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Sneak Peek: Flybikes – Mustard Yellow Isla Frame and Isla 2 Bars

August 9, 2014

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We’ve been getting previews of the new 2015 line from Fly Bikes the past few days and things just keep getting better! Here’s a preview of the new Mustard yellow colorway that will be available on Shane Weston’s signature Isla frame along with the new 9.25″ rise Isla 2 bars! Full specs and details below!

“We have made a few changes to Shane Weston’s signature Isla line for 2015! Here’s a preview of one of his two new signature colorways that will be available later this year, Mustard Yellow, along with his new taller bars.

The Isla frame is made from full seamless 4130 chromoly with a 75-degree head tube angle, 70-degree seat tube angle, 8.5” stand over height, 11.75” bottom bracket height and a 13.40” chain stay length. The frame features an offset thickness head tube with integrated internal gussets on the top and down tubes for increased strength, multi-butted and tapered top and down tubes, a multi-butted down tube, Investment cast bridges on the seat and chain stays, a 4130 chromoly Investment cast seat post clamp with the Horizontal Cut System for improved clamping, the Easy Brake System removable brake mounts and Investment cast drop outs with removable chain tensioner. The 2015 Isla frame will be available with a 20.8” top tube and a weight of 4.85 lb. (2,200 grams).

The Isla 2 bars for 2015 will now come with a new taller 9.25” inch rise with a 29” width, 12-degrees of backsweep and 2-degrees of upsweep. This gives us a broad range of bar heights from 8.5” – 9.25” in our complete line of bars.

The new Mustard Yellow Isla frame and Isla 2 bars will be available later this year through all shops and mail-orders that carry Flybikes worldwide!

Let us know what you think in the comments!” – Fly Bikes

Colony – Stas Shatilo in XSA Training Park

August 9, 2014

Check out this quick one of Colony‘s connect in Moscow, Russia, Stas Shatilo, getting some time in at the XSA Training Park! This guy brings plenty of style making for a real good watch! Take a peek!

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Mongoose Jam 2014 – Street Finals Highlights

August 9, 2014

There was no doubt in anyones minds that things on the street course would get absolutely insane for the Mongoose Jam! The Street Finals went down the other day and now we have highlights just to see how crazy it got thanks to Ride BMX. Take a peek!

“From beginning to end, this four minute recap of the Street Jam at the Mongoose Jam is pretty damn unreal. Opening up with Corey Martinez’s never been done half cab to ice down a rail, a front flip off a ledge, a tooth hanger-to-over ice, tailwhip to ice down a rail, more than a few wild backwards grinds, and ending with Peraza’s super clean 540 cab down a set of stairs.

“During today’s Mongoose Jam Street Competition, pros and amateurs ripped at the Block, the Plaza, and the Outdoor Street course at Camp Woodward. Riders landed tricks in all three areas, but the coolest feature was Mongoose’s custom “M” logo ramp. The Street Comp was the second event in the Mongoose Jam, and the teams showed no signs of slowing down.

Campers cheered on the teams as everyone gathered in the designated Street Comp zones each offering riders a chance to show off a variety of skills. Every team had three runs in each section – the Block, the Plaza and the Outdoor Street course. Highlights included Team Illingworth’s Corey Martinez nailing a never-been-seen-before half-cab to icepick grind at the Plaza; Team McCann’s Kyle Baldock landing a perfect front flip off an upledge at the Block; and Team Peraza’s Jeremiah Smith’s technical combinations in the Outdoor Street course, to put Team Peraza in first.

Team Wallace’s Matt Ray, an amateur camper last year, took first place in Street showcasing incredible consistency and never falling off his bike. Additionally, Mongoose team captain Kevin Peraza, out of his usual Park environment, pulled off some wild lines and placed third.

Tomorrow, Mongoose Jam wraps up with the Dirt Competition, where it will be decided which team takes home the largest portion of the $50,000 prize purse. In addition, each amateur will take home a custom, American-made Mongoose frame as well as a brand new GoPro 3+.

Continue to check out live updates at mongoose.com/usa/jam.

Street Comp Top Five Individual
1. Matt Ray (Team Wallace)
2. Ben Lewis (Team Ryan)
3. Kevin Peraza (Team Peraza)
4. Corey Martinez (Team Illingworth)
5. Jeremiah Smith (Team Peraza)

Overall Standings Day Two
1. Team Peraza – 190
2. Team McCann – 160
3. Team Ryan – 160
4. Team Wallace – 150
5. Team Illingworth – 140”” – Ride BMX

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Yakuza BMX – Poland Trip

August 9, 2014

The Yakuza crew loaded up in the van and made a trip around Poland with a few stops in between! Check out the highlights in this video from the contest they hit up and the sessions they got in at BMX Camp!

