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Shudder house – Schlie Mix

December 4, 2015

Jay Schlie might not be a household name in BMX, but believe it or not… He’s crushing it behind the scenes. When Jay isn’t busy bouncing around the U.S for QBMX (QBP Distributions’s BMX division) working with BMX shops to improve, he’s most likely out riding his bike. Here’s a short but sweet BMX video featuring Jay cruising some trails, street spots and a full pipe he got a session on in a construction zone before it was most likely buried in the ground. Hit play and enjoy this because it’s not your typical video filled with grinds and freecoaster action.

Music : Torche “Lay Low”

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“Whatchudonow” Trailer by Carlo Hoffmann

December 4, 2015

Carlo Hoffmann is working on a new full-length BMX video called “Whatchudonow” featuring Bruno Hoffmann, Carlo and what appears to be the Ciao Crew over in Germany. Above is the first trailer giving us a look at just what this one will have in store for us when it’s ready. With a crew like this, there’s no doubt in our minds that this will be filled with some excellent riding. We’ll keep you posted as more information comes out!

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Harry Main – Skatepark Soccer

December 4, 2015

When we first saw the title of the latest BMX video from the Harry Main webisode series, we expected to see a bunch of kids on bikes using their wheels to kick a soccer ball around to score, which is actually a pretty good time in all honesty. But, this takes bringing BMX and soccer together to a whole new level in more of a “calling the shots” style. So, the concept of this one is you draw a random trick (by “random” we mean a bunch of ridiculous tricks like 1080’s, tailwhip to barspins, tailwhip to whiplash, etc… ) out of a hat. Then you have to kick a ball from halfway across the skatepark into the net. If you miss, you have to do the trick, if you make it, you get to skip it. It’s a pretty interesting concept and it actually looks like a good time… and pretty stressful. Watch as Harry learns the hard way that this game is a little harder than he thought it might be, haha.

Leave it up to BMX riders to find a way to incorporate soccer into their session and make it a little more… risky.

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Evolution of the Bicycle

December 3, 2015

No, this doesn’t have anything to do with BMX bikes, but in a way it does… We spotted this video over on the Subrosa website. It’s an animation timeline showing the evolution of the bicycle from 1790 up until 1890, years before Bicycle Motocross was ever even an idea. Either way, it’s still pretty cool to look back and see how this two wheeled contraption came to be. It will be interesting to see what the bicycle looks like in 50 years… We’ll probably be rocking hover bikes by then.

“300 years compressed to a 1 min animation telling the interesting history of the bicycle, all the way from the wooden horse to the modern racer.
The video was made in combination with an application to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 2013.
Animation : Thallis Vestergaard
Music : Flying Home by The Benny Goodman Sextet
visualartwork.dk
Note: Video updated September 2014
“A bicycle is a two wheeled, human-powered vehicle, with one wheel behind the other.“
The first track of the bicycle goes back to 1493 where Leonardo da Vinci made a sketch of a very advanced bicycle. This is not proven to be true though. So is there many uncertainties on when and who invented the
bicycles improvements along it’s history.

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Volume Bikes – “Volume 1” Photogallery

December 3, 2015

Volume Bikes have released a photogallery with a collection of photos that were shot while filming for the VOLUME ONE VIDEO that was released yesterday featuring Demarcus Paul, Josh Clemens and Billy Perry all crushing spots from California to New York, Oregon and more. You can check out more photos like the one above, most of which are by photographer Devin Feil, over on the Volume Bikes website. Check them out here: VOLUME ONE PHOTOGALLERY.

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Monster – Dak Friday: Crewsin’ Coachella

December 3, 2015

Ah, here’s a BMX video we’ve been waiting around for all day! Monster Energy just released this banger of a video featuring Dakota Roche cruising spots around Coachella Valley with Cult teammates, Andrew Castaneda, Grant Germain and Mikey Tyra! Amazing spots, great film work and You should already know by now that the riding is what makes this a MUST SEE! Hit play and enjoy!

“Follow Dakota Roche and friends as they search the COACHELLA VALLEY for spots to shred. The crew quickly learned this is the land of never ending ditches and limitless possibilities.

Riders:
Dakota Roche
Andrew Castaneda
Grant Germain
Mikey Tyra”

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Subrosa – Big Bitchin’ Cranks with Kyle Hart

December 3, 2015

This is pretty awesome. Subrosa released this promo for their Big Bitchin’ BMX cranks where they used the cranks and sounds from Kyle Hart riding to make the song for it. Beastly cranks and a great watch. Hit play and enjoy this BMX video!

“Subrosa pro Kyle Hart puts the Subrosa Big Bitchin’ Cranks to proper use, dropping, smashing, drumming, and SHREDDING.
These cranks are available everywhere now, just in time for your holiday homies.

THE BIG BITCHIN CRANKS ARE
-Bigger, stronger, more refined versions of the popular Bitchin’ Cranks
-Seamless 4130 chromoly with oversized welds 3 pc construction for compatibility with spline drive
-Full Deathproof heat treatment after welding
-22mm spindle
-Available in 170mm and 175mm
Weight: 31.2 oz.

Filmed & Edited by
Bobby Kanode

Music by:
Kyle Hart & Bobby Kanode”

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Northern Embassy – Jaumell Campbell – Stay Mad

December 3, 2015

The Northern Embassy dropped this new BMX video featuring Jaumell Campbell going to work on street spots around Edmonton! This has a pretty chill vibe, but as always, Jaumell comes through with some real good riding. Take a look!

“Jaumell is one of the most humble and chilled out people I know; a true OG. This was filmed in spotty fashion all throughout Edmonton this past summer/fall. Jams knocked all these clips out in his trademark nonchalant style that’s truly one of a kind. Stay Mad! -Jared Chilko
Film/Edit: Jared Chilko
Additional Filming: Mike Orita, Riley Abramyk
Music: Pouya “Get Buck (Prod. Rellim)””

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