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Nike X Specialized Collab Cruiser

14 08 2024

Nigel Sylvester, for me anyway, typifies the “new school” of BMX. However, as it turns out, I might be typecasting him a bit.

Reason being, the new “Bike Air” 26-inch cruiser he is collaborating on with Nike/Air Jordan and Specialized.

This cruiser definitely has a look that pulls on the old school heart strings.

From the chrome plated frame, fork and handlebars to the the black wheel covers…the old school BMX vibe is undeniable. Heck, if all that wasn’t old school enough, the frame sports looptail dropouts!

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Sure, the v-brakes are definitely a nod to the modern era…but they are more in line with the general vibe of the bike than the disc brake setups that now starting to dominate the market.

Apparently Nigel was obsessed with chrome bikes as a 90s kid and this bike is an ode to the that time and a celebration of his AJ4 RM “Driveway Grey” shoe.

With all that being said, these bikes are looking to be an extremely limited run…word is that less than 20 will be made. So, if one of these chrome beauties interests you…keep your eyes peeled for drop information…cause they are going to go quick.

24″ STANCE X CULT collab cruiser

7 08 2023

Cult and Stance recently teamed up for a “street ready” collab that includes Stance socks and a 24″ cruiser as part of the package.

The bike features a black colorway on the front and cool intricate design on the mid to back portion.

Somewhat suprising, spec-wise, is the “100% aluminum” frame. For a supposedly street-oriented ride you would think it would be cro-mo. Surely, the skatepark photo on the Stance page would lead you to believe that. With that being said the fork is 100% cro-mo…so you have that durability up front.

However, the aluminum frame makes more sense when you look back at previous CULT collabs (like the Duffman cruiser). Those collabs also featured aluminum frames…maybe that’s CULT’s signature move for 24″ collabs? It sure seems that way.

Definitely the lighter option for quick street rips though…and maybe that’s the intent. The vintage loop tail rear end is a nice touch too.

Unfortunately, the Stance and Cult websites do not offer up much in the way of details on the geometry front but it does include a parts/spec breakdown. (Check it out here.)

If you’re in the market for a distinctive-looking 24″ and/or are a Cult fan, this bike should be right up your alley. Peep the pics and head over to Stance and/or Cult for more details.

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Tags: 24inch BMX, Cro-mo, Cult Cruiser, Cult Duffman cruiser, socks, Stance
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street

Toronto rolls out for the Rad Ride

25 07 2023

After a three-year hiatus, the Toronto Old School Rad Ride returned this weekend better than ever!

There were tons old school bikes to scope out and lots of laughs shared with old (and new) friends along the way. Super fun!

I even scored some SE Bikes socks in the raffle.

The stoke was high!

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Tags: Harvester Bikes, Old school BMX, Old school BMX cruiser, Rad Ride, Toronto
Categories : Freestyle, Old School, Rad, shenanigans, street

S&M ATF cruiser grows up

1 02 2023

One of the more popular aftermarket 24″ BMX frames is getting a big brother.

The S&M Instagram let the news drop earlier this week that a 26″ S&M ATF frame was on the way.

In the aforementioned Instagram post, S&M also asked for input on the new frame, specifically what colorways did people want? Taking a “wisdom of crowds” approach, S&M promised that the most popular color suggestions, based on number of comments, would make their way into the production models. (A cool trans orange prototype was shown as an example, see screen grabs.)

Sprinkled in the comments were multiple requests for a disc brake version of the frame…it’ll be interesting to see if that upgrade makes it into production!

Pretty cool, in any event.

I’ve said it before, 26 inch cruisers are having a moment.

Actually, I said that years ago. 26 inch cruisers are showing so much momentum, it’s basically a movement now.

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Tags: 22" S&M ATF Frame, Chris Moeller, Instragram, S&M 24" Dirt Bike, S&M 24" ATF, S&M 26" ATF, S&M bikes, S&M BMX cruiser, S*M Frame, Trans Orange
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Sneak Peek: New Sunday Wave C

7 11 2022

The plot thickens….or maybe it’s just been revealed.

Early this year, we got a few teaser shots and realized there was something new from Sunday.

Fast forward a few months and Jim Cielencki is taking on Woodward on what looks to be a new Model C…or is it a Wave C?

Hard to tell but after months of stealthily checking Jim’s Instagram, we now have a better look at what Jim has been riding.

