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French Connexion – La French Riviera Video

February 21, 2016

Wow… We did not see this one coming. 4Down Distribution‘s own French Connexion‘s, Nico Badet and Tom Deville recently made a trip to the French Riviera to see just what the place had to offer. Although, they went into this one pretty discouraged and well aware that they were going to come across a TON of resistance (which based off the description below, was a lot… Given you don’t see any in the video really), they took the gamble and ended up winning! Everything about this video from the riding to the spots to the 80’s themed film work is on point. Do NOT pass this one up!

“A LOT A PEOPLE SAID TO US, WE NEVER GONNA BE ABLE TO RIDE THE FRENCH RIVIERA AND THEY WERE RIGHT.
THE FRENCH RIVIERA IS THE MOST LUXURIOUS PART OF FRANCE, FULL OF YACHT, CASINO, EXPENSIVE CAR AND OF COURSE POLICE, SECURITY GUARDS AND ANGRY POSH HABITANTS. THE AVERAGE TIME SPENT ON A SPOT BEFORE SOMEBODY CALLS THE POLICE WAS BETWEEN 5 AND 10 MINUTES.
IF YOU LIKE SPOTS IN THIS VIDEO YOU SHOULD SEE THE ONES WE WERE NOT ABLE TO RIDE OR WE DIDN’T HAD THE TIME TO FILM ON.
BUT YEAH! F**K IT! WE DID IT ANYWAY!
HERE THE RIVIERA VIDEO FEATURING NICO BADET (FIT) AND TOM DEVILLE (UNITED).”

Filmed and edited by Alex Valentino

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Kapok – Amoy Trip Video

February 21, 2016

It’s always awesome seeing new BMX videos surface from China because so much of the place is completely untapped when it comes to BMX. Today, the Kapok Shop hit us with a link to a video from a trip Zhiyong Zhang, Leming Liang, Wenting Huang, Jia Zhu and Muchao Li took to the city of Amoy last November to see just what the city had to offer. After watching this, it’s safe to say this place has some incredible spots and these guys and girls all took full advantage of the opportunity. This is a rad one, so hit play and enjoy!

Video by: Bob Cheung
Additional Filming: Leming Liang

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Lukas Kennedy – Best 10 Year Old Canadian Street Rider?

February 21, 2016

Here’s a BMX video we had sent through featuring 10 year old Lukas Kennedy putting all four of his pegs to good use on street spots and skateparks up in Canada. We’re not quite sure how many 10 year olds are out riding street in Canada, but I’d imagine Lukas is up there in that department. Not bad for being so young and only riding for about a year now! Take a look!

“Lukas Kennedy Is possibly the best street rider in Canada for his age (10 years old). 2015 was Lukas’s first year riding BMX. This edit was filmed in the course of 3 months. This edit was really tough to make, so many hours of frustration, a snapped frame and a bunch of snow storms stopped him from riding. We had to wait 3 weeks to film his banger because the spot was either soaked or snowed in. After all the crazy work, it all payed off. Lukas is so stoked on how it turned out and he cant wait to film another one. Follow him on instagram : @lukaskennedybmx”

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Ethan Schmitt Winter 2016 Video

February 20, 2016

Here’s a real solid video we had sent in featuring Ethan Schmitt putting in some work at a couple different skatepark, like 3rd Lair, here in Minnesota to pass the cold winter months! Ethan brings plenty of grind combos and lines in this one making for a good watch from start to finish. Take a look!

Filmed and edited by Kyle Mileski

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Subrosa Bringing Back The Double Top Tube?

February 20, 2016

Here’s a little something we caught a look at when Kyle Hart posted up this shot of his current Subrosa setup that he’s running with a couple different prototype pieces on Twitter. If you look at the top tube, you might notice that the tubing is very narrow, which leads us to believe (we haven’t got an actual confirmation), that Subrosa are looking to bring back the double top tube once again. Over the years, Subrosa have offered the double top tube on their Double Top Tube Pandora frame, then a 24″ version, and even a Flatland specific version, but it hasn’t been a part of their line up for a little while now. Kyle used the #Trillicus hashtag with the photo, which leads us to believe it will be a double top tube version of the latest Hoang Tran signature Villicus frame. You can see the double top tube in the shadow of the bike above. We have also updated this post with a few more photos below!

We’ll let you know when we find out more!

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Jesús Sánchez 2016 Video

February 20, 2016

It’s crazy how good the kids out there are getting. They’re progressing so fast. Here’s a BMX video we came across of Jesus Sanchez from Spain who is 15 years old and has only been riding for about 2 years. Jesus has barspins and tailwhips on lock, and knows all about mixing the tricks into different lines filled with manuals, grinds and freecoaster action. Real solid video for sure!

Song: A$AP Rocky – Everyday

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Sean Ricany 2015 Video

February 20, 2016

Miles Rogoish has been uploading some of the BMX videos he produced last year to his personal Vimeo channel. Today, he uploaded this Sean Ricany video that was for Primo. Obviously, Sean is no longer on Primo, but that doesn’t mean the footage isn’t good anymore, right? Hit play and take in some real dialed riding!

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Chuck Goldy “Totally Stoked To The Max About It” Section

February 20, 2016

The Daily Grind BMX Shop DVD “Totally Stoked To The Max About It” wouldn’t be complete without a section from the owner, Chuck Goldy! Here’s his section that’s loaded with some real solid riding from a ton of different street spots. Chuck brings a good mix of tricks with a bit of an old school vibe to it. Good watch for sure.

“Chuck’s Part from the Daily Grind BMX and Skateshop’s 2015 DVD “Totally Stoked to the Max About It”
Filmed by: Sam Jones
Edited by: Josh Foisey
Song: Working for the weekend by Loverboy”

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