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More About 25.4mm Bars and Stems

May 22, 2017

Are 25.4mm bars and stems the next big thing?

We have been hearing more and more about 25.4mm handlebars and stems and it seems like there’s a lot of debate stirring about if it’s necessary or if it will ever take off and become a standard for BMX. If you aren’t really up on all the reasons for running a 25.4mm set of handlebars and stems, then there is an interview with one of Wethepeople‘s product designers, Mike Frisk, where he explains why Wethepeople and Eclat are moving in that direction. You can check out the full interview over on BMX.com right here — Is 25.4mm The Next Big Thing?

Kink BMX – Night Time Dub Session with Desmond Tessemaker

May 22, 2017

Here’s a short but sweet BMX video that Kink just uploaded featuring Desmond Tessemaker getting a late night session on his backyard jump setup over in Amsterdam. This has some real solid riding paired with some interesting film work from a drone. Take a peek!

“Hailing from Amsterdam; Desmond Tessemaker has joined the Kink World Team repping in The Netherlands! Enjoy some quick hits from a nighttime session, with the drone!

Filmed and edited by Syo Van Vliet. ”

Posted Up In NYC

May 21, 2017

Sam Downs hit us with a link to a dialed video he put together from some of the sessions that went down over the course of the spring in New York City! This is packed with some real solid riding and clean film work, making for a good watch from start to finish. Expect to see plenty more of this coming from Sam in the coming months since he’s planning on firing out a few more of these style videos!

“Filmed all over the five boroughs of New York City in the spring of 2017.
Edited by Sam Downs
Filmed by Sam Downs, Michael Skye, and Steven Mejia
Music: “Rap Life” by Diamond D (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
Follow us on Instagram:
@samdowns / @michael_skye / @stevenslife / @squadnyc / @the88ers“

In The Cut – DUB Jam 2017

May 21, 2017

Every time the DUB crew throw a street jam, you know there’s going to be a massive turnout and a ton of amazing riding going down. Here’s a raw cut from the DUB Jam that went down recently that, despite a little rain, looks like it went off proper. Here’s a raw cut from the day for your viewing pleasure.

“We haven’t missed a DUB Jam yet and a torrent of rain wasn’t about to stop us this time. Despite that we still arrived late, so sorry to the folk who were shredding in the rain earlier on – you’ll be able to catch all those clips in the official DUB video soon. As always the best times catching up with old friends and watching the next generation come through. The UK is definitely rife with serious street talent. Massive thanks to DUB, everyone who came through, the sun, Official DIG Partners and DUB Jam sponsors:

http://bsdforever.com
http://etnies.com
http://animalbikes.com

Video by Fred Murray” – DIG

DEFZEF – Jacob Trevino Video

May 21, 2017

Here’s a dialed one that should get you stoked featuring Jacob Trevino going to work on street spots, skateparks, trails, rooftops and more for DEFZEF. Jacob has a deep bag of tricks and it’s safe to say he’s not scared to send it, either. Take a look!

Filmed and edited by Kyle Chandler,

Mateus Beckmann – Longest Fakie Manual? (2017)

May 21, 2017

We’re not sure what the longest fakie manual length would be or if there is an actual official world record for it, but there’s a good chance Mateus Beckmann is probably up there for record lengths. Last year he posted a clip of the Longest Fakie Manual he did, but it looks like he decided to try and up his previous attempt and go even further. Hit play on the video above to see just how far he was able to go before he ran out of steam. We have a feeling if he had a little more of a downward slope he could have kept this going for quite a bit longer, too. Take a look!

Filmed by Afonso Sommitz

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.
*****
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.
*****
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!