It’s late, I’m tired, I’m hungover from the night before still and I didn’t accomplish almost anything today, but at least I finally edited this Caleb interview. Check check.


First off what’s your name, where are you from and how old are you?

Caleb Thomas Quanbeck from Bozeman Montana but have lived in Portland most my life. I’m 18.

Sponsors: Stranger Bikes, Shadow Conspiracy parts, Lotek Kicks, Goods BMX and Index Ink.

Growing up what got you into riding BMX?

My buddy in kindergarden got me into racing when I was like five and I raced at Gallatin Valley BMX track and when I was 7 I moved to Oregon and started riding cooler shit.

Who were your earliest influences?

I don’t know where to begin, I grew up around a lot of talented and awesome people. I’d probably have to start with Eddie Cleveland, Vince Kroff, Matt Peurro, BFC, Rich Hirsch, Jaff Landtiser, Brennan Britton, Bruce Crisman… This list could go on and on, but Eddie, Vince K and BFC used to kind of be my babysitters so probably them mostly haha.

You got on Shadow and Subrosa through Ryan Sher right?

Yes sir, Ryan is the best I owe him a lot for everything he’s done for me.

And then you made the switch from Subrosa to Stranger, what does Rich have cooking that made you want to be a part of Stranger from the beginning?

Well I’ve known Rich since I was a little kid and I had always wanted to be a part of Lotek since day one and I didn’t get a chance to be a part of that ’til about a year and a half ago. Then Rich and I started talking more and he kept mentioning this idea he had about starting a bike company and told me he wanted me to be apart of it. When he told me that all I could think about was when Lotek started and how much I wanted to be a part of that, now I kind of have that chance which I think got me most psyched on Stranger and I love Rich’s thoughts and idea towards everything. They’re a little crazy sometimes but he’s one smart motherfucker and he knows what’s good.

Rich gets a lot of praise for all he’s accomplished but he gets a lot of hate from kids online too, do you think people just have a lot of misconceptions about him?

I think people just have no idea what they’re talking about and are obviously jealous that they haven’t acomplished as much as Rich has. So in my opinion they can eat a dick!

To most of the kids reading this you are probably most well known as that kid who does crazy nose wheelies. How did you get so good at them?

Umm watching Matt Puerro ride and pretty much living with Dakota Roche for a year haha.

What about that one you did at Clocktower, how long did that take you? Is there a limit to how long people can nose manual? Like if you sat there long enough do you think you could do one twice as long as that one?

Honestly I did it a shit-ton of times no problem, but as soon as Rich got there with the camera it took about 30 minutes. As far as nose manual limits, there isn’t one, you can go as long and far as you want but honestly, who wants to watch someone nose manual for a minute? Haha.

Do you rock those forks that help you nosie? How big a difference does that make?

I did for about a year, now I just ride normal 35mm offset, but watch out for my new Stranger forks coming out in a few months they’re strong, good looking and have a 26mm off set.

What other stuff are you into riding wise when you’re not hovering on your front wheel?

I don’t even do nose manuals that often when I’m just chilling ,but I ride this spot right by my house a lot, it’s kinda like Clocktower. Then just a lot of skateparks and some street sometimes haha.

What about when you’re off your bike?

I play COD, hang out with my chick, go to shows and watch Netflix.

During my time hanging out with you, you were surviving off of pretty much zero dollars. What are some important things to know when you’re getting by without any cash?

Get food stamps and hang out with people that have rich parents… I never have money and somehow I always have bogeys and a full stomach.

Have you ever taken liquid acid in your eyeball?

Hahahaha where would you get a wild idea like that? Hahaha.

How’d you end up with hand and knuckle tattoos at such a young age?

Beats me… If you’re young and want tattoos be patient!

What have you been filming for lately?

Goods BMX video “Shred Boner”, Lotek “5 Dollar Trip To The Moon” and of course some wack little web edits.

What is your mentality when you’re out filming? Like do you enjoy filming chill shit for a web edit or is it just a pain in the ass? And when you’re out filming for a legit video like Lotek, do you put a lot more pressure on yourself to do really difficult stuff?

I just film everything all the time and then sort through clips when it comes time for editing but I’m gonna try and put in a lot of work for the new Lotek vid.

Okay I got some questions off of Twitter and Facebook for you then we’ll be done, here we go:

Nic Gironda kid asked what music you listen to to get hyped to ride.

Wu Tang and Terror.

Biz asked how you ride on your front wheel.

It’s the same thing as a manual but on the front end haha and I also want to add that you’re the man!

Ben Hucke asked “What’s up with POTNUH”?

You tell me POOOTTTNUUUHHH!

Casey Joe Bowman asked who your top 5 porn stars are.

I like the amateur girls, names mean nothing to me haha.

Denny Pascasio asked if you would beat Dylan Stark in a fight.

We can get the gloves out on The Take trip

Luke D’angelo asked if you’re more attracted to younger or older women.

I have an older girlfriend so I guess older haha.

Thanks?

I’d like to thank Rich Hirsch, Ryan Sher, Ron Bonner, your big ass, Shad Johnson, my Mom, my girl Lindsay, NOT GOD, everyone at Sparkys and TIP Plus and of course all my friends and family.

Previously: Shadow “Overtaker” Tire Promo Video.| Caleb and Rickey One Day Split Edit| Goods BMX Spot Check: Holly Farm Skatepark 2012