It looks like Jim’s been riding an updated version of Sunday’s premier 24″ frame, the Wave C (which was sadly discontinued a number of years ago).

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Based on the comments maybe, just maybe, we could be seeing this in production by 2023.

Zowza!

I think I can speak for the majority of Wave C fans in this situation….let’s collectively cross our fingers that this happens!

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Tags: Jim Cielencki, Sunday bikes, Sunday Model-C, Sunday Wave-C
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Uncategorized

Brad Pitt gets Rad

7 08 2022

Rad movie references pop up from time to time. Television shows from The Simpsons to Daniel Tosh have all referenced the 80s classic BMX movie.

However, it was a bit of a surprise to see Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt get in on the action.

In a recent segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Brad Pitt sat down with Jimmy Fallon for a conversation about his new film, Bullet Train. A film that Fallon describes as “pretty rad”.

It doesn’t take long before Brad Pitt gets suited up to perform some rad maneuvers….all while “Send me an Angel” plays in the background….in an unexpected but funny homage to the Rad bicycle boogie/dance scene.

Word on the street is that Montana Ricky is the stunt double for this. Not sure if that’s true but kinda cool if it is. What a cool opportunity for any BMX dude (or dudette)!

Pretty rad all around.

Kinda dig that they used the #RADPITT hashtag…in the Rad movie font too….so there’s no mistake in what they are referencing.

Check out the Fallon segment if you haven’t seen it yet….and maybe check out “Bullet Train”….it looks like a fun movie too.

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Tags: Bart Taylor, Brad Pitt, Bullet Train, Cru Jones, Daniel Tosh, Jimmy Fallon, Montana Ricky, Rad, Rad Pitt, Send me an angel, The Simpsons, Tonight Show
Categories : Flatland, Freestyle, goofiness, Old School, Rad, street

Jim C takes on Woodward

27 05 2022

Jim Cielencki recently visited Woodward…and the result was a whole pile of new footage of him shredding on his 24.

What’s even cooler, is that Jim revisited some tricks that he hasn’t done in a while.

Everything from crankslides, flips, wallrides…and even some flair attempts! Jim hasn’t done flairs for something like ten years, so it’s cool to see him going for them again.

Checking in on the crankslide

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Going upside down

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Wallride action

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Facing down the flair…after a long hiatus

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All in all, a solid weekend of shredding.

I’m psyched to see more Jim C 24″ footy as the summer progresses.

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Tags: 24" BMX, Jim C., Jim Cielencki, Sunday bikes, Sunday Model-C, Sunday Wave-C, Woodward West
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Skatepark

Haro Freestyler 40th anniversary ride out

4 05 2022

If you’re in California in early July, this might be the event to check out!

John Buultjens is organizing a ride out with none other than the OG freestyler himself, Bob Haro!

It’s all being done in support, and celebration of, the 40th anniversary of the Haro Freestyler.

They’ll be giving away a 26″ Haro Freestyler after the ride, along with a bunch of other prizes (plenty of Haro swag, I would imagine). The Lost Abbey brewery is also aboard for the post-ride beverages and East Coast Pizza will be providing the post-ride carb replenishment.

Sounds like a good time if you can make it!

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Tags: 26" haro Freestyler, Bob Haro, California, Haro, Haro Freestyler, John Buultjens, Pizza
Categories : Freestyle, Old School, street, Uncategorized

Big Wheels, Big Fun

17 03 2021

Dan’s Comp recently dropped a video profiling the 26″ Stolen Zeke. The backstory is that the rider/employee featured (Michael Barrow) wanted a bigger bike to assist with his rehab for a broken foot/ankle.

The bike he chose was the Stolen Zeke. His thinking was the bigger wheels, geometry and more comfortable ride would get him back in BMX shape in no time.

As his ankle got stronger, he began jumping curbs and then riding the 26″ Zeke more aggressively. He soon discovered that what he thought would be a “fun toy” to rehabilitate his ankle was much more. He didn’t realize just how much fun he would have riding a 26″ freestyle-oriented cruiser could be.

In the intro, he touches on the bikelife movement, how versatile a 26″ is for commuting and store runs (while dropping manuals in the middle of the video) but then soon starts putting the Zeke through its paces in the streets, skatepark…you name it.

He even adds pegs to get some grind action in and the Zeke does not miss a beat. You can do some “serious riding” on this bike but the result is still smiles and fun.