What brands did you start selling in Format initially? Nigel: Initially we're starting with Animal, G-shock, Nudie, MHI, Acapulco Gold, King Stampede, Amongst Friends, PegLeg, Akomplice, 10 Deep, Mishka, Rogue Status and The Hundreds and expanding from there.
Plans to go more into that direction in the future or will bikes be the main focus at Format?
Nigel: We plan to keep a nice solid balance at Format to accommodate everyone.
Was there a lack of good BMX shops in NY or has the scene grown and it makes sense to open another shop? Nigel: The scene in New York has always been amazing and over the past few years it's been getting better, the presence of a BMX shop or company in NY isn't really there so Format just adds to the growing BMX community in New York city on an industry stand point.
Have you received good support from the BMX industry so far?
Nigel: Yeah kids seem to be all about it, so I'm pretty siked.
If you knew beforehand how much work it would be to open a shop, would you have done it? Nigel: Yeah hard work doesn't scare me LOL. Having a shop and a company has always been a dream of mine, I just didn't think it would happen at this time in my life. I sit back now and think about it and it excites me. I look forward to see what happens in the future.
You seem to have traveled a lot lately, who have helped out in the meantime getting everything ready? Nigel: Yeah I've been traveling a ton recently I'm actually on a plane right now. But my other partners are doing a fabulous job running the day to day at Format.
How can you reach your shop with the public transportation system for tourists who are in NY and want to come over to check out your place? Nigel: Well, we are located at 92-29 queens blvd. Rego Park Queens NY 11374. The best way would be bus or the G,V or R train so if you're in the area, come show some support.
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