Now That's Midschool - Ep 1 featuring Leroy Maidment

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  • Опубліковано 20 бер 2023
  • A tour of Leroy Maidment's workshop in Poole on the south coast of England and the stash of Midschool gold that he's acquired over the years.
    Running his own metal fabrication business, Atomic Welding, everywhere you look, there's BMX items to be found. A daily dose of inspiration to Leroy no doubt, and to any customers visiting the workshop, clear love for BMX. If it seems hap-hazard, that's because Leroy works long hours and has no time for fancy displays and the likes. After all, his workshop is how he makes his living. And when he's not creating bespoke items for his customers with his metal crafting skills, he's often infusing BMX into his work by offering repairs to Midschool collectors like myself and modifications to other BMX riders' bikes. What he can't do with metal isn't worth mentioning!
    Leroy is a massive S&M Bikes fan and supporter, as you''ll see in this video but he's not limited to that brand when it comes to his collection. Later in the year, I will be revisiting Leroy to film part 2 with him because is home collection is equally as impressive, if not more so. That's where all the small items are kept along with his videos, magazines, stickers and various merchandise that he as amassed!
    If you like what you've seen, give the channel a like and subscribe.
    Updates can be found on Instagram at @nowthatsmidschool.
    Improvements to filming and editing will be coming with each new episode and if you fancy showcasing your collection on the channel, drop me a message on here or Instagram.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 77

  • @ErnestoMalunes-se7yt
    @ErnestoMalunes-se7yt 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow very nice frame

  • @craigbmxed
    @craigbmxed 3 місяці тому

    KINK FIEND!!!! 😍😍😍

  • @user-ym8uu3th1o
    @user-ym8uu3th1o Рік тому +2

    That calendar is something else.... 2:27

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      Haha!! Yeah, they keep his pecker up! Hahaha!!!

    • @user-ym8uu3th1o
      @user-ym8uu3th1o Рік тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool Thats how it should be i guess lmao

  • @ErinsAudioCorner
    @ErinsAudioCorner Рік тому +1

    My back hurts just watching this video. 😂

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Haha!! I know the feeling well! In the next episode (dropping tomorrow evening, UK time) getting up and down from the floor many times had the same effect as if riding them! 😆

  • @michaelm3285
    @michaelm3285 Рік тому

    Love it

  • @crypticsynchromystic589
    @crypticsynchromystic589 Рік тому

    The Bennett was my first real ride. Can't for the life of me remember whatever happened to that bike. So that one took me right back. Good stuff. New sub forsure

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Thanks man! Next episode should be dropping in about 10 days or so. 🙏

  • @lyndasharp8669
    @lyndasharp8669 Рік тому

    Bloody hell.... The xposure 44tooth took me right back

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      They were pretty common place, we're they. Not a bad sprocket for the money!

  • @geofffletcher5739
    @geofffletcher5739 Рік тому +1

    Great video, some nice s&m treats there 👍

  • @ErnestoMalunes-se7yt
    @ErnestoMalunes-se7yt 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice frame bmx to sponsored to me

  • @mickrichBMXWRXJapan
    @mickrichBMXWRXJapan Рік тому

    Excellent video! I could spend hours rummaging through that workshop! 🤘

  • @drumandbassking12345
    @drumandbassking12345 Рік тому +3

    About time someone went through nicks stash 🤣

  • @jasonnabb5102
    @jasonnabb5102 Рік тому

    Really good matt, look forward to seeing more from your channel.

  • @jingles1509
    @jingles1509 Рік тому

    The Van Homan S1 is perfect!

  • @wroman77
    @wroman77 Рік тому

    Glad I found this channel! Great stuff!

  • @k-art-L
    @k-art-L Рік тому

    Sir!! You got a new subscriber!! I do collect midschool BMX, but I love what you own!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 sick bikes and parts!!!

  • @matthubbard904
    @matthubbard904 Рік тому

    Wow all them s&ms 😍

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, he likes his S&M hard-core! 🤣🤘

    • @matthubbard904
      @matthubbard904 Рік тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool same here have a 2007 stricker 2008 laf and a 2019 24” atf

    • @matthubbard904
      @matthubbard904 Рік тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool what stricker has the anchor behind the seat post stay is it the v2 ?

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      If memory serves me right, the v1 had the Euro BB but very similar to the PBR. V2 had mid BB had the anchor laser cut into the stay bridge tube and the v3 had mid BB and had the full anchor bridge. I may have gotten those last two the wrong way around. 🤔

    • @matthubbard904
      @matthubbard904 Рік тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool mine just has the regular mid bb

  • @the_chocolate_teapot2156
    @the_chocolate_teapot2156 Рік тому

    Nice one Matt 👍🏼 not bad that not bad at all.

  • @mattnicklen
    @mattnicklen Рік тому

    Leroy is the BEST

  • @PEPlourde
    @PEPlourde Рік тому

    That intro remembered me of Props intros.

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Thanks Pierre! That is high praise!! @therodians have a good sound. You should check their other tunes on their YT channel. 🙏

  • @jim-jm6ty
    @jim-jm6ty Рік тому

    Sweet vid dude

  • @mymidschoollife8485
    @mymidschoollife8485 Рік тому

    woop woop that's the sound of the mid school police LOL. Finally another channel and more mid school content.

