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Mutiny Bikes – 2017 Mixtape Teaser

June 7, 2017

There’s something awesome dropping on Friday! Mutiny Bikes will be dropping their new 2017 Mixtape featuring their team going to work. Below you can find the teaser video for the video that we are sure will get you excited for the video. We were fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the full video and all we can say is it is damn good from start to finish and you will not be disappointed! So many crazy clips. Get ready!

“We are dropping our new mix tape this coming Friday(June, 9th). Featuring Tony Cardona, Brandon Hoerres, Austin Brunger, Jeff Wescott and Devin Fredlund. Filmed & Edited by Josh Babu.“

“Real BMX” 2017 Trailer

June 7, 2017

Here’s one we have been anticipating since the teams were announced a few months back! The “Real BMX” video contest from the X Games drop at the end of this month and we’re bound to see some insane riding. Here’s a trailer to get you excited.

This years teams are…

1. Alex Donnachie / Dave Sowerby

2. Chad Kerley / Christian Rigal

3. Demarcus Paul / Mike Mastroni

4. Nathan Williams / Peter Adam

5. Colt Fake / Darryl Tocco

6. Dave Krone / Ryan Navazio

“Real BMX, the all-street X Games BMX video contest, is back. Videos drop, and fan voting begins, on Wednesday, June 14. A full behind-the-scenes “World of X Games” show on the making of the contest airs Saturday, June 24, on ABC.” – X Games

What do you think? Any early predictions as to which team will win this years Real BMX contest? Let us know in the comments below!

Did you catch last years Real BMX video parts? Watch them here…

Dennis Enarson Real BMX Part

Van Homan Real BMX Part

Colt Fake Real BMX Part

Dakota Roche Real BMX Part

Devon Smillie Real BMX Part

Empire BMX – How To Toboggan with Brett Silva

June 7, 2017

Want to learn how to toboggan, but you don’t really know where to start? You’re in luck because Empire dropped this new How To video where Brett Silva gives you plenty of advice and examples to show you how to toboggan like a pro. If you say Brett’s “Grow Up” Part, you know Brett has this trick just about as perfect as it can get on just about any setup, so who better to teach you… Right!? Check it!

“Brett Silva breaks down how to do the toboggan, a required trick for anyone looking to achieve a higher level of consciousness

follow Brett Silva on Instagram @brettsilva

filmed / edited by @thejoshbabu (IG)”

Shadow Conspiracy – Truss Rim

June 7, 2017

Let’s take a closer look at the new Truss Rim from The Shadow Conspiracy!

Is it time for a new BMX Rim? Have you given The Shadow Conspiracy‘s new Truss Rim a look yet? This Double Wall rim is made from heat-treated 6061-T6 alloy with a welded seam with internal chambers that use a bridge inspired design making it strong and reliable. The Truss rim is 38mm wide with centerline spoke drilling and an increased spoke area to help limit spoke pull through and increase the overall structural strength. This 36-hole rim has an 394 ERD.

The Truss Rim from The Shadow Conspiracy is available in Black, Arsenic, Raw Polished, Crimson Red, Ignite, Livid Purple and Polar Blue, weighs in at 17.75 oz. with a price tag of $64.99. You can pick this rim up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy worldwide or direct from the Shadow Conspiracy webstore.

Here is a look at the rim in their new Arsenic color.

Crimson Red.

What do you think of this wild Ignite color?

Another new color. Livid Purple!

Looking for something a little cool? Polar Blue is for you.

Raw Polished. Clean and simple.

“The design of the Shadow Truss rim is focused around the same principles as modern bridge design in architecture. Considering the effects of compression as well as tension, the Shadow Truss rim is designed as a very rigid structure and one that transfers the load from a single point to a considerably wider area. These details create a stronger and more impact resistant rim to keep you rolling.” – The Shadow Conspiracy

What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments!

Need to know what size spokes you need for your wheels? Check out the BMX Spoke Calculator!

Check out more BMX rims

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Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a commission if you end up buying this rim. We would never suggest anything we wouldn’t ride ourselves.

Eclat BMX – Jordan Godwin: From Wales to Spain

June 7, 2017

You know when a new Jordan Godwin video pops up, you’re about to see some crazy lines, big grinds and more that’ll blow your mind. Jordan’s latest video for Eclat where he goes to work on spots from Wales to Spain is packed with some absolute fire that is nothing short of a mind blower. Add in some real clean film work and you have a BMX video you cannot pass up! Get on that play button!

“Jordan never stops riding, or filming. Thats true. He teamed up with buddy Nick Wotton for Eclat BMX and unleashed hell.

