FBM Fixed Gear

Johnson City, New York Econmic Stimulation

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:22:51 -0700

Bank collapses, corporate down sizing, outsourcing, unemployment rising, credit crunches, recession looming...do we care? Aww, hell no, we say screw it, pull up our boot straps and charge ahead full steam. After a month of apprenticing under Big Dave, Joby has come on as a part timer. Fat Bald Men, doing our bit to expand American manufacturing despite economic gloom and doom. Get on your bikes and ride!

London Calling

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:26:14 -0700

We've hit the motherland, bikes have made their way over the pond to the U.K. and are available through 4 Down. Not only do we make our own frames, occasionally we make veggie fuel tanks for Veg Power. How's everyone out there feeling today? Other than being extremely hungover and wanting to vomit all day, peachy keen on this side.

"howdy! got my sword frame a couple of weeks ago, finally got round to taking some photos. I am well pleased with it. Cheers Matey oh yeah my friends that i ride with sometimes have a website: www.fixedgearlondon.com. they also write fixed mag: Fixed Mag"

Get Your Hole Reamed On Humpday

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:09:51 -0700

The first issue of Fixed Mag is out, you can check it in PDF format HERE. It looks pretty promising based on the first issue.
If you're trying to figure out where to get a Sword, we have a dealer locator function. Shops can contact us at Last Call if you aren't a current dealer.

Wee Little Guy

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:19:18 -0700

Dave and the dudes began putting together a new size Sword today, 49CM frames. Tyrone and the boys at Dah Shop down in Manhattan requested them, and we aim to please. We are only making six this batch, and five of them are making their way to Dah shop, so there's one left up for grabs, better get on it.

The weather is turning shit again, oh well, it's fun to ride in the rain sometimes. It turns out about five or so people check this site regularly. One of them is Crandall's mom, which isn't all that surprising, and another is none other than professional BMX badass Shreddie Eddie Cleveland. You can check his radibonzicalness at these two spots, FitBikeCo and Lotek. Sounds like he's living the good life...

"Yeah, I just had a khs flite it was a piece of shit though. But I rode it 25+ miles a day. I want to get one bad just gotta set up my new place first. Everything is awesome I just moved to San fran my girl has huge tits, I couldn't ask for much more. What's up with you?"

It's good to hear a wide range of people we respect are into what we're trying to accomplish over here, and are enjoying themselves to the fullest.

Weather's Oh So Nice

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:13:38 -0700

Mmm, mmm, the weather today is totally tasty. So, the floors are dry this fine Monday, congratulations to us. A small batch of Swords are inching their way to completion. Frames finally made it overseas to the UK, have your local shop pick one up at 4 Down Distribution .
I'm curious if people come to this site? Shoot me an email and tell me something interesting johnpaul@lastcalldistro.com

Skelecorn

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:31:11 -0700

The theme this week has been t-shirts non-stop and more floor sweat. Floor sweat - A month ago I was completely unaware this problem existed. Maybe it only exists in the armpit that is Johnson City, NY?

Hump Day

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:06:35 -0700

We've got some recent builds to post up from Re-Cycles, No Brakes and Fast Ashley's Studios. New shirts are going to be trickling in over the next few weeks, a couple of the following pics are a sampling of what we've got so far. The weather has been great, all of us here can't wait to get out and enjoy it, let the count down begin to a much needed vacation over the 4th of July weekend. Until then we'll be busy at work cranking out bikes for you. Why can't everyday be a vacation?

Business As Usual

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:40:00 -0700

Not much vegemite being eaten, but plenty of choppin' and sawin's been going down. If you're one of the lucky few, your bike could be headed to the bike shop today. The bikes they are building now won't be far behind. We'll keep you posted on the progress as usual. Get out and get on it.

Back on the Chain Gang

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:44 -0700

The Swords are back in action. It shouldn't be long until this herd is headed out to shops worldwide. Forks in the works? Could be. Unicrown? Nope...you will be surprised. We make bikes, in case you didn't know. Here's some photographic evidence.

Duck, Duck...Goose?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:45:30 -0700

It's a pretty slow news day when the big excitement in the shop is baby ducks scurrying around. The condensation has dissipated thanks to Mother Nature getting back to normal.

No Sword construction to speak of, but BMX frames are being assembled. Are things getting back to normal? Never.

Condensation Damnation

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:58:01 -0700

Holy crap, in our unending quest to have the worst luck staying in the bike building business, we have our newest disaster...extreme condensation. The shop's floor is seriously sweating profusely. I think this is about the eighth week in a row that has started with the dudes not being able to make bikes. Hooray for us!

In a bit of good news, the first Swords to head over the pond to the U.K. are packed and ready to fly. Get at 4Down Distribution if you want one. Even better news, we get to crap indoors now.

Pink Bike Ralph

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:09:01 -0700

Jeff Stollenwerk aka Pink Bike Ralph aka Ralph Awesome, co-conspirator with Caleb Everitt on the Sword Unicorn head badge, finally got his trusty steed on the road. I'm pretty baffled by the seemingly outrageous amount of pink highlighted bikes we have coming through the doors. Ralph's a manly and husky fellow, yet he pulls the pink off quite effectively and in a very convincing manner. Kudos.

LA Holmes!

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:47:19 -0700

Joel from Bicycle Station in Los Angeles sent pics of his new Sword. Holy cannabis is this bike completely mind boggling. A few other dudes from the shop got Swords as well, I can't even imagine what they are going to build up. Looking at this bike gives me the munchies.

Kentucky Loves Bikes and Bourbon

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:48:05 -0700

hey john paul, this bike is fucking awesome. i have zero problems minus my shit paint skills. damn i love this thing. thanks for the help.
take care, jimmy

Outspoken

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:12:42 -0700

This rig here was built up by Mike Cottle, he's from Florida, so he surely ain't right. His mom and pops own the Outspoken bike shop in Lake Mary, Florida. Unknown fact, myself and Little Mike graduated from the same high school, go Rams! I don't know who reads this blog that doesn't get here from Fat Bald Men, in case you were unaware, we were forced to move last week. Check it out to see the chaos.