Jon Faure boldly goes where no 40-something 24″ bike rider has gone before…the Woodward West MegaRamp!
It’s awesome to see Jon push his limits…although I still cringe every time I watch the crash section.
MegaRamp madness with Jon Faure
13 03 2012Comments : 2 Comments »
Tags: 24" BMX on Mega Ramp, Jon Faure, Mega Ramp, Woodward West, Woodward West MegaRamp
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Skatepark, Tomfoolery, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Rasta Model-C: coolest custom Sunday?
1 03 2012I’ve seen a lot of great Sunday Model-C builds over the years but this has got to be one of the coolest!
Check out Chris Ehlbeck’s custom Rasta Model-C…this whip is badass!
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Tags: Chris Ehlbeck, Custom Sunday Model-C, Rasta Sunday Model-C, Sunday Model-C
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Watch this video: Know Your Roots
24 02 2012Following on the heels of his more widely known BMX documentaries, Joe Kid on a Stingray and Stompin’ Stu: The Story of BMX Legend Stu Thomsen, Mark Eaton’s new documentary, Know Your Roots: The History of Mongoose has just come out.
Lots of great stuff in here, spanning Mongoose’s colorful 40-year history, everything from the origins of the Motomag, their early race team, the scooter phenomenon and McGoo’s tenure as the team manager/marketing manager (and the reasons behind his abrupt departure). I was especially stoked to see a segment on Jeff Kosmala and his signature KOS Kruiser–which Mongoose re-issued last year–and their collective impact on the cruiser class of that era.
Another great documentary from Mark Eaton. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
Vodpod videos no longer available.Bonus info: Have you seen Mark Eaton’s section in Wheelies? It’s a perfect mix of flat and street. I must have watched that section a thousand times when that video was released. Check it out here.
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Tags: bmx cruiser class, BMX documentary, Jeff Kosmala, Joe Kid on a Stingray, Know your roots: The History of Mongoose, KOS Kruiser, Mark Eaton, McGoo, Stompin Stu: The Story of BMX Legend Stu Thomsen, Wheelies
Categories : Flatland, Freestyle, New School, Old School, Racing, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Lawnmower season is almost here
17 02 2012Sure, many of us are still dealing with old man winter…counting the days till spring gets here so we can get back outside for some serious riding time.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel, though.
The days are already starting to get a bit longer.
And word has it that down in Florida, guys like Wayne Keller are already breaking out their lawnmowers.
That means spring can’t be far behind.
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Tags: 24" BMX, BMX Cruiser, lawnmower, Spring, Tribute bikes, Wayne Keller, Winter
Categories : Freestyle, goofiness, New School, Old School, Skatepark
Wanna lose a few inches this year?
7 02 2012The 22″ wheel movement has suddenly taken an interesting turn with the news that S&M is testing a prototype frame and tires.
In 2010, I did a post called 22″ bike: could you lose a couple inches? that generated a bunch of discussion on the pros and cons of the wheel size.
Back then I said (in the comments section) that having a single source supplier for all things 22″—Faction was the only company at the time offering 22″ stuff—would “hurt the cause”.
Now with companies like InDust offering 22″ frames and Standard building custom one-offs, the 22″ movement is starting to pick up some more momentum.
S&M is already offering 22″ forks as a custom option but has shied away from manufacturing frames till now.
With this new prototype it looks like S&M is about to jump into the 22″ scene with both feet. And by doing so, it looks like the 22″ option suddenly has a whole new level of legitimacy.
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Tags: could you lose a few inches?, Custom BMX forks, Faction Bike Co., InDust, ride indust, S&M 22" frame, S&M 22" prototype frame, S&M 22" tires, S&M bikes, Standard Bykes
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Smith grind to whip on the Wave-C
7 02 2012Jim Cielencki sent in this clip of Jared Swafford riding his (Jim’s) Wave C.
Smooth smith grind to whip at House Park in Austin.
Fresh.
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Tags: Austin, House Park, Jared Swafford, Jim Cielencki, Smith grind, Sunday Wave-C, Tailwhip, Texas
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Skatepark, street
Skatepark shredding on a Felt Brink
1 02 2012Stumbled across this video the other day and just had to post it.
Not only is it the first time that I’ve seen the Felt Brink in action, but Jay Ruff Sr has managed to combine two of my favorite things in one video: skatepark shredding and music from the RAD soundtrack.
Well done.
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Tags: 24" Felt Brink, Felt Brink, Felt cruiser, Jay Ruff Sr, Rad movie, RAD soundtrack, Skatepark riding on a 24", Skatepark riding on a BMX cruiser, Skatepark shredding, Thunder in your heart
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Rad, Skatepark, Trails/Jumping
Mid-school flashback: Homeless Fatty 24
5 01 2012Just spotted this rare frame in a thread on BMXmuseum: the Homeless Fatty 24.
