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Fixed Freestyle ...continued
Lest one forget, the same cranky finger said BMX wouldn’t go anywhere and that mountain bikes were just a hippy sideshow. As each of those sports matured, spin-offs were met with equal derision – freeride or street/park anyone? Urban track bike riding was declared to have jumped the shark years ago, but the bikes on the street continue to multiply. Granted, the cycling old-timers have been correct about various trends dying a quick death, but the common trend amongst the ones that have thrived is bottom-up growth, starting with the riders rather than the manufacturers. Fixed freestyle has experienced just such a progression, ground on up. Rider driven. Fueled by the track bike explosion and the “cool” that comes with it, but in turn feeding back and redefining the scene – fashion and all.
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“I think it’s natural for anyone who rode BMX to do tricks on bikes that aren’t intended for tricks. It’s just fun.” – Tom La Marche |
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