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Art Thomason – October 2017 Video

October 23, 2017

Art Thomason coming through with some fresh footage from his flatland sessions as of late…

Whenever we check Flat Matters and we see Art Thomason has a new video, we get super pumped. It’s not every day that you get to see riding from a guy who spends his days working at NASA and his free time riding flatland. Here’s a fresh batch of footage from some of his backyard flatland sessions over the course of the past few months. As always, Art is dialed as ever, and it looks like taking the brakes off didn’t hurt things, either. Take a look!

“Here are a few tricks I have been working on over the past couple of months.” – Art Thomason

Colony BMX – Josh Dove Sweet Tooth Bike Build

October 22, 2017

Take a look at Josh Dove’s new Colony Sweet Tooth build…

The crew over at Colony BMX sent over this video featuring Josh Dove building up a brand new Sweet Tooth setup! This video Bike Check gives you a look at each and every part getting installed to complete this dialed bike from start to finish. Hit play and take a look!

“Josh Dove recently built up a fresh Colony Sweet Tooth frame stacked around some of our finest parts.

Parts list is as follows:
Frame: Colony Sweet Tooth 20.7″.
Forks: Colony Sweet Tooth.
Stem: Colony Square Back.
Bars: Colony Sweet Tooth 8.8″.
Rear Hub: Colony Freecoaster.
Front Hub: Colony Wasp.
Rims: Colony Contour.
Tyres: Colony Griplock 2.2″.
Seat: Colony Nathan Sykes.
Seat Post: Colony Pivotal.
Cranks: Colony 22’S, 170mm..
Sprocket: Colony Cadiz 25t.
Pedals: Colony Fantastic Plastic.
Barends: Colony Konka.

Thanks to The Village BMX for the hospitality and helping with the build.” – Colony

Nate Wessel Discusses Building Woodward Riviera Maya

October 22, 2017

Get some insight on what it took to build Woodward Riviera Maya from Nate Wessel.

When it comes to ramp building, there’s no doubt that having Nate Wessel at the head of the project is always a good idea. Here’s a video where Nate discusses what it took to build the new Woodward Riviera Maya down in Mexico! It wasn’t as easy as some of you might think!

“World-renowned visionary Nate Wessel discusses how a Woodward in Mexico came to be, the immense difficulties he encountered while building, and even breaks some news regarding future Woodward locations!” – Vital BMX

Billy Perry – BMX Traffic Hits: Canal Street, NYC

October 22, 2017

Billy Perry and Austin Augie take you for a ride down Canal Street in New York City…

If you’re a fan of Billy Perry’s GoPro POV videos where he’s blasting through traffic, this new one is going to be right up your alley. Here’s a video featuring Billy and Austin Augie cruising through traffic on Canal Street in New York City. This isn’t as much about tricks, but more just having a good time dodging cars and seeing what they could get into. Take a look!

“The first episode of a new series called “Traffic Hits” This is a spin off of the GoPro NYC series, where the main focus is on 1 busy avenue in NYC. For the first episode I hit Canal Street with Austin Augie.” – Billy Perry

Mutiny Bikes – PMR Frame

October 22, 2017

Take a look at the new PMR Frame from Mutiny Bikes…

Is it time for a new BMX Frame? Here’s a look at the brand new PMR Frame from Mutiny Bikes. The PMR Frame (Post Matt Roe Frame) is made from 100% Sanko 4130 chromoly tubing with geometry based off the popular Matt Roe “Conjurer” frame that is no longer available. The frame has a 74.5-degree head tube angle, 70-degree seat tube angle, 11.6″ bottom bracket height, 8.6″ standover height and a 13.25″ – 13.50″ chainstay length. You can find a heat-treated, 117mm tall, offset thickness Integrated head tube, a gusset on the down tube, integrated seat post clamp with the horizontal cut for better clamping power with less torque, a Mid bottom bracket, curved seat and chainstay bridges for 2.40″ tire clearance and 6mm dropouts with integrated chain tensioners. The PMR frame has removable brake mounts that are sold separately. Wellington.

The PMR frame is available in translucent Purple and Translucent Blue colors with top tube lengths of 20.5”, 20.75” and 21” for $320.00 through BMX shops and mail-orders starting November 1st 2017!

Translucent Purple!

Heat-treated, 117mm tall, offset thickness, Integrated head tube.

Curved bridges for tire clearance!

14mm dropouts with integrated chain tensioners.

What do you think of the new PMR frame from Mutiny Bikes? Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments below!

Stranger BMX – Connor Keating Piston Grips

October 22, 2017

Take a closer look at the new Connor Keating signature Piston Grips from Stranger…

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

“Connor Keating testing out his new signature grips in the back lot.

Put together by Nate Richter.”

“Connor Keating’s signature grip features a wavey ribbed pattern made from our proprietary soft rubber compound. 165mm long, Stranger plugz bar ends included.”

The Piston Grips from Stranger are available in Black, Purple and Red for $10.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Stranger BMX worldwide now.

What do you think of the Piston Grips from Stranger? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

Mike King – 2017 Show Reel

October 22, 2017

It’s always fun seeing what filmers like Mike King is getting into…

Although Mike King isn’t pumping out BMX video after BMX video like he used to back in the day, he’s still filming some pretty dialed BMX projects. Here’s his latest show reel that gives you a taste of what he has worked on this past year from BMX to mountain bikes, racing, weddings, skate, coffee, motorcycles and more. Two of the notable projects featured in this is Jason Phelan’s Lock Down video and Sebastian Keep’s “Walls” video from Red Bull. Take a peek!

“A collection of some of my favourite shots from 2016/2017.

Filmed across the globe in England, Scotland, New Zealand, France, Switzerland, Austria, Ibiza, Australia, Italy, Canada & Argentina.

www.mike-king.tv”

Reed Stark – Safari Shit

October 22, 2017

Reed Stark coming through with a fresh video giving you a look at what he’s been getting into as of late, along with a promo for his new website / online store called Safari Shit. This video takes you for a trip from California to Minnesota, South Dakota, Arizona and more with riding, lifestyle shots and kendama action. Take a look!

“BMX, kendama and all sorts of other Safari Shit with Reed Stark, Cooper Eddy, Bonzatron, & Stephan August

Film by Stephan August

Additional Filming by squad

Music by Bones
“TheGrandestNothing”
“Drown”
“DoNotDisturb”
“Resurrection”

Smuggler Bike Bag, Commuter Bucket Hat, and Giraffe Joggers available at www.safarishit.com”