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BMX Frame Geometry Explained

December 20, 2017

Want to learn about BMX frames and BMX frame geometry? Here’s a video that should help you figure out all those numbers.

If you’re thinking about picking up a new BMX frame, but you don’t really understand what all those angles and measurements really mean, then this BMX video is for you. Brant Moore took our BMX frame geometry write up and converted it into a video to give you a good visual, with a lot of details on everything to help you understand. Hit play, take it all in and you should have a better idea of just what you are looking for geometry wise.

“BMX frame geometry can be a pretty intimidating topic to learn about for someone first starting out with riding.

In this video I cover every aspect of BMX frame geometry in a clear and concise way so that anyone can learn what all of these crazy numbers mean!

This video would not have happened had it not have been for Kurt at BMX Union. Almost all of the information in this video is from an insight write up he put together all about BMX frame geometry.” – Brant Moore

Wethepeople – Mike Curley “Foundation” Section

December 20, 2017

Mike Curley’s section from Wethepeople’s “Foundation” video now online…

The sections from the Wethepeople “Foundation” video are starting to surface online. This time around we get a look at Mike Curley‘s section that’s packed full of grinds, crazy nose balance and much more. Hit play to check out a ton of amazing riding and some dialed film work.

“THE WETHEPEOPLE CREW SET OUT IN JANUARY 2016 TO FILM FOR THEIR THIRD FULL-LENGTH BMX VIDEO AND TRAVELED TO OVER 10 COUNTRIES, EXPLORING OVER 20 CITIES AND DESTROYING THEMSELVES MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY IN THE PROCESS.

Filmed and Edited by Calum Earnshaw.”

Terrible One – Cyclops Stem Re-Stock

December 20, 2017

Terrible One have a limited run of Cyclops stems available!

If you have been trying to get your hands on a Cyclops Stem from Terrible One, but you have had no luck since they seem to sell out almost immediately everywhere you look, then you are in luck! Terrible One currently have a few available in their ONLINE STORE in Black and Silver color options for $85.00.

“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. In the land of the stems, the Cyclops kinda rules too. This is meant to be a joke – we’re not that egotistical…

Reach: 2.087″ (53mm)
Rise Inverted: 0.4031″ (10.2mm)
Rise Top Load: 0.9094″ (23.1mm)
Thickness of Stem at Fork Steer Tube: 1.315″ (33.4 mm)
Bolts: Standard 5/16-18UNC Grade 8
Stem Body: 6061 Aluminum
Wedges: 7075 Aluminum
Colors: Black or Silver for life!
Weight: 10oz

* If you live somewhere outside of the United States, email info@terribleone.com for shipping rates.”

Get your hands on one over on the Terrible One Website now.

Profile Racing – 58 Seconds: Jeff Klugiewicz

December 20, 2017

58 seconds of goodness from Jef Klugiewicz

The latest 58 Seconds video from Profile Racing has arrived and it features Jeff Klugiewicz putting a hurting on a few different spots. As always, Jeff comes through with the goods… So hit play and enjoy!

“The 10th in a short series of Profile re-cap edits titled “58 seconds.”
This time around, it’s Jeff K.
Wilwaukee’s finest.
Thanks for the support, Jeff.
Enjoy!” – Profile Racing

Fit Bike Co. – 12 Days of Aitken: Day 7 – Sentenced To Life

December 20, 2017

The 12 Days of Aitken continues. This time around we get a look at Mike’s “Sentenced To Life” part…

This time around Chris Doyle, Kris Bennett, Matt Brian Foster and Van Homan all sit down to watch Mike Aitken‘s section from the “Sentenced To Life” DVD. None of these guys had seen the part prior to watching it for this, so getting their reaction is pretty amazing. Hit play and enjoy… You know Mike crushes it!

“Day 7 in our ‘Twelve days of Aitken,’ which is a retrospective look at Mike Aitken’s BMX career as seen through the eyes of some of those who know him best via a selection of his hugely influential video parts, hones in on an unconventional pairing of Mikey and “Sentenced to Life.”

At this point, everyone was a fan of Aitken, including Dave Mirra (R.I.P.), who was heading up a video called “Sentenced to Life” filmed by Brian Purdy. Commentators Doyle and Bennett dish out some industry knowledge related to MirraCo and the quest for Mikey to leave FIT and join the team during the time the video was filmed, and his decision to stay loyal to FIT over a larger payout. BF and Van also point out that this video was filmed primarily on trips, so you know all those outrageous park clips were most likely from the first day of him riding there. And in typical Aitken fashion, all varieties of terrain are casually annihilated. That last concrete park line from start to finish is seriously incredible. -RD

Rider: Mike Aitken
Featuring: Chris Doyle, Kris Bennett, Van Homan & Brian Foster
Filmed & Edited by: Stew Johnson
Music: Lucero – “Anjalee”” – Fit Bike Co.

Scotty Cranmer – Double Stack Ghetto Gold at The Skatepark

December 19, 2017

There’s a new Ghetto Gold in town and it’s a double decker!

Just when you thought you couldn’t get any fancier than the Ghetto Gold, the Double Stack Ghetto Gold comes rolling into Scotty Cranmer‘s shop. Here’s a look at what happens when you try and ride a double decker bike at the Incline Club! Big Boy, Matty Cranmer, Vinny Mannino and Jared Heitzman take on the challenge.

“Our friend Mike made us a new crazy ghetto gold double bike to add to our collection! We decided to try and ride it at the skate park and things got crazy pretty quick! This bike is so scary to ride and bring it on ramps makes it 10 times scarier! Big boy did a fakie challenge, jared did a vader slide, Matty ripped his pants, and Vinny fell off the side of the ramp and Jared caught him! At the end all the guys tried to ride on it at the same time and they completely destroyed the back wheel! We had so much fun!” – Scotty Cranmer

Shadow Conspiracy – Jabe Jones Welcome to the AM Team Video

December 19, 2017

Jabe Jones has been added to The Shadow Conspiracy’s AM team!

If you follow the FloriDeah videos that Trey Jones and Jabe Jones have been putting out, you probably noticed that Jabe has been riding for The Shadow Conspiracy like his brother for a while now. Today we get the official welcome to the AM team that is packed with a ton of creative riding and real good spots. It’s safe to say Jabe has really been progressing and making a name for himself for a while now and Shadow definitely took notice. Hit play and check this out! Super good watch from start to finish.

“Let’s all give Jabe a huge welcome to The Shadow Conspiracy’s AM Team! This guy is always on his bike finding new spots and just looking for a fun time on his bike!

Jabe traveled around with his brother Trey to put together this rad video for his AM Team edit.” – The Shadow Conspiracy

Eclat – Ty Morrow “Socialites” Preludes

December 19, 2017

Get some perspective from Ty Morrow on a spot he filmed at for the Eclat Socialites video that’s coming soon.

If you have been following Eclat, you know the team recently spent some time out in Texas stacking clips for their new “Socialites” video that’ll be dropping online at the end of this week. Here’s a quick video where Ty Morrow gives us a behind the scenes look at what went into getting a clip on a spot in San Antonio. If this is just one of the clips, we have a feeling we’ll be seeing some serious hammers in the full edit. Get ready.

“Ty Morrow is a calculated rider. Rest assured you’ll never catch him hucking it. Case in point was this massive 360 in a San Antonio ditch. We knew Ty could do it, but with a narrow and cluttered landing and wind blowing hard, he had plenty of factors to deal with. Here’s a glimpse into how Ty operates and what he goes through to get the job done and handle bangers.

See Ty and the rest of the Eclat squad in the Socialites video dropping right here this Friday, Dec 22.” – Ride BMX