09 November, 2011
Mission Workshop: New Gobi Beanie & FB Contest
MW is hosting a FB contest to win one their new Gobi beanies. The Gobi is a winter-weight merino wool beanie, perfect for those winter months that are starting to hit us. I might swoop one of these this weekend in SF!!
Details on how to win one:
To win one, post your best over-stuffed Vandal or Rambler backpack pic on the Mission Workshop Facebook Wall and the top five posts with the most "Likes" will win a beanie. We'll pick the winners on Monday Nov. 14.
Now don't think this can be just any old photo, we're thinking something like a tree's worth of over-ripe bananas or hundreds of Barbie heads. Get creative, show us and the rest of the MW fans something we haven't seen before.
If you don't have a Mission Workshop bag, you can still pick up a Gobi. Enter the promo code UNICORN at checkout and get one FREE when you order any bag. We only set aside 25 for this promo so don't miss out.
Swoop the beanie here.
-Sean Martin
Yamaguchi FGFS Frames!?!
I saw this over at Prolly's jam and had to share. Yamaguchi FGFS Frames, holy shit. Prolly has the story, and Nut butter dropped the photos and are selling the frames, head over to both to check out the goods.
PS. These frames retail for about $4k...
-Sean Martin
Massan X Pez: Snakes in the Grass
Rider Profile: Congo
What can be said about this dude? He shreds thats it. On a Bmx, tarck or track bike, he simply shreds. Enjoy his answers as much as I did.
Congo
What do you ride?
A fixie duuuu! My trick bike is a LDG hammer frame with all resist/demo components and for a fast bike its the LDG aero. It's really good for leg over skids and bar humping skeeeez!
How long have you been riding/ what started you?
I started riding fixies about 3 years ago. Its just a lot easier to get around. I started riding bikes at the wee age of 7.
Do you wear a helmet and why or why not?
I dont really wear a helmet. It just feels better and it kinda gets in the way. I would wear a helmet if I was racing or if I was going to a skate park that required it
Favorite Shop? Why?
Long beach City Grounds. The crew of workers is really good and great prices #youknowwhatsgood
Clip or clipless?
I ride clipless on my track bike. Just feels better and I ride CONGOLIOD Hold Fast strap on my trick bike. Get them!
Ride with headphones/ music?
I do listen to music when Im riding place to place but when I get to a spot I'll take them out
Sponsors or teams/ gangs/ clubs you are a part of?
LDG, Resist Parts, Hold Fast straps, VAGX, Hurley, Mountain Dew, City Grounds (no its not a coffee shop). As far as a group, THE FIXIE FACTORY
Fav. Race?
My first race I did. It was bunny on a stick a few years ago.
Fav. place to ride or route(s) in LBC?
I just love riding all over LB. The skateparks are really good
Fav. person(s) to ride with?
Everyone at the FIXIE FACTORY. Out of town people, Tom L, Steven Jensen and Tyler Johnson
Dope Chill spot?
Dis dik
Why LBC?
Cuzz bitch, we busten atem
What do you do for work?
Lol. Right now riding sweet fixies and stupid lil jobs
What else do you do/ projects/ hobbies?
Riding bmx, working out and disc golf,
Dream Bike?
One that fits me just right. Right now I really want a LOW, or all carbon teschner.
Best/ worst about riding in LBC?
Worst, nigga be mad froggy. Best part, Im froggier
Any LBC secrets/ tips you want to give out?
Depends on what your trying to find.
Shout outs?
TTv, FIXIE FACTORY #youknowhatsgood #HUYAMOUF, FIXIE FREESTYLE
Last word?
SUCKS TO SUCK
*Middle photo by Jason Rosete
-Sean Martin