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Tom Creasy Interview

May 9, 2016

When it comes to the day to day in BMX, you generally only hear about the pro riders that are producing the content or the brands producing the products as a whole. What most don’t realize is how many people are behind the scenes making sure things keep happening. Over the course of the past few years, we’ve seen Monster Energy throw some amazing events like BMX Day and produce the incredible “Above Below” video that ended up taking the NORA Cup award for best video last year. What do those two things have in common beside the Monster Energy title? They both had Monster’s European Team Manager, Tom Creasy helping to ensure everything goes smooth for the riders, filmers and everyone involved. We’ve been real stoked on all the work Tom has been doing in BMX and figured it would be a good time to get to know him a little better, so we hit him with a bunch of questions! Ready? Let’s check out what he had to say…

Name: Tom Creasy
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Nike BMX – Glasgow to Genoa

May 9, 2016

You know all hell is going to break loose when the Nike BMX team get together for a trip. We caught wind of a new video the other week and have been anticipating this ever since. Today, we get a look at what Dennis Enarson, Garrett Reynolds, Kriss Kyle, Simone Barraco and Chad Kerley got into during their trip between Glasgow and Genoa! You already know this is a MUST SEE BMX video!

“When we got the word that Nike’s Dennis Enarson, Garrett Reynolds and Chad Kerley we’re flying over to Scotland in early April to ride with Kriss Kyle, our initial thoughts were, “No chance”, due to the inexplicable amount of wet weather we get here at our Glasgow HQ. However, when you have this crew of guys you really don’t have to worry – anything less than a typhoon and these lot would bag clips. The rain actually stayed off for the most part before they left for Italy to visit Simone Barraco’s hometown of Genoa for the second leg of their trip. Needless to say, what you are about to watch is just as savage as you’d expect – there’s really no point trying to prepare you with some highlights because everything is a “Whaddaah?!” Those last few clips though… jeez.” – DIG

Music by Holy Mountain courtesy of Chemikal Underground

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FISE Montpellier 2016 – Park Finals Highlights

May 9, 2016

FISE Montpellier 2016: Park Finals Highlights – More BMX Videos

This past weekend was a hectic one in Montpellier, France as FISE took over and brought some of the best BMX riders in the world to their city to go head to head on their park and spine ramp. Above is a look at all the madness that went down during the Park finals that almost got rained out. Needless to say, you’re going to swear uncontrollably a few times watching this one.

Results:
1. Alex Coleborn
2. Daniel Dhers
3. Mike Varga

“Logan Martin, Daniel Dhers, Alex Coleborn, Daniel Sandoval, Mike Varga, Colton Walker, Nick Bruce, and more battle it out for the top spot in the park final at 2016’s first FISE event. Amazing riding from the best in the world!
Credit: Vital BMX”
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Stay Strong – Larry Edgar Handlebar Promo

May 9, 2016

We’re always beyond pumped when some fresh Larry Edgar footage surfaces! Here’s a new one for his signature bars through Stay Strong featuring Larry absolutely destroying a set of a trails. Larry goes so big and brings a ton of style to the table! This is a promo for his new signature bars that are hitting BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Stay Strong worldwide now. Enjoy!

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Nowear BYOB 2016 Round 2 Flyer

May 8, 2016

What are you doing next weekend, May 14th? If you aren’t headed out to Nebraska for the 2nd stop of the 2016 Nowear Bring Your Own Bike Series, you’re blowing it! The ramps are painted, the biggest BMX bars are ready to ride, there’s $1,000 dollars up for grabs and it’s going to be a damn good time. You can get the full details over on the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE!

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Villa Road – Saffron Walden Skatepark Session

May 8, 2016

The Villa Road crew are back with a new BMX video from one of the productive sessions they were able to get in at the Saffron Walden skatepark. This has footage from Damo Wilkinson, Bob Manchester, Inch Thomson, Matt Priest and Alex Coleborn for you to check out. With a line up like that, you should expect plenty of style! Hit play and enjoy!

““Get a bunch of bikes and ride em around with you’re friends… It’s the shit!” Tyler the Creator knows what’s up!

Featuring – Damo, Bob, Inch, Priest and Coleborn

Filmed & Edited – Andrew Inch Thomson”
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Product: Kink BMX – 2017 Redwood Complete Bike

May 8, 2016

Are you on the hunt for a new BMX bike? Have you taken a look at the Connor Lodes signature 2017 Redwood complete from Kink yet? This bike starts out with a 100% 4130 chromoly frame with a 20.75″ top tube length, 75.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 9″ stand over height, 11.75″ bottom bracket height and 13.25″ chainstay length. The rest of the bike is decked out from top to bottom in Kink and Mission parts making for one dialed machine right out of the box. Below you can find the full parts list…

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

Bars: Kink Grizzly CC 9” 100% 4130 Chromoly

Grips: Kink Ace Flangeless

Barends: Kink Ace Plug Style

Stem: Kink Bold HRD 50mm

Headset: Mission Sealed Integrated

Brake Lever: Mission Token

Brake Cable: Mission Linear

Brakes: Mission Cease

Cranks: Kink Ridge 3pc Tubular Chromoly 175mm – 8 Spline

Bottom Bracket: Sealed Mid 19mm

Pedals: Kink Hemlock NF

Chain: Mission 510H

Sprocket: Mission Nexus 25T 6061 Aluminum

Front Hub: Mission Brigade Sealed Bolt-In Hub

Rear Hub: Mission Dispatch Freecoaster 14mm

Driver: Sealed 9T

Front Rim: Mission Mylar

Rear Rim: Mission Mylar

Seat: Kink Benton Pivotal

Seat Post: Mission Pivotal

Seat Clamp: Integrated

Front Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″

Rear Tire: Kink Sever 2.4″

Weight: 26lb 05oz

The 2017 Connor Lodes signature Redwood complete BMX bike from Kink is available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink for around $499.99 with translucent Maroon for the only color option!

You can check out the full range of 2017 Kink complete bikes here: Kink BMX – 2017 Complete Bikes Catalog

Take a closer look at the 2017 Kink Solace Complete

Take a closer look at the 2017 Kink SXTN Complete
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Kriss Kyle Builds A New BSD Passenger

May 8, 2016

It was time for Kriss Kyle to build up a new bike, so he figured he would make a video showing us the build process. Hit play to watch Kriss dial in his signature Passenger setup that’s decked out from top to bottom in the latest BSD parts! Kriss talks us through some of the parts he’s running and why he’s stoked on them. Then he throws down a few tricks on his new bike at Unit 23 Skatepark! Looks like one dialed BMX bike to us! What do you think?

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