Just in time for the holidays, Odyssey has released its popular 24″ Hazard Lite complete wheels in hard anodized red.
Front wheels are laced to the Vandero 2 hub and rear wheels are laced to the V3 cassette.
It’s been a while since I’ve rocked the red anodized…but I’m digging the look of these wheels….if you are too, check your local shop or mailorder because they’re available now.
The guys over at PlusSizeBMX are filming a video series called Project Model-C.
It looks like a pretty cool concept.
The series is going to be made up of clips that show their experiences taking a Sunday Model-C around in their travels through New Mexico, Colorado, Ohio and a few other places. At every stop they’ll be inviting riders to try it out and get their feedback (and I expect some of their riding) on tape.
Looking forward to their first installment.
For now, check out their teaser.
Vodpod videos no longer available.
Holy Moeller!
S&M released a picture today (on their Facebook feed) of their new Dirt Bike cruiser.
And I have to say, it’s making me a little giddy…and super anxious to get the (ahem) dirt on the new 24, in terms of specs and geometry.
But along with my excitement, I also have a bunch of questions:
Is this a new and improved version of the Fit CR24 frame (RIP)?
Was the decision to make a 24 influenced by Rockabilly Jay’s Dirt Bike-inspired cruiser?
When, oh when, will this go into production?
It looks like the guys at Volume are taking their popular 26″ Volume Sledgehammer in a new interesting direction.
While promoted as a bike for cruising around, it can still hold it’s own if you want to ride it a bit more aggressively (see previous posts of Buddy and Joe Rich shredding on Sledgehammers for proof).
What’s new for 2011
For 2011, Volume shortened the chainstays to 15.75″ and lengthened the top tube to 22″. From the looks of it, it seems like the new Sledgehammer is now being designed less for “cruising” and more for “serious” riding.
Another thing new for 2011?
A disc brake.
Not sure how I feel about this…seems a little too MTB for a bike like this. But then again, I’m not a huge fan of V-brakes either (which is what the ‘hammer came with in previous years).
And, I can’t believe I’m actually saying this (in this era of low top tubes)…it looks like the top tube/seat tube is too high…sure, it’s fine for just cruising around…but if you really want to ride this puppy…it seems like it would get in the way.
What do you think about the 2011 Sledgehammer?
I’d especially like to hear what you think about the disc brake.
I’ve been a fan of Fastlane BMX magazine for a while now.
In an era when racing is all but ignored in the major mags, Fastlane is all about BMX racing.
Sure you can pick up a mag from one of the major U.S. sanctions, look at the token coverage in BMX Plus! or if you can deal with the erratic publishing schedule, find a BMX World (even though it reads like a brochure from the Department of Motor Vehicles). All in all, not great options.
To me , if you’re into racing (or need to be reminded of how fun racing is) Fastlane is the only mag worth buying. Stories are fun to read, there’s international coverage and great photos. It’s combination that’s tough to beat.
Fastlane doesn’t run hot and cold on 24s either…from cruiser bike checks to regular shots of cruiser riders, Fastlane isn’t afraid to show cruisers some love.
That’s why I was stoked to have the opportunity to write an article about cruisers in Fastlane #8.
(That’s yours truly banging elbows with my friend Carbon in the photo, top right.)
If you’ve ever wondered how I got hooked on the whole cruiser thing, this is something you’ll want to check out.
(Note: Fastlane is UK- based, so visit fastlanebmxmag.com for ordering info.)
A scientific theory must be testable.
It must be possible in principle to prove it wrong.
Experiments are the sole judge of scientific truth.
Is it true that Liquid frames rule on the trails?
Check out this old photo of Jeremy from Liquid Bikes testing a Liquid Feedback frame prototype.
I think we have the scientific proof right here.
Science can be fun.
Hot damn!
Kory Drake with a clicked turndown.
Just a little inspiration for y’all as we head into the weekend.
Photo: Shelby Gibbs
For more info on Kory and how he sets up his ride, a Liquid 24″ , check out Liquid Bikes (where this photo ran first).
Seems like only yesterday that I started this little site about big wheeled BMXs.
Looking back, I’m stoked on how far it’s come.
Not a day goes by that I’m not learning something new or smiling (or laughing out loud) because someone posted a great comment.
You guys make it all worthwhile.
Cheers to you.
Update: A new picture courtesy of the “art department”, Andy D.
Sunday sent over some pics the other day of the new Wave-C frames they’re testing out.
While not a huge departure from the existing Model-C, it does have the wave top tube (that we’ve seen in earlier photos) and hollow dropouts with chain tensioners.
What’s changed/improved
Have to say, a longer top tube and the ability to run the back end shorter is a pretty big selling point for this frame. Not to mention the extra strength afforded by the wave tubing.
Production colors are probably going to be black and a light blue.
If the color in these pictures looks familiar to you, you might be a flatlander. It’s actually the same one used on the Odyssey Flatware frame (and just being used for the prototype/test frames).
What people bring to the table can have a big influence on a situation.
For instance, when you bring a Sledgehammer to the table, you might just end up with a great trails photo.
Like this one.
Buddy with a big Texas table aboard his Volume Sledgehammer.
Photo by CMC
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