The Journey to York Jam 2013

Two weeks ago I (Louis) took a trip to York, PA to experience my first official York Jam. As a flatlander it is one of the things you're supposed (unofficially) to do, go to a York Jam. Why is the York Jam important? Well for one thing it's where the Dorkin' In York series originated back in 1988. Kevin Jones and Mark Eaton came up with the idea to make a BMX video with the DIY sense of style. There are ten videos all together. They were a mixture of flatland/street/vert/park/dirt, you know name it, it was in there. I'm only 24 and I have watched these videos almost religiously. I was introduced to Dorkin' In York by my friend Rodney Moreweiser when I was 17 and I've been hooked ever since.

Kevin Jones is basically the guy who invented modern flatland. He was away ahead of his time and still is to this day. A lot of flatlanders have gone to York ever since they started having the York Jam back in 1991 and I felt like it was time for me to finally go to an official York Jam. I've been to a fall York Jam, but it just wasn't the same.

Alex Bodnar Bike Check

Alex recently went under knee surgery and is resting with his time off. So I thought why not shoot him an e-mail and see what his set up is like these days. He's got a super clean ride and has been running a freecoaster before it became the latest fad. Check out the parts he is riding after the jump.

Alex and his Haro SD.

Shields Skatepark Montage

Shields Skatepark in Flemington, NJ is no more. Its a sad time for us Efinger guys, but thankfully our head mechanic and master wheel builder, Dustin Farnum, came out this summer to take some great pictures of us riding. Check them out after the jump.

Kyle Olinger, whip over the box.

Rochester Street Jam 09/07/13

 Most of our team will be at this contest on Saturday. Make sure you check back next week for some pictures and possibly some video footage.

Louis Orth Bike Check

-->Switching things up this week, we decided to go with Louis Orth, our team flatland rider for a bike check. Louis rarely changes his parts and if he does, it's because something broke. Louis is really good at breaking bike parts and never accepts compliments about his riding. He always says he, "could be better." Check out how old some of his parts are and what works for him when riding flatland.

Louis and his Function Mechanism.

Trevor Carlton Bike Check

Third in line for our bike checks is Trevor Carlton. Trevor keeps the theme going of riding a Kink BMX frame like Nick and Kyle. Trevor can also do back flips. Find out what parts he is running to help with the back flips.

Trevor and his Kink Tocco V1.

Kyle Olinger Bike Check

Kyle is next up in our bike check list. Kyle can 3-whip a box like no other and loves to keep his bike absolutely dialed. See what he is riding and why he still runs a gyro unlike many other riders after the jump.

Nick Polnasek Bike Check

With the return of the blog, we have decided to start doing bike checks for the dudes on the team. First up is Nick Polnasek, the manager of the team and a really good shredder. Check out what he's riding and how he likes his bike to feel.

Nick and his Kink Tocco V2.

 

Pictures from Shields Skatepark

Here are a couple of pictures from two different sessions at Shields with Nick Polnasek, Kyle Olinger, Tyler Bailey, Louis Orth, and the almighty Dean Watson. All pictures taken by Dustin Farnum.

Nick Polnasek. Boosting over his lady friend over the box.

Nick Polnasek. Flair on the quarter.

Kyle Olinger. Tuck no-hander over the box.

Tyler Bailey. Superman air over the box.

Louis Orth. 180 up the wedge.

Louis Orth. Brakeless decade.

Dean Watson. Footplant on the sub box.

Ride With the Animal Bikes Crew at Shields Skatepark 7/13/13

This Saturday, 6pm-10pm, come ride with the Animal Bikes crew at Shields Skatepark. Should be a good time. Spread the word if you can. It's only $10 to ride! Check out the flyer.

Newest Team Member: Louis Orth

This is Louis Orth who happens to be our newest team member and employee. He rides strictly flatland and loves all types of riding. Check out this video he posted last week.

Random Footage Part 2 from Louis Orth on Vimeo.

Ray's MTB!

Hey guys,

Here is the video from our weekend trip to rays. Riding from Kyle Olinger, Alex Bodnar, Nick Polnasek, Trevor Carlton, and myself! I'll post the photos form the trip tonight! enjoy!

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We're Back!

We're back!!!! Sorry for the hiatus, we have finally come back and with a bunch of new faces! I'd like to officially announce Dan Hatch and Kyle Olinger to the team! Look forward to more posts, photos, bike checks and more!! here are a couple shots i took form jump for joy 18 at shields skatepark. Dean Watson even flew back from AZ to be in attendance!