Prototype King Bikes frame for sale.

Prototype King Bikes frame for sale.

Only 12 of these frames were made. The bottom bracket has prototype engraved on the bottom. I am posting this on behalf of Joe

Designed by Keith King the frame was built in the US at the same place the Schwinn Azrael frames. The back end of the frame is very similar to the Azrael.

The frame is aluminium, has a 19″ top tube and the dropouts are 3/8″. The frame has removable brake mounts. Unfortunately Joe cannot find them. FlatlandFuel had some on sale for the Azrael frame a while back so you might want to contact Pat about them if you buy the frame. If Joe does find them they will come with the frame.

The frame is excellent condition. Only ridden for a few sessions. There are some scratches and paint missing on the dropouts. But no dents, bends or cracks. The build quality is beautiful.

Cost is $250 including shipping in the lower US 48. If you are outside of the US there will be extra shipping costs.

If you have any questions post a comment here or use the form on the Contact page and I am sure Joe will answer them as soon as he can.

Rainy Day

Not much going on this week. It’s raining. As good a time as any to catch up on some web vids.

First up check out this crazy crash involving Ben Hucke. Just nuts.

Shadow Conspiracy Welcomes Ben Hucke from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.

Another classic Sevisual video. Awesome stuff.

Carhartt’s Game of Skills – BMX flatland contest
17. april 2010 Arena – Vienna, Austria
Sevisual – HT2010

Finally one for us old folk. So inspiring to see older riders out there getting after it. Great stuff from Rad Dad over at BMX Freestyler.

This is footage from JoMoPro 2010 Vet Class

Enjoy the Trick (Shot)!

While we all know about Joe and his love of flatland some of you might not realize that he is the bar game king.

We are hoping to start a weekly series highlighting Joe and his bar game skills. Next week he will be revealing the secret of the drunken beer toss.

So if you have any questions in regards to bar games or drinking please post it in the comments and we will pass it on to Joe

Thanks to Anthony for the photo. Classic.

Happy Birthday Joe

It’s Joe’s Birthday. If you see him around buy him a pint.

Have a good one Joe.

I’m with Coco

First Martti gets disqualified from the World Classic and now NBC is trying to screw Conan.

Enjoy the Trick says “I’m with Coco”.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from all the riders here in Portland. We hope you have a happy and prosperous new year. Joe says more wheelies in 2010.

Model C Flatland Pics

As an owner of a Model-C cruiser I think this is so cool.

View this at SundayBikes.com!

Weekend photo’s!

My friend Trevor and I went out and shot some photos. I think a few turned out really well.

a quickr pickr post

Finaly my Jam video gets posted!

Well I finally got around to posting up the video from the Jam. The unfortunate part was that I spent most of my my time riding and not filming.

Enjoy the Trick Jam Summer 2009 from Justin Hoey on Vimeo.

Also I have started up a new Vimeo Channel that i will start posting all my videos to and host other reliant clips. Check it out here.

Enjoy!

Flat Philosophy by Bret Hadley

I wear many hats when I ride flat. I am an athlete, artist, magician, philosopher, and poet.

Flat pavement, air in my tires, and good friends make my day. My bike is the conduit through which I transfer energy between myself and the earth. I rejoice in the pleasure of rolling, spinning, twisting, kicking, and pushing my weight around.

My mind, body, and bike fuse together in a symphony of energy. I roll across the planet’s surface in controlled chaos. Stepping through my tricks I experience a Zen moment, achieve Nirvana, chat with the Great Spirit, kiss the genie, and announce to the universe that I am happy to be alive.

A bike is a simple compound machine. Levers, wedges, wheels and axles, inclined planes, screws, gears, and pulleys. Just mechanical dead weight until human energy is added. Only then does the bike spring to life and dance. Rider and bike synchronize and become one. Dynamic and syncopated music is played.

Take refined metal, plastic, and rubber. Add equal parts flesh, blood, bone, and muscle. Stir liberally and bring to a rolling boil.

Jobs, bills, and relationships melt away under the sweat running down my forehead. I am a young boy throwing my leg over my bike for the first time again. The earth moves quickly beneath me, only the sound of tires and the wind interrupt the session.

Riding flat allows me to repeatedly challenge the laws of physics. I will do it again tomorrow just in case the universe drops its guard for a moment.

There is no boss, coach, or team, and no rules. Only a rider versus the world.

Why ride? Surely not for fame, power, or money. Because I can. because its there. Because no one can stop me.

Constantly searching for the elusive flat pavement where I can ride my bike in peace. I just want to borrow the surface and the surrounding air for a moment. I mean no harm to anyone or their property. I am not a criminal.

The earth is round, but my world is flat.

My muscles respond, sweat pours from my body, I breathe fire, and maneuvers are performed. My trusty companion grunts and groans below me. We move as one.

I’m never alone when I ride flat. All my old friends are there; mass, acceleration, gravity, inertia, momentum, torque, centripetal force, and time.

What is it about the circle? Round wheels, gears, and planet. Everything is always spinning in circles.

I understand that my force equals my mass multiplied by my acceleration.

Companion, trusty mount, my knuckle breaker made of metal tubes. Constructed with time and attention. My bike.

Find out more about Bret and his company Spry at www.sprybikeco.com

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