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Nikolas Jellinek // Questions, Random Questions...

2011-05-30T11:03:00.002+01:00

Name: Nikolas Jellinek
Age: 23
Where do you live?: In the south end of vienna Austria, small flat, nice view ;)

What's your day job?: Light designer with www.moltoluce.com

What do you ride?
There are so many different styles and names for riding, I prefer the term "soulriding"! But predominantly I ride steep technical trails in the austrian/swiss and italy alps. Sometimes without flow, painful uphills...

For the fun and my motivation I also ride every year a handful of enduro downhill races like megavlanche, bikeattack etc.

What's your car? Battered old tank or shiny German mean machine?:

The days of my rusty-old-loud tank car are numbered, meanwhile i drive a shiny german 4wd wagon car.

Bikes and Kit specs:

Niner Wfo9, Reba 140mm, ChrisKing, Thomson, Shimano XTR and Code 2011 Parts, brown anodized ( "Hot chocolate" )

for the daily urban rides:
Giant Bowery Fixed gear, alpin white, gold chain

Best moment in your life so far?
The first ride after my broken femoral bone, 12weeks painful recreation, in the middle of the summer, without bike, without running shoes.

Where is the best place you been?
There are so many places every year... last year definitly the start of the megavalanche qualification - 12min later, my bike was a huge amount of discarded metal ;)

Have you ever been to the UK?
Yeah, two times, in London, but only for work, conventions, so ive seen my hotel, the airport and the convention center...

but i will spend in the future the one or another weekend in my freetime in Scotland and North.

What languages do you speak?
German, English, few words of Chinese and Italian

What's your local riding scene like?
The perfect playground for endurorides after the work, many stoniness, flowy trails, many wood... mostly a big overview over my home city, perfect for a afterwork nightride.

Favorite trail /place to ride?

Lago di garda, northern italy, the biggest playground for technical "players" like me.

Any Hero's?
My little Bro, a little boy with a very optimistic accomondation, a fighter, a player. (1 bad car accident, meet the death calmy)

Favorite bike product of all time.
The hydraulic disc brake.

What one thing can't you do without?
My sunglasses

Any addictions?

Fresh air, good old brown rum, girls with curly hair, mountains, 5zylinder engines, to be continued...

What's most important in your life?
My family, my friends, my health.

Worst job you ever had?
Parcel delivery boy with the Austrian postal service

Dream Job?
Helicopter pilot

What's the first thing you do in the morning?
1. turn the music on 2. toilet 3. coffee

What does the future hold for you with bike riding?
Maybe a place on a podium? Many new summit rides!
Maybe a explosion of a intergalactic force, to succeed the skills from dannymacaskill and chrisakrigg! :D

Who is your favorite rider?

Chris Akrigg

Most embarrassing habit
My chatterbox.

Any shout outs for your buddies?
Close your Facebook and bulletin board sites and go out for a ride.

If you could have a beer with 3 famous people, dead or alive, who would they be?

My grandfather, Helmut Qualtinger, Jeremy Clarkson

Who drinks the most, Austrians, Germans or Brits?
Austrians, but the Brits are the loudest people if they are drunk.

Favorite website?
www.nmsb.com

Do you have a website?
www.velosophism.com

Top 3 films.

Starwars, Komm Suesser Tod, Muttertag.

Top 3 Books.
The Jackal, Essen ist meine lieblingsspeise, Captain Blaubär.

Top 3 tunes.
1.djuma soundsystem - - les djinns

2.kele - tendroni:

3.u2-beautiful day

Dream Date.
01/01/2011

Lidl or Aldi?
both are sick.

Mac or PC?
PC

Red bull or mineral water?
Mix them and you will feel the explosion.

USA or Canada?
Canada

Favorite Setup print ever?
Type t-shirt in all colours.

http://www.setupstore.com/product/type-t-shirt-off-black

Favorite food.
Halloumi (grillcheese from greece), with rucola and cherry tomatoes, a little bit of walnut-oil.

Any hobbies outside cycling?
Photography, workin on my old cars, cooking, chillout by cocktail/brown rum and cigars

Favorite sports outside of MTB?
Climbing, Hiking & Running

Any last shout outs?
Anywhere, anyhow, there is a way down the mountain.

