moving right along

Another chapter ends, and another begins. That is what makes up our lives, and versions repeat over and over again . . . Our little home for the last 5 years has been a treat to say the least. Nestled on the upper floor of Empire, this space has been so nice to come into every day. This is the 7th space we’ve called home since our beginnings 29 years ago. It’s been a very special time for us. Empire will be moving just around the corner in the not to distant future, and their new space will be a tad smaller than the current location. And with that, comes not enough space for T-1 to have a dedicated “office” so to speak. But we will remain at Empire, with shelves, but without walls. ha ha. Due to the downsize, there is much to part ways with. Some of you are aware of both our online store “garage sale” features, as well as our “auction” section here on our website. A few of you have emailed wondering what is going on and why. So, I just wanted to mention that this is only to help with the more limited space we will have to fit into. T-1 is still happily motoring along. Keep an eye on both our online store, and our auction page if you have any interest in some of the past stuff we’ve done. I decided that all I had been saving in our archive over this years, would serve much better out in the world, making others happy. Rather than living in a box or bin, on a shelf. I knew I was saving it all this time for a good reason . . . A time capsule to be injected into the world years later (now). Good days behind, good days ahead. I’m excited 🙂 . – joe

Auctioning my prized 2010 Barcode for a friend in need

Long time pal Rhysty Williams (the original founder of Backbone BMX in Australia) recently had a heavy crash while racing a couple of weeks ago. The list of his injuries is both very serious, and quite extensive to say the least. There is a good amount more info Tyson has posted about it on the BackboneBMX site. It’s almost impossible to relate to all that can be involved with the life changes that come with a situation like this. Some are presently obvious, some rare their heads later. None the less, he needs our help (even though he would never ask himself). So I’m auctioning off a Barcode frame I swore I would never get rid of. This is a 2010, Solid made 21” Barcode. While I was in Australia for our little T-1 ” Let’s Didgeridoo This “ trip back in 2011, good friend Leah Brideson hand painted the top tube for me. I gave her my bike one night, and when I got it back the next morning, she had adorned it with some of her beautiful artwork. It quickly became one of my prized possessions . . . but, this just feels right at the moment. Now someone else will get to cherish it like I do, and I’ll get to share that goodness with a friend in need. Every cent from this will be passed on to help Rhysty out. Thank you for taking the time to look at this. If you have any questions at all, you can email me at: joe@terribleone.com

– Joe

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