A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Handlebars

I think this customer of Rae at Liquid in Lubbock, Texas is very clearly asking that someone ride him… (PS. Previously).

Comments

208 responses to “Handlebars”

  1. cunni Avatar
    cunni

    keep on riding man!!!!awesom tatto, im planning on getting an oldschool bike tattoed on my ribs, hail BMX!!!!!!!

  2. cunni Avatar
    cunni

    keep on riding man!!!!awesom tatto, im planning on getting an oldschool bike tattoed on my ribs, hail BMX!!!!!!!

  3. cunni Avatar
    cunni

    keep on riding man!!!!awesom tatto, im planning on getting an oldschool bike tattoed on my ribs, hail BMX!!!!!!!

  4. cunni Avatar
    cunni

    keep on riding man!!!!awesom tatto, im planning on getting an oldschool bike tattoed on my ribs, hail BMX!!!!!!!

  5. rae Avatar
    rae

    they were from terribleone.com i think. this guy was great. i think i have more pics of him in my portfolio, we had this whole chestpiece planned out with tire tracks going up his shoulders and everything but he moved 🙁

  6. rae Avatar
    rae

    they were from terribleone.com i think. this guy was great. i think i have more pics of him in my portfolio, we had this whole chestpiece planned out with tire tracks going up his shoulders and everything but he moved 🙁

  7. rae Avatar
    rae

    they were from terribleone.com i think. this guy was great. i think i have more pics of him in my portfolio, we had this whole chestpiece planned out with tire tracks going up his shoulders and everything but he moved 🙁

  8. rae Avatar
    rae

    they were from terribleone.com i think. this guy was great. i think i have more pics of him in my portfolio, we had this whole chestpiece planned out with tire tracks going up his shoulders and everything but he moved 🙁

  9. eke Avatar
    eke

    Oddysey or suelo?

  10. eke Avatar
    eke

    Oddysey or suelo?

  11. eke Avatar
    eke

    Oddysey or suelo?

  12. eke Avatar
    eke

    Oddysey or suelo?

  13. xchristinex Avatar

    i’m really intrigued by the crookedness.

  14. xchristinex Avatar

    i’m really intrigued by the crookedness.

  15. xchristinex Avatar

    i’m really intrigued by the crookedness.

  16. xchristinex Avatar

    i’m really intrigued by the crookedness.

  17. ooElaineoo Avatar

    haha it’s cute. I love the color choice, my favorite =)

  18. ooElaineoo Avatar

    haha it’s cute. I love the color choice, my favorite =)

  19. ooElaineoo Avatar

    haha it’s cute. I love the color choice, my favorite =)

  20. ooElaineoo Avatar

    haha it’s cute. I love the color choice, my favorite =)

  21. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    I really like the slight lopsidedness actually. It just fits better

  22. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    I really like the slight lopsidedness actually. It just fits better

  23. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    I really like the slight lopsidedness actually. It just fits better

  24. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    I really like the slight lopsidedness actually. It just fits better

  25. mela Avatar

    BMX for ever !! 😉

    part of a bmx-fullsleeve :

    http://666kb.com/i/ay4unvfj2rnujb920.jpg

  26. mela Avatar

    BMX for ever !! 😉

    part of a bmx-fullsleeve :

    http://666kb.com/i/ay4unvfj2rnujb920.jpg

  27. mela Avatar

    BMX for ever !! 😉

    part of a bmx-fullsleeve :

    http://666kb.com/i/ay4unvfj2rnujb920.jpg

  28. mela Avatar

    BMX for ever !! 😉

    part of a bmx-fullsleeve :

    http://666kb.com/i/ay4unvfj2rnujb920.jpg

  29. Elena Avatar
    Elena

    i really really don’t like it…

  30. Elena Avatar
    Elena

    i really really don’t like it…

  31. Elena Avatar
    Elena

    i really really don’t like it…

  32. Elena Avatar
    Elena

    i really really don’t like it…

  33. guzik Avatar

    old one but nice 😉

  34. guzik Avatar

    old one but nice 😉

  35. guzik Avatar

    old one but nice 😉

  36. guzik Avatar

    old one but nice 😉

  37. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yes…awesome…reppin the old school, BMX is the way!

  38. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yes…awesome…reppin the old school, BMX is the way!

  39. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yes…awesome…reppin the old school, BMX is the way!

  40. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yes…awesome…reppin the old school, BMX is the way!

  41. Burcu Avatar

    Ahaa, what a great tattoo.
    I wanna rideee

  42. Burcu Avatar

    Ahaa, what a great tattoo.
    I wanna rideee

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