Cheers Niki...

Brutal Urban Downhill Mountain Bike Morro Santa Marta Rio de Janeiro Brazil

2011-03-04T13:10:00.000Z

I know these urban dh races have been running for ages - but this shit is getting serious! An awesome helmet cam of a Brazilian downhill mountain bike race running down the tiny streets of a Brazilian favela. Word!

valparaiso polc 2011 gopro HD

2011-03-03T15:14:00.000Z

As featured in the Guardian.com (British Newspaper) of all places! An urban round of the UCI MTB world cup would be amazing!

The art of flight

2011-02-21T10:13:00.000Z

Why cant mountain bike movies be more like this? It makes 'Roam' etc... look like a mbuk free dvd production. Life cycles, follow me and speed kings were great but to be honest the production levels of this snowboard movie piss all over anything biking wise. But its all just opinions at the end of the day! Enjoy this teaser...

Setup® Store Updated!

2011-02-21T10:09:00.000Z

A few new products have found their way onto the setup store. Check it out over here...

Interview with Walter // The-Rise

2011-02-11T11:24:00.000Z

Nice little interview with walter mayerhofer from the guys at the-rise.

Catching up with Walter Mayerhofer from the rise on Vimeo.

Walter M // The-Rise // Thursday 21

2011-02-01T16:10:00.001Z

33 Questions - Marc Rüsing

2010-02-14T11:27:00.013Z

Introducing bicycle rider Marc Rüsing with 33 Bullshit Questions.

Marc is currently sitting around in Australia for the winter whilst the rest of us freeze in Siberian Europe. Lucky bastard!

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Name.
Marc Rüsing

Age.
22

Where do you live?
Essen, Germany

Job / Study?
I will start studying this winter

What do you ride? (e.g dirt / street / dh?)
I started dh racing when I was 15 and I still love it. But at the moment I am really into dirt and freeriding

Bike & Kit specs.
Hahaha...I have two 2009 bikes at home but I have no idea what I will get for 2010. Hopefully a new full suspension freerider and a nice dirtbike

Best moment in your life so far?
There were so many fantastic moments in my life. I really can't reduce it on one.

Where is the best place you have ever been?
It might sounds a bit boring but I really enjoy it to be at home. I lived for more than 7 months in Australia but I was really happy to come back home having all my friends around me and just having fun.

What’s you local riding scene like?
It is pretty big. We got so many good riders here and it is like a big family. We know each other well go biking and partying together and enjoy our time

Any hero’s?
Sebastian Vettel the German F1 driver. I think he is an amazing kid with a cool character.
(Admin note: sorry Germans!) :-)

Favorite bike product of all time.
Disc brakes. I remember my first downhill race in Bad Wildbad. It was raining and I had this really poor V-Brakes...it was hell

What one thing cant you do without?
I couldn't go riding without my ankle support. I did twice and injured my food badly

Any addictions?
I am highly addicted to drinking chocolate. There are some months I drink 2 L per day.

Favorite riding spot.
Kaserne Duisburg. Marius Hoppensack and some friends built it up last year. It got three dirtlines with up to eight jumps and lots of hip jumps, step ups and step downs. It is impossible to get bored there

What’s the most important thing in your life?
My family and friends are very important for me. I really don't want to miss them.

What’s the worst job you ever had?
Moving furniture in Australia was the worst job ever. Working 14 hours per day six days a week and the boss was an asshole

What’s your dream job?
I'd like to organize bike events, photo shoots and bike trips.

What’s the first thing you do in the morning?
Getting up at 8 having muesli and a glass of milk

What does the future hold for you with riding?
Hopefully a lot of fun getting to know new people and new places

Who is your favourite rider.
Timo Pritzel because he is such a cool guy, living his dream and got heaps of style

Most embarrassing habit
I am living in a house with 4 flatmates and I am always in shorts and topless when I'm at home. But I think they got used to it

Any shout outs for your friends?
Marius, Bengel I am really proud to call you my friends. My parents that support me so great. And my friend Gina who is always there for me.

