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Legalized Mayhem

March 21, 2019

Here’s a rad one we spotted on Ride PA that’s well worth a watch! Check out the Legalized Mayhem video featuring Joe Baffuto, Jeff Carty, Jacob Dembowski, Gene Barclay, Justin Milkowich and more going to work on spots around Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This is filled with riding from a bunch of guys we haven’t heard of, so we were stoked to see so much dialed riding. These guys put 9 months of work on this and it ended up being a real good. Hit play and enjoy!

“Beyond happy to pronounce my second full length BMX video. Shoutout to everyone that made this happen” – Gene Barclay

Scotty Cranmer – Budget Build Dumpster Ramp Challenge

March 21, 2019

Anyone who has rode BMX for longer than about 10 minutes has probably built a sketchy ramp or something to ride that is made out of junk. It’s not the best setup in the world to ride, but damn can it be fun. Scotty Cranmer and Big Boy decided to do some dumpster diving to build an A frame to ride. Here’s a look at what they built up and what went down during the session. Even Scotty got in on the session! Take a look!

“Todays budget build challenge is Big Boy’s idea, build a ramp to do as many tricks on a BMX bike as possible! We drive around to different shopping centers searching the garbage in hopes of finding some budget build gold! Big Boy did a tail whip over the ramp we built and I did the best controlled jump that I have done since my accident!” – Scotty Cranmer

Sneak Peek: Relic – Flatout Tire

March 21, 2019

It looks like Ashley Charles has some new tires in the works for Relic that will be available in August! Not much for details as far as sizes and everything goes, but it looks to be geared more toward trails and transitions like all of their products. The tires have a fairly aggressive pattern that wraps around the edges with knurling for extra grip. Based on the pattern, it should still roll real smooth on concrete! We’ll get full details closer to when they are available! Until then, check out another photo below!

What do you think of the Flatout tire from Relic? Are you thinking about picking up a set when they drop? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

The Shadow Conspiracy – Double Bubble Colorway

March 21, 2019

Thinking about giving your bike an update with some new color, and you want to mix things up? The Shadow Conspiracy have released their new Double Bubble Pink Colorway that is available on all of their Grips, Surface Plastic Pedals and Ravager Plastic pedals. This color is available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy worldwide now, or in the The Shadow Conspiracy webstore!

Not sure how Double Bubble Pink might look on your bike? Get an idea of what it might look like in the BMX Color App!

What do you think? Are you feeling the color or not so much? Let us know what you are thinking in the comments below!

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a small commission if you were to purchase these grips or pedals direct from The Shadow Conspiracy! We would never recommend a product we didn’t think was a quality product.

Kareem’s World – The Evolution of BMX Bikes

March 21, 2019

S&M Bikes coming through with a fresh episode of Kareem’s World where Kareem Williams takes a look at the evolution of BMX bikes from the bigger tires to shorter cranks, longer pegs, hub guards, bigger bars, freecoasters and more! After that, Kareem puts some super technical future prediction algorithms to good use to give you a look at the future of BMX bikes.

… Cassette Gang!

Let’s Help Joe Rich Out! Benefit T-Shirts Available Now

March 20, 2019

Here’s a bit of news for you! A few months back Joe Rich had an accident and has been making a steady recovery. Unfortunately the hospital bills and everything have been piling on! So, EMPIRE have a Joe Rich Benefit T-Shirt they’re currently taking Pre-Orders for! $20 for a badass shirt with a photo of Joe crushing it by Devon Hutchins? Not a bad deal! Plus, full proceeds go to help Joe out! Get more details below, or hit up the Empire website and pick one up!

“Our friend Joe had a bad motocross accident a couple months back, and we’re making this shirt to help him with his medical expenses. he is going strong and attacking recovery with his usual intensity, but could use all of our good vibes and support. if you’re like us and Joe has been a constant source of inspiration and awe, on and off of his bike, please snag a shirt! all profits are going to the man“

Stevie Churchill On Stranger

March 20, 2019

Here’s some sponsor for you! It looks like Stevie Churchill has parted ways with Federal Bikes to ride for Stranger! This isn’t a complete shock since we always did see the possibility of Stevie riding for Stranger since he’s on the Primo Pro team as well and spends time with Rich Hirsch pretty regularly.

We’ve been seeing the Stranger team getting pretty stacked as of late, so we can only imagine having Stevie on the team will only push things even further. Expect to see plenty from Stevie and Stranger in 2019!

What do you think about the news? Stoked? Bummed? Did you see it coming? Let us know in the comments below!

Kink BMX – Nathan Williams Signature Frame And Bars

March 20, 2019

Here’s something we’re sure a bunch of you will be stoked on. The Nathan Williams signature line from Kink has arrived. Here’s a look at The Williams frame and bars that are landing at BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide now!

The Williams Frame

The Nathan Williams signature frame is made from 100% seamless 4130 Sanko chromoly tubing with a 75.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.7″ bottom bracket height, 9″ standover height and a 12.75″ (slammed) chainstay length. The frame features an integrated head tube, gussets on the top and down tubes, double butted top and down tubes, an Integrated seat post clamp, a Mid bottom bracket that has been internally and externally machined, a CNC machined seat stay bridge with a Kink badge inlay, oval chainstays with plenty of clearance for huge 2.50″ tires, Anti-Slip dropout knurling, integrated chain tensioners and removable brake mounts!

The Williams frame is available in ED Black, Colorado Yellow and Translucent Blue with a weight of 4 lbs. 15 oz. (20.75″) and can be yours for $329.99!

ED Black The Williams Frame

Colorado Yellow The Williams Frame

Translucent Blue The Williams Frame

Integrated head tube with the gussets and double butted top and down tubes for a strong front end!

How good does that CNC machined seat stay bridge look with the inlay Kink badge?

Knurling on the inside of the dropouts to help keep your wheel from moving.

That’s a look at the The Williams frame! You can pick this frame up for $329.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide now. You can also find it in the Kink webstore!

The Williams Bars

If you’re going to pick up The Williams frame, you might as well get the bars, too! The Williams bars are made from 13-butted, TruTherm Post-Weld Heat-Treated 4130 chromoly with a 9.25″ rise, 29″ width, 11-degrees of backsweep and 1.5-degrees of upsweep. You can pick these bars up in Black, Chrome and Gold with a weight of 27.8 oz. for $64.99 – $74.99 depending on color!

The Williams Bars are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide now. You can also find them in the Kink webstore as well!

So that’s a look at the new Nathan Williams signature The Williams frame and bars from Kink! What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

You can learn more about Kink and check out their full range of products on KinkBMX.com now!