat my brother sent over to me. If you have already seen it, who cares, watching it again isn't to tough . . .

Chris writes, " I'm sure you've seen this but in the event that you haven't....This is one of the biggest WTF's I've ever seen!!!!!!! " Click Here !


July 4, 2008

4th of jeweleye

This is the generic image seach photo I picked when I put entered the word "explosion". . . So far, my favorite thing about the 4th, is the lack of cars in the street. Now that's something to celebrate !


July 3, 2008

Alexander in the northwest !

About a week and a half ago, Sandy left Austin for the first time in over a year. He ventured up to the great Northwest to kick back wich Seth and Jimmy. As well as take in as much as possible over the course of 2 and a half weeks. Sandy is still up there covering as much ground as he can. all kinds of bike riding, high mountain adventures, deep woods expeditions and costal exploration. Look for a complete report next week upon Sandy's return to Austin.


July 3, 2008

Low Budget horror in austin: The grateful undead

Do you l ive in Austin and got nuthin to do tonight? Well if you like low budget horror flicks, this could be for you . . . Allen Riley presents: The Grateful Undead. Hippie demons tie-dyed in blood. A psychedelic reflection of grunge, slackers and death in the early 90's.A weird original feature film created in Providence, RI. Shot and edited in a chaotic frenzy for $850. Tonight, July 3rd its playing at Monkey Wrench Books at 8:30 PM on Northloop, and tomorrow night, July 4th it'll be playing at Beerland at 8 PM on Red River. For a sneek peak, here is the movie trailer for it.


July 1, 2008

Houston park petition

If you have been riding for any bit of time, this subject is nothing new. Grindline has built yet another masterpiece, this time at the city's edge in Houston. But its the same old story. No bikes allowed. Some of the riders down there have put together an online petition to see if they can get the bike rule over turned. If you search around on Google, you will see some of the completed images of this place. Its amazing. And hopefully one day, we'll all be able to ride it. If you are interested, you can sign the petition here.


June 30, 2008

Danny Hickerson . . . lost !

Danny Hickerson . . . Lost in Europe . . . Never to return home again . . . well not actually, but quite possibly. Danny has been in Europe for some time now and having the time of his life. I've gotten just one or 2 emails from him saying that he's been loving it. There was a small little video on Woozy popped up of him a few weeks ago, but that's all I've really seen. Mystery man. Can't blame him though, I'd be out enjoying the new new surroundings I was in too. Traveling can make you forget about everything at times, its like being a little kid again.


June 29, 2008

Cyclops stem update

Let's see. Many of you have been asking about the new Cyclops stems and what the status of them are. Well, the truth is that they are due for one final change and then a bit more testing. This has taken a bit longer than we had thought, but better to get it all right before putting it out there. More news on these to come.


June 28, 2008

Carson heat

Mr Sandy Carson has finally taken a vacation and is up in the Northwest for a few weeks. Which means the web update duties have been returned to me. And already I'm slackin'. I guess today is the end of that.

Austin has been hot hot hot the past month. I think its the hottest June on record. that has left many of us retreating indoors during the hottest part of the afternoon. And down at Barton Springs in the early evening. The water in the springs stays 68 degrees all year round. Which is a perfect remedy for ever so possible heat stoke. Summer in Austin seems to take on a much different effect that the winters here. As if Austin isn't laid back enough, it gets even more laaaaaaaaaaid back in the summer. Not too many visitors come to visit during this time. But its good in an entire different way.

 


June 20, 2008

Mike Vincent Benefit Raffle

Hello friends ! Tomorrow is Saturday and that means its time for the York Jam in York, Pennsyvania. These jams have been going on for as long as I can remember and have always been a treat. This year they are having a benefit raffle for our friend Mike Vincent. If you can make it out to the jam, show some love and support. Cheers.


June 16, 2008

Ruben's first hand on Fuel tv tonite

Fuel Tv will be airing Ruben's 'First Hand' tonight at 7pm. Check the Fuel TV site for local show times. Mike Manzoori did the filming and Ruben did the freestyling, so i'm sure it'll be a cracker!


June 13, 2008

T1 colorado blog

Joe, Ruben and buddies went camping and shredding in Colorado the other week. Read Joe's blog roll!


June 10, 2008

Ruben 'Swami' shirt online exclusive

Ruben's signature 'Swami' Shirt is available exclusively via the T1 Online Store for all you Tie Dye cosmonauts 'out there'! Either way check it out. Another Sieben Classic.

Joe's promised us a blog of him n Ruben's Cosmic Colorado trip. Stay tuned..