If you could go for a drink with 3 famous people dead or alive who would they be?
Barack Obama, Albert Einstein, Uwe Wöllner

Last time you were drunk.
New year in Sydney. I had a great time with my friends. I will never forget this day.

Favorite website
MTBISOKAY.de

Top 3 films.
The Wrong Man, Leon, L.A. Crash

Top 3 Books.
The Perfume, Die Verwandlung, Feuchtgebiete...it's so strange but funny

Top 3 tunes:
I don't listen to music. I don't have a MP3 player or any music on my Computer. When people recognize that I am not into music they are always asking “How can you live without music” but I like it when it is silent around me

Dream date?
Lucy Liu for sure. She is so beautiful.

Lidl or aldi?
Definitely ALDI.. I am from the same city as the Aldi (Albrecht) brothers

Mac or pc?
Pc, can't be bothered to deal with a Mac

Favorite food.
Kind of Thai Curry. I really like to cook spicy Asian food with my friends

Expensive restaurant or Fast food?
I would choose the restaurant because fast food just makes you feel sick, tastes like old socks and is so unhealthy.

Setup Brakeless Dirt & Street

2010-02-14T11:25:00.003Z

Setup Clothing riders Walter Mayerhofer & John Neuhauser in a dirt and street edit. Brakeless Flow and skills......

33 Questions - Walter Mayerhofer

2010-01-21T17:24:00.009Z

Introducing Walter Mayerhofer with 33 random questions.

Name: Walter Mayerhofer
Age: 20
Where do you live? In Austria the city called Salzburg.
Job? I worked as engineering technician but right now i ride bikes and try to find a new job. :)
What do you ride? Most of the time I ride street and park but i also love to ride dirt.
Bike & Kit: Right now I ride the howie frame from tonic,some rockshox forks and no brakes.

Sponsors: Setup Clothing and Tonic Fab.
Your favorite place? Barcelona!!
What's your local riding scene like? Pretty small we are about 5 friends but its super cool and we try to ride everyday.

Hero’s: Mr. T haha.
Favorite bike product: Brakes Noooot.
What thing cant you do without? Dance without Beer.
Any addictions? yess Bikes.
Best riding spot: The waves in Barcelona.
Favorite Beer: Pittinger haha super cheap and good!
Whats the most important thing in your life? Family and Friends!
Whats the worst job you ever had? 9 Months civil service.. not well paid!
Whats your dream job? Riding bikes.
Whats the first thing you do in the morning? Switch on my iMac.
Whats the last thing you do at night? Switch off!
What does the future hold for you with riding? I hope not getting hurt and learn new tricks.
Who is your favorite rider. Vishneviy is sick and John!
Most embarrassing habit I always sleep tooooo long!
If you could go for a drink with 3 famous people dead or alive who would they be? Mr. T,Horatio Caine and God.
Last time you were drunk. Yesterday haha it was Crazy!
Favorite website. www.vvcforce.com
Favorite film. Quentin Tarantino films
Favorite food. Fast Food!
Lidl or Aldi? hmmm they are both nice!
Mac or pc? MAC !!!!
What type of music do you like? Indie & Electro.
Top 3 tunes: M83 - Teen Angst, 50 Cent - Many Man, Pink Floyd -Time

All photos © Raffael Stiborek.

New for 2010

2010-01-16T00:28:00.003Z

Evening all,
So the 2010 Setup Clothing website is finally online SetupClothing.com.

New clothing includes some nice new designs printed onto some "rite nice" t-shirts made by B&C Europe.
We also got some new stuff in the Superfit t-shirt range and some awesome new comfy hoodies in 3 bold colours.

Website wise we are all networked up with FaceSpaceTube:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Setup-Clothing/428910150656?ref=mf
http://www.myspace.com/setupclothing
http://www.youtube.com/user/setupindustries

Decided to give Twatter a miss as its a bit gay and I highly doubt anyone really wants valuable information such as: "Setup Clothing is eating a Digestive", "Setup Clothing is sat looking at a computer screen" etc...

Also on the new webber, we have a little gallery of some choice photo's from the past few years (thanks to various crew members!).

