Road trip….

A Couple of updates from the road…as we head south on the east coast. Not every thing goes smooth on trips, bad directions, blown tubes, blown out heels, bad coffee,exploding camera gear, lost cell phones and chilly weather, are just a few things that can happen on any given weekend.…

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Into the Fire….

The BBQ at the Bike lot in Rchmond Va went down with only one casualty, a girl tried riding drunk, and slid across a transition on her face. It was stunning. about 75 people showed up to ride, hang out and eat some food. Good times. Almost as good as…

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Word up!

Ernesto from Dans Comp let us know that they are raffling off an autographed Shitluck Magnolia Frame, signed by Leland Thurman, to help raise money for Jimmy Levan. We are travelling in the shitluck veggie bus for an FBM trip right now, and there is a BBQ at the Bike…

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And we’re off….

A handful of FBMers are heading out on the road for a late fall eastcoast road trip…Hitting up a BBQ in Richmond Va. for a BBQ. Mike tag is driving the Shitluck veggie bus, with the Rookies all piled in. Flat Black Howlers showed up at FBM as well, so…

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Garratt Gilliums Vs John Rambo

Here are some sweet pics of FBM Rookie Garret Gilliums, Garret Is driving his oldsmobile to NY from St. Louis, and listening to meatloaf the entire way. He is kooked. Leif Valin also sent over a few pics, including this leaf, and a drawing of a Puch. Mopeds are dialed.…

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New Rookies Section…

There are new pics, and an entire new “rookies” section on the FBM Team section…. Some of the Pro’s have updated Bike Checks, and pics, and most of the Rookies stuff is up, although its still in progress. FBM Rookies posted are Mickey Marshal, Billy Ashby, Joey Juaristi, Joel Barnet,…

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Circuit Bike Check.

Vic Bettencourt of Circuit Bike Shop, in Rhode Island, built up a new Howler frame outfitted with new Profile componenents… Heres a list-
Frame -FBM Howler 20.5 tt
Fork -S&M Pitchfork XLT
Bars -S&M Slam XLT
Brakes – Fly SS
Stem -Profile 40
Headset- FBM
Hubs -Profile Race Ti Bolts…

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That’s what it is…

Its the eve of the Great Turkey Holiday Known in America as Thanksgiving. So happy holidays to all who are celebrating. At FBM John Lee and John Corts hit up some ramp time for lunch, here are a few impromptu shots. John Corts built up a new frame, a hybrid…

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