Rollingstone.com just posted a behind-the-scenes article about how Travis Barker prepped for his Grammy’s performance last night.
Part of that prep involved going for a bike ride with his kids aboard his SE Big Ripper!
His kids are also budding BMXers…if you squint you can see a PK Ripper and Bronco in the background.
Word on the street is that Travis used to race BMX (back in the day) and has always had a soft spot for the PK Ripper.
In December, we shared the news that Prophecy was planning on releasing a carbon 24.
Pictures were scarce, so we did not have much to go on beyond some basic specs and a picture of their 20″ model.
Thankfully over the weekend, FastlaneBMXMag managed to not only track down some pictures of the Prophecy Scud 24 prototype but a web edit of Trevor Stamford putting it through its paces at a BMX track.
As you can see, the Scud 24 is not going to weigh you down.
The prototype built up into a full-on race machine.
And the prototype in action.
What do you think? Would you race a 24″ carbon frame?
Three years already…Wow.
The world famous 4130 Subway Series ride celebrates its 3-year anniversary tonight.
The 4130 Subway Series is pure BMX and that’s been the secret of its success. Looking back at a CR post talking about it in 2010, nothing’s changed:
….cruising the neighborhood with friends.
Nothing quite replaces the joy of roaming the streets, hitting spots and feeling free as you roll along on your bike.
The 4130 Club has captured all those things in their monthly rides.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a street rider, a racer, old school or new school…all are welcome and the positive vibe is contagious.
(Randy Franklin and me (Ed) all smiles at the 4130 Sin City Ride).
That being said, I’m kicking myself for not being down there with the 4130 Chromies for what I’m sure will be an epic ride.
I’m sure even while I’m typing this, people are already doing the final checks on their bikes and making their way down to the meet-up spot in Hollywood.
The main man behind the 4130 ride,The Mayor of Hollywood will be rolling on his sweet twin top tube Tribute 24, complete with a custom 3-year anniversary plate from Crit. (As you can see, Morty the guard dog will ensure no one messes with it before the ride begins.)
So if you’re riding tonight, be safe and have fun.
If you’re not riding, start thinking about when you can attend a 4130 ride in the future. This a must-do for any BMXer!
For more on the 4130 Subway Series, check out 4130 Subway Series is pure BMX and 4130subwayseries.com.
Well, here we are.
Another year gone by.
Before we all head out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, let’s take a look at the top ten things that went down in 2012.
10. Skyway started off the year with news that they were releasing a 24″ version of their classic T/A frame and fork…but only in limited quantities. The frame & fork sold out in record time. Although there was some delay in getting it into customers hands, most will agree it was worth the wait.
9. The 22″ wheel movement took an interesting turn in February with the news that S&M was testing a prototype frame and tires. When this prototype turned into a bona fide offering from S&M later in the year, the 22″ option really started to take on some serious momentum.
8. The Gunslinger adjustable frame. This smaller company caught our attention this year with an innovative frame design that featured 3-position adjustable rear dropouts. Riders can tune the frame head angle and bottom bracket height to match their riding style.
7. Chromoly made a comeback to the race scene. More race companies started offering chromoly forks that were stiffer and lighter than the more expensive carbon fiber forks on the market. SSquared also put out a limited run of cro-mo frames.
6. Prophecy kept things interesting with news that they would be bringing a 24″ carbon frame to the market. (Perhaps more surprising was that Redline didn’t leverage what they had learned from Project 79 to make a 24″ version.)
6. DK parts at Wal-Mart. On a roadtrip to Ray’s MTB , I stopped in at a Walmart along the way and I was shocked to stumble on an aisle endcap stocked with DK parts and accessories. A little strange, but cool, that you can walk into a Walmart (in the U.S.) and pick up a DK Random Wrench.
5. After much anticipation, S&M unveiled its new Speedwagon race frame. Dropping the mono stay and putting the dropouts “on a diet.” They also got rid of the cable split cable stops and went with three guides. While sticking with the tried and true 38 Special geometry, they also introduced a 22″ top tube option, along with a sexy Trans Red finish.
4. MTB companies blurred the lines between MTB and BMX cruisers with offerings like the Transition Klunker and the DMR wrath. Will there be more convergence between the two disciplines in the future? My guess is yes but we’ll have to wait and see if the future bears that out.
3. Jim Cielencki put in work this year promoting 24 inch riding. Whether it was a shot of him riding a tight setup on his Sunday Wave-C or talking about it in an interview, Jim was out there spreading the word.
2. There was more choice than ever this year to find a bike to match your build and riding style. Whether you wanted to step up from a 20″ to a 22″, ride a dialed 24″ complete, build a custom 26″, or even bust out on a 29″ Big Ripper. There were options to help you make that happen.