“Hi YAKUZA friends,
Here is another video from our last trip around Poland.
First stop was at Žory where we were invited from organizator of small jam and contest there.
After we had plane to go back home but everything changed after we got message from our good friend Mycek team manager AveBmx.
“Hi YAKUZA CREW we want you to come to BMX CAMP in Kowalewo Pomorskie”
So we changed our plans and went there. You have best roads! 1800km almost killed us
We enjoy Poland every time
Thanks all for help us and supported us ”

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Slow Motion Moto Whips with TJ Ellis

August 9, 2014

Style over tricks for days! Get some perspective on getting sideways with TJ Ellis. If you aren’t breaking stuff or scaring yourself, you aren’t doing it right!

“If you can get sideways, you get respect in the BMX dirt world. Free Agent Pro Rider TJ Ellis breaks down the art of the moto-whip with this classic how-to get sideways filmed at the Stay Strong Compound. TJ talks a mile-a-minute to tell you everything you need to know about kicking the back end out. If you’re not bending rims, you’re not trying hard enough. Filmed by @justinkosman”

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Mark Potoczny – Hazelwood 2013 Helmet Cam

August 9, 2014

Can’t go wrong with some helmet cam footage from Mark Potoczny! This time around he gets a few laps in at the Hazelwood trails with a few of the guys! Take a little ride!

“Here are 3 runs from the woods last summer each following through one of the locals. First is Darkside of the Moon with Ryan Popple, then Minaj with Tom Arkus, and finally Big Foot with Brian Yeagle.” – Mark Potoczny

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Ride All Day BMX – “Doin’ It Full” – Full Video

August 9, 2014

It’s awesome seeing so much footage popping up from Belgium lately. The guys at Ride All Day BMX just dropped their full-length video “Doin’ It Full” online for our viewing pleasure. This is 51 minutes of street and park goodness from a huge list of riders with some classic tunes to go with it. Hit play and check it!

“Ride All Day Crew from Belgium’s full length video called Doin’ It

A film by Brent De Geeter

All filmed with the legendary Sony Vx

Riders: (in order of appearance)
-Brian O’ Brien
– Björg Saerens
– Egon Temmermans
– Gianni De Cooman
– Jan Cannoodt
– Benoit Van De Geuchte
– Scotty Hanssens
– Alex Vantomme
– Simon De Geyter
– Charles Brouckaert
– Frenchie
– Arno Van Rossem
– Jente Vermeir
– Todd Meyn
– Brent De Geeter
– William Boulanger
– Ezra White
– Kai De Tollenaere
– Louis Van De Mergel
– Maxim Steeman
– Tom De Droogh
– Jonas Hogie
– Simon Huyghe
– Mathieu Hupperts
– Stef De Backer

Rad Bmx // Doin’ It

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https://www.facebook.com/RideAllDayBmx”

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Sneak Peek: Flybikes – 2015 Military Green Fuego Frame

August 8, 2014

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It looks like Devon Smillie’s signature Fuego frame from Flybikes will be available in a Military Green colorway to match the 2015 Military Green Parts that we got a preview of yesterday! This is just one of the two new colors that will be available. Any guesses as to what you think the other might be?

“Yesterday we gave you a look at the new Military Green colorway that we will be offering on some of our 2015 parts. Today we’re excited to show you the new Military Green color that will be available on Devon Smillie’s signature frame as one of the additional TWO NEW colorway options for the 2015 Fuego.

The Fuego is made from full seamless 4130 chromoly tubing with a 75.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.75” bottom bracket height, 9” stand over height and a 13.80” chain stay length. The frame features an offset thickness head tube with integrated internal gussets on the top and down tubes, multi-butted and tapered top and down tubes, a multi-butted seat tube, investment cast seat and chain stay bridges, the Easy Brake System removable brake mounts, a 4130 chromoly investment cast seat post clamp with the horizontal cut system for better clamping and investment cast dropouts with integrated chain tensioners. The Fuego comes with a 21” top tube length and a weight of 5.13 lb. (2,330 grams).

The Military Green 2015 Fuego frame will be available through all shops and mail-orders that carry Flybikes worldwide later this year.”

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