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BSD Introduce Gorilla Grip Over Size Bar and Stem System (25.4mm)

May 4, 2017

Will we start seeing more bars and stems available in 25.4mm? It looks that way..

It looks like Wethepeople and Eclat aren’t the only ones giving the 25.4mm size bars and stems a go. The crew at BSD will be offering their new “Gorilla Grip OS System” with over sized 25.4mm bars and stems a go. The system increases the diameter of the bars tubing that meets the stem for increased clamping area (roughly 14% more) from 7/8″ to the bigger 25.4mm (1″) size. The size change might not be excessively obvious, but the larger tubing of the bars and stem does increase surface area for clamping, which does help resist slipping better.

The Raider, Safari and Passenger bars will all be available in this new 25.4mm size, along with their existing 7/8″ size they were originally made in. So, you don’t have to convert if you aren’t feeling buying a new stem and bars.

Here’s a look at a 7/8″ bar on the left next to the new 25.4mm (1″) bar on the right. The change isn’t super noticeable. Unfortunately you MUST use a 25.4mm stem with 25.4mm bars, and 7/8″ stems with 7/8″ bars since these aren’t cross compatible.

The new Gorilla Grip OS System stems look like the originals, just a little bigger diameter for the bars to fit in.

The new Gorilla Grip OS System bars and stems will be available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry BSD worldwide starting this month!

Learn more about the 25.4mm size right here!

Check out more from BSD here!

Mat Hoffman Paints His Autobiography Cover

May 4, 2017

It looks like Mat Hoffman is back with another rad painting project. The other day Mat painted his legendary high air photo, and now today we get a loook at a timelapse of him painting the cover of his autobiography book, The Ride Of My Life. By now, we’re sure a ton of you have read the book, and we highly advise you do because it’s a super good read, but I probably should come clean… I did a book report on Mat’s book in all 4 years of high school and possibly once in middle school, haha. I’m pretty sure I actually re-read and re-wrote each book report in the process, so I guess I wasn’t cheating “that much”. Either way, check out the video of Mat doing the painting below. We also included links to buy the book on Amazon if you’re looking to pick up a copy. Well worth it!

Had the pleasure of painting the cover of my autobiography I got to write with the legendary Mark Lewman. This is another one for John Rokos who is on the deck with his bike in the background. #mh_paints DM for commissions. Thanks for your support.
A post shared by Mat Hoffman (@condorbmx) on May 3, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT

If you haven’t given the book a read, we highly suggest you check it out! You can buy it right here!

Below you can find the actual cover, followed up by Mat’s painting… Looks good to us!

Performance BMX 2017 Mixtape

May 4, 2017

The Performance BMX crew over in FranceSoul BMX! Check out just under 17 minutes of footage that is filled with dialed riding, rad spots, crashes, good times off the bike, plenty of laughs and more. Real solid BMX video from start to finish! Enjoy!

“The PERFORMANCE crew from Paris return with a strong mixtape edited by Max Dequen, filmed by Max and the rest of the crew.

Filmed and edited by Maxine Dequen
Additional filming by the crew @performancebmx”

Fit Bike Co. – F-Log: New York with Austin Augie and Van Homan

May 4, 2017

The latest F-Log from Fit Bike Co. has arrived and it features Van Homan, Austin Augie, along with a few other familiar faces like Alex Donnachie and Liam Zingbergs who were in New York City as well. Take a look at what the guys got into while cruising through the city.

“After a week in New York with Augie our schedule finally aligned with Van Homan’s, who drove up from Philly to ride around with us. Austin conquers a banger for an upcoming Fit edit while Van and the homies supply the support.

Featuring:
Van Homan – @vandeverhoman
Austin Augie – @austinaugie
Liam Zingbergs – @leezy_zingbergs
Alex Donnachie – @alex_donnachie
Greg Moliterno – @gregorymoliterno”

Colony BMX – 2017 Act Jam

May 3, 2017

The Colony team were able to get most of their team out to the ACT Jam down in Australia this year. Here’s a highlight reel of footage featuring their crew getting down over the course of the weekend. Tons of wild riding to see in this one. Looks like it was another successful jam to us!

“Originally this ACT Jam trip video was suppose to be more a behind the scenes raw video but the guys got some solid footage so we pieced it together for what you see here.

Featuring Alex Hiam, Jayden Fuller, Josh Dove, Chris James, Polly, Chris Courtenay and Clint Millar.”

Volume Bikes – Northwest Green Colorway Kit

May 3, 2017

If you were digging the Northwest Green color on Josh Clemens signature Voyager frame from Volume Bikes, you’ll be stoked on this. The Northwest Green color is also available on the Captain Bars, Anchor V2 Fork, VLM Stem and VLM grips now! Below you can find photos of the parts in this new color option that is hitting BMX shops and mail-orders now! Who is digging that color option?

Captain Bars

VLM Grips

VLM Stem

Learn more about the Voyager frame right here!

Team Shralp – Dean’s Dirty 31 Pool Party

May 3, 2017

There’s no denying that Dean Dickinson loves pools more than pretty much every rider, so it wasn’t a complete surprise that he had another pool party to celebrate his birthday! Here’s a look at what went down at this years pool party that had a few Pros, legends, weekend warriors and more turn out for the session. This spot looks super fun and it’s safe to say everyone had a good time! Take a peek!

“On January 7th, 2017 TEAM SHRALP powered through an EPIC snowstorm and hosted Dean Dickinson’s birthday bash as DEAN’S DIRTY 31 POOL PARTY. INVITE ONLY pool party session at Dave Tobin’s private indoor concrete bowl. Featuring 31 of the best Pacific Northwest pool shredders! Riders battled it out for high air, best trick, and the “Shred Boner Award.” Featuring: Ryan Barrett, Andy Merrall, Jamie Jacobson, Jimmy “Wildcard” Cogan, Nick Vergillio, Slade Scherer, Mike Sheldon, John Battreal, & more!
SPECIAL THANKS: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Bone Deth, Subrosa, Shadow Conspiracy, Rant, Odyssey, Filmed By Bike Film Festival, Backward Messages, See See Motor Coffee, Sandy Hut, World Shaker, & Death Ray Moto.
FILMED BY: Mark Rainha, Mike Sheldon, AJ Schiefelbein, & Dean Dickinson
EDITED BY: Dean Dickinson
MUSIC BY: The Dogs 77
“Gotta Tell Her”
Nobunny
“Church Mouse”” – Team Shralp

Dan Foley – Commercial Park Cruising

May 3, 2017

You never know just what Dan Foley will be getting into next on his channel. Here’s a fresh video he put together from some time he spent cruising around at a commercial park that ended up having a few jib spots that lead to some rad clips! Check out what he cooked up this time around, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!

“Took advantage of a warm Sunday afternoon by cruising a local commercial park. The place has some gems!”