I spotted a couple mentions of 24″ flatland over on BMX Museum and it got me thinking…
Maybe it’s time to re-up this old clip of CMC busting out some flatland action — on a 24″ DK General Lee(!) — back in 2007.
This was one of the first clips of 24″ flatland I saw in the early days of Cruiser Revolution and it definitely got me stoked.
For a more recent flatland flashback, check out what Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin have been cooking up the past few years in the TwoFourFlat series.
This video deserves another watch.
Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin, rolling on Sunday Wave-Cs, just killing it with some super dialed flatland riding.
So rad!
Ever since my Walnut Creek session aboard Buddy Sardenga’s old Volume Sledgehammer, I’ve been thinking about 26″ cruisers.
Following that session, I noticed Stephen Browning mentioned something about the new Volume Hessian 26 on the CR Facebook page, and my interest was piqued.
What does Volume have planned?
Word on the street is that Volume is retiring the much beloved Sledgehammer from its lineup and replacing it with the Hessian 26 (some time this summer).
No details yet on specs but it’s said to be similar in handling to the Sledgehammer but at a lower price point. The Volume site does say that it has “a shorter and wider rear end, allowing room for the fat 2.3” street tires”, so that’s a good sign.
In terms of parts, Volume has indicated that aftermarket parts, such as the Volume Staple top load stem, Demolition Trooper Nylon pedals, and the Odyssey Springfield brake system are all standard but has been tight-lipped about the rest of the parts assortment.
With big-wheel aficionados, like Trent Brocker, Buddy Sardenga and the TwoFourFlat crew of Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin, all riding a 26″ Volume recently (and tearing things up in their own unique way on it) you know that this Volume will probably be a bike worth checking out.
I, for one, will be keeping my eyes peeled for its release.
Well, here we are.
Another year gone by.
Before we all head out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, let’s take a look at the top ten things that went down in 2012.
10. Skyway started off the year with news that they were releasing a 24″ version of their classic T/A frame and fork…but only in limited quantities. The frame & fork sold out in record time. Although there was some delay in getting it into customers hands, most will agree it was worth the wait.
9. The 22″ wheel movement took an interesting turn in February with the news that S&M was testing a prototype frame and tires. When this prototype turned into a bona fide offering from S&M later in the year, the 22″ option really started to take on some serious momentum.
8. The Gunslinger adjustable frame. This smaller company caught our attention this year with an innovative frame design that featured 3-position adjustable rear dropouts. Riders can tune the frame head angle and bottom bracket height to match their riding style.
7. Chromoly made a comeback to the race scene. More race companies started offering chromoly forks that were stiffer and lighter than the more expensive carbon fiber forks on the market. SSquared also put out a limited run of cro-mo frames.
6. Prophecy kept things interesting with news that they would be bringing a 24″ carbon frame to the market. (Perhaps more surprising was that Redline didn’t leverage what they had learned from Project 79 to make a 24″ version.)
6. DK parts at Wal-Mart. On a roadtrip to Ray’s MTB , I stopped in at a Walmart along the way and I was shocked to stumble on an aisle endcap stocked with DK parts and accessories. A little strange, but cool, that you can walk into a Walmart (in the U.S.) and pick up a DK Random Wrench.
5. After much anticipation, S&M unveiled its new Speedwagon race frame. Dropping the mono stay and putting the dropouts “on a diet.” They also got rid of the cable split cable stops and went with three guides. While sticking with the tried and true 38 Special geometry, they also introduced a 22″ top tube option, along with a sexy Trans Red finish.
4. MTB companies blurred the lines between MTB and BMX cruisers with offerings like the Transition Klunker and the DMR wrath. Will there be more convergence between the two disciplines in the future? My guess is yes but we’ll have to wait and see if the future bears that out.
3. Jim Cielencki put in work this year promoting 24 inch riding. Whether it was a shot of him riding a tight setup on his Sunday Wave-C or talking about it in an interview, Jim was out there spreading the word.
2. There was more choice than ever this year to find a bike to match your build and riding style. Whether you wanted to step up from a 20″ to a 22″, ride a dialed 24″ complete, build a custom 26″, or even bust out on a 29″ Big Ripper. There were options to help you make that happen.
