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Hobie Doan On The Kink Pro Team

April 26, 2019

After it was announced that Hobie Doan stepped down from the S&M Bikes team, there was a lot of speculation of just where he was going, with most people assuming he was going to Stranger like a handful of other guys lately. Well, today we found out what he had in the works! Hobie is now doing it for the Kink PRO Team! Here’s a short but very, very sweet welcome video to bring the news! Check it out and get stoked because we’re sure we’ll be seeing plenty of Hobie in 2019!

Filmed and edited by Darryl Tocco

“We are proud to announce the addition of Hobie Doan to the Kink BMX Pro Team. We’re stoked for the future, and what Hobie brings to our already stacked squad.” – Kink

Montana Ricky Rider Spotlight – Joey Hanusiewicz

April 26, 2019

It’s time for Montana Ricky‘s monthly Rider Spotlight and this time around he gives us a look at an East Coast shredder you might not have heard of named Joey Hanusiewicz that has been crushing it in New York. Hit play to check out a bunch of real dialed riding, along with Ricky’s insight on why you should be keeping up with this guy! It’s safe to say we’ll be seeing more of Joey in the future!

“Joey Hanusiewicz SHREDS!
This months bmx rider spotlight is on a rider who I had met at Ray’s and thought was absolutely amazing at rider.

When Ricky said who it was, I could not agree more. Joey kills it!!!!

Follow Joey @joeymonsta22
Follow Montana Ricky @montanaricky

Let us know who Ricky should spotlight next!” – Brant Moore

Subrosa – Bjarki Hardarson Bike Check

April 26, 2019

It’s been a busy day for Bike Check‘s, and that’s not a bad thing if you want a look at some dialed bikes. The crew over at Subrosa caught up with Bjarki Hardarson to take a closer look at his new Simo setup decked out top to bottom in Subrosa and The Shadow Conspiracy! You can check out a bunch of photos and a full parts list over on the SUBROSA WEBSITE!

Also, just because this is too good to miss. Bjarki’s welcome to Subrosa video from a few weeks back!

Fit Bike Co. – Plastic VS Concrete: The PVC Peg

April 26, 2019

The other day we took a look at the new Fit Bike Co. PVC Pegs, now today we get a look at Ben Silver picking up a set to help him beat a concrete ledge that he wasn’t able to take care of with his metal pegs. You won’t be able to find these at Home Depot, but they will help you grind.

“Our new PVC peg features a strong yet lightweight 4130 alloy steel core inserted into a fast-grinding, injection molded, plastic polymer sleeve. Included with each peg is a hardened steel 14mm/10mm reduction sleeve for use with a 3/8″ / 10mm axles. Unlike smaller diameter pegs that only accept some 17mm sockets, this peg accepts 17mm and 19mm sockets for installation/removal.

Learn more here: Fit Bike Co. PVC Pegs

Featuring: Ben Silver
Film/Edit: Sauce“

Jake Leiva 2019 Video Bike Check

April 26, 2019

Curious what Jake Leiva is running for a setup these days? Here’s a look at his current Hyper setup decked out with Snafu parts. Hit play to have Jake give you the run through, along with a bunch of real dialed riding clips! Looks like a solid unit to us!

“A full run through Jakes latest bike build and a few clips around Woodward West as well.

Jake’s Parts List:
Frame – Hyper Indy
Bars – Snafu Jackson 9.25
Fork – Snafu Magical
Headset- Snafu
Gyro – Snafu Mobeus
Stem – Snafu V2 top load
Grips – Snafu Magical
Bar ends – Snafu Stubby Alloy
Seat – Snafu Solo Padded
Cranks – Snafu Mayweather165
Sprocket – Profile
Pedals – Snafu Anorexic
Rims – Front Alienation
Rims – Back G Sport
Hubs – Profile
Tires – KHE park 2.0

Filmer: Nic Hilton ” – Hyper

Bikestuff x BSD – Andriy Podoba Video

April 26, 2019

If you’re looking for grinds, this new one from BSD‘s connect through Bikestuff, Andriy Podoba, is definitely for you. Hit play to watch him go to work on a ton of different rails and ledges, putting all of his pegs, along with plenty of nose balance to good use on everything he came across.

“The level of precision and technicality that you see across the board these days in street riding is out of hand, and right up there with them is BSD Worldwide Crew’s Andriy Podoba. Tech lines or kinked rails, this Ukrainian has it all. Filmed over 2018 on the streets of Italy, Poland, Latvia and Ukraine.

Filmed and edited by Taras Subtelny” – DIG

Drop The Pin – Madera BMX In South Los Angeles

April 26, 2019

It has been a while since we’ve seen a Drop The Pin video, but the Our BMX guys are starting to kick it back off. This time around we get a look at what some of the Madera BMX team got into while cruising a random area in South Los Angeles. Needless to say, they were able to find a few sweet spots and stack some clips! Take a peek!

“Madera’s Mike Hinkens, Grant Castelluzzo, Mike Stahl, Jesse Romano, and Isaiah Johnson Drop The Pin on an unincorporated neighborhood in South Los Angeles. While Our’s Jeff Zielinski hobbles around in a walking boot trying to film it all.

Music:
“6&5”
Vasudeva” – Our BMX

Big Boy Builds A New FBM

April 26, 2019

It was time for Big Boy to build up a new bike, so Scotty Cranmer busted out the camera to time him while he builds up his new FBM frame with The Shadow Conspiracy setup. This was definitely no record build time, and it turns out Big Boy is a dry guy and doesn’t use grease. Hit play to take it all in!

“Big Boy built up a brand new BMX bike so we decided to do a how to and also a how not to build a bike video! His bike has all top of the line BMX parts in brand new colors and he also got an american made BMX frame that he is very proud of!” – Scotty Cranmer