It is that time of the year again my friends and I just want to start out saying thank you to all my fellow friends, readers, and riders that have always supported the site. I know things have come to a abrupt halt on Mashafix without notice. I assure you that there are many reasons for this but in the end I want everyone to know I did not forget about all of you nor have I forgot about old projects I started. Everything will be out in due time. As for today I encourage everyone to celebrate this amazing 4/20 holiday safely with some good friends, herbs, and good vibes. It’s ALWAYS 4:20 on my watch !!! Just saying

-JahRome

I know this is a huge topic of controversy at the moment but I really feel compelled to speak up and say something. In this video you will see the finish of the 2012 MASH ALLY CAT RACE that took place this past Thursday night in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. The first rider that clearly comes in first place is wearing the black Engine 11 kit who is followed by a rider wearing the CHROME COVETED JERSEY and another rider which is wearing a black jersey with a white helmet. In this finish take notice to the first two riders I mention and pay close attention to when they try to hand their manifests to the person at the finish line. You will notice after the first two riders attempt to hand off their manifest the third rider to finish has no problem because his is clearly grabbed from his hand. These riders were all coming in fast but it was very clear the order they finished in. Technically what was witnessed at the finish was Bud Abille coming threw the finish line first, who was followed by 2nd. Place Alvin Escajeda and 3rd. Place Hern Montenegro. I know this is not what was awarded when all was said and done so this is why I am speaking up. I know Bud Abille raced his heart out that night and clearly won this race. So if anyone has not congratulated him yet then I would like to be the first to congratulate Bud on his victory. In the end their was two sets of “winners” awarded. There was the the “technical winners” and the “physical winners”. This was very unfair to the riders that clearly finished first and second place. So great job to all of these guys and to all the racers that came out to make this event so special. I am really sad to hear this is the last year that the MASH race will take place because the last race should not be one of controversy. Mike Martin needs to be thanked for all the things he has done for the bike community because I think we can all agree and appreciate all of his hard work. In the end we all share the same love and we all need to work together and stay positive.

Just some food for thought….
Maybe it is the fact that I grew up playing different sports like Golf in which integrity is a huge part of the game but from what I have witnessed at races this past month is a bit sad. Most of the racers are also friends outside of riding and with that said I think it is very important that we really think about that in regards to how we treat one another. Just be humble and pay respect when it is due. You all work super hard so do not let your talents be overshadowed by controversy because we are all adults that know what is wrong from what is right and if you don’t, then I suggest you pick up a bible and relate your lives to the stories in it so you have some guidance in life on what is the right thing to do when you are not sure. If you are wrong or dishonest people will see that but if you can catch it before others call you out then it makes you that much more of man. When people look up to you and what you do then you can consider yourself to be a “Leader” whether you want to be a “Leader” or not, but as a “Leader” you also have the responsibility to do things right and lead by example so that those who look up to you can follow your lead. It only takes one influential person to stand up and say what needs to be said and it will pave the way for many others to do and say the right thing when need be. We are all big boys and it is up to us and not the race organizers or volunteers to do the right thing when we already know whats good. #YOUKNOWwAZGOOD

This latest collaboration between THE HUNDREDS and STATE BICYCLE CO. is now available at the STATE BICYCLE CO. WEBSITE only for a LIMITED TIME. They even have a new T-SHIRT design to go along with the new bike. I have always been a fan of the THE HUNDREDS clothing line and I am stoked to see them do a collab with a company like STATE. I definitely need to get my hands on one of these NEW BIKES !



State Bicycle Co. x The Hundreds- Limited Edition T-Shirt

One of the stops I had to make sure I hit at the 2012 Interbike show in Las Vegas, NV was the AMERICAN CLASSIC booth. I have been hearing so much about these wheels lately and I decided to do some investigating for myself so that I could share it with all of you out there.

I have always been a huge fan of the “Mavic Ellipse” wheelsets, however, I myself have had many problems recently with my set of Ellipse wheels. So when it comes down to performance I believe in taking a scientific approach towards building your bike, especially when it comes to building up your race or “track bike”. One huge difference I noticed between the Mavic Ellipse and the AERO 420 by AMERICAN CLASSIC was the overall weight. The Mavic Ellipse wheelset weighs in at appx. 1895 grams with the rear wheels weighing appx. 995 grams and the front wheel weighing appx. 905 grams. The AMERICAN CLASSIC AERO 420 wheelset weighs appx. 1585 grams, with a rear wheel weight coming in at 840 grams and the front weighing only 745 grams. This is already a huge difference when you are able to drop appx. 315 grams just by switching wheelsets to the AERO 420 WHEELS. This is absolutely astonishing to me because most full carbon wheels do not even weigh less than 1585 grams for a set ! There is appx. 453.59237 grams in one pound and by shaving 315 grams on just the wheelset you use will drop your overall bike weight by .6944651 pounds (appx. 3/4 of a pound). Now keep in mind that the Mavic Ellipse wheelset comes with 20 spokes in the front and rear wheel and has a 30mm deep rim profile. When this is compared to the AERO 420 WHEELS you can not help but notice the differences. The AERO 420 WHEELS have a 34mm deep rim profile and have a spoke count of 24 in the rear and 18 in the front wheel. Technically the AMERICAN CLASSIC wheels have 2 more total spokes than the ellipse wheels and also have a deeper profile rim but still weigh less than the Mavic Ellipse wheelset. One thing I must point out in the design of the rear AERO 420 wheel is that it has 24 spokes compared to only 20 with the Ellipse wheel. By adding 4 spokes to the rear wheel you will notice a significant difference in the stiffness of the wheel compared to the Mavic ellipse. When you are trying to shave seconds off your time you do not want any flexing of the wheels when applying torque because any flex in the wheel will make you lose power.