Stuff is still moving and being sorted, so we will hopefully have a few more members of the Setup family before the spring + some more prints and the return of the Premium Hooded Sweatshirt when our supplier pulls its finger out.

Thanks everyone for the support in the past 12 months, here's to a good 2010!

Cheers & Good Riding!

FS@Setup

TorTour Teaser

2009-10-24T10:28:00.002+01:00

Tortour Teaser from Ralf Schupp on Vimeo.

Ralph Wachter @ DirtGarden Jam

2009-09-27T08:35:00.006+01:00

Some words from Ralph Wachter:

First of all i have to mention that Nikki and his girlfriend did an awesome job in organizing the annual dirtgarden jam.
The jumps were in a perfect condition and they ve also build a satellite dish to give the course a new spicy twist.
Riders from all over Austria, two Czech dudes as well as Amir Kabbani and some other guys from good old germany showed up and presented their moves. Matthias competed in the pro class whereas i only competed in the amateur class. My goal was i to finish last as i'm much more of a trail rider than going for big moves. Unfortunately one of my opponents crashed and i showed more tricks than planned i missed my goal. Matthias went big on the course and unveiled some nice moves on the big line.
in the end Amir Kabbani won pro ahead of Nikki Leitner and Andi Brewi. the best trick award went to one of the Czech riders showing a smooth tailwhip to barspin.

Niki Jellinek @ Lago Di Garda

2009-07-30T10:09:00.002+01:00

Always nice when we get pics sent in from customers! Here is a pic of Vienna based Niki Jellinek on a trip to Lago Di Garda. Awesome scenery - great t-shirt ;)

TorTour with Marc Rüsing

2009-07-25T10:15:00.003+01:00

Setup rider Marc is off on a road trip round Dland for a few weeks along with Marius Hoppensack and Carlo Dieckmann.
Van looks a 80's freaking classic. Pikey sheek - but all good!

Check out the awesome website here:
http://tortour.mtbisokay.de/index.html

(in German)

Word.

Mud

2009-06-11T16:02:00.003+01:00

Still raining in Latvia then!?
Picture from Janis

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Louisa Steen Photo | Setup™Girl

2009-06-02T15:20:00.003+01:00

Photo from Louisa Steen from this weekends dirt session. Who also bagged 4th in DH at the Dirt Masters event in Winterberg.

Setup Riders Video from back in the day!

2009-06-02T15:10:00.003+01:00

Little compilation vid of 3 Setup collective riders from back last year.
Been hanging around on YouTube and PinkBike for a while so thought i would stick it up here.
Matthias and Christoph from Austria and Phil from Germany all with "skills to pay the bills".

Lazy Spring Dirt Days

2009-04-17T09:17:00.005+01:00

From Ralph:
Well here in Vienna summer had a head start and so it was about time to get my ass an my bike!

Right after VAK we had a wicked session with some pros like Martin Söderström and Niki Leitner! Was so cool first time on dirt and it felt like I never left the trails!

Also last weekend Matthias and i rocked our hometrails and had a chilled afternoon!
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The sun is here - Fuck yeah

Vienna Air King

2009-04-17T09:05:00.007+01:00

Ralph Wachter sent in some Pic's from the Vienna Air King earlier this month.
Matthias Gattringer was riding and snapped up 18th place with a quality field of riders including Lance McDermot and Paul Basagotia.

Top 15 were:

RANK	SURNAME	NAME	NATIONALITY
1	Söderström	Martin	SWE
2	Kabbani	Amir	GER
3	Basagoitia	Paul	USA
4	Pilgrim	Sam	UK
5	McDermott	Lance	UK
6	Zejda	Thomas	CZE
7	Reynolds	Sam	UK
8	Obukowicz	Bartosz	POL
9	Wittmann	Andi	GER
10	Sjöholm	Linus	SWE
11	Horváth	Ferenc	HUN
12	Madzia	Daniel	AUT
13	Hunziker	Ramon	CH
14	Fürwirth	Philipp	AUT
15	Breitenstein	Pascal (DNA)	CH

And Best Trick Top 5:

RANK	SURNAME	NAME	NATIONALITY
1	Basagoitia	Paul	USA
2	McDermott	Lance	UK
3	Söderström	Martin	SWE
4	Wittmann	Andi	GER
5	Madzia	Daniel	AUT

Marc Rüsing @ Mainz, TMobile Dirt Comp

2009-03-30T17:40:00.004+01:00

Picture sent in by Marc from the T Mobile Dirt Challenge in Mainz.
He ended up in 4th after a good run with some tailwhips, no-foot can cans and a massive transfer.