1. Video really brought to the forefront how cruiser riders are pushing the envelope these days. Whether it was Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin tearing things up with a 26″ Sledgehammer or doing deathtrucks on a 24″ Wave-C, Jon Faure taking on the MegaRamp (technically 2011 but discussed in 2012), Buddy Sardenga dirt jumping, or Gundar Osis and Kaspars Garda putting out one of the best race edits..ever.. In 2012, there was a video made to capture the action, whatever the type of riding you’re into.
http://vimeo.com/52034273
What will we see in 2013?
I dunno, but I can’t wait to find out.
Happy New Year!
With head injuries making the news so often these days, both with big-name riders and everyday joes, wearing a helmet when you ride just makes a whole lot of sense.
But not all helmets are created the same.
Aaron Cooke from the Athlete Recovery Fund (ARF), along with Mike “Hucker” Clark, Chad Kerley and Brandon Dosch, recently went to a test facility and got a quick answer to the question, “how does a non-certified helmet hold up under an impact?”
The answer? Not well.
Wearing a CPSC-certified helmet could mean the difference between walking away from a crash and a very severe injury (maybe even death).
Check your head. Then check your helmet. If it’s not CPSC-certified, maybe it’s time to get a new lid.
After all the hype the Redline Project 79 kit generated last year, I was sure that Redline would take what they had learned with the 20″ frame and quickly parlay that into a 24″ version.
I’m sure that former cruiser champ and Redline team member, “Gorgeous George” Goodall was hoping for that too.
However, to date there hasn’t been a peep from the Redline about doing this.
Now it looks like Prophecy BMX has beat them to the punch.
According to Red Division, Prophecy is coming out with a 24″ version of their carbon Scud Pro frame.
Pictures are scarce, so currently all we have as a visual is the 20″ frame.
According to the spec sheet I found on their site, the 24″ features:
(For more specs, check out this PDF on their site.)
Curious to see if these become a hot item at the race track.
No word yet on availability but I will pass along any news or developments I hear of.
Six riders from the 41-45 cruiser class have a shot at the #1 cruiser title in this weekend’s USA BMX Grand Nationals.
According to USA BMX, this is the first time in ABA/USA BMX history (35 years!) that this has happened. Now that Shawn Diprete (Answer~Rennen) and Shan Hatfield (SE Racing) have turned 41, six out of six of those riders sitting in the Top 10 in points will be racing 41-45 Cruiser in Tulsa.
FBN-Hyper’s Tommy “2×4” Board is currently on top of the points board.
One wild card is Todd Parry, a usually strong contender. Some people are saying that he’s not going to be in the mix this year.
And Archibald, DiPrete and Hatfield are not just going to roll over either. These guys will fight to the finish.
Of course, this is BMX racing and when the gate drops, anything can happen.
Will some of the contenders get taken out before the mains?
Or will we see all the contenders make it through for the ultimate showdown in the final?
Whatever happens, it should be good!
Oh boy…has it been four years already?
It really does blow my mind how quick the time goes.
I want to thank everybody for the support over these past four years.
I really appreciate the great comments, pictures, and emails that help this site what it is today.
Let’s keep this going for four more years…and beyond.
Cheers everybody.
(Yes, it’s true…I have used this image before. But it happens to be one of my favorites and the four beer glasses seem to go with the 4-year anniversary theme…so I hope you’ll forgive me.)
Party favors
While I’d prefer for us to celebrate properly over a couple beers after a fun riding session, the logistics are a little problematic.
To make up for it, I’m going to pass along a couple discount codes to use at the Cruiser Revolution store.
They’re good for Cruiser Revolution t-shirts and other assorted CR merch:
Not sure how long I can keep them going, so make sure you let your family know that you want a Cruiser Revolution t-shirt for Christmas (and they should order now!).
Good race edits are few and far between…especially ones that feature 24″ riders.
However, that might be starting to change if this Gundars Osis edit is any indication.
Filmed at a fairly technical track in Latvia by Kaspars Garda, it’s tightly edited and does what any good video should do…makes you want to go ride. (In this case, at a race track!)
Hope to see more clips like this.
Gundars Osis – BMX Race from Kaspars Garda on Vimeo.
Bill Allen, star of stage and screen, most famous for his role as small-town BMXer done good Cru Jones in the movie Rad, turns 50 this week.
Whatever your thoughts on the cult classic, you can’t deny the iconic status of Cru Jones in the BMX community. Love him or hate him, everyone knows who Cru Jones is and the man who played him, Bill Allen.
And, in some kind of cosmic convergence, I also learned today that McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish is also enjoying it’s 50th birthday this year.
Coincidence?
Who’s to say….but I always seem to jones for a Filet-O-Fish or a viewing of Rad at the strangest times.
Like the middle of the night.
Maybe that explains their enduring popularity.
You just never know when the craving will strike you.
But when it does, whether it’s the sandwich or the movie, nothing else will do.
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