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Colony BMX – How To Install Brake Levers

February 5, 2018

Need some advice on how to install a brake lever like the Colony Brethren brake lever?

Now, brakes aren’t as common as they used to be, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of riders out there that still run brakes. It seems like a common response to why riders don’t have brakes is because they take a bit of work to get them dialed in, which is understandable. Brakes can be tricky. However, you won’t learn if you don’t try. Colony BMX just posted up this quick video showing you how to install their Brethren brake lever that is one bolt and you’re good to go. This is one for the riders just getting into BMX, learning how to work on their bikes.

“Detailed look into how to install the Colony Brethren Brake Levers. Any questions feel free to leave in the comments and we will do our best to answer them.” – Colony BMX

Jeremy Smith – Satan Is Pleased

February 5, 2018

Jeremy Smith is a rail slaying master…

Here’s a rad one for those of you who like watching rails get destroyed out in the streets. Jeremy Smith‘s new Satan Is pleased is packed with wild riding from the streets with all sorts of rails getting putting to use from straight rails to some serious kinkers and more. This is a real solid watch, so get on play and check this BMX video out.

“Rider: Jeremy Smith: @Shredsforsatan
Filming/Edit/Photo: Jay Smith @Jaysmithphoto
Song 1: Bad Brains Big Take Over
Song 2: Gabor Szabo: Gypsy Queen”

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Hubs

February 5, 2018

Is it time for a new set of hubs? Have you given The Shadow Conspiracy Symbol Cassette and Symbol front hub a look yet? Below you can find photos, full specs and details on the hubs that are available worldwide through BMX shops, mail-orders and The Shadow Conspiracy Webstore.

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Cassette Hub

The Shadow Conspiracy Symbol Cassette hub starts out with a 6061 aluminum hub shell with a small Shadow Crow logo in the center and 36-holes. Inside you can find 2 sealed bearings and a 14mm nickel chromoly axle with 6mm broach (allen key slot) and a 1-piece chromoly driver with 3-sealed bearings and 4-pawls with individual leaf springs for precise engagement. To protect the hub, The Shadow Conspiracy also include a proprietary plastic non-drive side hub guard for grinding.

The Symbol Cassette hub is available in left or right hand drive, weighs in at 19.35 oz. and comes in colors of Black, Crimson Red, Arsenic, Livid Purple, Polar Pop Blue, Ignite and Polished for $144.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Shadow worldwide, or on the Shadow Conspiracy Webstore

Shadow Conspiracy – Symbol Front Hub

Designed to match the Symbol Cassette hub, the Symbol front hub starts out with a 36-hole, 2014 Alloy hub body with 2-sealed bearings, a 14mm chromoly female center axle with 3/8″ chromoly bolts and 7075 collars. The Symbol front hub also comes with 2 proprietary guards for both sides of the hub. As a note, you do not have to run both or either if you prefer.

The Symbol front hub weighs in at 9.1 oz. with colors of Black, Crimson Red, Arsenic, Livid Purple, Polar Pop Blue, Ignite and Polished to choose from. You can pick this hub up for $76.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy worldwide now, or on The Shadow Conspiracy Webstore.

That’s a look at The Shadow Conspiracy’s Symbol Cassette and Symbol front hubs. Please let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Also, if you run these hubs, please let us know what you think!

Check out more from The Shadow Conspiracy here!

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Profile Racing – Ricky Moseley: The Forgotten Part

February 5, 2018

Get a look at some dialed Ricky Moseley footage that has been waiting to be seen!

It’s never fun dealing with knee problems. Ricky Moseley has been dealing with some knee issues, so he had to put filming on hold for a while. Instead of letting the clips he already had collect dust, John Andrus put together this rad video featuring Ricky slaying ramps and trails! This is a great watch, so get on that play button and soak it up since it might be a bit before we get a fresh edit from Ricky!

“Ricky Moseley and John Andrus have been working on this section for awhile despite Ricky fighting a Knee injury that spans back over a year.
In the interim of his knee getting handled, enjoy the fruits of their labor.
On behalf of Ricky, John and Profile, catch you guys later!” – Profile Racing

Kink BMX – Rainy Day Ramp Session In Argentina

February 5, 2018

Check out how the Kink team spent a rainy day in Buenos Aires…

A little while back, the Kink team spent some time riding in Argentina (Video: Kink In Argentina). One of the days was rainy, so the crew made their way to a spot that was covered by a bridge for some riding. Although the setup was a little rough around the edges, the guys were able to produce some real solid clips!

“We spent a rainy afternoon in Buenos Aires, Argentina back in December, shredding some ramps and makeshift setups under a bridge! Riding from Sean Sexton, Travis Hughes, Agustin Gutierrez, Casey Starling, Darryl Tocco and Jay Roe.

Shot and edited by Darryl Tocco.” – Kink

In The Cut – Devon Smillie and Courage Adams In Tenerife

February 5, 2018

Get a behind the scenes look into what Devon Smillie and Courage Adams got into during the Flybikes Journeys trip to Tenerife…

The other week we got a look at the Flybikes Journeys video featuring Devon Smillie and Courage Adams getting down on spots around Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This is a bunch of raw footage in this one filled with b-roll, crashes, laughs and much, much more! Looks like this was an awesome trip on and off the bike.

If you missed it, you can watch Flybikes Journeys – Devon Smillie and Courage Adams In Tenerife here.

“You’ve seen the full riding edit from Flybikes’ Courage Adams and Devon Smillie in Tenerife, now you can see what they get up to in between the insanely tech lines. These two are some of the easiest going guys out there, unless it comes to fingerboarding and then things get real.” – DIG

Chris Doyle “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast

February 5, 2018

Chris Doyle sits down at The Wheel Mill or an interview on “The BMX In Our Blood Podcast”…

If there’s one guy we always get stoked to learn more about, it’s Chris Doyle. The BMX In Our Blood podcast recently caught up with Chris at The Wheel Mill to talk about a ton of stuff from how he got into BMX, transitioning into Pro, traveling, building trails, life after pro with a possible career in Real Estate, doing commentary for the X Games, Simple Session and more, balancing dad life with riding and a ton of other topics. This is an hour and 43 minutes long and it’s a great listen from start to finish, so hit play, kick back and listen in!

“Chris Doyle, the consummate professional with the friendliness of an old friend. I have to admit, this one intimated me a bit because Chris is so well spoken and experienced…and I’m not! Ultimately, Chris’s demeanor made the interview flow so well. Chris has an amazing memory and articulated his experiences so well. I’m positive you will all love this one. As always, support the companies that support our BMX riders such as these that sponsor Chris Doyle. Find Chris on IG at @chris_doyle22” – The BMX In Our Blood

Stress BMX – Valentin Cotot Welcome Video

February 5, 2018

Stress BMX’s have added Valentin Cotot to their line up in France!

The crew at Stress BMX have added Valentin Cotot to their line up over in France through BMX Avenue. Here’s Valentin’s welcome video that is packed full of dialed riding from the streets to bring the news. Valentin puts all four pegs and his freecoaster to heavy use, so if that’s what you’re into… Definitely hit play!