Does 'Flatland' still exist as a sport

[DJ1wheel]

(Mods - apologies if this is the incorrect subforum to post this)
I may be showing my age a bit here, but back when I took up Freestyle BMX in 1995-1996, Flatland was becoming more popular.

Bikes specifically set up for flatland, included all four foot pegs, a gryo for their brake cables, and many of the frames used had twin spars joining the top tube to the seat post.

Due to the fact that Skate parks near my area are few and far between, and I really really like Flatland, I'm just wondering if people out there still do it, are their preferable bikes for it, or is it more 'Trials' based these days?

Thanks
Daniel

[DWN-HLR]

there are a few guys in my area who are heavily into flatland i dont know exactly what bikes they are riding because they take all the stickers off :D


but i would say in the last month there has been an increasing number of them at the skate park young & old

[rhysrhysbaby]

alot of flatlanders ride at imax on sundays quite regularly.
there are quite a few flatland forums around. do a google search and see what you can find.
i dont know anyone personally who rides flatland.

[DJ1wheel]

alot of flatlanders ride at imax on sundays quite regularly.
there are quite a few flatland forums around. do a google search and see what you can find.
i dont know anyone personally who rides flatland.


Thanks Rhys & DWNHLR,

Looks like theres hope for me yet - This guy looks like he's 'Flatlanding' a Hardtail. :eek:
http://www.norconewsletter.com/content/images/06aug/flatland_blue.jpg

[rhysrhysbaby]

Thanks Rhys & DWNHLR,

Looks like theres hope for me yet - This guy looks like he's 'Flatlanding' a Hardtail. :eek:
http://www.norconewsletter.com/content/images/06aug/flatland_blue.jpg

http://www.mtbflatland.com/

[Dan.]

I think a company that makes only flatland specific stuff it st martin. There are a few other bmx companys that make them too . Some brands that sell flatland components is profile and loads of others i cant think of right now.

hope this helped
cheers
dan

[DJ1wheel]

I think a company that makes only flatland specific stuff it st martin. There are a few other bmx companys that make them too . Some brands that sell flatland components is profile and loads of others i cant think of right now.

hope this helped
cheers
dan

Certainly did!, I might have to look at expanding the stable....:cool:

[Ty]

www.pedalbmx.com used to have a massive flatland forum, they have changed the format and it's really hard to use but if you struggle through there is some great info there.

[Dan.]

http://www.flatlandaustralia.com/ is the Australian Flatland website.

[bmx>mtb]

ive got a mate whose really into flatland, he said in japan its huge!

[Gripper]

Thanks for reminding me about flatland DJ, I'm going to dig out my copy of joe kid on a stingray and watch that section about flatland again and again and again......some cool vision