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Mutant Bikes – Smile Seat Clamp System

April 9, 2018

Mutant Bikes giving you a look at how their Smile Seat Clamp System works…

Here’s a short but sweet video Mutant Bikes put together showing us how their Smile Seat Clamp System works. If you rode in the early 2000’s this idea might not be a huge surprise, when riders were slamming their seats as low as they could, a few people drilled holes through their seat tube and post so they could run a bolt through and hold their seat post in place. A few even did it for their brake lines to run straight through the seat tube as wel. Either way, Mutant Bikes refined that concept with the Smile Seat Clamp System where they have their frame pre-drilled with a cut out to help with the compression. This also requires the Mutant Bikes seat post that is pre-drilled. Check out the video above to see how it all works. It’s an interesting and unique design, which is always fun to see with so many bikes looking like clones these days.

“The Smile Seat Clamp System (SSC System) was designed and developed to be simple, light and functional. It means you do not need extra parts to have your seat tube tightened in the frame, you do not have to worry if the seat will move when the bike falls down or if the clamp screw will break when you’ll tight hard.

Filmed and edited by João Soares (corvo v2 frame)” – Mutant Bikes

Troyka Crew – 2017 Mix

April 9, 2018

The Troyka Crew over in Latvia coming through with a new mix of footage from last year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySV80EpI39I

Here’s a fresh one from the Troyka Crew who have been holding it down out in Riga, Lativa! This time around we get 11 minutes of footage they stacked over the course of 2017. The title might say raw, but this one is edited with music, the riding is raw though! Hit play and check out what they were sitting on!

“Riga, Latvia. RIDERS: Svens Tuklers, Kristiāns Ķiksis, Ernests Šulcs, Truslans, Denis Skrobins and also Vladislavs. Friends: YoungMK, Ed Zunda. Filmed/edited by Kiksis and the crew. Enjoy!”

Shook – “Put In Werk” DVD (2007)

April 9, 2018

The full “Put In Werk” video from Shook is now online…

It’s crazy how many Shook videos there were. We’ve been posting up the videos as Ryan Howard does us all a favor by uploading them online for everyone to enjoy. The “Put In Werk” video was produced by Chad Shackelford and Will Stroud back in 2007 and features Cam Wood, Chase Dehart, Daniel Dhers, Eric Cuiper, Jack Maddock, Jarrod Allen, Jeff Kennedy, Marlon Europe, Rahmel Hoyle, Raul Ruiz, Rob Wise and Skyler Ellingson. Needless to say with a line up of riders like that, you know this is packed with some excellent riding and the the film work is definitely on point. Great watch from start to finish!

Check out more from Shook right here.

“Tracklist / Soundtrack
Section: Artist – Title

Intro: Koushik – Pretty Soon
Jack Maddock: The Willowz – Making Certain
Rahmel Hoyle: 9th Wonder & Kaze – Waiting To Exhale (Feat. AK Slaughter)
Random: The Rapture – The Sound
Escape From Reality Roadtrip: Radio Citizen – Love Serenity Blues
Escape From Reality Roadtrip: Danger Mouse And Jemini – Ghetto Pop Life
Jeff Kennedy: Wreckless Eric – Whole Wide World
Marlon Europe: Busta Rhymes And Swizz Beats – New York Shit
Jarrod Allen: Koushik – Battle Rhymes For Battle Times
Jarrod Allen: Yo La Tengo – The Room Got Heavy
Chase Dehart: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth
Credits: The Album Leaf – Always For You“

Chris Doyle Hospitalized

April 9, 2018

During a Kink Road Trip in New Mexico, Chris Doyle collapsed and was hospitalized…

Last week Chris Doyle was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during a Kink BMX trip in New Mexico. The exact cause hasn’t been announced, but they did say that it wasn’t BMX related. The good news is he is doing well and stable, so it’s likely we’ll see him up and moving in the near future once again. We’ll keep you posted when more details are announced. Until then, get a statement from Kink below…

“On Thursday, April 5th Chris Doyle was hospitalized, after suffering a serious non-BMX related medical emergency in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The situation was life threatening, and Chris was treated almost immediately. He is now doing extremely well, and stable. Things are looking very positive, and he is proving to be stronger and more badass than we could have imagined. With respect to Chris and his family; details and further information will come at a different moment. Thank you for the support for Chris, and keep the positive vibes flowing his way! @chris_doyle22 #kinkbmx #bmx#thelegendgrows”

UPDATE: Go pick up a Chris Doyle Benefit T-Shirt!

