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Sneak Peek: Fly Bikes – 24mm Dolmen Cranks

October 9, 2015

Fly Bikes have just released a preview of their new 24mm Dolmen cranks that will be hitting BMX shops and mail-orders in just a few weeks. It looks like they have beefed the cranks up a bit in size with a 24mm spindle and a pedal boss gusset that will keep you from the dreaded ankle bite. More details below.

“With our 2016 line dropping at the end of this month, we’re very excited to give you guys a look at our updated Dolmen cranks. For this year we’ve made a few changes to improve the overall strength of the cranks while giving them a cleaner look. We have bumped the spindle size up from 22mm to 24mm and added a new pedal boss gusset that is more ankle friendly. The Dolmen 24 cranks will be available in black, stainless and our new gold color.

We hope you are excited to see our full range of 2016 complete bikes, frames and parts that will be available through Flybikes dealers worldwide in just a few weeks at the end of October!”

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Alex Raban’s Time Mixtape

October 9, 2015

You know you’re in for something good when Alex Raban drops a new video! Here’s a mix he put together filled with a real interesting intro then some heavy action from the streets from Alex and crew. Get on that play button and take it all in!

“Alex Raban’s Time Mixtape features Conor Caron, Blake McCray, Chet Weidner, Dylan Deaser, Jason Shoolery, Kyle Walker, and Alex himself. Anyone familiar with Volume’s Alex Raban and his impact on the scene in California’s Central Coast knows how he’s been a central cog to many of the video projects from the area, including the early ‘Roll Wit Us’ and Santa Barbarians ‘Quest For The Holy Rail’ DVD’s, and various web projects in recent years. What does a guy like Alex do when he breaks a couple of ribs? He spends more time on the other side of the camera, motivating his housemates and local friends to finish up his latest project the Time Mixtape. Get out there and make the most of things, because as Benjamin Franklin once said “Lost time is never found again”

Filmed and edited by Alex Raban

Photo by Jason Showery” – DIG

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“Word Five” Bonus Crash Section

October 9, 2015

Love watching BMX videos filled with crashes? Well, we though we saw a lot of crashes in our Baco Jam 2015 Crashes video, but it’s safe to say that the Word crew took way more crashes filming for their fifth DVD! They just released a 30 minute compilation of crashes that will having you laughing and cringing with pain. Take a look!

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“Cologne’s Finest” Trailer

October 9, 2015

There’s a new BMX video coming from the crew over in Cologne, Germany that will feature a ton of footage they have been collecting between Germany, France and a few other countries that, based off this trailer, is bound to kick ass! Check it out and get stoked.

“Our this year´s mixtape featuring locals from Cologne and the surrounding area.
Filmed in Cologne, Bonn, Frankfurt, Rotterdam, Lyon, Montpellier, etc.
Dropping Dec 2015.”

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Albe’s X Baco 2015 Bonfire / Rail Jam

October 9, 2015

If you haven’t caught on by now that the Baco Jam last weekend was fueled by fire, booze and bad decisions, then you probably weren’t paying very close attention. After the contest at the skatepark ended for the day, everyone headed back to the Albe’s villa for a fire. Zack Gerber decided to heat the fire up and put on his own jam with the Subrosa Street Rail OVER A FIRE. Check out what went down… I wonder who won the $50.

“Zack Gerber became the master of ceremonies at the Albe’s BMX bonfire on Saturday night at the BACO Jam in Warrens, Wi. A rail jam broke out and only one X-Games gold medalist was set on fire.* Not sure if the video or the audio is more entertaining.

Filmed and edited by Adam Yarbrough

*stunts performed by professionals…don’t try this at home!”

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Zach Rogers Bike Check

October 9, 2015

Earlier this week we got a look one of the prototype frames that FBM are working on on Phil Jones’ bike, now today we get a look at the 2nd prototype frame that is in the works. Go check out Zach Rogers’ Bike Check that’s decked out with FBM and Profile Racing parts as well as a close up look at that frame.

FBM released a few details on the frame… This prototype has a 75.25-degree head tube angle, 72-degree seat tube angle, 11.625″ bottom bracket height, 9.125″ standover height and a 13.625″ chain stay length. Expect more details closer to release.

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Eastern – Josh Perry and the Cedar Point Ramps

October 9, 2015

It’s always good to see some fresh Josh Perry footage! Eastern Bikes dropped this new video featuring Josh throwing down a bunch of tricks on the ramps he spends his summers riding for work! This has a good mix of bigger air tricks and more technical riding. Hit play and take all the goodness this BMX video has to offer in.

“Josh Perry rode in live performances for All Wheel Sports in a show called “All Wheels Extreme” at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio during the summers of 2014 and 2015. Nick Digeroloma filmed all the clips and Josh edited it all together. Massive thanks to Graveyard for the permission to use this song!

Song: “Satan’s Finest” by Graveyard”

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Product: Cult – Hawk Cranks

October 9, 2015

We caught a look at these at Interbike the other week, but now we have full specs and details for you. Cult have released Chase Hawk‘s signature Hawk cranks. These cranks are made from fully heat-treated 4130 chromoly with custom forged arms with investment cast oversized spindle bosses and wraparound spindle gussets to increase the overall strength and keep them stiff. You can also find a 48-spline, 22mm hollow chromoly spindle with hollow chromoly spindle bolts to help save a few ounces of weight. The Hawk cranks are right and left side drive compatible and can fit regular and nano drive sprockets with an arm length of 175mm and matte black for the color.

Worried you might break these? They even come with a lifetime warranty!

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