The next key feature I would like to point out about the AMERICAN CLASSIC AERO 420 WHEELS is their use of ceramic bearings. When using a ceramic bearing you are doing two things. One, the ceramic bearings are going to be lighter in weight compared to any other kinds of bearings. Two, because these are ceramic they offer superb rolling with little to no resistance while also maintaining performance over a long period of time or use. This is something to think about when choosing a good track wheelset that you plan on riding on the street and on the track. I know the next wheelset I own is going to be the AMERICAN CLASSIC AERO 420 WHEELS without a doubt.

I would like to thank all of the crew at AMERICAN CLASSIC who helped me out during my Interbike 2012 visit to their booth. I would also like to thank Helen for sitting down with me and going over their product line and making me a true believer in the products they manufacture.

Get ready for this ! I know I can not wait to get back down to San Diego, Ca. for this awesome event ! November 10, 2012 so remember to mark that date in your calendars. If you would like to donate to this event then contact Rocko vie email. His contact info is posted in the flyer however the deadline to become a sponsor is coming up soon so get on that ASAP !

Here is a video from last years event.

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sMc Weekend: Omar & JBall from JBall on Vimeo.

Omar and JBall are two of the hottest young riders out there right now in the fixed freestyle scene. it has been about 7 months since I watched Omar “come into his own”, at the Flash Comp in Long Beach. I knew when I saw him ride that he would progress to a level beyond many other riders his age are at now. Besides their riding both JBall and Omar are two of the most humble and respectable people you will meet in the Fixed Freestyle world. This new edit from them just shows you how much fun they have when they go out and ride. I really like the 2:17 mark where Gabe Winawer throws in some old school flatland in the mix. I call these tricks “filler”, by this I mean these are tricks that riders can or need to start doing more in between those “big tricks” they throw. It is about connecting tricks and making them into lines. Either way this video was rad and they guys are just simply killing it right now.

Welcome to BOMBTRACK from The Lens on Vimeo.

I just had this new video from BOMBTRACK sent over and I am sure happy to see that Mean from thailand has finally finished his welcome to the team edit. This kid has some great style and such a smooth flow to his tricks. I am very anxious to see more from him in the near future, but until then I would like to congratulate Mean on becoming the first rider from Asia to represent BOMBTRACK.

So yesterday was the first of four events for the Fortune 700 Race to the End of Summer Sessions III. The racers were faced with a 3 lap time trial of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. Each lap was approximately 3.57 miles which ended up being a total of 10.71 miles. This was mapped out courtesy of the event coordinators for this event series. I think the highlight of the day had to be the run by Edgar “WILLO” Juarez, who finished with a time of 20:37 which was 1 minute and 22 seconds ahead of the second place time for mens fixed gear. Not only was Edgar’s time good enough to win the Mens 1st. Place for fixed gear, but his time also beat the 1st. Place Mens Road division by 31 seconds !!! WOW ! THIS GUY IS A BEAST !!!! Edgar “WILLO” Juarez averaged a pace of appx. 31.16 mph for the entire 10.71 mile time trial. I still can not explain how incredible this was to see happen and the fact that he is a good friend made it that much more special. So congratulations again to Edgar and to all of the winners yesterday who came out and gave it their all. I can not wait to see what happens next Sunday !

Sept. 16th: Pasadena – Time Trial (Rose bowl) 10 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128604329

Sept.23rd : Rose Bowl – Red Box 19 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128588715

Sept. 30th: Pasadena – Long Beach – Pasadena 65.69 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128158117

Oct. 7th : Chinatown Criterium 45 min each cat.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128608163

This is SERIES of 4 Sunday events with each event being unique in it’s own right. The all around rider(s) who do well in all events will be able to walk away with an option of 3 best of event jerseys! Do you have what it takes to capture “sprinter” jersey? Or a “climbers” jersey? Not to mention an overall stage class jersey?!

CATEGORIES: ROAD / FIXED / CROSS / MEN / WOMEN

TIME TRIAL RESULTS – FORTUNE 700 SERIES – 9/16/2012

GET READY FOR THE NEXT RACE COMING UP ON SUNDAY ! Below is a copy of the route map for the 19 mile Red Box race coming up, so get your legs ready !

Sept.23rd : Rose Bowl – Red Box 19 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128588715

Don’t miss out on the END OF DAYS SUMMER SALE at THEHEAVYPEDAL.com. They have so much great stuff so don’t miss out because I know they sell out FAST AS FU#K !!!

This may be an “EXCLUSIVE VIDEO” however not anymore. Welcome to the SKYLMT Team MATT SPENCER. I just had to do it ! #YOUKNOWwAZGOOD #LOCALSHIT #FF #LBC