FISE: Hiroshima 2018 Highlights

April 8, 2018

There was no shortage of insane tricks going down at FISE Hiroshima!

The FISE tour stopped in Hiroshima, Japan this weekend and it looks like everyone was feeling the course. Check out all the crazy bangers that went down all over the course from flips and whips to some huge gaps, a ridiculous back rail fufanu and more!

“A quick look at the craziest tricks that went down at FISE: Hiroshima featuring Kevin Peraza, Kenneth Tencio, Jake Wallwork, Justin Dowell, Daniel Dhers, Rim Nakamura, Marin Rantes, Daniel Wedemeijer, and more!” – Vital BMX

Gary Spencer At Rampworx

April 8, 2018

Gary Spencer unleashes his deep bag of tricks at Rampworx!

If you’re looking for some wild ramp riding with plenty of flips, whips and crazy lip trick combos, this new one featuring Gary Spencer throwing down at Rampworx! Gary has a deep bag of tricks and he knows how to put together some real wild combos. Check out what threw down in this new edit!

“Pro BMX rider Gary Spencer hit up Rampworx Skatepark and filmed some amazing BMX lines, tricks and more! BMX edit filmed and edited by Phil Skeggs” – Rampworx

TLC Bikes at The Base and Southsea Skateparks

April 8, 2018

The TLC Bikes crew laded up for a trip to The Base Skatepark and Southsea Skatepark!

Here’s a look at what the TLC Bikes team got into during a recent road trip to hit up The Base skatepark and Southsea Skatepark for some riding time. Here’s a look at the riding clips these guys stacked! Plenty of real solid riding in this one with a good mix of tricks and styles.

“We recently took a trip down to Bognor Regis and Portsmouth to hit up The Base and Southsea skatepark with a few members of the team. Here’s a quick summary of the trip, enjoy!

Featuring: Nathan More, Harry White, James Ross, Jordan Cutts, Kyran Davis-Eyre and Mat Reader.” – TLC Bikes

Save The Gorge Road Trails – Sign The Petition!

April 8, 2018

The other day we caught wind that the legendary Gorge Road trails in Queenstown, New Zealand was set to close and being forced to move to a new location as the city needs to land for new infrastructure. In the news story that was shared it sounded like the city council had already made its decision and was helping the locals to find a new location. I guess that isn’t completely set in stone, since the locals are trying to get 100,000 signatures for a PETITION to help save the trails! If you have ever been to the trails, seen a photo, watched a video or had a dream of some day going on a trip to this place to finally experience it for yourself, you need to sign this! Maybe it will save the trails if they hit this 100,000 mark! So go Sign The Petition Here!

“The Gorge Road dirt jumps are a world‐class facility for BMX and Mountain Bikes, created and maintained by more than a decade of passion and dedication from Queenstown locals. Despite their immense value to the world of riding and the Queenstown community, the jumps’ existence is now in jeopardy. The Queenstown Lakes District Council has announced that it will destroy Gorge in January of 2019, citing ‘Infrastructure’ as its reason. However, if enough public protest is raised, the Council may reconsider.
Gorge is more than a set of jumps. It is a work of art, a labor of love, a training ground for some of the world’s best athletes, and a place for young and beginning riders to discover and progress in a new sport. More than anything, it is a home that brings together people from all over the world. Its value to the bike community, and to the character of Queenstown, cannot be overstated. Help us save the best jumps in the world!”

SIGN THE PETITION HERE

Here’s a video reminding you of how amazing this place is!