1. Video really brought to the forefront how cruiser riders are pushing the envelope these days. Whether it was Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin tearing things up with a 26″ Sledgehammer or doing deathtrucks on a 24″ Wave-C, Jon Faure taking on the MegaRamp (technically 2011 but discussed in 2012), Buddy Sardenga dirt jumping, or Gundar Osis and Kaspars Garda putting out one of the best race edits..ever.. In 2012, there was a video made to capture the action, whatever the type of riding you’re into.
What will we see in 2013?
I dunno, but I can’t wait to find out.
Happy New Year!
Danny Sirkin returns to give us a rundown of the Sunday Wave-C he’s riding in TwoFourFlat #4.
“A gyro up here folks for some of you guys that have never seen this contraption”
There’s also some great riding by Canadian rippers, Prasheel Gopal and Mark Kuhlmann, who apparently took all of 15 minutes to adapt to riding a 24″ and then busting out all their flatland moves.
Check it.
Danny Sirkin and Joe Cicman have dropped part 4 of their video series, TwoFourFlat, and it does not disappoint.
This time taking a Sunday Wave-C through its paces, the boys have kicked things up a notch.
A death truck, no-handed hitchhiker, no-handed backpacker, a time machine…you gotta check this one out.
The 4th installment of the TwoFourFlat video series is set to drop December 9th.
Featuring Danny Sirkin and Joe Cicman, these vids never disappoint.
Whether it’s throwing down serious flatland moves on a Specialized 24 or breaking out a 26″ Volume Sledgehammer just to see what it can do, these guys know how to mix things up to keep it fresh.
And it looks like the guys are back at it again. This time on a Sunday Wave-C.
In the lead up to the release date, Danny and Joe have put together a couple of trailers to whet our appetite.
The second is my favorite of the two.
Can’t wait to check this out!
Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin are back again with one of their fun videos.
This time they show you how to master the backflip in 10 easy steps.
Step #1? “Tell everyone you’re pro”.
Step # 2? “Get Zen”
(Have I mentioned that you should follow this tutorial at your own risk?)
Check it out.
Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin threw down some serious flatland moves on a 24″ last year in two installments of TwoFourFlat.
Well, they’re back at it again.
This time taking a 26″ Volume Sledgehammer through its paces and teaching the big bike some new tricks.
Check it out.
Wow, it seems like 2011 flew by.
So before we ring in the new year, let’s check out the top ten things that went down in 2011.
10. Sunday and S&M kicked off the year by introducing two of the most of the popular frames out there right now: the Sunday Wave-C and S&M 24″ Dirt Bike.
9. This was quickly followed by news that a lot of people had been waiting for: 24″ forks with front brake mounts. S&M was first to market with their 24 “Pitchforks with 990 mounts which was quickly followed by Sunday’s 24″ forks with 990 mounts (although they were testing prototypes much earlier).
8. Some great 24″ flatland vids surfaced almost immediately after from Joe Cicman and Danny Sirkin. (Could this be related somehow to #9?) Heck, even flatland legend Bobby Fisher surfaced a few months later riding flatland on a Sunday Model-C.
7. Low-rise traditional handlebars for cruisers dying off. The tall handlebar trend is firmly established in the freestyle end of 24″ bmx but it looks like it starting to take hold in racing too. MattyJo Shelley (of BMXActionOnline) tried it out on his race bike in a special guest post and he found taller bars had advantages for racing too.
6. “Older” guys continued to make their presence felt in BMX on their 24″ bikes. From the older cruiser classes in racing to a skatepark rider proving that age is just a number it’s great to see that there is no age cut-off for having fun!
Vodpod videos no longer available.5. DK introduced a line of bikes in Wal-Mart, including a 24″ version of the General Lee. Is this good or bad for BMX? The jury is still out.
4. Mongoose, Stolen and InDust introduced new 24s to the scene. Great to see companies responding to the demand for bigger wheeled BMXs.
3. Cruiser Revolution celebrated its 3-year anniversary this year. A great milestone and a testament to the great cruiser community that is continuing to grow.
2. The 4130 rides. I was lucky enough to participate in the 4130 Sin Series ride in Las Vegas back in September and it was one of the best times I have ever had on my bike. Bombing the streets with a couple hundred of your fellow BMXers is something everyone has to do at least once.
1. Having a good time on your bike. Sure, it’s fun to debate the pros and cons of how tall your handlebars are, talk about the latest parts and comment on the latest video edit but when it comes right down to it, when you’re out there riding none of that really matters. Whether its with your bros, your kids or just by yourself, you can leave your worries behind and let the good times roll as soon as you step on those pedals.
Happy New Year!
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