Let’s take a look at Karl Hinkley’s current bikes…
When you think about BMX, there are a lot of riders that like to follow the trends and do the things that are popular or the current flavor of the week. There’s a lot of those style riders, but there’s also another group of people who like to do their own thing. These riders really stand out with their unique style, tricks and overall perspective of BMX. If you’re from the Midwest, you undoubtedly know who Karl Hinkley is. Karl is the ringleader behind Nowear that started out as a clothing brand and has evolved into a frame and parts brand, stunt show team and a non-profit skatepark out in Nebraska! Today is Karl’s 40th birthday, so we worked with Cody Dixon to give you a look at both of Karl’s current bikes that utilize the Nowear DiNello Frame that is far from traditional, trendy or anything like that! Karl is a one of a kind guy that crushes it on a bike and helps push BMX in a positive light, and we’re always stoked on what he has going on. Happy Birthday, Karl! Now, let’s take a look at these dialed units…
Brakeless Bike
Frame: Nowear Mike DiNello Signature frame 20.75 TT
Bars: Nowear 4-Piece Street Treats 9” Rise
Grips: ODI Longnecks super long
Barends: The Barend Guy “1 Karat”
Fork: Deco FU 15 Degree Offset
Stem: Madera Dan Kruk Party Paint colorway 48mm Reach
Headset: Shadow Tie dye orange colorway
Seat: Shadow Seat
Seat Post: Kink Pivotal Seat post
Sprocket: Madera Dan Kruk Party Paint colorway Guard sprocket 28t spline drive
Cranks: Profile Race Cranks 19mm 165mm
Pedals: Xpedo JEK
Bottom Bracket: Shadow BB Tie dye orange colorway
Front Hub: Madera Dan Kruk Party Paint Colorway Pilot hub
Front Rim: Sun Envy
Front Spokes: Shadow teal spokes
Front Tire: Maxxis Grifter tire 2.1
Rear Hub: Madera Dan Kruk Party Paint colorway hub rear 9t driver LHD
Rear Rim: Sun Envy
Rear Spokes: Shadow teal spokes
Rear Tire: Maxxis Grifter tire 2.1
Brake Bike
Frame: Nowear Mike DiNello Signature frame 20.75 TT
Bars: Nowear 2-Piece Candybars 9” Rise
Grips: Deco Logo
Barends: The Barend Guy “1 Karat”
Fork: Deco FU 15 Degree Offset
Stem: S&M Race XLT 50mm reach w/ Titanium bolts
Seat: Kink Seat
Seat Post: Kink Pivotal Seat post
Cranks: Profile Racing 19mm Cranks 165mm w/ Titanium Spindle
Pedals: Xpedo SPRY
Sprocket: Backhand Bikes Sprocket 28t spline drive (Soon to be Nowear Lifer Sprocket be on the lookout)
Rear Hub: Tree Bicycle Co V3 Cassette hub 9t driver LHD
Rear tire: Maxxis Grifter tire 2.1
Rear Rim: Sun Envy
Rear Spokes: Custom Titanium Straight-pull spokes
Front Hub: Tree Bicycle Co Front hub
Front Tire: Maxxis Grifter tire 2.1
Front Rim: Sun envy rim
Front Spokes: Custom Titanium Straight-pull spokes
Brake Levers: Tech 77 Levers front and rear
Front Brakes: Fly Bikes brakes on front with nokon cables
Gyro: Odyssey Gyro aluminum
Rear Brakes: Colony Brakes in rear with nokon cables
Pegs: 3 Titanium pegs (various brands)
What do you think of Karl’s bikes? Do you have any questions? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!
