As surprising as it is to see a 29″ fork from S&M Bikes, this is legit!
Apparently despite the popularity of 29″ cruisers from SE Bikes, 29″ replacement forks are hard to come by.
Sensing a market opportunity, the guys at S&M stepped in (stepped up?) to answer the call. Sporting similar styling and a name that’s reminiscent (or at least rhymes) with the iconic “Landing Gear” this is now available for order from Planet BMX.
Dubbed the “Pounding Beer” fork, it’s a bit tongue in cheek…but would you expect anything less from S&M?
As further evidence that they won’t be slowing their roll any time soon, they have released pictures of the new candy-chrome Skyway T/As they will be stocking soon in both 20 and 24″ versions. (To get this look they put a translucent powdercoat finish over chrome plating.)
The candy chrome name is fitting because these frames, forks and handlebars look sweet!
For now, the red and blue candy chrome version will be the only colors available. However, plans are already underway for other colors. They’re currently waiting on samples of gold, green, and purple. The outlook is to do 20 sets (each) in red and blue, and limited quantities (like five or so) of each of the other colors. You could have a very unique ride if you’re quick or lucky enough to nab one of these small run unique colors!
Digression:I can’t read the words “candy chrome” without thinking about this song.
Check the Planet BMX Facebook page for the latest on these new frames, forks and handlebars. For now, have another look at that sweet red candy chrome.
Two version will be available: a spoked wheel version or a version with limited-edition 50th Anniversary Skyway Tuff Wheels.
The Tuffs definitely up the cool factor…that’s for sure.
Set for release in the May / June period I bet these bad boys are going to go quick.
But Haro didn’t stop there…they’re also releasing a 26″ version.
Yup, you read that right.
Framesets will be available too
Don’t have the coin to drop on a complete? Or maybe just want to customize your own retro Master? They’ve got you covered too…framesets of the new retro Master will also be available (on the 24″ at least…not 100% sure on the 26).
Quite the cool offering by one of the oldest brands in the sport.
Steve, a guy in the PlanetBMX shipping department, and Von (a good friend and fellow Floridian) left today for a couple hundred mile ride across the state of Florida on their cruisers.
This modern-day adaptation of a classic cruiser frame (only made in small quantities in the original incarnation for the company’s factory riders, not the general public) understandably sold out quickly.
Will another run of these frames be made?
Not sure.
What I am sure of is that I’m dying to see some of these bad boys built up (the chrome ones with black Tuffs and skinwall tires are my kryptonite).
Oh look…maybe the white frames are OK too.
Eva Gabrielle on one of the original Skyway cruisers.
After 25 years, Skyway is once again rolling out 24″ Tuff Wheels from their Redding, California factory.
The catch is that it’s a limited run of just 100 sets.
They will be available in black, white, red and blue (25 sets of each color) and feature original NOS alloy flange hubs that have been locked away at Skyway for 25 years.
Personally, I find the black mag/skinwall tire look totally badass. If I had the room in my stable for an old school 24″ cruiser, I’d be all over these. Take a look at this vintage BMX Action pic of Richie Anderson battling Greg Hill…those wheels just look mean.
For more details on these wheels and information on how to order them, contact planetbmx.com.
After rock stardom with Twisted Sister in the early 80s, Dee Snider had to find his kicks in other ways.
One of those ways was BMX.
Snider was a local at Coral Springs BMX in Florida in the early 90s and could be found there, week in and week out, getting his race on.
Dee Snider getting his race on
At the time, Dee was riding a Hutch cruiser but when Chris Moeller at S&M got wind of the rocker’s involvement in BMX, the two ended up collaborating on a signature frame called the Widowmaker (that I posted on recently).
Kind of crazy when you think about it.
Imagine getting up on the gate…and Dee F’n Snider (!) is lined up next to you?
cruiser revolution 
