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Fit Bike Co. – 12 Days of AItken – Day 5: The Beginning 2

December 18, 2017

On the 5th day of the 12 Days of Aitken, we get a look at Mike’s “The Beginning 2” Part!

Matt Beringer and Shawn “Elf” Walters sit down to talk about Mike Aitken’s part for “The Beginning 2” that never was actually released as a full video, but Mike’s part did make it into the “Fit Life” bonus section. As we’ve seen the past 5 days, Mike’s level of progression just keeps going and this is a clear indicator of that. Amazing riding in this one.

“Day 5 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, continues with Matt Beringer’s “The Beginning 2”, filmed in 2002.

Matt never released the video, and since Mike had a completed section ready to go to VHS duplication (VHS tapes still existed at this point, but were quickly going the way of the Sabre-toothed Tiger, thanks to the influx of DVDs), it ended up being included in the bonus section of “Fit Life.” Like the first “The Beginning”, this was also filmed primarily by longtime friends Matt and Shawn “Elf” Walters (who provide the commentary). Filmed less a year after “Up In Arms”, Aitken just kept going bigger and bigger, with a more refined signature style. Mike was a regular at many of the bigger contests during this time, and there are a few clips sprinkled throughout of him killing it at them. Some of the transfers and lines documented in his section at parks around Salt Lake area are insane, and haven’t been replicated fifteen years later. -RD

RIder: Mike Aitken
Featuring: Matt Beringer & Shawn ‘Elf” Walters
Music: “Five to One” by The Doors” – Fit Bike Co.

United – Jeff Kocsis “Still United” Part

December 17, 2017

Jeff Kocsis’ “Still United” section is now online!

It looks like United have decided it’s time to drop their “Still United” DVD online for your viewing pleasure! THey’re kicking things off with Jeff Kocsis‘ section that’s packed full of amazing riding and a bunch of laughs for good measure. This is too good to pass up, so get on that play button and enjoy!

“The Jersey Boy! We’ve been fans of this guy for years ever since he blessed the pages of DIG Magazine with his all black bike setup and East Coast chiller style. Watching Jeff Kocsis build his Still United section piece by piece was a pleasure and I’m sure you’ll agree he makes everything he does look just so. And you can’t beat that level of jive talk with many people – he’s your man for a hilarious time on the road.

Filmed and edited by: Peter Adam” – DIG

Chad Kerley End of 2017 Instagram Compilation

December 17, 2017

It’s time for another Chad Kerley Instagram Compilation!

If you’re a fan of Chad Kerley then you know he’s constantly pumping out some wild clips from street and skatepark sessions on his Instagram and in different video projects. Here’s the latest compilation of clips all packed into just under 5 minutes of pure magic. This is a great watch from start to finish and there’s a good chance you might not have seen all these clips, even if you follow him!

Scotty Cranmer – Last Holiday Giveaway

December 17, 2017

The giveaways continue! Scotty Cranmer announces the winner of the 2ND bike he’s giving away and then gives you a look at the 3RD custom BMX bike he’s giving away!

It’s time for Scotty Cranmer to announce the winner of his second bike giveaway and then we get a look at the 3rd bike that is being given away with a full run through of all the parts! Check it! It sounds like we might even see a 4th one given away if the video gets enough likes!

“In this video we announce the winner of the scotty Cranmer channel holiday giveaway for the second bike! Also Santa Claus aka Big Boy comes and delivers the third bike of the holiday giveaway and this time it’s a beautiful Hyper Indy in the rare JetFuel color! This is a top-of-the-line bike and we are so excited and proud to be able to give it away to one of our loyal subscribers! We will be announcing the winner on Christmas Eve good luck to you all!” – Scotty Cranmer

Bruno Hoffmann Winter 2017 Instagram Compilation

December 17, 2017

Check out this new Bruno Hoffmann Instagram Compilation!

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

It’s always a good day when some footage of Bruno Hoffmann surfaces online. Here’s a look at a fresh batch of his Instagram clips from skatepark and street sessions over the past few months. As always, there’s a ton of crazy grind and freecoaster combos that you won’t want to pass on. Even if you follow Bruno on Instagram there’s a chance you might have missed a few of these. Hit play and enjoy!

12 Days of Aitken – Day 3 & 4 – “F-It” and Square One “Up In Arms”

December 17, 2017

The 12 days of Mike Aitken continue! Brian Foster and Van Homan talk “F-It” and Chris Doyle and Kris Bennett talk “Up In Arms”… Both classic Aitken parts!

“Next up 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, is Mikey’s section in FIT’s inaugural video “F-It.”

Mike kicked off 2001 with a new frame sponsor, which was a freshly-formed bike company that was spawned via S&M Bikes with fellow teammates and heavy hitters Brian Foster, Nate Hanson, Robbo, Justin Inman, and Edwin De La Rosa; him and the crew set FIT into full swing with the release of “F-It.” Mike blessed the video with a well-deserved closing section; one that helped put FIT on the map and set the bar for a soon-to-be legendary team in the coming years. BF and future teammate Van Homan provide some entertaining commentary on this point in time, where Mike was really coming into his own, and the Aitken evolution continued to gain momentum.

RIder: Mike Aitken
Commentary: Van Homan & Brian Foster
Music: “Three” by Swan Street” – Fit Bike Co.

“Day 4 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, delves into Mike’s section in Square One’s first video “Up In Arms.”

Closing out 2001 with another extended stay in Erie, Pennsylvania and enjoying all the newer indoor parks in the area like Section 8 and Shebang, as well as the expanded Buck’s trails, Mike casually filmed his second part of the year. Kris Bennett commanded the video camera lens, who followed up “Empire East” with an unofficial sequel of sorts under the title “Up In Arms”, before Square One was an actual company. In the year span between “Empire East” and “Up In Arms”, you can see such rapid progress happening with Mike’s riding, where he really starts to elevate his signature style to new heights. Who can forget that massive wall ride to crash in the opening clip? Slayer’s “Angel Of Death” and Aitken- the perfect combo. Watch and listen to more commentary by Bennett and Doyle, who were fortunate enough to live this time period in person.

RIder: Mike Aitken
Commentary: Chris Doyle & Kris Bennett” – Fit Bike Co.

Matty Cranmer – How To Suicide No Hander

December 17, 2017

Want to learn how to Suicide No Hander? Matty Cranmer can show you how it’s done if he can teach Big Boy and Cory Berglar…

If you want to learn how to suicide no hander, here’s a video for you! Scotty Cranmer decided it was time for Big Boy and Cory Berglar to learn the trick and there was nobody better than Matty Cranmer to try and teach them. Check out the video to learn how to do it and see if Big Boy and Cory could figure it out. After that, Matty gives a little lesson on a few other classic no hander tricks like the octopus, rollercoaster and X Factor….

“My younger brother Matty is a master at doing suicide no handers in his BMX bike! Big Boy and Cory are terrible at them! In this video Matty teaches the boys how to do the trick and it was not an easy task! In this video you will see a lot of laughs and some entertaining BMX riding!” – Scotty Cranmer

Cirque du Soleil and BMX

December 17, 2017

We finally get a look at how BMX fits into the Cirque du Soleil!

Over the course of the past few years we have heard rumblings about BMX being added into the Cirque du Soleil, but we had only seen footage from practices and tests. Now we get a look at what the final shows are looking like, along with some insight from a few familiar faces that are in the shows!

“Cirque du Soleil’s newest production – Volta – has officially landed in the United States. And, if you didn’t already know, it features BMX riding. How weird could it be? We joined Daniel Dhers at the premiere to see what it’s all about!” – Vital BMX