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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!

Get a look at more BMX Cranks.

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Austin, Texas 2015

October 9, 2015

There’s no denying that a trip to Austin, Texas is always a good idea. A little while back Colin Thiessen, along with Safe Nath, Dan Cook, Jeff Wiebe, Dan Loeppky and Charles Darroch, made a trip down to the ATX from Canada where they rented out a house and spent some time cruising spots all over the place. Check out this video giving you a look at what they filmed while they were there. Looks like it was a good time to us!

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XSA Invitational 2015 – 1st Practice

October 8, 2015

The XSA Invitational is going down in Sochi, Russia this weekend and it looks like they have a super dialed course designed for the street and park guys to throw down on. Today was the first day of practice and it looks like plenty of Russia’s finest were on the course to figure out warm up. Check out a bunch of highlights in this BMX video! Trek Rizaev is CRUSHING that place.

“Kevin Peraza, Pat Casey, Larry Edgar, Catfish, and myself are on top of a mountain in Sochi, Russia, overlooking the city at a hotel made for the 2014 Olympics. To say it’s a bit different than normal would be a massive understatement.

We’re here to be a part of the XSA Invitational, a now yearly event based around the F1 racing event here in Sochi. Set in the middle of the mayhem, the scene at the event is a clash between BMX and some sort of futuristic eutopia produced by Russia for the Olympics. The sunset when I showed up didn’t hurt either…

Shout out to Valentine Shmayunov to filming most of the day and hooking up the footage…we showed up way too late to make a proper video on our own. Thanks dude!

Hit the #xsainvitaional tag on instagram or https://vk.com/xsaivitational” – Ryan Fudger / Ride BMX

Zack Warden’s Figure 8 Trail Jam

October 8, 2015

Zack Warden’s Figure 8 Trail Jam – More BMX Videos

There’s a lot of unheard of trails that have been going for quite some time and the Figure 8 is one of St. Louis’ best kept secrets. Check out this video from the big jam Zack Warden threw to help raise money for the play! Big turn out and some great riding.

“THE SPOT
Figure 8 is a dirt jumping spot in St. Louis, Missouri that has been running for nearly twenty years. It’s ran as a non-profit organization under the city’s blessing. Figure 8 features something for every level of rider, from beginner to pro. It’s an awesome place.
THE JAM
Every year, there’s a jam at Figure 8 to raise funds to keep the trails rollin’. The money goes toward everything from shovels, to watering equipment, to bobcat maintenance. Zack Warden took charge of the jam for 2015 and had support from his sponsors – Hoffman, Fox, and Monster – to make it happen.
JTM AWARD
The JTM (short for Jimmy Turner Memorial) award is a tribute to Jimmy Turner – a St. Louis-based rider who passed away in 2011. Jimmy was a beast who went full throttle at absolutely everything he did. If you look back at footage of him riding, you’ll see his skills were far ahead of his time. The JTM award goes to the rider who most embodies what Jimmy was all about. 19-year-old Landon Gideon took home the honor and the prize pack that went along with it.
VITAL BMX BEST TRICK AWARD
I threw down $100 for a completely impromptu best trick jam. Zack Warden landed a perfect 360 bikeflip and took the win. However, Zack – being the gentleman that he is – refused to keep the prize money and passed it onto Alex Rode, who landed numerous bangers in the jam.
FUN
If you’re ever in St. Louis, stop by Figure 8 for a session. The address is 4300 Hoffmeister Ave. Bring your helmet and be ready for a good time.
Credit: Vital BMX”

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Bro’s Up Euro Tour

October 8, 2015

We’re not too familiar with the Bringer brothers, but these guys are serious rippers! Watch them dropping hammers all over Europe from skateparks to trails in this new BMX video. If you like whips, flips and some BIG air, this is the one for you!

“Maxime and Timothé Bringer (BRO’S UP) rode some of the best and famous spots around europe during their summer trip and here is a part of it. Watch out for the “pandawhip”

BMX Riders:
Maxime Bringer
Timothé Bringer

Supported by:
Kenny equipments
Collerider BMX
Vélo 2000
Bmx Gangster

Spots:
Zuritrails – Swiss
Moratz bckyd – Germany
Mellowpark – Germany
Wicked woods – Germany
040 – Netherlands
Kortrijk – Belgium
La poma – Spain
Dardilly – France
Opio – France
Rampworx – UK
Unit 23 – UK
Adrenaline alley – UK

Filmed by:
Raphael Peris
Nicolas De Stefano
Florent Bringer
Pierre Allaire

Music:
Metallica – Jump in the fire”

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