Components

Frame

MASH Reyes Steel Phosphate Frame

Rims

WTB iTough

Tires

38c Panaracer Gravel King (Front)

38c Specialized Pathfinder (Rear)

Crankset

Profile BMX Cranks (160mm)

Handlebar

Pro Taper (with Mike Hoder grips)

Pedals

BSD Safari

Chain

Odyssey Bluebird Chain

Bottom Bracket

Profile BMX

Fork

MASH Reyes Steel Phosphate Fork

Hubs

Level Components

Spokes

Sapim Black

Chainring

Profile BMX Spider w/ AARN 43 tooth ring + Sugino 75 Bashguard

Stem

Thomson 70mm

Seat

WTB Volt

Straps

YNOT

Headset

N/A

Freestyle session @ Les Invalides

The second day, we met after work and went to the Esplanade des Invalides, a spacious flat spot in Paris. Here are a few pics of Jackson around the Napoléon III bridge and stuff.

Warm golden hour

“Golden hour creates a really fancy contrast on the tubes and components, especially revealing that handsomely sober paint job.”

What do you use such a build for?

“I wanted to build a do-it-all bike that could handle tricks but also maintained a traditional fixed gear geometry.”

“I do trick riding mostly with it, but sometimes I will ride somewhere with my girlfriend to see a movie or play Pokemon.”

What makes it special?

It is great bike for any kind of ride. It’s solid for tricks and getting around town. I like having shorter cranks for doing barspins.

Any favorite trick?

For me I really like to incorporate “spots”, things from the natural environment. Flatground tricks are okay, but I’m not very good* at them and they get boring to me sometimes.

* below is the actual Jackson's definition of "not being very good at flat tricks"

What does the frame geometry brings?

The frame geometry is really nice. It’s very nimble. I like how short the wheelbase is - check the back tire clearance.

I really like the drivetrain of this bike. It’s really unique and works very well for what I am trying to do.

Any drawbacks?

I did a 48km ride in the mountains, we climbed 700m and descended 1,800m; the gear ratio was way too spinny and I wish I had longer cranks. :)

Anything to add?

Thanks for showing me a great time in France!

It was great to meet you and the rest of the fixed gear family.

Stay tuned for a new FOAD full-length movie this fall!

You can follow Jackson on Instagram to see his all his content, and follow me for more fixed gear stuff @afterspin.