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2017 WTP Atlas gets some Wow factor

5 09 2016

The 2017 We The People (WTP) Atlas is getting a little added “Wow factor” this model year with a new candy apple red paint job.

Topped off with chrome and polished parts from WTP and SaltPlus, this 24″ is a real looker.

It’s a bit reminiscent, in colorway terms, of the 2011 Avenger.

Of course The Avenger, as you might recall from last year’s Interbike coverage, has now morphed into a 26″ retro-style cruiser in the WTP lineup.

But I digress…

The Atlas, besides its eye-catching new candy apple colorway, hasn’t changed much in the geo/specs department since the previous model year.

But in the case of the Atlas, there isn’t much need to.

It sports a full cromo frame, fork and handlebar.

The specs are also on point:

Head tube: 74 degrees
Seat tube angle: 72 degrees
Top tube length: 22″
Chain stay: 14.6″
BB height: 12.7″
Stand over height: 9.7″

The roomy 22″ top tube, high-but-not-too-high bb, and short-ish chain-stays suggest this might be just the ticket if you’re looking for a more trails-oriented 24 (the Kenda “Small Block 8” tires are also another hint in this direction).

It’s hard to go wrong with this bike…and with its eye-catching new colorway, it’s kinda hard to resist.

(Video: Rider Paul Thoelen. Filmed by Callum Earnshaw)

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Tags: 2017 We The People Atlas 24, Candy Apple Red, SaltPlus, We The People, WTP, WTP Atlas
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

2017 Stolen Saint XLT & Zeke XLT

15 08 2016

The ever-popular Stolen Saint XLT and its newer 26″ cousin, the Zeke XLT have been updated for 2017.

The Stolen Saint XLT retains its main selling points: full chromoly construction, 48 Spline Cranks and double-walled rims.

What’s new this year is a slightly revised geometry.

For 2017, the Saint XLT sports the following specs:

HT: 74.25°
ST: 70°
TT: 21.75″
CS: 15.0″
SO: 9.6″
BB: 13.30″

Available in Satin White with Camo accents or Chrome Plated with Black accents (both versions look pretty trick in my opinion).

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of tanwall tires and the Saint XLT has those too…on their also ever-popular Joint tires.

Zeke XLT

The 26″ Zeke XLT stays essentially the same geometry-wise to its 2016 predecessor (You can check out the full specs here).

It also retains its full chromoly construction and sealed components.

What has changed is its look.

New for 2017 is the choice of a shiny red or flat black colorway (both with black components).

Note: tanwalls only on the black version.

Some well-spec’d bikes with killer looks…hard to go wrong here folks.

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Tags: chromoly, Stolen Bikes, Stolen Joint tires, Stolen Saint XLT, Stolen Zeke XLT, Tanwall tires
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, Skatepark, street, Trails

Fairdale goes green with 2017 TAJ cruiser

3 08 2016

Fairdale gave Taj Mihelich’s signature model cruiser a new look for 2017.

Sporting an “army green” colorway, somewhat reminiscent of the original Sunday Model C frame color, it’s ready for whatever you can throw at.

Sporting a full chromo frame & fork (available separately as a f&f set), it’s big enough to sit down and pedal on but still “BMX-y” enough get in a little shreddin’ along the way.

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Tags: 2017 Fairdale TAJ cruiser, Fairdale bikes, Green bikes, Taj Mihelich
Categories : New products, New School, street, Trails

Truth BMX gets street with new 26″

28 07 2016

Truth BMX have established themselves as an up-and-coming race brand with a full lineup of race-ready frames and components, including the eye-catching Main Event 24.

Now, with their strong race reputation intact, Truth BMX is turning their sights to the streets.

With race bikes being so purpose-specific these days, many riders opt to have a second bike to keep their race rides from getting thrashed when they’re out getting wild in the streets (or steezy at the trails).

It’s that line of thinking that brought about Truth BMX’s street lineup.

Of particular interest to us however is this street lineup includes a 26″ frame!

Available in red, blue and black; the “Silver Spring” frames are full cromoly and feature double-butted top and bottom tubes.

Other notables? How about removable brake mounts and clearance for 2.4″ tires.

Peep the rest of the specs:

74.9 degree head angle
71 degree seat tube angle
22″ top tube
15.90″ chain stay
11.81″ standover.
Mid bottom bracket
14mm dropouts (8mm thick)

Hit up Truth BMX for the rest of the deets.

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Tags: Truth BMX, Truth BMX Silver Spring 26, Truth BMX street frame
Categories : Freestyle, New products, New School, street, Trails, Trails/Jumping

The righteousness of the Philly rideout

14 07 2016

Todd Lyons hit up Philly to find out what all the hype was about regarding the “Bike Life” movement and the Philly rideout in particular.

What he found?

Big crews, big wheelies and even bigger fun.

We need more of this.

Check it.

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Tags: Philly rideout, popping wheelies, Todd Lyons, Wheelies
Categories : street

Old meets new

7 07 2016

I snagged this pic from the SE Instagram feed.

@rednosegoham (with some serious POP!) bunny hopping the 2017 SE So Cal Flyer over the 2010 “$100 Bill Wrap” OM Flyer .

Old meets new.

But then again, do high bunny hops ever get old?

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Tags: 100 Bill Wrap OM Flyer, 2017 SE So Cal Flyer, bunnyhop, SE Bikes
Categories : New products, Old School, street

Sneak Peek: 2017 Sunday Model C

23 06 2016

Sunday dropped the details of their 2017 complete bikes yesterday and the bike near and dear to our hearts, the Model C, is still making its presence felt in the lineup.

New for this year is a chrome(!) frame to add a little shine to the proceedings.

Other highlights include:

Sunday Lightning rims
Sunday sealed hubs
Odyssey Springfield brakes
Odyssey Twisted PC pedals
Sunday Tripod Seat
Sunday Freeze stem
Sunday OEM Pursuit tires*

*Which appear to be the new version of the tire formerly known as the “Chase Hawk tire”.

The frame is not full chromoly (chromoly downtube and headtube only)….but if previous model years are any indication, this bike is still very durable. And at a $429 US pricepoint, a great deal.

Peep all the rest of the particulars over at the Sunday site.

(Pic: Sunday Bikes)