That’s right….Homeless Bikes made a 24.
Word has it that this frame, featured in a Ride BMX ad in August 1995, is one of the (only) three manufactured. (That’s it leaning against the car.)
Talk about a once in a lifetime find.
For more on this frame, check out the thread on BMXmuseum.
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Tags: 24 inch freestyle bike, BMX Cruiser, BMXmuseum, BMXmuseum.com, Dave Parrick, Homeless Bikes Fatty 24, Homeless Fatty 24, James Shepard, Rare BMX frames, Ride BMX, Texas
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Old School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Top ten of 2011
31 12 2011Wow, it seems like 2011 flew by.
So before we ring in the new year, let’s check out the top ten things that went down in 2011.
10. Sunday and S&M kicked off the year by introducing two of the most of the popular frames out there right now: the Sunday Wave-C and S&M 24″ Dirt Bike.
9. This was quickly followed by news that a lot of people had been waiting for: 24″ forks with front brake mounts. S&M was first to market with their 24 “Pitchforks with 990 mounts which was quickly followed by Sunday’s 24″ forks with 990 mounts (although they were testing prototypes much earlier).
8. Some great 24″ flatland vids surfaced almost immediately after from Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin. (Could this be related somehow to #9?) Heck, even flatland legend Bobby Fisher surfaced a few months later riding flatland on a Sunday Model-C.
7. Low-rise traditional handlebars for cruisers dying off. The tall handlebar trend is firmly established in the freestyle end of 24″ bmx but it looks like it starting to take hold in racing too. MattyJo Shelley (of BMXActionOnline) tried it out on his race bike in a special guest post and he found taller bars had advantages for racing too.
6. “Older” guys continued to make their presence felt in BMX on their 24″ bikes. From the older cruiser classes in racing to a skatepark rider proving that age is just a number it’s great to see that there is no age cut-off for having fun!
Vodpod videos no longer available.5. DK introduced a line of bikes in Wal-Mart, including a 24″ version of the General Lee. Is this good or bad for BMX? The jury is still out.
4. Mongoose, Stolen and InDust introduced new 24s to the scene. Great to see companies responding to the demand for bigger wheeled BMXs.
3. Cruiser Revolution celebrated its 3-year anniversary this year. A great milestone and a testament to the great cruiser community that is continuing to grow.
2. The 4130 rides. I was lucky enough to participate in the 4130 Sin Series ride in Las Vegas back in September and it was one of the best times I have ever had on my bike. Bombing the streets with a couple hundred of your fellow BMXers is something everyone has to do at least once.
1. Having a good time on your bike. Sure, it’s fun to debate the pros and cons of how tall your handlebars are, talk about the latest parts and comment on the latest video edit but when it comes right down to it, when you’re out there riding none of that really matters. Whether its with your bros, your kids or just by yourself, you can leave your worries behind and let the good times roll as soon as you step on those pedals.
Happy New Year!
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Tags: 4130 Sin Series ride, 4130 Subway Series, BMXActiononline.com, Bobby Fisher on a Sunday Model-C, Cruiser revolution, Danny Sirkin, InDust Cuartro 24 prototype, Joe Cicman, Mattyjo Shelley, Mongoose, Old Guys who ride, S&M 24" Dirtbike, S&M 24" Pitchforks with brake mounts, Stolen Saint 24", Sunday 24" forks with brake mounts, Sunday Wave-C, traditional cruiser handlebars
Categories : Flatland, Freestyle, goofiness, New products, New School, Old School, Racing, shenanigans, Skatepark, street, Tomfoolery, Trails, Trails/Jumping
Joyride 150: one good thing about winter
14 12 2011Sure the weather outside is frightful in many places right now but if you’re fortunate enough to have a good indoor park nearby count your lucky stars.
Joyride 150 is my home away from home during the winter months and it is a godsend. With jumps, a skatepark area, pumptracks and cross-country stuff there’s a little something for everyone.
Heading out there for a weekly session is how I keep myself sane over the winter. While I miss hitting the local trails, I do kinda look forward to the laidback weekend sessions that happen during the colder months at Joyride.
As an added bonus, Drew Bezanson is a regular there. As you might gather from the video below, that keeps things pretty interesting as well.
Vodpod videos no longer available.Comments : 8 Comments »
Tags: Drew Bezanson, Drew Bezanson at Joyride 150, Indoor bike park, joyride 150, skatepark
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Skatepark, street
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