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?
I had such big plans for this post’s headline yet all I can come up with is a weak Sir Mix-A-Lot reference.
My apologies and I will try harder next time.
S&M bikes is another company that has come to the rescue for riders that, like me, have wondered are my handlebars big enough?
News broke a couple of days ago that they were doing a limited run of 29″ wide cruiser bars. That’s all the info I have right now. I can’t find any details on the S&M Bikes site, so you might want to give them a call or email if you’re interested.
Check ’em out in the picture below (…and yes, I’m as freaked out by his expression as you are).
What was behind this limited run of wide bars? I’d like to think it came to Chris Moeller when he was at the trails.
* of course, this is all speculation on my part.
You never know what you’ll come across when surfing the interweb.
Like this picture here of Slash with a woodgrain OM Flyer (from SE Racing) on the US VERSUS THEM streetwear site. Are they hinting that a Slash-inspired 24″ is on the way?
It wouldn’t be the first time a cruiser inspired by an ’80s metal icon was on the market…remember the S&M Widowmaker? Yep, S&M and Dee Snider….now that was a match made in heaven. Speaking of which…when is Chris Moeller going to bring that back? I think the time is right.
Turns out that you can have a custom-made S&M frame, built to your specifications…without having to sweet talk Chris Moeller or be a member of the S&M factory team. All you have to do is ask. You may have to sweet talk Jason Ball (at S&M) though…which is fine since he’s a rider himself, scoring a part in the BMX Inferno video years back. ESPN recently sat down with Jason to get the scoop on what S&M offers in the way of custom frames:
Top tube lengths, bottom bracket height, head tube angles, rear end lengths, axle slot size, brake positioning or style. We have made custom forks and handlebars. The pricing depends on how many different options you chose and the time it takes to build the frame.
That’s pretty awesome. If you’re pretty particular about bikes or need an extra long top tube or shorter rear end length this could be the ticket. Check out this custom S&M beauty that I found on BMXmuseum:
This 38 Special has a custom 22.5″ top tube! You’ve certainly got some leg room on this puppy.
Makes you wonder if one day you could order a frame, or a complete bike, the same way you order a Dell computer…picking and choosing each element till you get exactly what you want.
“Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin
I don’t know where I’ll be tomorrow…”
-Journey
Flying is hassle enough these days and the airlines aren’t doing much to make it easier…especially when it comes to getting your bike around…United Airlines is charging $175 each way to take your bike on the plane. If you have golf clubs, skis, or any other number of cumbersome sports stuff around apparently you are welcomed aboard with open arms and a high five (well…at least no fee).
I remember back in the Go magazine days, Chris Moeller wrote something that said if S&M ever made a flight bag he would label it S&M Camping Equipment to avoid paying a fee. DK seems to have ran with that idea and come out with the DK Golf Bag.
DK claims the DK Golf 4130 Flight Series (great name) will hold up to a 24″ cruiser.
Over on Vintage BMX, there’s an ongoing discussion on traveling with your bike, focusing mostly on the merits of the Ogio Monster Bag. Lots of people on the thread seem to be singing its praises. I guess the proof is in the pudding when you see pics posted like this:
That’s a Clayborn Pro Cruiser in there, ready for takeoff.
The thread also covers other options like hockey bags and carrying the wheels separate too. Other important tips are to use the skycaps (remembering to tip well) and dressing up a bit when you travel…this last piece of advice is mentioned repeatedly, so apparently it does help.
Dude, I can’t believe I just used Journey lyrics in this blog.
cruiser revolution 