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Stolen Saturdays – Brandon Gauthreaux

May 21, 2017

Stolen coming through with another round of Stolen Saturdays for your viewing pleasure. This time around we get a fresh batch of clips from Brandon Gauthreaux getting down on his brand new setup at his local skatepark out in Louisiana. This has a few grinds and other tricks that are well worth a look. Check it!

“Stolen Saturdayz is a weekly video series presented by Stolen Brand.
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Our AM team rider Brandon Gauthreaux repping Stolen and riding around Louisiana for his first Stolen Saturdayz edit. Be on the look out for our weekly mid-day Saturday youtube drop.
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Rider: Brandon Gauthreaux – @the.gingerhawk
Filmer: Christian Mauldin – @p_d0llaz”

Kink BMX – 2018 SXTN Complete Bike

May 20, 2017

Let’s take a closer look at the 2018 SXTN Complete from Kink!

Yesterday we took a look at the 2018 Solace Complete, now today we’re checking out the new Sean Sexton signature 2018 SXTN Complete bike that is hitting BMX shops and mail-orders. This bike starts out with a full chromoly frame, bars and fork and is decked out top to bottom in Kink and Mission parts like the the Dispatch freecoaster. Below you can find a full parts list and specs…

Frame Material: 100% 4130 Chromoly

Toptube Length: 21″

Chainstay Length: 13.75″

Headtube Angle: 75°

Seattube Angle: 71°

Standover Height: 8.75″

Bottom Bracket Height: 11.6″

Fork: Kink Trident Fork 100% 4130 Chromoly 1pc Steerer Tube, Tapered Fork Legs

Fork Offset: 26mm

Bars: Kink Grizzly 9” 100% 4130 Chomoly 13-Butted TruTherm

Grips: Kink Ace Flangeless

Barends: Kink Thrust

Stem: Kink Bold HRD 50mm

Headset: Mission Sealed Integrated

Seat: Kink SXTN Stealth

Seat Post: Mission Aluminum Stealth

Seat Clamp: Integrated

Cranks: Kink Ridge 3pc Tubular Chromoly 170mm – 8 Spline LHD

Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm

Pedals: Kink Hemlock NF

Chain: Mission 510H

Sprocket: Kink Bedlam 25T CNC 7075-T6

Front Hub: Mission Brigade Sealed Bolt-In Hub

Rear Hub: Mission Dispatch Freecoaster 14mm LHD

Driver: Sealed 9T

Front Rim: Mission Mylar

Rear Rim: Mission Mylar

Front Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″

Rear Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″

Pegs: Mission Nylon (4)

Brake Lever: Mission Token

Brake Cable: Mission L4 Linear

Brakes: Mission Cease

Weight: 25lb 14oz

Color: Gloss Chameleon

The 2018 SXTN Complete is available for $599.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink BMX worldwide now! Make sure you check out the Tony Hamlin signature 2018 Solace Complete!

Check out more from Kink right here.

What do you think of this bike? Any questions about it? Let us know in the comments below! Also, make sure you hit those Share buttons so your friends can check out this bike, too!

Building a Mini Ramp From Tree To Transition

May 20, 2017

Now this is an awesome video to start your Saturday morning off with a cup of coffee. Over the years we have seen countless ramps, some crazy as hell and some basic but incredibly fun looking ramps. However, we’re pretty sure we have never seen a ramp that was entirely built from cutting trees down, milling those trees into all the boards needed and then using the wood to build out what appears to be a perfect mini ramp. Jamie Cooper-Ellis put together this awesome video showing us how him, his dad and a few friends managed to build their ramp without having to take a trip to Home Depot to buy the wood. This is really impressive and it looks like the end result was amazing. Take a look!

“This past fall we built ourselves a backyard mini. We started with pine logs milled them into 2×4’s and 2×6’s and then built the ramp using this wood. We did our best to document this project while also doing it, heres what we came up with! Thank you to Dylan Bresnahan Fraser Cooper-Ellis, Noah Hoskins and anyone else who lent a hand!” – Jamie Cooper-Ellis

Inspired By BMX: Ricky Feather – Frame Builder

May 20, 2017

It’s always interesting seeing what Professional riders get into “after BMX”. There’s a lot of talented guys that transition into something that still let’s them have that freedom and creative outlet that we all love. One perfect example would be Ricky Feather, who after his time with United went on to start Feather Cycles where he builds custom frames of all shapes and sizes for customers. Despite seeming like he was a mess at a younger age, he managed to find something that allowed him to do something the demands perfection, and he does it damn well. Here’s his story…

“Welcome to episode 3 of DIG Alumni ‘Inspired by BMX’. This series looks at four creatives whose lives were shaped by being involved at varying levels within the BMX community. BMX not only inspired them artistically, it provided them with a worldview that encouraged risk, made them open to opportunity, and gave them the tools to come up with creative solutions to the problems life threw at them. These episodes are proof that picking up that bike can not only change the direction of your life, but also have an impact well beyond the confines of the BMX world.

