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Product: Standard Bykes – Zack Gerber Signature Transplant Frame

December 14, 2015

It’s about damn time Zack Gerber got himself a signature frame! The guys at Standard Bykes have just released Zack’s “Transplant” frame. Check out the promo above, then get full specs and details below after the jump!

“Zack has been testing and developing his frame for over the past year. Finally happy with every detail, he has released his signature “Transplant” frame to the market. Named after his many travels and gypsy lifestyle. Zack’s frame embodies the iconic strength of Standard Bykes with the purity in simplicity of a modern ‘street’ BMX frame designed to handle Zack’s high speed, technical, and potentially dangerous riding style.”

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Lahsaan Kobza Bike Check – Subrosa Code Prototype

December 14, 2015

Back in September, we got a sneak preview of Lahsaan Kobza‘s new signature “Code” frame from Subrosa at their Interbike 2015 booth. Today, we get a look at a prototype that Lahsaan built up in a fresh Bike Check! You can check out a bunch of photos and a full parts list by visiting the Subrosa website — Lahsaan Kobza Code Bike Check

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Colony BMX – Ricky Catanzariti Video

December 14, 2015

Colony BMX just so happened to be sitting on a few Ricky Catanzariti clips that needed a hoem. Instead of just hanging on to them or letting them go to waste, they tossed together this quick BMX video that we’re beyond stoked they dropped. Inside is a handful of clips (and crashes) that are fueled with nose balance and crazy technical combos. Have you ever seen a nose manual to barspin crankflip? Well, hit play and you can say you have. Wow.

“This is by no means a full video part from Ricky but we had these clips sitting here not getting used and they were way too incredible not to put out so consider this a teaser for his full video that we will be putting out in early 2016.”

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Product: BSD – 2016 Gloss Red Kriss Kyle Signature Passenger Kit

December 14, 2015

BSD have been busy unveiling their range of 2016 products online lately. Today, they released a look at the new Kriss Kyle signature Red colorway that is available on his Passenger frame, Passgenger bars and the Acid fork. You can get a closer look at each of these products and their full specs and details below! Let’s get into this!

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Storm Troopers Ride BMX?

December 14, 2015

Today has been a good one for the Star Wars fans out there. We just posted a video of Darth Vader Riding a BMX bike and Skateboard, and now we spotted a photogallery of a Storm Trooper getting a look at some dialed BMX products at the Empire BMX shop over on the X-Games website. Turns out Storm Troopers like to get down on BMX bikes, too… Maybe Darth Vader made it a mandatory thing? It’s hard to say, but we can tell you that they look pretty rad on a bike!

VIEW MORE PHOTOS ON THE X-GAMES WEBSITE — Star Wars Storm Trooper Goes Holiday Shopping

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Darth Vader Rides BMX and Skateboards

December 14, 2015

Did you know the Darth Vader is into BMX and skateboarding? Neither did we, but we should have known since he’s got the force and all that good stuff that probably would make riding a lot easier. Check it out as he catches a session cruising a skatepark and getting no respect from the scooter riders (no surprise there). Do you think his favorite trick is a Vader jam?

Oh, and guess what? Apparently Storm Troopers ride BMX, too! Who would have guessed?

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TEDx – Jason “Dorito” Perz and the Thrill of Failure

December 14, 2015

Jason Perz is a BMX legend that we’ve been seeing crush it for years. What you don’t know is that he has had a pretty rough life that has lead him in some pretty interesting directions, but, thanks to BMX, he was able to direct his life in a more positive way that has allowed him to use his story to teach kids through Thriller BMX shows. Get his story in this amazing TEDx talk he gave at Cleveland State University recently.

“After years of professional BMX riding, Jason Perz found himself in and out of jail cells and institutions, battling addiction. But after a rock-bottom epiphany, he realized, this is part of his journey. His talk inspires hope and perseverance can come out of the deepest despair.

Jason Perz runs thrillerbmx.com and travels the country speaking about his experiences battling addiction, bullying, and overcoming the odds. He inspires others to have faith in their journeys.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx”

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Laura Curnock – Summer 2015

December 14, 2015

Laura Curnock coming through with a BMX video for all the ladies out there putting in work! Check out some footage of her cruising a few different skateparks, putting her pegs to good use and getting some spins in. We don’t see a ton of footage coming from the girls out there, but we’re always stoked when something like this pops up.

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