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Sneak Peek: Fly Bikes – Mat Roe Signature “Roey” Grip

June 26, 2015

Fly Bikes just released a sneak peek look at Matt Roe‘s new “Roey” signature grip that will be available later this year. This grip has a similar look as the A’me Tri grip that was super popular in the ’80’s and is still available today, but with a few more modern touches. Looks good to us!

“This week are excited to give you guys a few sneak peek photos of the new Mat Roe signature Roey grip that will be available later this year. We were working with Mat on grip designs and we started talking about the A´me Tri grip and how much we loved that design. In the end, we decided to do a more modern version of the grip with a few slight changes as a bit of a tribute to one of the great grip designs.

The A´me Tri grip is still available for those of you looking for the original, but we will be offering our version in black, Military green, orange and one other special colorway that we will be announcing closer to the release of our 2016 line later this year.”

Check out two more close up shots after the jump!
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Texas Toast Is Toasted For 2015

June 26, 2015

Odyssey have just announced that Texas Toast for 2015 has ben cancelled. It’s a pretty heavy undertaking to make this event happen and from their explanation, it makes complete sense as to why they weren’t able to make it happen this year. Hopefully it comes back in 2016 because this is hands down one of the BEST BMX EVENTS ever.

If you want to re-live some of the good times, here’s our Texas Toast 2013 Photogallery.

“June 26th 2015 – After 4 incredible and positive events, we are sorry to inform everyone that this year’s TEXAS TOAST JAM has been called off.

A few variables beyond our control lead us to this decision, but the bottom line is that we simply could not gather the level of sponsorship support that is required for doing the event properly. Toast is a casual jam and might appear rough around the edges, but in reality it is a lot of work, and it also takes a lot of money to make it happen. We have to pay a legit staff of builders, buy and rent equipment, offer prize money, make sure the judges have pens and cover a million other details in order to keep this international event rolling smoothly. As Odyssey employees, we also organize and manage Toast while juggling all of our everyday work for the brand. It is fair to say that Toast has always been a labor of love for everyone involved in its creation, and because of that we are committed to always doing it properly so we can give the riders, fans and supporters the event that they’ve come to love.

We are bummed that the stars did not align for Toast this year, but there is always 2016. Our fingers are crossed.

– Odyssey Department of Toast

*Any serious inquiries for potential 2016 event support, please email – toast@odysseybmx.com”

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Munich Mash BMX Street Rink 2015 – Practice Highlights

June 26, 2015

The Munich Mash BMX Street Rink contest is going down over in Munich, Germany this weekend and some of the best BMX Street riders are there putting the course that was designed by Brian Kachinsky and Jeff Klugiewicz to work! Today was the first day of practice and needless to say, the guys were having no trouble throwing down some amazing riding. Check out highlights from Devon Smillie, Jeff Klugiewicz, Brian Kachinsky, Dan Lacey, Alex Donnachie, Simone Barraco, Chad Kerley, Broc Raiford and Alex Kennedy!

Filmed and edited by Philip Kölsch

Shout out to FURTHER for making this video possible!

Product: United Bike Co. – TRU Frame

June 26, 2015

Earlier today, United Bike Co. released a video and flipbook giving us a look at their brand new TRU frame that is available now. We were digging it, so we figured it would be a good idea to give you guys a closer look! The TRU frame is made right here in the USA by FBM out of 4130 chromoly with a 74.4-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.5″ bottom bracket height, 9″ stand over height and a 13.36″ – 13.9″ (21″) and 13.7″ – 14.11″ (21.25″ & 21.5″) chain stay lengths.

The TRU frame features a heat-treated head tube, MID bottom bracket and drop outs, a gusset on the down tube, a custom cast Pewter head tube badge (BEAUTIFUL), bullet tipped seat and chain stays, an integrated seat post clamp and the options of removable brake mounts on the seat or chain stays or welded on brake mounts on the chain stays. This frame is designed to fit 30 – 33 tooth sprockets (and smaller) and the rear end will fit 2.30″ tires. The frame is available in 21″, 21.25″ and 21.5″ top tube lengths with a weight of 5.3 lbs. (21.5″) and comes in colors of clear coat raw, translucent black and translucent green.

The TRU frame is VERY limited edition. Only 100 of these are available worldwide, so if you’re digging this… You need to get on ordering one ASAP.

Check out more photos after the jump!

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Soul BMX Mag – Nico Bernede & Nico Cambon

June 26, 2015

Soul BMX Mag just released this new split edit featuring Nico Bernede and Nico Cambon going to work on a few ramp setups over in France. Both of these guys throw down some unique riding along with a lot of lines around these spots making for a good watch.

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Colton Walker – The New Breed

June 26, 2015

Colton Walker: The New Breed – More BMX Videos

We have been talking about how incredibly dialed and good Colton Walker is for quite some time now and with every video that comes out from him we can’t believe the level of progression. Colton has been spending some time out in Southern California, away from his home in Minnesota, to film for this crazy new video that is packed full of banger after banger. We’re willing to bet the majority of these clips were filmed first go because that’s how much of a machine Colton is. Enjoy!

“Colton Walker just turned 18-years-old, but already rides like a true veteran of the sport. The way he is already pushing ramp riding while living substantially far from any sort of “training facility” is mind-blowing. The future is bright for Colton and this video is guaranteed to make you take notice of the new breed…
Credit: Vital BMX”

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Tom Justice – Gimme 5

June 26, 2015

Ride UK caught up with Tom Justice for a quick session where he throws down 5 dialed moves on the spine at Asylum Skatepark! Flips, whips and those amazing 360 tuck no handers and inverts that Tom does!

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Merritt – Leon Lee 2015 Summer Mixtape

June 26, 2015

So much talent coming out of China these days. Here’s a fresh one from young gun Leon Lee going to work on the streets for Merritt!

“In past 5 weeks, our homie Leon Lee killed some awesome spots in Kunming & Chengdu. From 14 to 15 years old, Leon’s riding style have taken a great changes. Check this mixtape edit out and looking forward this young guy provide more suprise for us in the future. Edit: Peng Wanfeng”

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