I'm 47 now and Martin was the man back in my day. Saved up and got my GT Pro Performer based on Martin & Eddie...loved that bike! I was 6 foot tall, 200 lbs in the 9th grade and the Pro Performer was one of the few bikes that I actually fit on. Wanted a Haro Master at first but after trying them all out, the PP was the best choice and the bike of GT Freestylers, so I was sold. Loved watching Martin with his fluid tricks. Great video!
@@jeremymccardle3696 yeah right on! I LOVED the Haro Master! I was just cramped on it...oh how I wanted to get one...already had the money saved up for it too...over $500 in 1987 money lol...I wanted that neon green one...was so in love with that bike. Was so disappointed when I test rode it though...just felt cramped on my big self. So my second choice was the Pro Performer. Test rode the one at the bike shop and it felt good...it was longer with more room between the handlebars and seat. The GT laid back seat post gave it even more room. After riding around on one for about an hour, I was convinced. Dropped my $345 dollars down on it and patiently waited for mine to show up. It finally came in and I loved it...except for the wheels. The bike in the shop and the one in the order catalog came with the Skyway 5-way spoked mags...but when mine came in it had the hideous 6-spoked mags. I was furious. I didn't order those ugly rims and I wanted the 5-spokes...the bike shop wouldn't do anything about it...I was so pissed. But, like Martin here, I ended up with wire rims from a good trade...made the bike MUCH lighter. I had traded those ugly ass mags for a beautiful set of Araya rims and that's what I rode with...and those things were bulletproof! I was worried about tacoing them from my big ass doing crazy tricks on them...but they held up like a champ. But anyway...sorry about the mile long comment! 👍
back in 88' Martin sold me GT power series 3 piece cranks for $50 out of the back of his car. I still have them today on my double bent GT pro performer. Thanks, Martin
F yes!!!!! you are a legend of freestyle… I was subscribed to BMX plus and Rad is my favorite movie of all time other than back to the future… Ha ha you know what I’m talking about… I bought a GT performer brand new when I was 14 years old and I still do all the old-school tricks man… Thanks Martin !!!!
thanks martin..i grew up watching u and ron, and r.l. and dennis in bmx plux and freestylin..what a wonderful time brother... all the way from boston..taking the bus and train to harvard square where... the only place they sold bmx and freestylin mags...thanks again....
Martin you are a legend bro! You and Eddie Fiola were my favs back in mid 80s freestyle magazine was a must ever month and of course RAD was awesome. Wish I had my Pro Performer all white back.... 😢
After seeing Martin in the beginning and ending scenes of “Rad” I was hooked. He was really the first person I ever saw doing Flatland. I know Kevin Jones was doing his thing during the same time but Martin was the first one that really got me hooked on flatland.
Very cool martin ,, i miss doing stuff i was still learning stuff the frame stand surf trick i did that in the middle of town on the highway on the yellow line someone bet me $10 i wouldn't do it ,i did it while drinking a root beer lol ,,made $10 that day doing a trick ,,, im still on 2 wheels just a motorcycle now ,,
Nice interview. But Martin needs to remember Woody was doing bar rides before he was and was also the first one recorded as well as photographed doing them on the 4130.
Martin seems like the coolest dude to hang with, and his riding was always stellar. 👍
I'm 47 now and Martin was the man back in my day. Saved up and got my GT Pro Performer based on Martin & Eddie...loved that bike! I was 6 foot tall, 200 lbs in the 9th grade and the Pro Performer was one of the few bikes that I actually fit on. Wanted a Haro Master at first but after trying them all out, the PP was the best choice and the bike of GT Freestylers, so I was sold. Loved watching Martin with his fluid tricks.
Great video!
sorry I'm 44 I still have my master. I love GTs but I'm in love with my 88 coral master w990s on the bottom
@@jeremymccardle3696 yeah right on! I LOVED the Haro Master! I was just cramped on it...oh how I wanted to get one...already had the money saved up for it too...over $500 in 1987 money lol...I wanted that neon green one...was so in love with that bike. Was so disappointed when I test rode it though...just felt cramped on my big self. So my second choice was the Pro Performer. Test rode the one at the bike shop and it felt good...it was longer with more room between the handlebars and seat. The GT laid back seat post gave it even more room. After riding around on one for about an hour, I was convinced. Dropped my $345 dollars down on it and patiently waited for mine to show up. It finally came in and I loved it...except for the wheels. The bike in the shop and the one in the order catalog came with the Skyway 5-way spoked mags...but when mine came in it had the hideous 6-spoked mags. I was furious. I didn't order those ugly rims and I wanted the 5-spokes...the bike shop wouldn't do anything about it...I was so pissed. But, like Martin here, I ended up with wire rims from a good trade...made the bike MUCH lighter. I had traded those ugly ass mags for a beautiful set of Araya rims and that's what I rode with...and those things were bulletproof! I was worried about tacoing them from my big ass doing crazy tricks on them...but they held up like a champ. But anyway...sorry about the mile long comment! 👍
back in 88' Martin sold me GT power series 3 piece cranks for $50 out of the back of his car. I still have them today on my double bent GT pro performer. Thanks, Martin
That kick's ass that you still have that three piece crank till this day!!!!!!! RAD
That is !!! “Rad” !!!
