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GT In Arizona

GT coming through with some fresh gold featuring Albert Mercado and Jeff Purdy going to work on spots galore down in Arizona! Both of these guys bring a good mix of tricks and creativity to the spots making for a super good watch from start to finish. Not only that, but Ryan Chadwick did a damn good job with the film work. Hit play and enjoy! You won’t be disappointed!

“When Ben from GT presented the idea of doing a short trip with Albert Mercado and Jeff Purdy to my hometown of Arizona, I knew immediately that I had to say yes. Albert has been a good friend of mine long before I was ever considered a professional videographer and his approach to riding and filming has always been one of my favorites. His unique ability to look at a spot and figure out that truly special move is incredible. Jeff, on the other hand, was rather new to me. After a bit of research and watching his INSANE Daily Grind section, I was more than excited to get started. Five days later and a bunch of classic AZ spots conquered, these two absolutely blew me away with their unmatched skill and the determination to get as many moves logged despite our short time together. I hope you enjoy what we’ve put together and I look forward to the next opportunity to film with these badasses again.” – Ryan Chadwick, Filmer.

Fathead & Emerson Morgan – London Alike

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Endless Mag coming through with a fresh mix featuring Emerson Morgan and Fathead going to work on spots around the London area. As you should know by now, these two never disappoint, so this is a BMX video you gotta hit play on! Check it out!

“Emerson and Fathead are two names that are all too familiar! Both have that simplistic less is more approach and make bike riding look way too easy! Put these two into the big smoke and let them have free reign and you’re left with this! Tap in tap out on the camera the perfect combo! Keep your eyes peeled for the full feature in the next issue of Endless, soon come, page flick!
Edited by Emerson” – Endless Mag

Champi Galan Sumer 2019

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You can always count on Champi Galan to come through with the goods. Here’s a short but sweet edit he whipped up with some of his favorite clips he has stacked as of late from park sessions to different setups he used his Subrosa Street Rail for! Hit play and check out all this goodness.

What Size BMX Bike or Frame Is Right For Me?

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Anyone who has rode BMX has probably wondered what size BMX bike is right for me? or what size BMX frame is right for me? at some point. After riding for a while, most riders tend to find their size and stick to it, but sometimes changing things up can make riding feel better or even make some tricks easier for you. The crew at Kink put together these really helpful guides to help figure out what size BMX bike is right for you based on your height in inches and centimeters for the metric users out there. These guides show everything from the 12″ bike all the way up to 21″ top tubes, making it easy to get an idea of just where you should be looking if you aren’t sure.

BMX Bike Size Chart – CENTIMETERS

Now, these guides can help figure out what size BMX bike or what size BMX frame might be right for you, but it’s also a bit of personal preference as well. Generally taller riders over that 5’11” height will want to stick to that 21″ + size, but I’ve also seen shorter riders shred the hell out of a 21″ frame and tall guys shred on a smaller frame, so it’s not an exact science, but more of a recommendation than anything else. The size can be a factor in the types of riding you do whether it’s technical street or ramp riding, or you love sending it over some big gaps at the trails. It’s something you’ll want to try and play around with whether it’s mixing it up when you change up frames or by simply trying out your friends bikes that run different sizes or setups to find that sweet spot that feels just right.

Not only that, but there are other things you can do to make the bike feel a little bigger or smaller like switching out the stem with more or less reach, changing up the fork with a different offset to bring in the wheelbase or spread it out a bit. So sometimes you don’t necessarily have to replace the frame to make some adjustments to help with sizing.

Either way, BMX bikes come in a lot of sizes and although they might not seem like big jumps between 20.75″ and 21″, that quarter inch can make a difference on just how your bike feels and rides for you, so definitely put some thought into it when it comes time, because you would be surprised at the difference it can make for you.

What do you think? Do you have any questions or suggestions? What size top tube do you run? Any tips that helped you figure it out for yourself? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

Now, go check out these BMX frames and Complete BMX Bikes.

Shout out once again to Kink for making these graphics to help show what size BMX bike is right for me!

Devon Smillie 2019 Eclat Video

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When you see Devon Smillie‘s name pop up, you know you’re going to see something amazing. Here’s his newest video for Eclat that is jam packed with amazing freecoaster action and combos that’ll leave you scrambling to scroll back to watch again and again to fully process. Needless to say, Devon once again delivered with a serious BANGER of a BMX video. Get on that play button and enjoy!

Filmed and edited by Gordon Macdonald

What do you think of the video? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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TOP 3 – Vans BMX Pro Cup Stuttgart, Germany 2019

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The second stop of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup went down in Stuttgart, Germany, and some of the best BMX riders in the world turned out to throw down. With over 70 riders in the qualifiers, that list narrowed down to the finals, and then the podium where Jason Watts, Sergio Layos and Larry Edgar found themselves. Here is a raw cut of footage giving you a look at Jason, Sergio and Larry’s runs that landed them in that top spot! These guys absolutely CRUSHED IT.

Filmed and edited by Philip Kolsch

Mongoose – Special Edition “Stranger Things” Max Bike

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Here’s one for the “Stranger Things” and old school BMX bike fans out there. Here’s a look at the new special edition “Stranger Things” Max bike from Mongoose. This bike is designed to look like the bike from the show, but it’s also just rad looking if you’re a fan of the older style BMX bikes. Check out this promo video Will Stroud produced, then get more details below. This is definitely one that might be worth looking into if you collect old school BMX bikes or just have a kid you want rolling around in style. It’s definitely not built to take the abuse of regular BMX riding, but definitely cool to take a look at!

“Pedal into the world of Stranger Things with the special edition Max bike — available exclusively at Target starting June 30! Modeled after the bike Max Mayfield rides in Season 3 of the show, this bike features tons of rad Mongoose BMX-design elements straight out of the 1980’s.

Whether on the way to school, off to grab the high score at the arcade, or on a mission to save friends, fans will be able to bring the world of the Netflix Original Series Stranger Things to life with this special edition bike!

Song Title: Nightcrawler
Artist Name: Lucy In Disguise
Licensed By: Steven Romeo

Video Produced by Nine to Five Films
wstroud@gmail.com” – Mongoose

What do you think of the Mongoose Special Edition “Stranger Things” Max Bike? Are you digging it? Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments below!

Cinema BMX – Reynolds FX2 Freecoaster Wheel

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Is it time for a new back wheel for your setup? Here’s a look at the Garrett Reynolds signature FX2 Freecoaster Wheel from Cinema BMX that might just be what you’re looking for. This wheel starts out with the Cinema FX2 Freecoaster Hub and is laced using 14-gauge stainless steel spokes and brass nipples with a 3-cross pattern to the Cinema Reynolds Rim that is bound to make for one strong and reliable wheel. This wheel also comes with the Cinema CR and DR nylon hub guards to protect both sides of your wheel which is always key if you’re grinding.

The Reynolds FX2 Freecoaster wheel is available in Right or Left Hand Drive with a 9-tooth driver in Black on Black or a Polished hub laced to a Black rim for $259.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Cinema BMX worldwide now!

You can also find this wheel in the Cinema Webstore if you don’t have a local shop or favorite mail-order that carry Cinema.

This wheel is good enough to have Garrett Reynolds’ name on it, so unless you’re throwing down heavier riding than he is, there’s a good chance this freecoaster wheel can hold up to whatever you’re going to throw at it!

What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!