Here’s one we spotted over on Flat Matters featuring Katsushi Tanaka! We have seen BMX and skateboarding come together in videos countless times, but this one is unique because Katsushi has also found a way to incorporate a basketball into the mix. Check out some of the unique ways he combines these things in this new BMX video. Some of the clips are a little rough around the edges, but the creativity makes up for it.
Brian Foster Bike Check
Brian Foster week continues! This time around we get a fresh (well, sort of fresh) Bike Check with Brian giving us a look at his current Fit Bike Co. and Merritt setup! This bike has some scuffs and dings, but for the most part this bike has been rolling strong for the better part of two years which is quite impressive for a guy like BF. You can find out more about the bike, why he’s been running this bike for so long and more over on the DIG website.
Regardless of the scratches and dings, that’s one hell of a BMX bike right there!
Kink – One Hit Wednesday: Chris Doyle and the Fufanu
Maybe we’re just being optimistic, but this past week we have seen a handful of videos pop up with some MASSIVE fufanu’s in them. Is this a sign that this trick is making a come back? Will brakes once again reign? Well, let’s not get too carried away. But we do love seeing this trick done! For this weeks One Hit Wednesday from Kink Bike Co., we get a look at a battle Chris Doyle had with a huge fufanu he was trying, and succeeded in doing, on a fence outside of a cement bowl. If there was a way to explain what “Man Status” is… This BMX video would be a proper way to show it! Check it!
“Chris is no stranger to these types on situations, and once again comes out on top in this battle on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. Playing with fire is an understatement here, but after avoiding some insanely close calls, Doyle nailed it. Insane.
Filmed and cut by Darryl Tocco”
New Jeremy Pavia Portfolio Website
Our good friend Jeremy Pavia just hit us up with some news that his new portfolio website is done and has launched. Head over to JeremyPavia.com to check out a ton of amazing photos and more!
“Well the day has finally come for the re-launch of my portfolio site. This has been an incredibly rewarding process and something that I have been wanting to do for a few years now. I have been so busy working on project after project and keeping up with a variety of clients throughout the past few years that it left little time to actually sit down and focus on any of my personal work. I made the decision to invest my energy into putting together a variety of photos that showcase some of what I do and to put out a variety of new content.
All of the images are either brand new, never before seen, or have been re-edited and re-sized to work with the new format of the site. If you have been anywhere around me for the past 6 months you have probably heard me mention working on a new website and it feels surreal to be writing this at the moment. I couldn’t feel any more relieved and ready to be able to share this with the world. One of the things that I have been excited about is the new mobile version of my site. For years I have always wanted a better way to display my images to people looking at my site on their phone and it is finally here. Of course the site is best viewed full-size on a laptop (preferably a mac display) but to be honest, I couldn’t be happier about how the images look on smart phones.
This moment marks a point in my career that I won’t soon forget and it feels incredible to be starting on this new chapter with a body of work that I can proudly stand behind. Look out for regular updates as I will be constantly shooting, working on new galleries and letting the site evolve organically. I appreciate any and all feedback and will continue to put out as much original content as I can so be sure to check back regularly. Thank you to anyone along the way that has waited patiently to see so much of this new work finally come together. Thank you to everyone reading this, and thank you to anyone who has ever said they
enjoy my work.” – Jeremy Pavia
Fox BMX – Scotty Cranmer: Made For This
Wow… This is nothing short of amazing! Fox BMX released this brand new Scotty Cranmer video that is PACKED with banger after banger. We get a little insight into what got Scotty hooked on BMX, then he hits up some unique street spots giving us a look at a side of his riding we don’t get to see all too often, along with a bunch of bangers at the Incline club and a few other parks. This video has a few crazy clips where they overlapped a few different lines from Scotty and put them into one which is really cool. Plus, there’s a massive Fufanu which is badass, and that ender… Wow. Just watch!
“From a young age, the New Jersey native has proved that BMX has always been a constant in his life. Like many riders, Scotty Cranmer started his career in BMX racing. He knew then that BMX was going to be more than just a hobby. Anyone who has ever seen him ride knows he has the ability to ride anything with ease and confidence. Scotty proves year after year that he was made for this and his passion and dedication to the sport has not only made his riding career successful, but has earned him the respect of everyone around him. ”
BMX Street Rink 2015 – Official Highlights
It’s pretty wild how limited the coverage was for this years Munich Mash BMX Street Rink contest. Today the official video from the contest dropped giving us a look at a ton of amazing riding from the likes of Dennis Enarson, Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley, Simone Barraco, Dan Lacey, Bruno Hoffmann, Alex Kennedy, Felix Prangenberg, Devon Smillie, Daniel Tunte and Alex Donnachie for you to enjoy!
