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?
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.
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
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
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TOP 3 – Vans BMX Pro Cup Stuttgart, Germany 2019
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
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
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!
Kink Is Headed To Woodward East
Are you headed to Woodward East for camp July 1st-5th? Well, if you are going to be there, you’re in luck because the Kink team will be hanging out and riding those days with the campers! Kink will be sending Hobie Doan, Dan Coller, Calvin Kosovich, Ben Basford and Jayden Mucha out to Pennsylvania, so it’s bound to be a good time! Get ready!
Subrosa Street Rail – Matt Ray and Matty Long
Matt Ray is back on his Youtube game and uploaded this new one to check out. It’s a little vloggy, but it’s mostly riding from a session he caught with Matty Long on a Subrosa Street Rail. The session was pretty laid back, but both of these guys stacked some solid clips. Plus, it’s been way too long since we’ve seen Matty Long’s name pop up. Needless to say, this is worth a peek. You can pick up a Subrosa Street Rail over on the Subrosa website.
“Brought my two street rails over to Matty’s for a session one afternoon. Sessioned them for a while , got whole foods , rode some more , kicked it with his dogs. Overall it was a good day.
These rails are perfect for learning new tricks or even just staying dialed with tricks you’ve already got. Cant thank Subrosa enough for hooking me up with these.” – Matt Ray
