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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.
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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