Photo © Konstantin Fine.

Janis @ Tukums City Comp

2009-02-26T16:43:00.007Z

Setup rider Janis Ozolins sent in some photos from a recent indoor comp in Tukums, Latvia.

Here is his update:
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Last Saturday, was a indoor park competition. So i take out my new Trek hardtail bike, put in the car and went to Tukums city with my photographer Edgars.

So 10:00 I’m there, and started training. There were many riders, almost 30. In first hour of riding, I broke my chain, but few minuets with tools and I’m back on my wheels. Qualification went good, get the 3rd place, did some nice 180 and 360 flats. In finals, I was quite beat up by practice - hurt my leg, but riding didn’t stop. So finals didn’t went so good as I was expecting, too many falls but ended up with 5 place.

In the end, the riding was great, I’m happy. Get the price from the DJ (carrot and few red bulls) ‘’DJ favorite rider’’ :D

Photos © Edgars Berzins

Winter in the Midlands

2009-01-21T10:16:00.013Z

A new year, a new website and a new update.
A few photos of Jock & Jas in the UK riding the Wintery wonderland biking "mecca" that is Blackrocks, Derbyshire.
Actually quite sentimental about this place - some proper old skool riding. Most of the UK Setup crew grew up riding these trails!
Anyway, looks bloody cold up north - frozen is better than muddy I suppose?

Not sure what the pink body armor is about? Maybe limited edition 661 or has Jock been robbing kids again?

Peak Trails Opening Jam

2008-10-17T10:56:00.004+01:00

Christoph emailed to say he's opened a new dirt park in Vienna. There having an opening jam on the 25th. Looking at some photos of the place, some of the lines are crazy. This place has a shit load of potential!

NPS Moelfre Video

2008-08-18T12:02:00.002+01:00

Little vid from the Dirt Crew at the 4th round of the NPS. Rob Smith has a couple of nice sections.

Tom Deacon 4th & Rob Smith 5th

2008-08-18T11:59:00.003+01:00

Good results at the 4th NPS round in Moelfre, Wales.

Tom Deacon wins English Champs

2008-08-18T11:50:00.002+01:00

First place for Tom Deacon at the English Championships in Hopton near Craven Arms.

Seb Zuraw Update

2008-08-18T11:45:00.003+01:00

Seb sent over this photo of a nice set of trails he's been digging over in Poland.

Ralph Wachter Update

2008-08-18T11:37:00.004+01:00

Some photos emailed from Ralph who's back on his bike after a 2 month layoff with torn ankle ligaments. Good to see him back on the trails!

Tom Deacon wins again!!

2008-05-20T13:37:00.002+01:00

Tom Deacon bags the win by 5.8secs at the 3rd round of the Pearce race series at Bringewood, Ludlow. That boys fast!

Sebastian Zuraw Update

2008-05-20T13:31:00.004+01:00

Few photos through from Setup rider Sebastian who has been shooting a short dirt and street movie up in Poland. Showing some skills on the 26 and the 20!

Tom Deacon Wins at the Caersws Cup

2008-05-20T13:26:00.003+01:00

Bit of good news through from Tom Deacon and Rob Smith who got 1st and 3rd respectively in Elite at the Caersws Cup 2nd round held near Newtown in Mid Wales. Well done to them both!

Setup & 100pcnt Skate in Mallorca

2008-05-07T10:48:00.004+01:00

Vid from the Setup skate boys holiday to sunny spain. Thanks to Luke for the vid & Sean for the edit.

Vienna Air King

2008-05-01T14:29:00.003+01:00

Little vid from the Air King event a few weeks back. Setup rider Matthias Gattringer got 13th which is an awesome result against some of Europes top riders.