May 29, 2008

6 brand spankin new t1 shirts!

We know, we know, about time.. right? Check out these sweet half dozen new T1 shirt designs by Mr Sieben himself. Availabe in various colourways at your local shops and mailorders NOW y'all!


May 29, 2008

T1's Rusty brindley wins Red Bull dirt pipe contest in Australia!

Congrats To Rusty. RIPPERRR!


May 27, 2008

Ruben Etnies Blog

Ruben was chillaxin in Vancouver Island recently taking in some waterfalls and trailsand Blogged it on the Etnies Site. See this wee man chant Hey Jude yet?


May 26, 2008

Roundrock summer sessions BLOG

A mini blog on The T1team shralping Round Rock Skatepark last month.Photos and words by Joe. Read On..


May 22, 2008

Chili bowl cook off this saturday

Get yourself to Mabel Davis Skatepark in Austin this Saturday for some heavy skate action and chili battles at Toad and Salmon's chili bowl cook off. It's guaranteed to make a turd!


May 22, 2008

Naked girls in the woods on T1 bikes!? more on FATBMX...


May 20, 2008

Sieben gets shoe on ADIDAS!

Y'all heard right! Michael is getting a shoe on ADIDAS. Damskis!! He was just out making a short film in San Francisco the other week to promote it with some monster friends. Read More on Fecal Face DOT COM...


May 19, 2008

Sieben just had a big Fecal Face show in San Francisco! fart yeah!!


May 19, 2008

SAndy's ginger bread bike(s)

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May 14, 2008

Joe's green machine

Here's Joe's new ride for y'all viewing pleasure, with the Rich Brothers getting background baby at Roundrock Skatepark. p.s. Sorry about the lack of updates recently, our webmaster's computer took a mammoth size turd and shat out all the web files!


May 1, 2008

Paul B's coach

Paul Buchanada was here shadin' and shreddin' around town for a cupla weeks. He's back in Seattle at the Levan house en route back to Vancouver. Can't get enough of that dude. Here's some photos of his roach coach lurkin in the shadows. No biscuit gear there!

Joe and Sandy are off to do the 100 mile Shiner Bock bike ride this Saturday! The bros at 9th street are having the annual Cinco De mayo Jam also this Saturday! GIT LOOSE!


April 29, 2008

RUBEN's stede

Another bike check for you today from Ruben The Cuban. Czech it out. Ruben just left town to finish filming a short for Fule TV called 'First Hand' with Etnies Grounded director Mike Manzoori.

Oh Yeah, head over to the Etnies site and see how you can edit your own remix of the Grounded DVD with all the extra bonus footy. The winner gets a years worth of shoes and free gear!


April 25, 2008

Garrett's horse

Mr Byrnes was just in town as is Ruben and the illusive Paul B! Here's some photos of Gary's horse . More team bike chex to follow.

Here's our best sponsor me email in a while, enjoy and have a good weekend!


April 18, 2008

Joel Moody Sw airlines commercial

T1 Joel Moody's been busy working on his acting career lately. Here's his role in the latest SW Airlines Commecial! For more of Joel's acting news, and on his new film check out Joel Moody.com


April 15, 2008

Ruben Wallpaper

A free Ruben desktop wallpaper for your downloading pleasure over at Ride UK.


April 10, 2008

((sounder)) video

Click the wee man's chest to watch the sweet new video from ((sounder)). Illustration by Sieben and animation/directing by ((sounder's)) main man Mike Aho.

Has anyone seen Kevin Troyer dancing in a Panda costume?


April 8, 2008

t1 Stem almost done!

We've made some more progress on the T1 stem. Almost there... Be patient! More.


April 8, 2008

Go say hi to our Irish buddy Nigel Peake, who has an art show in Philly this thursday at the Amble gallery. He draws amazing sheds!


April 7, 2008

'That's it', the killer Salt Lake City dvd by 50/50BMX is now available on T1's Online Store. If you haven't seen this yet, then you really should. it'll blow yer socks off. Featuring Mike Aitken, Matt Beringer, Fuzzy Hall, Cameron Wood and T1's Shawn 'Elf' Walters. Buy Now.

Here's a little video of out french rider Shelter Doe, sent to us by our french distributer Alex of Unleaded BMX.

Does anyone have a really crap tattoo that they'd never have the balls to get on themselves, but would love to see on someone else. Someone like Catfish?


April 3, 2008

2 t1 sponsored jams this weekend

The first is in South Surrey, BC. Eh? for more info go here eh? Tell The Beast We said Hello!

