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FBM checks in with custom cruiser rider

27 11 2014

FBM may not be a name synonymous with cruisers but every once in a while they’ll surprise us with a custom cruiser build.

Yesterday, they featured a custom build (on their site) that they did for Creson Dude and touted their custom frame capabilities.

Included in the writeup are pictures of Creson shredding pools, trails…you name it.

What might be even more interesting is…this might be the same custom frame & fork that we featured here on Cruiser Revolution back in 2009. (It does look kinda rusty in the more current pics…) If it is that same frame…well, then you know that these frames will stand up to years of abuse.

Nice going FBM.

(…and Creson, not too shabby in the style department!)

*all pics from fbmbmx.com

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Tags: Creson Dude, FBM bikes, FBM custom BMX frame
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Huge indoor park opening in Vegas

12 11 2014

While there have been rumblings about an indoor park opening in Las Vegas before, it now looks likes it’s finally happening.

SK8XTC, what the new park is called, will cater to skateboarders, BMX riders and inline types. The features and amenities include dirt riding areas, concrete bowls, a BMX SX track and a whole lot more. There’s even a sushi restaurant planned!

Seems pretty over the top…but then again, where else but Vegas could something like this fly?

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Tags: Indoor bike park, Las Vegas, SK8XTC
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Racing, Skatepark, street, Trails/Jumping

Throwback Thursday: Ted Emmer

6 11 2014

A 17-year old Ted Emmer takes on the Del Mar King Of The Skateparks contest aboard his cruiser.

A way back playback from 1984.

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Tags: Del Mar skatepark, King of the Skateparks, Old school BMX cruiser action, Ted Emmer, Throwback Thursday
Categories : Freestyle, Old School, Skatepark

Read all about Ray’s MTB

15 10 2014

I’ve always thought the story of Ray Petro and Ray’s MTB read like a Hollywood movie.

Well, the movie still has yet to be made, but it looks like you can now get the next best thing.

A book, put together by Ray Petro and professional adventure sports writer and photographer, Johnathon Allen.

Ray’s, The Inspirational Story of the World’s First Indoor Mountain Bike Park, tells the story of how Ray overcame drug and alcohol abuse to create the standard-setting Ray’s MTB bike parks.

Available at the bike parks and through Amazon, this looks like it is going to be one fun read.

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Tags: Johnathon Allen, Ray Petro, Ray's MTB, Ray's MTB book
Categories : Freestyle, Skatepark, Trails, Trails/Jumping

The deets on DK’s 2015 lineup

26 09 2014

DK Bicycles decided to mix things up this year and forgo the annual trip to Vegas/Interbike and instead have a dealer open house at DK HQ to display their wares.

It was a pretty cool setup, as you can see from this shot of the event space . A fun little indoor park with a booth that had all the 2015 bikes right across from it.

In terms of their new bikes, DK has a solid cruiser lineup for 2015.

First up, their top-of-the line race bike, the Elite Cruiser.

For 2015, they’ve changed the grips to their own DK Tsuka lock-ons, updated the chain stays to be bigger and stiffer, and added a 20mm rear hub.

The mid-level Sprinter Cruiser gets an update in the looks department with an eye-catching colorway. No major changes component and handling-wise.

The “ready-to-shred” Cygnus gets bigger tires with pin stripe sidewalls, a padded mid style seat/post combo, and chrome bars. It also gets a new look: colors include Polished Red (essentially a transparent red over silver) and a Electric Neon Blue.

Some pretty good-looking rides there. Check ’em out at your local DK dealer.

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Tags: 2015 DK Bikes, dk bicycles, DK Cygnus 24, DK Cygnus cruiser, DK Elite Cruiser, DK Sprint Cruiser
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Racing, Skatepark, street

Cool stuff spotted in the catalogs

18 09 2014

Sometimes vendors have to make the tough call when it comes to what bikes and parts to display at Interbike.

Whether it’s logistics, space issues or something else, sometimes bikes and components that you were kinda hoping to see aren’t on display.

Here are some of the bikes that I wished were on display at Interbike, based on the catalogs that I saved from the show.

The first is the 2015 Stolen Saint XLT 24 Complete in Chrome. This thing looks sweet! (And the Matte Electric Red colorway is not too shabby either.)

The next bike is also from Stolen. It’s the 2015 Zeke Complete 26″ in Matte Electric Green…this colorway will definitely turn some heads! (It’s also available in Matte Raw Silver.)

The next is the SE Quadangle Freestyle 24. If you recall, we checked out a sneak peek of this bike back in June. I had my fingers crossed that I would be able to check it out in Vegas. No such luck. Still digging this bike though…old school looks with new school geo…would love to try one of these bad boys out!

Definitely some cool looking rides!