Well over a decade ago ago, Ricky Feather was making a name for himself as a progressive street rider, with a sponsorship from United and an ahead-of-its-time part in Attila’s Hit The Switch video (not to mention, for real video nerds, an absolutely killer part in the bonus section of Joe Cox’s Voices DVD, which can be found in the DIG Video Vault. Ricky lived the BMX dream, travelling the world to ride, but came home to Leeds, UK to a ‘real life’ of dead-end factory jobs. Seeking a way out, he taught himself to build bike frames with little formal training but with a perfectionist’s eye. Miraculously, within a short period of time he had built up a two year waiting list and won several awards for his hand crafted road machines. Today he still makes every Feather Cycles frame completely by hand in his workshop in Yorkshire, working closely with the buyer to ensure the bike is built not only to their specifications, but that it will be absolutely the right bike for their needs.

Alumni is DIG BMX production. Directed by Fraser Byrne.” – DIG

Trevor Watring 2017 Video

May 19, 2017

There are a handful of riders out there that when we see they have a new video, we have to almost mentally prepare ourselves for the madness we’re about to see. We have come to know that whenever a new Trevor Watring video surfaces online, we’re going to see some insanely creative, unique and original riding that mixes front brake magic with flatland out on ramps and street spots. Trevor is no stranger to the fufanu and abubaca game, too which is always major bonus points in our book. Get on that play button because this new one kicks a ton of ass!

“Your favorite rider from Ohio is back at it again with a fresh video just in time for summer! Trevor has progressed so much since his last video its truly amazing, his riding is still just as creative and unique as before and this video will get you stoked and inspire you to think outside the box of the cookie cutter trends of today’s bmx scene, enjoy!!” – Ohio Days

Kink BMX – 2018 Solace Complete Bike

May 19, 2017

Let’s take a look at the 2018 Solace Complete from Kink!

Kink coming through with their new Tony Hamlin signature 2018 Solace Complete Bike that it hitting BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide now. This BMX bike is a higher end complete that is ready to go straight out of the box with a full chromoly frame, fork and bars, a freecoaster and a full list of Kink and Mission aftermarket parts. Not only is this bike dialed in with some great parts, it also has a really dialed Matte Raw Marble color that looks amazing. Below you can find full specs and details…

Frame Material: 100% 4130 Chromoly Double Butted TT/DT
Toptube Length: 20.75″
Headtube Angle: 75.5°
Seat Tube Angle:71°
Standover Height: 8.75″
Bottom Bracket Height: 11.6″
Chainstay Length: 13.25″
Fork: Foundation II Fork 1pc CNC Steerer Tube 100% 4130 Chromoly Butted & Tapered Legs
Fork Offset: 26mm
Bars: Kink Solace II 9.25” 100% 4130 Chromoly 13-Butted TruTherm
Grips: Kink Ace Flangeless
Barends: Kink Thrust
Stem: Kink Highrise TL 48mm CNC 6061-T6
Headset: Mission Sealed Integrated
Cranks: Kink Ridge 2pc Tubular Chromoly 170mm – 8 Spline
Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm
Pedals: Kink Hemlock NF
Chain: Mission Half-Link
Sprocket: Kink Bedlam 25T CNC 7075-T6
Front Hub: Mission Invade Sealed Bolt-In Hub
Rear Hub: Mission Dispatch Sealed Freecoaster 14mm
Driver: Sealed 9T
Front Rim: Mission Mylar
Rear Rim: Mission Mylar
Seat: Kink Solace Stealth
Seatpost: Kink Stealth 3D Forged
Seat Clamp: Integrated
Front Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″
Rear Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″
Pegs: Kink Drift 4.4″ (2)
Brake Lever: Mission Token
Brake Cable: Mission L4 Linear
Brakes: Mission Cease (Removable Mounts)

Color: Matte Raw Marble
Weight: 25lb 2oz

The 2018 Solace Complete is available for $699.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide now.

Check out more from Kink BMX here.

How To G-Turn with Matthias Dandois & Alex Jumelin

May 19, 2017

Have you ever wanted to learn How To G-Turn on a BMX bike? Well, you’re in luck because Matthias Dandois and Alex Jumelin are back with a new Can You Make It video explaining exactly how to get the trick done! Take a look at the video below, then grab your bike and send a few!

“Matthias Dandois and Alex Jumelin teach you one of the best looking BMX Flatland trick in this new episode of Can You Make it!
Music by sexx.“

2016 Apple Creek Trails Jam

May 19, 2017

Brant Moore just sent through his latest video which is a recap from last years Apple Creek Trails Jam that went down. This gives you a look at all the action that went down throughout the day with plenty of dialed riding mixed in, a good amount of laughs and more “Wooo”‘s than Rick Flair could produce in a given day.

“July 15th is this years jam!!

Last years jam was so insane it had to have been the best one yet!
I’m always super late with these, but that’s only because I like posting them with the following years date to get everyone excited!

A huge shoutout to everyone who had their hands on a camera for this. Matt Poteet, Brenden Wargo, Brian Horecky, Tim Doerfler“