The second is in Oakland CA, bro. Click Flyer for Info. Tell Mutt we said Howdy!


April 1, 2008

Back on Track

A benefit ride/raffle for our buddy Mike V this Sunday in Los Angeles. Get back on Track Mike!


April 1, 2008

April fool news from portugal

Ruben is still on the road in seach of illusive spots and sweet waves bro, this time in Portugal! More. You can see more of Ruben's trip on the Fly Site.

Hands up who likes Santogold?


March 27, 2008

ruben news from bilbao spain

Some riding photos from Ruben's family trip to Bilbao and some random trickery. More.


March 24, 2008

Iglomat cd on T1 store now!

Sandy's band / music project IGLOMAT just announced their debut CD release with advanced copies now available here on the T1 Store. You might recognise the tunes from the Etnies Grounded DVD. This is a full length debut music project with fellow country men Scott MacDonald and David Jack . The Artwork collaboration comes from Irish Artist Nigel Peake and Sandy's photography. Can't beat this for only $10! If you are in The UK, you can also purchase this electro post rock gem direct via KFM Records.


March 19, 2008

Mike Vincent silent auction benefit

Help a brother out in this silent auction to aid Mike Vincent's medical bills and help him through his trauma. For more info on Mike's progress go here. or read more on Defgrip on how you can help.


March 18, 2008

Ruben's hard life photo blog

Our jack of all trades and coffee guzzler Ruben has a wee blog of his recent decathlon activities over at the Etnies site. Enjoy!


March 11, 2008

okay Mountain free shows SXSW

Mr Sieben's gallery Okay Mountain are hostin free shows durin SXSW, but not affiliaterd with the festevol. Click the cosmis lights above for line ups!

There's also other beastly free parties going on going on courtesy of Pitchfork and Vice.

Go see Yeasayer for christ sake!


March 11, 2008

SXSW free shows

The South By South West music madness starts tomorrow. If you don't have a wristband, or are under 21, here is for a list for-free day shows


March 10, 2008

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Metal and Vinyl DVD premiere the other night and sank some Tecates.


March 9, 2008

DIG 63 out in the uk

The New DIG is out in the UK and should be over here in the US by mid-March.


March 4, 2008

Metal & vinyl premiere on saturday

It's video premiere-tastic around here at T1! We're having the Metal Bikes 'Dead Bang' & Vinyl BMX ' Best Of Both Worlds' dvd premieres here at T1 on Saturday. Fun Starts at 4pm. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the Odyssey party last weekend and pitched in for Tia Carrera's bon voyage! Salud!


March 4, 2008

sandy's new website launch


February 27, 2008

Odyssey dvd premiere here at t1

We're showing Odyssey's new dvd 'Electronical' this Saturday at 8pm at the ramp. Come on down! Everyones favourite stoner rockers Tia Carrera will be playing before the premiere at 7pm also as a little benefit to help them fly to the Roadburn festival this April. So spare some change for the bros. Afterparty at Shakespeares downtown!

Vinyl Bmx DVD 'Best Of Both Worlds' available on the ONLINE Store as of NOW! I think we're gonna premiere that one next weekend with the Metal Bikes DVD "Dead Bang'. Keep you posted on that one...


February 22, 2008

online store spring clearance sale!

Hey there, we're having a spring clearance sale over at the online store to make way for a bunch of sweet new designs being inked at the printers. The clearance shirts are ONLY $5 and $10!! So all you tight wad's who missed all the classics at full price, now's yer chance! LOL

Tia Carrera play a benefit gig tonight at Room 710 in ATX to aid the psyche rockers raise money for Europe. Tia are playing the Roadburn festival this April and need loot to get there. Go see them for happy hour tonight.

Have you seen There Will Be Blood Yet? fucking amazing...


February 19, 2008

T1 Fakie comp videos!

So the weekend of fakies has come and gone. Here are 2 little vids for you to check out.
The first one is in HIGH DEF of the days shenanigans. My camera ran out of juice before the actual fakie high air comp started, soooooo, there are not straight fakies on this video file.
However, this next one is all fakie footy by Dave Parrick's nibble digi cam. Mat Hoffman would be proud...
Everything wasn't documented entirely, we just filmed some and put these together to give you an idea what you missed. My apologies go out to the dude that pulled the ice fakie on the slab o vert without the aid of pegs. Once again, my camera ran out of recording space on the attempt that you pulled it ! Oh well, anyhow, good times in the back yard and thanks to Dave Parrick for helping me film the majority of the footage that is on here. Cheers ! -joe