2013-05-23
Throwback Thursday // Congo & Wolfdrawn are Fixie Famous
Ready for a true throwback? How about City Grounds team riders Justin 'Congo' Mitchell and Matt 'Wolfdrawn' Spencer at the height of their fixie famous-ness in the 30 Seconds to Mars - Kings & Queens music video. If you're not a big fan of the music, you can skip ahead to see Matt at the 3:18 mark, or check out a closeup of Congo's mug at the 5:11 mark. Enjoy:
2013-05-13
Bike Check & Style Guide // Justin Congo Mitchell
Congo is a true City Grounds original team rider, and has been riding for the shop since the very beginning. He consistently stands out at competitions not only for his riding skills, but also his fashion choices. The 2013 Red Bull Ride + Style was no exception; Congo showed up with a first generation Pro-Tec helmet (yep, the ones with ear flaps), old school shades and a bright orange Unknown fixed gear freestyle bike. He might not have won the competition, but at lease he competed with some style. Check it out in the photos below! [CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW...
2012-03-06
Team Rider Page & Video // Congo Mitchell
Newly added to the Community section is a team rider page for Justin Congo Mitchell. Not only can you check out what he is currently riding but we also put together a small video edit too. Congo has been with City Grounds from the beginning and we are glad to have him as part of the team. Check out his page by clicking here or on any of the images below.
2011-10-24
Congo Bike Check Video
Start your week off right with City Grounds team rider Congo's new bike check video. Shot by Matt "Wolfdrawn" Spencer! Source: Wolfdrawn.com
2011-07-21
Resist Congoloid Bars
Resist just came out with a signature bar for team rider Congo! The Congoloids are available in black, chrome & white in our ONLINE STORE.
2011-07-11
Hold Fast x Congo Collaborative Straps
We just got the Hold Fast x Congo Collaborative Straps in stock. These are available in store only so stop by Long Beach or Costa Mesa to grab yours!
2011-04-21
M.Lingo: City Grounds Team Rider Portraits
I was digging through some old photo files and completely forgot about these profile pictures Matt Lingo took over a year ago. I love Lingo's work!
2011-03-02
Bike Check: Congo GO-FAST!
When team rider Congo isn't destroying the city with his Thrasher, you can find him mobbing it on his Fuji Track Pro. Occasionally he'll put on some drop bars and hit up the track... and boy is this kid fast! Frame: 2009 Fuji Track Pro Fork: Mash Cinelli Carbonez Stem: RaceFace 100mm Handlebars: Deda Lowriders wrapped with Cinelli x Mash Volee Tape Saddle: San Marcos Concor SuperCorsa Crankset: SRAM Omniums 48t Pedals: Dura Ace Clipless Front Wheel: DT Swiss 1.2 laced to Level hubs. 700x23 Everwear Rear Wheel: DT Swiss 1.2 laced to Level hubs. 700x23 Everwear Chain: Izumi Eco...
2010-12-14
Congos new Volume Ad!
Check out Volume's new ad for their new Trixster V.2 Handlebar! Remember you can buy them online here! Congrats on the new ad Congo! Photo's taken by our other team rider Matt Spencer!
2010-09-20
Congo Edit
Yet another sweet edit of Congo by Matt Spencer over at Wolfdrawn NoBikes!!! from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo. Short and Sweet from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.
2010-05-13
Volume Thrasher Ad: Congo
City Grounds rider Congo in the new Volume Thrasher ad shot by Matt Lingo. Call LBFG in Long Beach or CIty Grounds in Costa Mesa to get dibs on the new Thrasher frame coming out!
2010-05-06
Massive Tuck
Here are some of the unused photos Matt Lingo took of Congo for a new Volume Thrasher ad. Congo has been killing it lately, and this tuck air really proves it! First seen at Heavy Pedal.
2010-05-05
Revoked: Final Trailer
Here is the final Revoked trailer featuring Jakob Santos. After throwing away the first two versions of the movie, Chris Fonseca says that this is the one! DVDs are getting produced right now and should be shipped within 3 weeks! Pre-order yourself a copy.
