Vapor Blue Wave-C frames have hit the Sunday Bikes warehouse.
They match the Vapor Blue forks that you saw here first in March.
Looking fresh.
And like the Black Magic version, it’s available in 21.25″ and 22″ top tube lengths.
For more on the color blue, click here for a special word from Will Ferrell.
Sometimes I wonder how BMX racing lost its mojo.
Don’t get me wrong, I still think BMX racing is cool (I’m a racer myself)…but back in the 80s, it seemed to have that little something extra. Which is a little funny when you think about how tracks, bikes and everything else has improved.
Maybe it’s the style of the racing itself.
Or maybe it’s clipless pedals.
According to 4-time ABA #1 Pro, “Pistol Pete” Loncarevich, both seem to be culprits.
ESPN caught up with him recently and he was very candid on this thoughts about the current state of affairs in the race scene.
Some interesting quotes:
...less confrontational because of clipless pedals… [racing]seldom gets aggressive
…more candy-ass BMX racing now because no one wants to confront each other on the track
Check it out here (sorry it won’t embed…but it’s definitely worth checking out).
Maybe Pistol Pete is on to something.
Or maybe we just need more WWE-style trash talking between motos.
I envision it going something like this:
Bonus info: It’s Pistol Pete’s birthday today. Respect for the legend.
If you’re ready to ditch your traditional cruiser bars for something a little taller, S&M has got you covered with some smaller versions of their classic Slam Bars.
I like to call them the sons of Slam.
There’s a 7.25″ rise version that’s 28″ wide….right in the neighborhood of the Sunday 24umph bar, dimension-wise.
Another option is the Small Slam: 7.5″ rise X 26.25″ wide…perfect if you want a smidge more height and slightly narrower bars.
Erik Dabrowski is rocking Small Slams on his new 24" Dirt Bike build .
And, if you’re especially finicky about bars, you can always check out S&M’s new custom handlebar program.
(For a pic of Erik D’s complete Dirt Bike build, visit the Cruiser Revolution Facebook page…it’s a beauty!)
We The People (WTP) has been consistently producing high-quality 24″ completes for years.
From their frames to their components they haven’t compromised.
Sure, here and there a part may need to be replaced or upgraded. But compared to some of the completes other companies are offering, they are hard to beat.
This bike deserves a web clip
What I find surprising, given WTP’s relatively long tenure in the 24″ game, is their lack of promotion. Year after year, WTP puts out great bikes with nary a web clip or cool riding shot to be seen.
Would it be so hard to film a clip of Chester Blacksmith cruising around the city — on a cruiser — for instance?
We The People, show us some love! Let’s see some web clips!
If you’re on Facebook and you’re interested in some (almost) daily 24″ news and BMX-related shenanigans, you should definitely check out (and ‘like’) the Cruiser Revolution Facebook page.
In addition to links to current posts, you’ll also find reader bike photos (don’t forget to post your own), cool videos, and other assorted fun stuff.
It’s just another way to get your fix of 24″ BMX news and information.
Putting the "Face" in Facebook
What you may have missed
Just got word that S&M now has 24″ Pitchforks available (in stock) in black, red and white….with and without 990 mounts.
Chrome is expected in a week or so.
A new 24″ Race Fork with tapered legs is also now in stock.
You’re not reading this anymore now, are you? At this point, you’re probably just looking at the picture.
But who can blame you? She’s a beauty.
Contact S&M for all the details.
In case you missed it on the S&M Bikes’ Facebook feed…the 24″ Dirt Bike frames are now available in chrome!
Maybe I’m just an old school fool but I can’t help but feel my heart go all a flutter when I look at that nice shiny chrome.
What a sweet looking frame.
(It also looks like it’s going to be a limited run…so if you’re interested, get it while the gettin’s good.)
While many in the BMX race world cling for dear life to traditional cruiser bars, it looks like Renthal is ready to mix things up.
A relative newcomer to the BMX race scene, Renthal has long history in motocross.
Red Division, my cruiser blog brother from another (Spanish) mother, is reporting that Keith Wilson from Dialed Bikes is sporting a pair of prototype Renthal bars with a bolt-on crossbar reminiscent of its motorcycle bars. (Keith placed 4th in 45+ cruiser at the 2010 World Cup. )
I have to wonder if there are flex and/or durability issues. It seems to work for them in the motorcycle world so I’m very interested to see how this type of handlebar fares in the bar-banging world of BMX racing.
The wait is over.
The classic S&M Dirt Bike frame reborn as a bigger, bad ass 24″ version of its previous self is now available.
In red or black, it’s ready to attack…just about anything you can throw at it.
Check out the S&M Bikes site for all the details.
Bonus info: A chrome version (holla!) will be available in about two weeks or so.
I was all set to incorporate a Blue Monday reference into the title but it’s late in the day so I’ll spare you.
As mentioned in an earlier post about the Sunday Wave-C frame, Vapor blue is another color option that will be available in the future. From what I understand there will be both handlebars and forks to match the frame.
Here’s a sneak peek of what the color will look like (sorry, no pic of the frame yet).
Looks pretty fresh.
No confirmed date yet on when these will be available. Let’s just say “coming soon.”
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