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Stolen Saturdays – Jackson Ratima “Percept” Extras

July 1, 2017

The crew at Stolen Bikes just dropped their latest round of “Stolen Saturdayz” online for your viewing pleasure. This time around we get a few of Jackson Ratima‘s clips that won’t be making it into the “Percept” video. These might be “scraps” for the video, but these are still real solid clips. Take a look!

“Stolen Saturdayz is a weekly video series presented by Stolen Brand.
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Our PRO team rider Jackson tearing it up while filming for the Perspectives DVD. Be on the look out for our weekly mid-day Saturday youtube drop.
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Rider: Jackson Ratima – @jratima
Filmer: Bob Randel – @bangerboyz”

Vans – UltraRange Pro Shoe

June 30, 2017

Let’s take a closer look at the new Vans UltraRange Pro shoes…

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a commission if you were to buy these shoes. We would never promote something we weren’t stoked on and would wear ourselves!

Remember when riding shoes used to be bulky and heavy? It’s kind of crazy to think about much shoes have changed over the years as far as weight and looks go. A few years ago the UltraCush line from Vans was released which made for a super lightweight shoe that is really comfortable to walk and hang out in. They weren’t ideal to ride in because the material is more of a foam than rubber and would get torn apart from the pedals. Vans decided it was time to bring together the comfort of the UltraCush line and the durability of the classic Waffle Sole to make a shoe that was built to ride in, but still was comfortable to wear. The UltraRange Pro is that shoe! The UltraRange shoe features a new UltraCush Lite midsole compound which gives amazing impact cushioning with the Duracap upper reinforcements in high wear spots to help keep the shoe durable, suede uppers for a clean look and the Vans Waffle Outsole for grip and support. Inside you can find the Luxline sock-fit construction which helps keep the weight down and reduces rubbing and hot spots, too.

The UltraRange Pro shoe is a balance between lightweight and comfort with durability to keep the sessions going strong. The shoes are available in Black with White and Blanc with Black color options for $90 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Vans now, or direct from the Vans Webstore!

Inside you can find the UltraCush midsole that is lightweight and super comfortable.

The classic Vans stripe paired with a suede upper and Duracap reinforcements to help make the shoe more durable.

You know you can’t go wrong with the Waffle sole. The UltraRange Pro has the waffle outsole for plenty of grips on the pedals and support.

The shoe is also available in a Blanc and Black color option for those of you who are looking for a lighter color instead of the classic black with white.

Like we said above, the UltraRange Pro shoe is available now through BMX shops and mail-orders or direct from the Vans Webstore now!

Eclat BMX – “Seouled Out” Trailer

June 30, 2017

A few weeks back some of the Eclat team took a trip to Seoul, South Korea to explore the city and stack clips! Next Tuesday the full video drops and it’ bound to be a wild one. Here’s a quick trailer to get you excited!

“Featuring Devon Smillie, Alex Kennedy, and Kilian Roth in Seoul, South Korea…. Éclat “Seouled Out” drops on RideBMX.com on Independence Day, July 4th.” – Ride BMX

Subrosa Brand – Noster Fork

June 30, 2017

Let’s take a closer look at the Simone Barraco signature Noster Fork from Subrosa Brand…

Is it time for a new BMX Fork? Well you’re in luck because Subrosa Brand have the new Simone Barraco signature Noster Fork ready for you! This fork is made from fully heat-treated 4130 chromoly with a 165mm long steerer tube with an integrated crown race and welded in washer for the compression cap. The legs of the fork are tapered and give you plenty of clearance for 2.40″ tires. The 27mm offset, 3/8″ Investment Cast dropouts are 5mm thick with the Subrosa logo on each side and clearance for hub guards and pegs. This fork is built to hold up to everything you can throw at it.

The Simone Barraco Signature Noster Fork weighs in at 31.8 oz., comes in black and chrome and a price tag of $145.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders starting in July. The Noster Fork comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY, which is a nice perk, too!

Plenty of clearance for 2.40″ tires and clean welds.

The 27mm offset Investment Cast Dropouts are 5mm thick with plenty of clearance for pegs and hub guards. You can also find the Subrosa logo on there for a nice aesthetic touch. You can also get a look at the graphics that are meant to match Simone’s signature Noster S frame.

The details on the Noster Fork in a easy to read drawing.

So, that’s the full details on the new Simone Barraco signature Noster Fork from Subrosa! You can learn more on the Subrosa Website.

What do you think about the fork? Do you have any questions? We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Chase Hawk’s Born and Raised Jam 2017 Highlights

June 30, 2017

Want to see what went down at this years Chase Hawk Born and Raised jam? Here’s a raw cut packed full of highlights from the contest that went down out in California last weekend! There were a ton of talented riders from up and comers to a few familiar faces that were throwing down on the course. Check this out!

“This was without a doubt the most intense AM contest to go down so far this year, and maybe even the most intense of last year too!! CA has some talented AM’s and they all took to the Lake County Skatepark in San Diego to battle it out for a chance to a win an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin, TX for the next round of the “Born and Raised” jams. Tons of raw talent from the likes of Johnny Atencio, Ryder Poye, Jarren Barboza, Kole Voelker, Dylan Stark, Michael Harkous, Josh Clemens, Adam Acardi, and many many more.

In the end it was Kole Voelker (son of the legendary Dave Voelker) who took home first place and the free trip to Austin, TX.. Congrats dude!”

Cirque du Soleil – BMX Behind The Scenes

June 30, 2017

We have been hearing about BMX and mountain bikes being added into the mix for Cirque du Soleil shows for a little while now and today we get another look at what they have been working on with Kriss Kyle, Jason Phelan and Chaz Mailey along with Danny Macaskill and a few others who have been working on figuring out the show. This is a behind the scenes look at what goes into all of this!

“Cirque du Soleil has started to expand it’s repertoire of acts, and this includes BMX tricks and performances. In this episode of #CirqueShop watch how we experiment with the world of BMX and the Wheel of Death to twist our everyday reality even further!

Special thanks to Vision Ramps for developing the ramps and riding in the workshop and to Cut Media for filming.”

Animal Bikes – Max Gaertig 2017 Video

June 30, 2017

You cannot go wrong with some fresh Max Gaertig footage! Here’s his latest video for Animal Bikes that is packed with grinds, the best damn half cab whips in the game and more! Check it!

“Max Gaertig has been holding it down for Animal in Germany for years and it’s always sick to see new footage from him. Super tech mixed with burly and some great spot use to top it all off—classic Max Gaertig from start to finish.” – Ride BMX

Radio Bikes – Behind The Scenes of the 2017 Nitro World Games

June 30, 2017

Last weekend was the Nitro World Games in Utah and Radio Bikes had team riders Brian Fox and Jacob Bailey riding in the contest. Instead of the typical recap video, Radio Bikes decided to do a unique set of videos with Elevated Perspective giving you a full behind the scenes look at what the guys got into from the riding to the interviews, down time and more. If you ever wondered what it’s like for the pros at a contest like this, here’s a look!

“RADIO BIKES – BTS NITRO WORLD GAMES – EPISODE 1 / PRACTICE”

“RADIO BIKES – BTS NITRO WORLD GAMES – EPISODE 2 / QUALIFYING”

“RADIO BIKES – BTS NITRO WORLD GAMES – EPISODE 3 / FINALS”

Videos Filmed and Edited by Andrew Knight / Elevated Perspective