2010-04-23
On The Grind
Congo has been keeping his game strong lately. Here is a short clip of him practicing some new lines on a nice, tall ledge. I can't wait to see him land the feeble to smith! Seen on Death Cookies.
2010-04-22
407: In Richmond
A really nice edit from Antimo from the RVA Trick Jam. City Grounds rider Congo flew out there to ride with the best and ended up getting first place in the jam. Make sure to check out 407 Fixed Gear.
2010-04-19
GnarBQ
Brad Parker of Fixed Love has one of the sickest set-ups in his back yard. A handful of locals from Long Beach and a few heads from L.A. came down to ride. Definitely looks like they had a blast and there are some good lines as well.
2010-04-13
City Grounds x Fast Pace Zine Edit
Andy Compton and Gus Molina from Fast Pace Zine came up to Long Beach to ride for the day and made a short edit from the few hours we filmed. We and rode Cabrillo High and San Pedro High. All in all it was a sick day. Ended up breaking a chain, a bottom bracket, a wheel, and a fork. Be sure to check out Fast Pace Zine and pick yourself up a copy of issue two!!!
2010-04-13
Shred-Well
The Grime Street riders just put out an insane edit of them destroying everything. Wonka and Mike Schmitt are the featured riders and even one of our team riders Congo has a few clips. Check out The Grime store.
2010-04-09
4.9.2010 It Fixed Itself
I have been trying to film everyday riding lately, so here is a little edit of all the City Grounds team plus Corey. Check it out.
2010-04-09
Death Pedal 2 Is Out
Check out the new DP2 trailer and you will be able pick yourself up a copy at one of the shops soon!
2010-04-03
Bike Hub Grand Opening Photos
Here are a few pictures taken from the Bike Hub Grand Opening during the trick comp. Corey stoked on his winnings, the GOrilla brothers, and Congo boosting out of the ramp. Check them all out here.
2010-03-31
3.27.2010 Edit
Heres an edit of some of the City Grounds team riders and some local rippers from the Death Pedal 2 premier.
2010-02-15
Cult Classic 2
Matt, Congo, and Wizard holding it down as usual at Cult Classic 2. Check out this edit Matt Spencer threw together. Cult Classic 2 from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.
2010-01-23
City Grounds Photoshoot With Matt Lingo
Here is another video from the City Grounds team photoshoot in Long Beach the other day. Big shout out to Alex on the vid, and Matt Lingo behind the camera! City Grounds Photo shoot from Alex on Vimeo.
2010-01-20
Revoked Trailer
Along side many other So. California riders, you can catch team riders Justin "Congo" Mitchell and Matt Spencer in this trailer. Check it! REVOKED TRAILER from REVOKED MEDIA on Vimeo.
2009-12-29
Congo & Kareem Sesh
Congo sent me some photos of his trip out to San Diego to film with Kareem for Death Pedal 2. Definitely stoked on this new movie coming out. Check out that 11 stair! Photos taken by Matt Lingo
2009-12-28
Congos Volume Thrasher
Team rider Congo, who is also sponsored by our good friends over at Volume Bikes, is testing out their Thrasher prototype frame Thrasher Features: Extended toptube Wider seat stays and chain stays Long rear dropouts Hour glass headtube & mid bottom bracket Seat post cut out to allow bigger tire clearance Volume did a great job listening to their riders feedback in developing a well crafted trick frame. Check out the tire clearance with the 700x42c Randonneurs! Thanks for the photos Congo!
2009-12-08
Totally Awesome!!
Spotted team riders Congo and Matt in this video The Totally Awesome Fixed Gear iPhone 3GS Mini Movie from Don King Punch on Vimeo.
2009-11-12
30 Seconds to Mars MV
Check out our team riders Matt and Congo in the new 30 Seconds to Mars music video!
2009-08-19
Congratulations Congo!
Props to City Grounds team rider Congo for winning the trick competition at the Palms Cycles first annual Quadcomp. Keep up the good work buddy! Make sure to check out the video. Bike Day LA 2.0 at Space 15 TWENTY 2009 from Space 15 Twenty on Vimeo.