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Sneak peek: blue Wave-C forks

8 03 2011

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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Tags: Blue forks, New Order Blue Monday, Sunday Vapor blue, Sunday Wave-C
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

More teasers from S&M

22 02 2011

Just heard some more news on the upcoming S&M 24″ Dirt Bike.

Looks like they’re going with the 21.7″ top tube (although a longer version may come later) and 14.7″ rear end.

Bottom bracket height will be 13″.

Chrome will take you home

The first run of frames will be available in red, black and chrome(!) with retro Dirt Bike graphics.

Forks will be in black and chrome.

But wait, there’s more…

They’ve done some tweaking to their low-rise Slam Bars and have come up with a bar that works better with their new frame (6.75″ X 28″).

And finally, what I wasn’t expecting….but was super excited to hear…they’ll be doing a run of 24″ Pitchforks with 990 mounts!

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Tags: 24" Pitchforks with 990 mounts, Chrome will take you home, Dirt Bike graphics, S&M 24" Dirt Bike, S&M bikes, S&M Slam Bars
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Are you ready for some S&M next month?

18 02 2011

S&M Bikes just posted a new picture of the 2nd version of their prototype 24″ Dirt Bike. They’ve also let it drop that they would be available towards the end of next month.

I’m very interested to see what the final specs are on this bad boy…cause it looks like they’ve done some considerable tinkering and tweaking to the original prototype.

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Tags: S&M 24" Dirt Bike, S&M 24in Dirt Bike prototype, S&M bikes, S&M Dirt Bike cruiser
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Sunday Wave-C frames are here!

11 02 2011

Just got word that the first shipment of Sunday Wave-C frames has arrived.

It should begin shipping to bike shops and mail orders across the U.S. early next week.

So far only the black version of the frame is available (Vapor Blue will follow, delivery date to be determined).

The initial order is on the small side so if you want to be among the first to ride this frame, you should probably get in touch with your local shop or favorite mail-order company as soon as you finish reading this sentence.

They’re going to go quick.

It's here...The Sunday Wave-C frame

There will also be matching handlebars and forks. I believe the Vapor Blue versions have arrived (minus the frame) and I will try to post a pic or two of them on the Cruiser Revolution Facebook page if I can get a hold of them.

Sunday Front Brake Fork update

Don’t shoot the messenger…production delays on the front brake forks caused them not to be part of this shipment.

Believe me, I think they (Sunday) are just as anxious as everyone here to try to get an exact date for when these will arrive.

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Tags: Black magic finish, BMX Cruiser, Cruiser Revolution facebook page, Sunday Front Brake fork, Sunday Wave-C frame, Vapor Blue
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Mongoose 24″ BMX prototype spotted

9 02 2011

An eagle-eyed reader tipped me off to this bit of interesting news.

Mongoose has a pic of a 24″ BMX prototype up on their Facebook page!

The caption reads:

Check out Moody from Solano Ave Cyclery throwing down on a prototype Mongoose 24″ BMX at the Clock Tower in San Francisco!

No word yet if it’s going to be a complete or frame-only.

Mongoose 24" BMX prototype in action

In either case, it’s good to see another company (especially one with roots, like Mongoose) stepping up and becoming part of the growing 24″ BMX scene.

And while you’re on Facebook…

Check out the new Cruiser Revolution Facebook page. It’s a great way to keep up with what’s going on with the blog, post pics of your ride and other such frivolity.

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Tags: 24" BMX scene, Mongoose 24" BMX prototype, Mongoose cruiser, Moody, Solano Ave Cyclery
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, street

Hellcat loose in Las Vegas

4 02 2011

Thousands of tourists flock to Las Vegas every day in search of fun and good times.

What many of them miss seeing, however, is the cool bike-friendly terrain ready to be sessioned just beyond the bright lights of the strip.

From skateparks, to dirt, to just cruising the strip…Vegas has something for any rider.

Vegas local, Mike Leonard is making the most of what Vegas has to offer on his Free Agent Hellcat 24.

Because sometimes you just have to be a local to know where the real fun is.

Mike Leonard rolls the dice on a rail hop in Vegas

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Tags: bike-friendly terrain, Free Agent Hellcat 24, Las Vegas, Michael Leonard, Mike Leonard, skateparks
Categories : Freestyle, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

All in the family: the Shipp stable of bikes

13 01 2011

After checking out Cruiser Revolution for a while, Andy Shipp made the decision a few months ago to get his first cruiser. He went with a 2011 Mirraco 20forty. Full chromoly construction was a big selling point and it was well spec’d for the price.

His wife ended up liking his new 24 so much, she bought a DK Cygnus cruiser for herself! (Andy and his wife have two young sons…wonder if they’re going to be able to keep up to Mom and Dad?)

However, after riding the Mirraco for a short while, Andy decided that he needed to make a change.

He realized he would be happier on a frame with new school geometry, one that was more suited to his style of riding.

The Sunday Model C fit the bill perfectly.

He tracked down a new Model-C frame for a great price and did a frame swap. (Perhaps inspired by the DIY complete post?)

Andy says his new 21.75″ Sunday feels much more like what he remembers from his 20″ days, only smoother and more comfortable.

Andy's bike before the frame swap

And his Sunday turned out really nice! The red components really pop next to the silver frame.

Here’s what it looks like now.

Andy and his 24

Check out the Shipp’s his and hers stable bikes. Riding in style!

The Shipp stable of bikes

Both Andy and his wife’s rides are sporting Cruiser Revolution stickers, and they have turned on a few other folks to cruisers and Cruiser Revolution (thanks guys!).

Andy seems pretty stoked that he’s taken the plunge into the world of cruisers…and that enthusiasm has clearly spread to the rest of the family. I just heard that they added a new bike to the collection, A DK Kvant for their oldest son.

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Tags: Andy Shipp, Cruiser Revolution stickers, DK Cygnus, DK Cygnus 24, DK Kvant, full chromoly, Mirraco 20forty, Mirraco bmx, new school geometry, red components, Shipp stable of bikes, Sunday Model-C, Sunday Model-C frame
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

The Devil 24 inside Free Agent’s lineup

11 01 2011

Often overlooked when talk turns to freestyle 24s, is the Free Agent Devil 24.

Surprising, since it features a full chromoly frame, fork, and 3-piece cranks, along with micro-drive and double-wall rims.

Geometry-wise, it sports a 74 degree head angle, 21.5″ TT and 15.9″ chain stay length (no indication if the CS length is middle of the dropout or slammed). Bottom bracket is at more “traditional” height, compared to most freestyle 24s today, at 12″.

All in all, a pretty sweet deal for a bike that retails in the $400-500 (U.S.) price range.

The “Gun metal blue” frame and fork is pretty easy on the eyes too.

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Tags: Chromoly frame, Free Agent Devil 24, Freestyle BMX cruiser
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

Don’t skip lunch

10 01 2011

As you get older, it sometimes seems harder to fit in riding time.

Be it work, family or other obligations finding the time to ride can be a challenge.

But not riding…well, that’s not really an option either, right?

The solution? Opening your eyes.

Just like you could probably spot a cool riding spot — like a bank to wall or a nice ledge — something that most non-BMX folks would overlook , you have to do the same with your schedule.

Could you ride to work? Practice your manuals and catch some air off curb cuts as you head into the ol’ 9-5.

Maybe grab your bike for a late night street or flatland session.

It’s all about finding the gap here and there in your schedule. Get creative.