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Product: Fiend – Reynolds Frame

January 14, 2015

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Have you given Garrett Reynolds’ signature Reynolds frame from Fiend a look yet? This frame is made from heat-treated 4130 chromoly with a 75.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 9″ standover height, 11.625″ bottom bracket height and a 13.5″ chain stay length. You can find features like an internal gusset on to the top tube and an external gusset on the down tube, a double butted down tube, a heat-treated Mid bottom bracket and head tube, externally butted seat tube, removable brake mounts, an integrated seat post clamp and integrated chain tensioners in the drop outs.

The Reynolds frame is available in 20.5″, 20.75″ and 21″ top tube lengths with a weight of 4 lbs. 12 oz., color options of ED black and transparent red. This frame is also available in a brakeless version for those of you set on not running brakes.

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You can learn more about Fiend and their products by visiting their website — FiendBMX.com

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Game of BIKE – Aaron Ross Vs. Tristan Sagastume

January 14, 2015

During Woodward West’s winter session, Tristan Sagastume (More commonly known as TwisterX15 on his Youtube channel of like 50,000 followers) challenged Aaron Ross to a game of bike! They pulled out the camera to document what went down! Hit play to see what they came up with and who took home the win!

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Santa Cruz BMX – Like a Boss

January 14, 2015

Haha, this is awesome. Check out this ultra serious edit from the crew out in Santa Cruz, California getting some time in on some street spots. This one has some pretty hilarious extras mixed in it, plus the song choice is beyond epic. If you’re looking for a serious BMX video, don’t watch this! haha

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DIG – Low Profile: Shawn Real

January 14, 2015

DIG dropped this rad Low Profile featuring on Shawn Real! Above is the video that’s packed full of gold from the trails and some backyard ramp setup sessions. After you check out the video, hit this this link to check out a bunch of photos!

“After his years in Greenville Shawn found himself moving up to Long Island for work for six months or so, and he coincidentally moved to the same town where myself and Russ Barone live. After meeting Russ and the other dudes he continued to ride with all them, but mainly stuck to street and park. Thinking he wouldn’t be interested, It wasn’t until a year or so later that Russ told him about the trails… but little did he know that Shawn grew up racing and riding jumps. Since he’s been coming down to the trails and since I met him, I’ve learned a lot about this individual who I can now call a true friend. Shawn is a stand up human and one hell of a fucking ripper. I wanted to put this edit together of him cause i hate when i see people of this talent get little or no recognition from the BMX world. So sit back, enjoy, and recognize.

Filmed and edited by Keith Terra”

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Mutiny – Guillaume Marie Sosnowski Edit

January 14, 2015

Mutiny have a new connect over in France through Les Trois Roux and Sparky’s France that goes by the name of Guillaume Marie-Sosnowski! Check out this welcome edit filled with style from some sessions at a few different parks and street spots to bring the news!

Filmed and edited by Thomas Zilberdoukaten.
Song : Yoshi city bu Yung Lean
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Vice – Nigel Sylvester Breaking the Mold & Taking On BMX – Part 2

January 14, 2015

Part two of the Nigel Sylvester interview with Vice Sports is now online! This one focuses a little more on how the industry and riders have reacted to some of the things he has done in the past like the ESPN Body Issue that hasn’t exactly been positive. There’s a lot more riding in this one as well, so hit play and take a look! If you missed part one, watch that right here!

“Nigel Sylvester might be BMX’s most recognizable figure, but his life and career are anything but typical of the sport. With several major endorsements, a clothing line and riding videos featuring the likes of French Montana and Pharrell, he has taken his brand far beyond the bike and garnered criticism for it along the way. Although he’s constantly reminded of his presence in a predominately white sport, Nigel has injected his unique personality into BMX and found unparalleled success doing it. In Part 2, Nigel discusses the criticism that comes along with his unique place in the game.” – Vice Sports

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Inside Justin Schwanke’s Backyard BMX Paradise

January 14, 2015

When you watch as many videos as we do, you eventually start to take notice of some pretty unique spots and setups that keep popping up in videos. Over time, we have seen a handful of videos from Justin Schwanke that has featured his crazy backyard ramp setup out in Alberta, Canada that has been pieced together over the years from skateparks that closed down, events that no longer happen and whatever wood him and his friends could come across. We were curious what the story was behind the setup and figured it would be cool to get in touch with Justin to talk a little bit about his backyard BMX paradise that he calls home! We even have a brand new video giving us a little tour to go with this that you can check out above! After you watch that, check out the interview after the jump!

Name: Justin Schwanke
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Mongoose – Paul Ryan in Malaga & Alicante, Spain

January 14, 2015

You always know when it’s winter time because it seems like everyone is headed to Spain to soak up the sun and spots! Paul Ryan recently made a trip out to Malaga and Alicante to get away from the cold in the U.K for a bit. While he was there, he worked with Will Evans and Leo Baron to film this new Mongoose video that turned out damn good!

Filmed by Will Evans and Leo Baron
Edited by Leo Baron

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