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June, 2006 – Oklahoma City, OK - Mat Hoffman, of Hoffman Bikes, and Mark Owen, owner of newly formed Sidewall Distribution, LLC, announced today that Sidewall Distribution will manage and become the exclusive USA distributor of the Hoffman Bikes Brand. Mat Hoffman had this to say about the agreement. “I am very excited to announce that I have reached an agreement with longtime employee and friend, [url=//fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=770]Mark Owen[/url], and his new company Sidewall Distribution. For some time now I’ve been looking for a business structure that would allow me to step away from the day-to-day management of Hoffman Bikes. I would like to have more time to focus on dreaming up new projects, riding, flying my paraglider and other flying toys, promoting Hoffman Bikes and of course devote more time to my family. I still plan on being involved, just not as hands-on as in the past. Mark has been working for Hoffman Bikes since 1992. You name it Mark has done it for me. "

Name: Steve Crandall
Age: 31
Hometown: Ithaca, New York

When did you start FBM?
Crandall: Officially, it was 1993, but probably even a little before then.

What made you decide to go against the Asians and start making bikes in-house?
Steve: We are not against anybody getting frames made overseas. The decision to make bikes on our own, was due to our difficulties with other manufacturers, and desire to try and be more self sufficient. Bikes made in a factory are only as good as the person in charge, and how much they give a shit. Big Dave runs the machine shop at FBM, and is very skilled, experienced, and he is a super fun dude to hangout with. 

The people at FELT are looking for an individual with a strong knowledge of BMX products to join their inside sales team and help develop their rapidly growing BMX sales division.

Daily job functions include incoming and outgoing phone sales and customer service. An important part of the job will include close liaison with Product Development Team to share sales trends gathered from dealer phone calls.

This opening is based out of Felt's Southern California Sales and Technical Center.

Name of company?
Super G: 43 hardware

Who are your customers?
Super G: Anyone who rides bmx bikes! But the parts are speciality parts and most of the parts sales are to riders who are at least 3 years deep with dirt jumping & street riding.

What products do you make?
Super G: Stem bolts in metric & standard sizes. Crank bolts for Profile cranks, DK chop stix and Odssey 41 thermal. Also we have Pinch bolts for Primo cranks.  Our Brake Lever bolt fits most levers and complete bike kits. We also have some soft goods on our line like Mesh Hats, FlexFit hats, Hooded Sweatshirts & Zip up's, First Aid kits and sticker packs.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - May, 2006 - Super fast and easy, on-line registration is now available at www.interbike.com for the 2006 Interbike International Bicycle Expo to be held September 25-29, 2006 in Las Vegas. By simply registering online, show attendees and exhibitors can ensure their access to the most energized industry gathering of the year as Interbike celebrates its 25th year as the place to be, see, touch and test the latest cycling innovations from more than 1,000 top brands from around the world. Open for all attending categories including pre-qualified retailers, distributors, importers / exporters, and exhibitors, online registration simplifies the application process and saves attendees valuable time.

What's the name of your company?
Achim: I started a distribution company last year called fastpace bike distribution.

What exactly do you do?
Achim: BMX.

What brands do you carry and are you looking into carrying more brands in the future?
Achim: So far it's Hoffman Bikes and Colony. Colony product should be available later this summer. We are definitely looking into carrying more brands in the future. Really important to us is to have enough room to represent every company in a way they deserve.

How do you plan to combine bizznizz work with all the riding/shows/travel?

Name: Glennpatrick Peter Milligan

Age: December 8th 1972

Hometown: BROOKLYN NY

What is it that you do these days?
Glenn: I make videos and films. I still work for Transworld, my job is to produce one BMX video and one quad off-road film, there's a lot of extra stuff in there, like the presentation at the nora cup awards, company presentation stuff, and web videos.

You had a change of jobs when you worked for Primo for a while, how was that?

Greasy Comb is looking for an Inside Sales/Customer Service Rep. Here's what you need to know:

About Greasy Comb Distribution?
Greasy Comb is a southern California based BMX distribution company, with a focus on sales and development of several brands for the US market. Our customer base is growing daily and we need to expand our employee base to keep up with demand. Greasy Comb is the exclusive distributor for Stolen BMX, Proper Bike Co., Superstar, St. Martin Flatland, Season Bike Co. & Inopia Footwear.

Inside Sales / Warranty / Customer Service Representative

Name: Ian Morris

Hometown: Hastings, England.

You recently started a distribution company, what's the name of it?
Ian Morris: 4 Down Distribution Ltd.

What brands will you be carrying?