[yd35]

This is the Monkey, so of course I have to present a really cool article in a douchey way.

He doesn't normally sew, but when he does, he prefers a 1914 Singer:

http://dirtmountainbike.com/longform/mag-ben-walker#5Lhc0pvYM3YmboKL.97

 

[4130biker]

Wow! Can't wait to sit down and read it through. Thanks for posting

 

[Udi]

Rad dude. Some of my brief stories with him:

- He managed to convince me that Swiss cows have slightly shorter legs on one side from standing on steep mountain sides all day long

- You can't beat him in any technical discussion even if he's wrong, because he's super nice + super good at talking shit and won't shut up so you eventually just have to give in (or he'll convince you of some BS, see above)

- He has an old (2011 or older) gambler frame in his garage where he cut the bb right off, welded it down lower with an extension, and changed the shock mount to test how it'd ride with the main pivot higher

- Super pinned rider and really fun to follow if you ever get the chance, somehow manages to make everything he does really easy for the guy behind him. I was without a drivetrain in Chatel and we were hitting some decent sized gaps, and even though he can boost for miles, he made an effort to pedal into each one so that I could clear them chainless safely. His buddy JT was not so considerate and led me blind into a surprise berm-to-berm gap so I could flip and faceplant behind him...

- Explained to me (in detail) how he upgraded the exhaust on a smaller chainsaw so it had the equivalent performance of a larger chainsaw at a lighter weight so he could carry it in his backpack while he rode DH. This was a serious conversation (about upgrading and modifying chainsaws).

- The latest gambler prototypes get carried around in the back of his van with a blanket over them, so if you want one...

 

[TrumbullHucker]

ummm

shit i hate my life
jealous/10

 

[jonKranked]

tell me more about chainsaw modifications

 

[blindboxx2334]

clicked on the link and saw pretty pictures; then i actually started reading about half way down. i concur with what @TrumbullHucker said.

that house/shed/barn/view is absolutely amazing.

 

[jstuhlman]

i give it the jstuhlman jellyface. because jelly.

 

[kidwoo]

Always much respect for the BuckoW

 

[jonKranked]

I want that shirt

 

[kidwoo]

I know right?

Airbrushed on a 70s shaggin wagon was my thought.

 

[yd35]

I know right?

Airbrushed on a 70s shaggin wagon was my thought.

Better yet, on a D3, instead of some of their fugly designs.

 

[jonKranked]

I know right?

Airbrushed on a 70s shaggin wagon was my thought.

If you wanna put it on a vam he's gonna need a wizard hat

 

[kidwoo]

Keep 'em coming! Some good stuff starting to emerge.

Hey buckoW, you got more shit to license and distribute!

 

[yd35]

Keep 'em coming! Some good stuff starting to emerge.

Hey buckoW, you got more shit to license and distribute!

Def. could be the label for a beer. jkrank, you got something appropriate brewing?

 

[Trasselkalle]

Hey, it could be a female skeleton giving birth to a dragon spewing fire?

 

[tomasis7]

Like in "Game of Thrones"

 

[Trasselkalle]

Yeah, we have to be sensitive to the gender bias of skeleton interpretations.

 

[buckoW]

Thanks guys!

Udi - When are you coming back?

 

[jonKranked]

Thanks guys!

Udi - When are you coming back?

can i get the flatulent skeleton shirt in large please?

 

[StiHacka]

I love your bong shed, BuckoW!

 

[jonKranked]

completely unrelated, I work with a guy named Ben Walker who is located at our colorado site.

 

[buckoW]

can i get the flatulent skeleton shirt in large please?

Yeah, I could make you one. Pm me an address and I'll try and get it done... I only make them for fun and don't sell them.

@StiHacka Thanks man!

@Woo You going to Whistler around Crankworx this summer? Let's try and get some runs in if you are.

 

[jonKranked]

Yeah, I could make you one. Pm me an address and I'll try and get it done... I only make them for fun and don't sell them.

@StiHacka Thanks man!

@Woo You going to Whistler around Crankworx this summer? Let's try and get some runs in if you are.

fuggin a!

 

[kidwoo]

@Woo You going to Whistler around Crankworx this summer? Let's try and get some runs in if you are.

That was dumb luck when I ran into you up there. I usually try to avoid crankworx like the plague. If you're going to stick around for a few days after the chaos, I'd be stoked to try and make that work.

edit: I just checked dates....yes. That would actually work out really well. Stick around some afterwards.

 

[buckoW]

Hey Woo, ok, I'll try and stay a few days after.
@Udi - come to Crankworx!
Here's one of the farting skeleton shirts I made.