That's funny. They had the pick of any GT part they wanted for free, so he probably got those free. :D
Martin's got thunder in his heart and is always breaking the ice. I wish he could send me an angel and make my life rad.
F yes!!!!! you are a legend of freestyle… I was subscribed to BMX plus and Rad is my favorite movie of all time other than back to the future… Ha ha you know what I’m talking about… I bought a GT performer brand new when I was 14 years old and I still do all the old-school tricks man… Thanks Martin !!!!
thanks martin..i grew up watching u and ron, and r.l. and dennis in bmx plux and freestylin..what a wonderful time brother... all the way from boston..taking the bus and train to harvard square where... the only place they sold bmx and freestylin mags...thanks again....
Great episode. Marin and Eddie were 2 of my favorites back in the day. Great to see him still shredding after all these years.
Martin you are a legend bro! You and Eddie Fiola were my favs back in mid 80s freestyle magazine was a must ever month and of course RAD was awesome. Wish I had my Pro Performer all white back.... 😢
What a great time to grow up…we had every issue of BMX PLUS and Freestylin’…much love to all the forefathers of freestyle bmx…
Everyone had their style of riding.......Martin was flawless.
History! The great Martin Aparijo speaks. Still commands attention. Flatland forever!!
80s. Legends. I loveyou. You. Guys. Thankyou
Simply the best. Thank you Martin.
Mr. Legend!! thanks for BMX
After seeing Martin in the beginning and ending scenes of “Rad” I was hooked. He was really the first person I ever saw doing Flatland. I know Kevin Jones was doing his thing during the same time but Martin was the first one that really got me hooked on flatland.
old school bmx 4 ever.
So Awesome!!
Great guy. Loved him back in the day. Saw the GT team in NJ at Seaview Square Mall. Those were the days!
Martin has always been my favorite rider!
Legend, baby.
when aparijo miami no hand hoper came out was like kevin's hitchhiker
Love to see Martian still kicking
DAmn !!! He is still riding good for him, great to see him again, I used to buy Freestyly'n magazine religiously !!
Same here, man. Loved that magazine. Great times!
Still kicking ass Martin!
Very cool martin ,, i miss doing stuff i was still learning stuff the frame stand surf trick i did that in the middle of town on the highway on the yellow line someone bet me $10 i wouldn't do it ,i did it while drinking a root beer lol ,,made $10 that day doing a trick ,,, im still on 2 wheels just a motorcycle now ,,
Get RAD Martin! 🤙👏🚴
looking good Martin
Martin Aparijo is the man!!!!!
The Chairman of Bmx Freestyle
That undertaker trick is awesome
You still rock. The Chairman!
impresionante quiero una bici como esa
Hey bet you guys didn’t know Martin was in the movie “quicksilver” with Kevin bacon where he did some tricks on a road bike👍🏻👍🏻
i used to break dance with this guy Knots Vans Breakers
@3:26 wow thats rad...!
He ain’t the Chairman for nothin..we’ll spoken awesome rider..
my boyfriend used to breakdance with Martin vans breakers knotts berry farm studio k on Vans team for the shoe along with sam city
btw....he was GOD when I was a kid.
Nice interview. But Martin needs to remember Woody was doing bar rides before he was and was also the first one recorded as well as photographed doing them on the 4130.
On minute 2:04 they translate on Portuguese Switzerland instead of Sweden
My first one was a Haro
what bike is he riding that can handle grown man weight?
+datotalxperience he rides the new EF Performer from Eddie Fiola.AND YES it hadles grown men as Martin is showing you..;)
+mikieson thanks man. Gotta look into it.
The Chairman, alright 👍
Dude I never understood how they rode with their seat so high!
I can't take how low they have the seats these days. LOL
They look shit with a low seat.
that was the normal height back then. if you rode around back then with 2" of seatpost showing you would be considered unusual.
Steve Neumeyer I know my first bike was a pink early 90s GT Performer. Then had a Haro Team Masters. Now I ride S&M or Muthafuccin FBM !!!
Steve Neumeyer also that era was when all sponsored riders looked like NASCAR drivers with those uniforms and helmets
nice to sse you withouth the wig girl
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