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GT Bicycles – Gustavo & Duda’s USA Adventure

November 11, 2022

Gustavo Balaloka and Duda Penso in America!

Earlier this year, GT Bicycles brought Gustavo Balaloka and Duda Penso over from Brazil where they spent their time bouncing around to events and riding a ton of amazing parks, and checking out some sights along the way. Here’s a 10 minute video giving you a look at what they got into with some insights from both of them!

“Two of Brazil’s finest, Gustavo Balaloka and Duda Penso, have the trip of a lifetime to the United States in search of fun, inspiration, and big ramps. The duo spend two months riding some of the best parks on the East Coast, getting to session with countless pros and soak up endless new experiences along the way.” – GT Bicycles

Volume Bikes – JP Ross & Daniel Specht Split edit

November 11, 2022

JP Ross and Daniel Specht teamed up for a new video!

Volume Bikes have released a fresh split edit featuring JP Ross and Daniel Specht going to work on street spos and ditches out in California! As expected, both of these guys delivered with a ton of dialed riding with plenty of grinds, whips and more to take in. Hit play to check it out!

“Jp Ross & Daniel Specht, two of our Socal IE riders, hungry to stack & ready to put down something wherever they go.

Watch them both take their own approach, go back to back on spots and throw down.

Enjoy!

Filmed & edited by Dalton Voss” – Volume Bikes

S&M Bikes – Clint Reynolds 2022 Grip Promo

November 11, 2022

Check out Clint Reynolds’ signature grip, along with a ton of great riding!

To celebrate Clint Reynolds‘ signature grip being back in stock, S&M Bikes dropped this new promo where Clint talks about the grip, along with a ton of great riding clips from the woods. Take a peek! This is a real good watch!

Fairdale – Taj Mihelich and the Hareraiser 26″

November 11, 2022

Can’t pass up Taj Mihelich clips!

It’s always a good day when some new Taj Mihelich footage pops up online! Here’s a short but sweet promo Fairdale dropped for their new 26″ dirt jumper bike, the Hareraiser, featuring Taj putting the bike to work in the woods. Sure, this technically this isn’t a “BMX bike”, but Taj sure rides it like one! Take a look!

“Nothing to see here, just Taj Mihelich shredding the new Hareraiser dirt jumper. Frames are available NOW through shops and fairdalebikes.com. Headset included, rigid fork sold separately.

Introducing the Fairdale Hareraiser.

This fully capable 26” DJ frame is made of 100% 4130 chromoly with a 3/8” axle slot, integrated chain tensioners, BSA 73mm threaded bottom bracket, ultra-short chainstays and a tapered 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube with removable tabs for a traditional BMX-style Gyro.

Designed from the ground up to make the transition between riding a MTB, DJ bike, and BMX as seamless as possible. FSA Orbit headset included with frame.

Available as Frame/Headset or Fork only.

FEATURES:

-100% 4130 chromoly DJ frame
-Frame includes sealed FSA Orbit headset
-Rigid fork includes 15mm thru-axle
-Proven BMX tubeset construction
-Integrated chain tensioners
-Removable Gyro tabs (fits traditional BMX Gyros)” – Fairdale

Jibs For Jon Fundraiser Jam Highlights

November 11, 2022

The Philly scene came together for Jon Schimpf!

At the end of August Jon Schimpf had a serious accident and has been in the hospital making the long road to recovery. This past weekend the scene in Philadelphia threw a jam to help raise funds for Jon’s medical bills that are piling up. Here’s a highlight video from the day giving us a look at what went down. As expected, there was a good turn out and it looks like it was a real good day from start to finish! After checking out the highlights, go check out Jon’s GoFundMe page for updates on him and to learn how to donate!

“Last weekend the BMX crews from the Philadelphia area put together a fundraiser / BMX jam at 9th and Poplar DIY skatepark to raise money for Jon Schimpf’s road to recovery. The turnout was amazing – love to see the BMX community come together for one of their own.” – Sam Downs

Lux BMX Light Up Jindalee Skatepark

November 11, 2022

The Lux BMX crew busted out the lights for a night session!

There’s something about a night session at your local park with a bunch of lights that makes it feel different. The Lux BMX crew met up at the Jindalee park, set up a bunch of lights and went to work on the ramps. Here’s a raw cut of footage from the productive session that looks like it was a real good time to us.

“We shut up the shop and headed down to Jindalee skatepark after the sun had dropped over the brown snake (Brisbane River). We bought a bunch of lights and got a session going! LUXBMX is rider owned and run and that’s something we’re proud about.” – Lux BMX

DNS2 “The Learning Curve” – Full Video

November 11, 2022

The DNS crew have released their 2nd full-length video online!

The full “The Learning Curve” video that Jeff Purdy and the DNS BMX crew produced is now online for your viewing pleasure! At just shy of an hour of footage, this is a super solid watch filled with street footage from spots galore. You won’t want to pass this one up, so get on that play button and enjoy!

“Jeff Purdy hit us up about rolling out the online premiere of his latest and highly enjoyable DNS full length video, ‘The Learning Curve’ – and here we are with a sweet midweek treat. Filmed over a 5 year period with multiple mix sections including riders from all over, this one is packed with the good stuff. Shout out to all the people out there filming for long-form projects – we appreciate you!” – DIG

Eclat – Vapour Tire

November 11, 2022

Check out the new Vapour tire!

Eclat have released their new Vapour tire that is designed with trails riders in mind. Here’s a quick video where Tyson Jones-Peni gives you some details and a look at the tire. You can check out more details below as well!

“A modern take on the classic “dirt tire”, we’ve been working closely with Tyson Jones-Peni, Dylan Lewis and other roasters on the team on a new éclat tire which rolls smooth on the trails and runs fast in the bowl.

The #VAPOUR tire is available now in 2.40″ (63mm) and 2.25″ (57mm). 100psi rated and with Cobweb technology for superior strength. Utilizing a special race-spec rubber compound, a fast-rolling center section and a unique multi-textured tread pattern for superior grip on all surfaces, the Vapour Tire fiends for the dirt and cement.” – Eclat
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