BMX Union

Monster Energy – Kevin Peraza Is On Fire

January 14, 2016

With a title like that, you better believe this is one of those wild MUST SEE BMX videos! Monster Energy just dropped this banger of a video featuring Kevin Peraza absolutely destroying some of his local skateparks and spots! Stop reading and HIT PLAY!

“While most riders make the move to Southern California, Kevin is happiest at home in Tucson surrounded by family and friends. For the last year he has ridden his local spots, visualizing new lines and tricks on the familiar ramps. When it came time to put it on camera Kevin was unstoppable. Whether it was coming up with a way to create green fire, building a massive wall ride or pulling never been done tricks, when Kevin sets his mind to something he always gets what he wants.

Credits:
Film – Dylan Pfohl
Backup Filmer – Eddie Peraza
Music – Easy Rider by Fox and the Law”

[Read more…]

Let’s Talk BMX Shops and the Direct To Consumer War

January 14, 2016

Yesterday, Vital BMX released an Harry Main Interview that really fired people up. In fact, FBM and Ride UK have both chimed in on their perspectives on why Harry’s perspective is wrong and the direct to consumer route is not benefitting BMX, at least not in the correct way. I’ve been thinking about the subject quite a bit since I originally read Harry’s responses and I wasn’t really sure if I wanted to chime in. Honestly, going into this blog post I was originally just going to link to FBM and Ride UK and see if we could get any discussion going… Then I decided I might as well point out a few of my thoughts on the value of BMX shops and everything… Then it turned into a big long write up. So, let’s just get into this.

[Read more…]

Sneak Peek: Shadow Conspiracy – Contender Tire

January 14, 2016

The Shadow Conspiracy have released another sneak preview of what they will be releasing in their March drop. Above is their new Contender Tire that we got a preview of back in September during Interbike 2015. The Contender tire will be available in two versions; Featherweight and Welterweight. The Featherweight version will feature a folding kevlar bead and a 120 TPI (Threads Per Inch) thread count making for a lighter weight tire that is more ideal for park and dirt riders. The Welterweight features a wire bead and a 60 TPI and is more ideal for street because it has a sturdier construction with the thicker threads. Both tires will feature the same multi-surface tread pattern with deeper grooves and thick lines to provide plenty of traction without sacrificing a smooth rolling tire, a 110 PSI rating and sizes of 2.20″ and 2.30″. No color options have been announced yet, but we would imagine we’ll be seeing a splash of color on these at some point.

The Featherweight version will weigh in at 18 oz. (2.20″) and 20 oz. (2.35″)
The Welterweight version will weigh in at 22 oz. (2.20″) and 24 oz. (2.35″)

Both versions of the tire will be hitting BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy worldwide in March!

[Read more…]

Volume Bikes X Demolition Parts – Australian Team In Sydney

January 14, 2016

The Volume Bikes and Demolition Parts Australian team recently spent a little time cruising skateparks and street spots around Sydney! Based off this BMX video, the crew had no trouble finding spots to stack clips on and ended up with a real dialed video for you to enjoy! Check it!

“BMX Militia distribution in Australia brought the Volume X Demolition crew, Jacman Hinss, Lewis Mills, and Boyd Hilder (on Demolition only) to Sydney, Australia to ride, hang out and film this edit.

Filmed, Edited by Ben Norris”

[Read more…]

Jack Maddock “Shola” Section

January 14, 2016

Snakebite just dropped Jack Maddock‘s section from the “Shola” DVD that came out back in 2008! This section is packed full of Jack’s buttery smooth style and some serious gaps and drops. What’s even crazier is that he was doing all this with a broken wrist! Wow… Talk about some serious desire to make this section happen and to get it done properly.

“What impressed me most about Jack’s section was the fact that he filmed the entire thing injured, very injured. All those drops and gaps were on his checklist, and regardless of his circumstance he came through and destroyed the streets of Seattle with a broken wrist.” – Bruce Crisman

[Read more…]

Shane Weston Bike Check

January 14, 2016

Eclat caught up with Shane Weston and his crazy hair to take a closer look at his current setup that he’s running! Although he’s no longer on Fly Bikes, he’s running his old signature frame and all Eclat parts, including samples of the Bruno Hoffmann signature Predator tires that are in the works. You can check out the full Bike Check filled with photos and a full parts list right here — Shane Weston Bike Check!

[Read more…]

Sandro Pages – Malaga Trip 2016

January 14, 2016

It’s safe to say by now that every BMX rider has definitely told themselves that they want to go to Malaga to ride at some point. Sandro Pages is the latest person to decided to book a flight and make his way to some sunshine to ride Ruben’s skatepark and the local trails spot! Take a peek at some of the riding he got in during his visit!

“Earlier this month, we decided to travel to Malaga Spain, to enjoy the good weather and outdoor riding.
We visited some famous spot, as the water jump, Malaga rock skatepark and “El Cable Trails” in Marbella.
A good weekend together with friends and beers.

Song : Soda – Blonde On Blonde”

[Read more…]

Federal Bikes – “Split Series” Dan Lacey X Bruno Hoffmann

January 14, 2016

Here it is! The final installment of the Federal Bikes “Split Series” that has been dropping over the course of the past year with their team. This time around we get a banger of a BMX video featuring Dan Lacey and Bruno Hoffmann going to work on spots around the increasingly popular island of Tenerife! Amazing riding, excellent film work and great spots… You already know this is a MUST SEE!

“Filmed in Tenerife by Rich Forne
Special thanks to Rubio, Pinky, Javi, Ale, Tin Tin
Music: Tomo Nakayama – Magnolias for Philip”

[Read more…]