Ralph Wachter @ Air King Vienna

2008-04-24T13:00:00.004+01:00

Ralph and the other Austrian riders were competing at the Dirt King event in Vienna.
Couple of pics from Ralph at last weekends event! More event news and pics soon when it comes through!

Sebastian Zuraw Update

2008-04-24T12:42:00.007+01:00

Seb sent in some pics from a dirt jam they had a few weeks back in Opole. Scene in Poland looks real nice!
Check out some more pic's here

http://www.f-oto.eu/jam/
&
http://www.f-oto.eu/jam/gal/index.html

& a short movie from the event:

Dirt JAM Opole 12.04.08' from Pawlas on Vimeo.

Christoph Wagner

2008-04-01T14:36:00.007+01:00

Couple of new pics from Christoph in Austria!
First is a Vienna park pic, second a tailwhip at the Nissan Whitestyle back in January.

Sebastian Zuraw

2008-04-01T14:33:00.004+01:00

Photo of Polish rider Seb - new to the team for 2008!
Has some good dirt and street skills and we're looking forward to see how he gets on in 08!

Johannes Neuhauser in the UK

2008-03-21T12:52:00.005Z

Couple of pics Johannes sent in of recent sessions at Chicksands and Corby. Good to have him on the team!

Gap Suicide || by MG

2008-03-20T17:23:00.005Z

Looks like some of the Austrian guys have been building a nice sized gap. The awesome Logo Purple sport hoody no doubt helped with the airtime ;-)
Matthias Gattringer with the style.

New Rider Clothing

2008-03-19T15:06:00.006Z

There are some fresh new Tee designs available in the Shop from today. Part of Setup's rider range with the design's based around DH, street and dirt. Hooded sweatshirt versions should be available soon!

Nissan Whitestyle

2008-03-19T14:53:00.005Z

A bit late I know but a couple of pics of Setup's & Solid Bikes rider, Matthias Gattringer from the Nissian Whitestyle contest in Austria that took place earlier this year.
Matthias is also featured on the front page of the website, laying it flat in an Vienna bowl. Photo by Larse Berhart

The free flying Batmen

2008-03-04T13:06:00.003Z

Shit this is crazy!

New Motion Tee!

2008-02-14T13:12:00.001Z

Motion Superfit Tee, available in White with Purple print or Grey with White print.
£18.95 - In stock now!

Bright Show Frankfurt

2008-01-31T17:10:00.001Z

Great show dealing with skateboard fashion - set in an old police building. Each brand had there own cell like room - whole building was taken over. Fucking stickers and flyers everwhere - mini skate parks dotted around. Better atmosphere than B&B Barcelona - all the brands were good, chilled people. Shame Frankfurt was a bit of a shithole! Good work certificates go out to Iriedaily, OnTour and of course, shoe master generals Adidas!

Macba

2008-01-31T17:07:00.001Z

Waiting for the bus to the airport in Barcelona. Luke's little morning skate session.

Bread & Butter Barcelona

2008-01-31T16:59:00.000Z

3 Days in fishland - part of January's whirlwind tour. B&B was good, big fashion meet-up. 15% good! met up with some good company's! - 85% crap, everyone following each others styles and colours. Oh well such is the up its own arse world of fashion. :-D

The 2008 Website!

2008-01-15T17:48:00.000Z

Well the website is up and running at half speed - still needs a load of work but the basics are there! Shop will be launched in Febuary when we get back from breadandbutter Barcelona and our Germany, Holland and Belgium shop visit trip.

Collective pages are still under development. Loads more info, links, photos etc.. to go on!

Clothing range for 2008 is ready! Some selected items can be seen in the Collection page of the website - the full range will be able to be seen in the Shop site (february)
Basically this is it for the moment on the website front - but expect alot more steez in a few weeks!

Setup Industries New News & Blog

2008-01-09T12:18:00.000Z

Well here it is. Hopefully will be full of the weird and wonderful, interesting stories from strange people and some news and stuff about new clothes, designs and the collective.
Some updates soon!

Ciao