Video by Nick Wotton” – DIG

Matt Coplon – Year 40

June 7, 2017

The other week Matt Coplon hit level 4 and is celebrating with a brand new video packed with gold from street, skatepark and backyard ramp sessions that he has been getting in! As always, Matt brings a bunch of creativity to the table and keeps things interesting from start to finish, so hit play and check out what all those years of experience has created!

“Here at DIG we just can’t say enough good things about this guy. His contribution to BMX is second to none on so many levels and even his music taste rules. Welcome to Level 4 Matt!

“I remember my parent’s 40th birthday. “Over the hill” written in black icing, with a sugary tombstone and a vulture perched on top of their macabre cake. It was so distant. So inconceivable, personally: The beginning of the end. And now, here we are…

In the hollow anticipation of impending change, this is a collection of clips on the way to my 40th.

I hope you enjoy.” – Matt Coplon

Thanks to Profile Racing for 19 years of support.
To Chad Degroot and Deco.
To John Povah and Etnies.
To Brian Schaefer and the Skatepark of Tampa.
To Steve Crandall and FBM.

Thanks to Zach Rogers, Tin Maran, Caleb Bolton, Mike Hinkens, Chad Degroot, Steve Osgood, and Dillon Leeper for assistance with filming.
Extra thanks to Ariel Gunn, Beth Jordan, Steve Caro and Alan Shirley for all their help and support.

Song care of Meatwound.
Track titled “Flesh Tag” off of their album, “Largo.”
Music care of Magic Bullet Records.”

GT Bicycles – “Seriously Fun” Trailer

June 7, 2017

The crew over at GT BMX have been on it since the re-launch and it looks like they have a full-length video coming from all the miles they have been logging all over the world the past year or two. Below you can find a short but sweet trailer to give you a good idea of what’s coming. It’ll premiere online FIRST, then be available on iTunes and DVD after that. Get stoked!

“GT BMX’s upcoming feature video, Seriously Fun, will be premiering right here on the site on Wednesday June 21st FOR 72 HOURS ONLY! And in conjunction with the launch, digital downloads will be immediately available on iTunes, as well as DVDs (for free from select US retailers); so you can cop the video either way. The squad has been going in for the last year from coast to coast in the US, to Brazil, France, Germany, the UK, Taiwan & more, so this is sure to be amazing.

GT Featured Riders:

Albert Mercado
Brian Kachinsky
Chase Krolicki
Chelsea Fietsgoden
Dan Conway
Jay Cowley
Jeff With Glasses
Jason Phelan
Jonesy Fedderson
Jordan Grandinetti
Leandro Moreira
Rob Wise
Tristen Cooper
Ty Callais

Seriously Fun will premier online for 72 hours on RideBMX.com beginning, Wednesday, June 21st. In conjunction with the launch on RideBMX.com, DVDs will be available for free at retailers across the US as well as a digital download on iTunes.”

United BMX – Introducing the Mini-RIG Bluetooth Speaker

June 7, 2017

We have come a long way since the days of the Osiris G-Bag that had two speakers and required like 8 D batteries to keep it going for about a half hour, haha. Who remembers those backpacks with the built in speakers? Good times, good times. Luckily, technology has evolved in millions of ways for the better. For example, you can know carry a Bluetooth speaker with you that is far more compact, sounds incredibly better and lasts for hours on a charge and doesn’t require constantly buying new batteries. The crew at United BMX decided it was time a BMX company made a Bluetooth Speaker for the riders that they could bring to the session. Today, they released their new Mini-RIG Bluetooth Speaker. This little guy is capable of keeping the tunes flowing for the entire session and some. It has a clean and compact shape and design, too. Get the full details below!

“Bringing you the game changer of portable speakers. United and MiniRig collaboration portable Bluetooth rechargeable speaker boasts up to 80 hours of play back time. Pair up with other MiniRig systems for the ultimate immersive sounds and let the session roll from the morning right through to the night.

Filmed and edited by Peter Adam | UNITEDBIKECO.COM

SPECS:
Weight – 488g
Driver – Custom 3” (76mm) with neodymium motor system
Frequency response – 70Hz – 20,000kHz
Battery life – 80 Hours (Low Volume)
40 Hours (Average Use)
15 Hours (Maximum Volume)
Input power – USB (5V DC @ 800mA)
Output power USB – USB (5V DC @ 500mA)
Bluetooth – 4.2 With aptX and Wireless Stereo
Bluetooth Range – -10-50 Metres Line-Of-Sight
Charging time – 6-8 Hours
Audio input/output – 2 x 3.5mm Mini Jack Socket
Construction – Anodised Aluminium and Polycarbonate
IP rating – IPX5
Maximum peak output – 102.6dBA/0.5m
Made in the U.K”

You can buy the Mini-RIG Bluetooth Speaker for through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry United or direct from the United Webstore for £139.99 now.