“This official recap edit features all the bangers which went down at BMX STREET RINK 2015 in Munich.
Filmed and edited by Markus Wilke & Johannes Dreyer”
After you watch this video, check our both of our videos from the BMX Street Rink contest at Munich Mash!
Munich Mash BMX Street Rink 2015 – Practice Highlights
The Subrosa Street Rail
When it comes to BMX, there’s only a handful of times we’ve seen brands try and step “outside of the box” so to speak with products that aren’t specifically related or attached to the bike directly. Subrosa have been doing some interesting things with some of these unique products like their Combat Locks and more recently, the Street Rail. For as long as pegs have been a thing, riders have been riding flat rails at skateparks or a flat rail designed for skateboarding or by building their own with some welding and fabrication skills. It’s kind of a surprise a brand hasn’t tried to release their own flat rail before Subrosa decided to make the move. Either way, since its release, we’ve been seeing this rail popping up in videos and at contests all over the world from sessions that well known pros all the way down to the young gun beginners have been getting in. We figured it would be a good idea to take a closer look at this rail and find out just what makes it so special.
Subrosa Street Rail
When you compare skateboarding and BMX, it’s pretty obvious that bikes need something a little stronger and durable to work with. The Subrosa Street Rail is made from hardened high tensile steel with a 2.25″ diameter, a length of 8 feet and a height of 18″ which makes it just about the perfect height for a good session without it feeling too low or too high. The rail is coated in a black paint that helps to keep it slick (with a light coat of wax) and some heat-treated 17mm hex bolts to keep everything together tight and some rubber pads on the feet to keep it from moving around on you.
The Subrosa Street Rail is designed to be easy to assemble and transport whether you’re getting a session in on your driveway, at your local park or hauling it around to street spots to make for some unique setups that you haven’t rode yet. The rail, which is 8 feet long, breaks down into two 4 foot long pieces, two legs, two feet and a few brackets and bolts that bring this all together to keep it sturdy and strong from the heaviest of sessions. The rail weighs in at 40 lbs of sturdy high tensil steel that is going to hold up to plenty of grinding.
Subrosa Street Rail Connector Adaptor
If that 8 foot length isn’t enough rail for you, that’s okay, we feel the same way quite frequently. Luckily, Subrosa also offer a connection kit that allows you to connect two or more of the rails together using a center joining tube, joining plate, two short bolts and 2 long bolts. 16 feet, 24 feet, 32 feet, 40 feet? As long as you have the rails and connectors you can go as long as you want.
Subrosa Street Rail A-Frame Adaptor
Subrosa didn’t stop at creating mega rails, above is a video showing the A-Frame adaptor kit that is available and allows for even more possibilities. You can learn more about the A-Frame adaptor right here.
Overall, the Subrosa Street Rail is one of those products that is real nice to have when you don’t have much to ride or you just want to catch a quick session. Yeah, we wish the rail was a little longer, but from a logistics point of view the 8 foot length makes plenty of sense and allows for some great sessions wherever you set it up. In general, this is one of those things that pretty much any rider could benefit from unless you’re strictly a racer, trails or flatland rider, haha. Do we think it’s worth buying? Yeah, definitely. We use our rail pretty frequently just to catch a quick 15 minute or so session during a busy day which is pretty nice.
The Subrosa Street Rail is available worldwide through BMX Shops and mail-orders for around $199.99 with the extender adaptor for $27.99 now. You can find the rail and all the attachments and more in the Subrosa Webstore!
You can find out more about Subrosa and their products by visiting their website — SubrosaBrand.com
“A few weekends ago we hosted the first (of many) Subrosa Street Rail Jams!
We picked 3 spots around Orlando and upgraded them all with a bunch of Subrosa Street Rails, flew in Subrosa riders Kevin Kalkoff and Matt Ray, and invited everyone to come out for some good times and prizes.
We took a loading dock, an empty parking lot, and an abandoned stair set and turned them into some heated sessions with about 60-70 riders!
Thanks to everyone who came out to shred! Congrats to Kyran Montes for taking the overall win, and Keadre Lindo for taking the very close runner up award! They both went home with their own Subrosa Street Rails.
Stay tuned for info on the next jam, and hit up your local shop and let them know that you want them to host an official Subrosa Street Rail Jam!”
Merritt – Chris Childs: Start of Summer
The style rat, Chris Childs, coming in hot with a fresh new video to kick off summer 2015 right for Merritt! Chris has been busy stacking clips out on the streets since early this spring where he’s been putting his pegs to good use, dodging snow banks, taking some slams, doing some big gaps and drops and running his tires up walls. We also noticed that it looks like Chris is running his seat a little higher these days… Definitely good to see some seat post in this one! Check it out!
Music: Wokling – Cowatcher
