Alienation BMX has joined the cruiser scene with a new 24 inch version of their jump/park/street Delinquent rim. They’re available in black, blue and red. Noticeably absent is a gold anodized version. Maybe that will come later.
Still, great to see another company recognizing the need for aftermarket components for all the 24 inch BMX bikes out there.
Spotted a great thread on VintageBMX.com yesterday called I rode a cruiser tonight at the track…and it was fun! written by a guy that usually rides only a 20″.
Sounds like he’s seen the light:
I rode my friend’s cruiser just to get some laps in. Well I ended up riding it all night. I absolutely loved every second of it. Jumps smooth, manuals soooo easy. I was just totally in love.
I had a similar experience…after riding a 20″ for most of my BMX “career”, I visited a BMX track while staying with my girlfriend’s family and was lent a Haro 24 to take a couple laps. It felt amazing and couldn’t believe what I had been missing…it’s been cruisers for me ever since.
If you’re reading this site you’re probably already a convert but it’s still nice to see people showing some love to cruisers on other sites too. The VintageBMX.com thread is currently up to 3 pages, so check it out and join the conversation. Spread the word…Cruisers rock!
One of the people participating in the thread, BS, also posted a picture of himself taking care of business as part of the discussion. Love it because it reminds of lazy summer afternoon trails sessions…nice!
Old school. New school.
Do those distinctions even matter for a guy like Stu Thomsen..still kicking ass after all these years?
Nope.
For Stompin’ Stu, school is always in session.
This shot says it all: catching air and going fast.
Some things never change.
I teased you a while back with a great video from Jeremy Combs riding a prototype of his new Liquid frame.
Well, now it’s time to take a closer look.
I have to say I’m pretty excited about this new frame…1) because it was obviously designed by someone that knows his way around a bike and 2) because it offers a long top tube and short chain stays (a combo that seemed a long time in coming).
Check out these specs from the liquid-dirt site:
TT: 22″ and 22.25″
BB: 12.7″
CS: 14.25″
HA: 74
SA: 72
ST: 9.15″ center to center
Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz
They’re also 4130 Sanko Chromoly and feature removable brake mounts and routing.
Colors available are: flat black, pearl plum grey, and limited edition flat bubblegum blue.
And if you’re a fan of 24″ dirt jumping (and really, aren’t we all?) you should really check out liquid-dirt for great dirt jumping photos like the one below:
For those that rocked the cruiser revolution sticker in 2009, I salute you!
Thanks for supporting the cause and keep shreddin’ in the new year.
Trent in Hayward, California
Bam in Denver, North Carolina
Gary in Brampton, Ontario
Jon in San Marcos, California
*Angus doesn’t really rock a cruiser revolution sticker…not yet anyway…
Jon Faure just sent an email with some great riding pics he took recently at Woodward West. You may remember Jon from a post awhile back called Is this going to be you at 45? or his interview on the Sunday bikes site.
Jon is still tearing it up on his Sunday Model-C and hopes to inspire a few more “older” riders to take the plunge and start riding a modern 24″ bike. Here’s what Jon had to say:
At 45 years old, this bike has me doing things I would never thought possible at my age. Especially since I really only started riding 6 or 7 years ago. More old guys need to take advantage of these new 24″ bikes. It makes riding so much easier and more fun!
Can’t argue with that!
Check out these great pictures
This looks like something from Freestylin’ magazine back in the day
A nice flattie in the dirt
Big wallride
I’m talking liquid” – Gordon Gekko, Wall Street
I’ve been chatting with Jeremy Combs (via email) over the last little while about his new bike company, Liquid bicycles, and their new 24″ frame.
The prototypes look great and I’ll be taking a more in-depth look at it in the very near future.
For now, check out Jeremy hitting the trails on the prototype.
(This video just makes you want to drop everything and go ride, doesn’t it?)
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I’ve been hitting the Orangeville indoor race series the past few weekends and I have to say, if you’re in the Orangeville, Ontario area this weekend you owe it to yourself to check it out.
Both BMX and MTB riders can race and the mood is laidback with a big emphasis on having a good time. Hardly anyone runs clips and there’s a lot of good-natured ribbing and shit-talking.
I think what makes this race series so much fun is the variety of riders that come out for it…trail riders, serious racers, MTBers, old school and new school. It’s just people who like riding their bikes.
Hats of to Brent “Smitty” Smith (the guy in the picture with the red hoodie) who, with the help of a lot of volunteers, put this race series together and gave Southern Ontario riders somewhere to get their riding fix during the cold weather.*
*We’re all rocking the hoodies in this picture because the facility isn’t heated…dressing in layers is the rule of the day in O’ville.
It looks like riders in the Toronto area will no longer have to dread the upcoming winter season. That’s because Joyride 150 is set to open up any day now.
Inspired by the awesome Ray’s MTB bike park , Joyride 150 is promising to be 90,000 square feet of pure biking fun. It features pump tracks, rollers, a cross-country trail, a skatepark, a foam pit and a resi ramp.
Located in Markham, Ontario; a suburb of Toronto, it’s only 30 minutes from Cruiser Revolution HQ. I’m looking forward to riding the shit out of this place.
Check out the video and prepare to be stoked.
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