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Products: Vol. 87

December 28, 2013

So you have a bunch of cash because your friends and family didn’t know what the hell to get you as a gift this year? Well, why not use that cash to get that bike of yours all dialed in with some fresh parts? Take a peek at this weeks Products: column because it might just have something you could want or need. This time around we’re taking a closer look at the 22mm Column cranks from Profile Racing, the Broadcaster frame from Sunday Bikes, the Boss bars from Cult, the Classic Logo beanie from Freed Bikes and then we’ll wrap things up with the dialed BF3 complete bike from Fit Bike Co. Ready? Let’s do this!

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Photogallery: Josh Olszowka December

December 26, 2013

The other day, our friend and photographer, Josh Olszowka, hit us up with word that he had a bunch of new photos for us to check out. Josh has clearly been busy shooting lately because he had narrowed his selection down from a couple hundred down to 30. This new gallery features the likes of Chase Pauza, Matt Lough, Dan Kruk, Keegan Rowley, Jake Whitney, Cody Belcher, Kris Lesiak and Adam Watts all getting down on spots around Chicago, Milwaukee and Greenville, North Carolina! Take a look!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE FULL PHOTOGALLERY

Products: Vol. 86

December 21, 2013

Less than a week until Christmas! If you haven’t figured out what you want or need yet, take a look at this weeks Products: column to check out 5 dialed BMX products that might just be what you’re looking for. This week we’re going to take a closer look at Reed Stark’s signature Giraffic bars from BSD, the Hold Tight front load stem from Subrosa, the PC pedals from Demolition, Tom “Robbo” Robinson’s signature Villij frame from Mutiny Bikes and then we’ll wrap things up with the Joint tire from Stolen. Ready? Alright, let’s get into this!

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Through The Lens: Creative Minds – Working Freelance Vs. Daily Grind

December 18, 2013

This month I hit the two-year mark as a freelance photographer after almost five years straight of working for a magazine full-time, as a salaried photographer/assistant editor and it’s been one hell of a ride so far. I seem to always have this discussion with people and it’s interesting to hear everyone’s varying opinions on the subject of freelance vs. the daily grind. This very column is one of the best parts of working for myself and has been since TTL number one. Now for those of you out there working a 9-5 I have nothing against that lifestyle. If it’s paying the bills and helping you maintain your current situation then I say go for it. There is something about creating that I am addicted to. Whether it’s shooting a photograph, or writing a 4,000-word story I seem to have the need to constantly be working and moving forward. I decided to take a little bit of time and reflect on the differences between the two, and the ups and downs of both since I feel at this point I have seen from both perspectives.

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Products: Vol. 85

December 14, 2013

It’s time for us to take a look at 5 dialed BMX products again! For the 85th edition of Products: we have the V2 Pilot front hub from Madera, the 24mm Indent cranks from Fit Bike Co., the Freed sprocket, Hoffman“s 36D pegs and then we’ll wrap it up with the Bermuda frame from Volume Bikes. Ready? Let’s get into this!

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BMX Economics: Cutback Rumor Mill

December 14, 2013

Edit: This graphic, which was a quick 5 minute photoshop job, has been a large focus for a lot of criticism lately… Sadly, more than the words. This graph is not accurate at all, and was simply just a form of showing that there are more and more knock off BMX brands popping up every day producing more and more products causing there to be more supply than demand. I don’t have numbers to verify, and I sure as shit know I wouldn’t deny it being inaccurate but there are no numbers to verify, just constant complaints about there being too many brands now days… It was just something to go with the text. Apologies to anyone who was offended by this. I’ll put a picture of my room mates dogs red rocket or something that has no relevance if something like this comes up again.

Well… I woke up this morning and came across a few interesting news pieces that have definitely re-opened up a lot of interesting questions in my mind that I brought up in the original BMX ECONOMICS piece I wrote up back in July. What are these interesting news pieces? Over the past three or so days, rumors that Diamondback, MirraCo (Let’s face it… Trek) and Redline would be making some big cuts in the next few weeks when 2014 rolls over. Let’s talk about it…

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Dan’s Comp “Roll Call” Giveaway

December 9, 2013

We have not just one, but TWO copies of the Dan’s Comp “Roll Call” DVD that we are giving to our Facebook Page and Instagram ( @BMXunion ).

You can get entered in on Facebook RIGHT HERE.

Hit up our Instagram to find out how to get entered on there!

We will pick both winners FRIDAY, December 13th!

Products: Vol. 84

December 7, 2013

That time already? Yep! It’s Saturday and we have a fresh round of Products: for you to check out filled with some dialed BMX parts for your bike. This week we’ll be taking a closer look at the new Valor tire from The Shadow Conspiracy, The TDG Bar ends The Daily Grind, the Storm rear hub from Sunday Bikes, Mark Mulville’s signature Push top load stem from Profile Racing, then we’ll wrap things up with Trey Jones’ brand new signature Stone Cold frame from Cult. Ready? Let’s do this!

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