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I thought it was time to give the products some video spotlight. There's enough rider interview podcasts out there already I reckon. 🙌

  • @jake730
    @jake730 Рік тому

    there's something about that s&m PBR shot, had to watch it twice

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      I can't think why you'd need to watch it twice?!? 😉🤣

  • @kurtweber4813
    @kurtweber4813 Рік тому

    That sabbath need some care boys.💪👍

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      It's cared for, in Leroy's way. 🤘🤘

    • @kurtweber4813
      @kurtweber4813 Рік тому

      If leroy need a fan that wants to buy it, drop me a line. Love my sabbath and war pigs

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      You can always hit him up via IG. Never say never!

    • @kurtweber4813
      @kurtweber4813 Рік тому

      Don't do insta. Oh well

  • @00networker
    @00networker Рік тому +1

    I have a subrosa pandora dtt 2010 in red if you fancy a doing a review on her leroy 🤙

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the offer but it definitely falls into the newschool era of products.

  • @matthubbard904
    @matthubbard904 8 місяців тому

    Dang I have 3 s&ms and thinking I’m a horder lol 😂

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  8 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha!! Leroy's collection just keeps spawning new additions every week, too! 😆

    • @matthubbard904
      @matthubbard904 8 місяців тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool nice I wanna come look 👀

  • @itskevinzerbe
    @itskevinzerbe Рік тому

    I had a Haro frame in the early 2000s that looked exactly like that frame you were discussing and wondering if it was a cheaper complete.

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      The frame in the video at 5 mins 40 secs? That is Volume Destroyer frame. Midschool legend Jason Enns' signature frame. Like a lot of frames of the early 2000s and a little before, including the Haro Blammo and subsequent Mirra signature frames, featured that wishbone rear triangle feature and so without looking at other tell-tale signs, it's easy to get them mixed up. But this particular frame in the video is 100% a Volume. Leroy was questioning the complete vs aftermarket comparison but as I said, I'm almost 100% sure that Volume didn't offer complete bikes until much later in their existence. I could be wrong and maybe someone will put us right either way in the future.
      Thanks for watching! 🙏

    • @itskevinzerbe
      @itskevinzerbe Рік тому

      @@nowthatsmidschool ah gotcha. I misunderstood where the confusion was. Thanks for letting me know!

  • @tylerjohnston4588
    @tylerjohnston4588 Рік тому

    Looking for an Araya rbj1 himko

  • @crypticsynchromystic589
    @crypticsynchromystic589 Рік тому

    Just picked up a new/old s&m frame At a yard sale. Can't recognize the frame tho. Maybe someone can help me out. It's around a 2010 model I think. It has the anchor for the rear seats stay connector. And the cut out shield logo on the lower chainstay connector. Stamped shield logos in both top tube and down tube gussets. Any help would appreciated. I kno someone out there will know..

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Sounds like a gen 3 Josh Stricker. Probably closer to 07/08 Nice find!! 🤘🤘

    • @crypticsynchromystic589
      @crypticsynchromystic589 Рік тому

      Awesome! Thx man really appreciate your help. Yea I'm pretty happy about it. Also came with a redneck xlt and some forks I can't identify either. It was a steal for only 200$! Thx again, keep pumping out that mid school goodness

  • @pieterpossenier4191
    @pieterpossenier4191 Рік тому

    if you're in Belgium, hit me up. i have in my living a wall of frames, including, first condor, mirra, Taj, miron, ruben and a van homan mean street

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Pieter, Thanks for the comment! And it is comments like yours that inspire me to make my future plans of over seas travels, possible!🙏

  • @briantruxtonjr.6108
    @briantruxtonjr.6108 8 місяців тому

    I had a stricker frame, neither me or my stepbrother could ride the thing.

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  7 місяців тому +1

      Couldn't ride thing......like Stricker?? 😉🤣

    • @briantruxtonjr.6108
      @briantruxtonjr.6108 7 місяців тому

      @nowthatsmidschool oh he complained about it too? I sold it to my stepbrother and he said it sucked I was like yea I know that's why I sold it to you lol. Would be cool to have back now though.

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  7 місяців тому

      @briantruxtonjr.6108 No, my attempt at dry humour failed, probably due to bad grammar on my part. 🤦🏼‍♂️ It was meant to sound something like, he couldn't ride it the way Josh Stricker could ride it, which would be totally understandable. Stricker was such a power house when it came to riding. The seed and style....always seemed to be on the ragged edge but made the the ragged edge look so damned good! 👌

  • @flyfly2427
    @flyfly2427 Рік тому

    Anything forsale?

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      You can reach out to Leroy about his stuff direct on Instagram at @leroy5710 or his Facebook page which is Atomic Welding. He's more into trades but asking him either way costs nothing. 👍

  • @Dnt_Push
    @Dnt_Push Рік тому

    This rules! But also turns my stomach that I didn’t hold on to ANYTHING from the salad days of BMX…

    • @nowthatsmidschool
      @nowthatsmidschool  Рік тому

      Yeah, there's a lot of regret from a lot of people that rode back in that time. The amount of hardware and softgoods that got tossed without a 2nd thought. 👎😭

  • @walker6750
    @walker6750 Рік тому

    Promo*SM 😢

  • @Bobby_Uterus
    @Bobby_Uterus Рік тому

    I didn’t see any “Gay bars”

  • @Puddinghead
    @Puddinghead Рік тому

    The volumes frames were that cheap!!!