Need a new t-shirt? Well, Division Brand have a giveaway going on with two of their shirts for you to win. All you gotta do is go “Like” their Facebook Page, then “Share” this Photo. Easy as that! Get on this!
Haro “The Rise of Freestyle” Book Launch and Charity Auction
Live near Anaheim, California? Make your way to The Bicycle Source this Friday for the launch of the Haro “The Rise of Freestyle” 30 year anniversary book and Charity auction. This is going to be an epic event so if you are in the area, I advise you make it out for this. Check out more info below.
“With a continued focus on our unique history, Haro Bikes is proudly set to release volume 1 of our pioneering story in BMX Freestyle at the end of May 2013. Bob Haro founded the Company in 1978, and is regarded as the architect of what is now a celebrated and high profile modern day action sport. “The Rise of BMX Freestyle”, a 144 page hardback book written for Haro Bikes in 2012 by English writer and BMX historian Dom Phipps, tracks the earliest period of the Haro Bikes story with an entertaining perspective on the emerging sport, and the unique characters that energized and drove the early Freestyle movement.
Personal images and recollection from every rider that represented the Haro Freestyle team during the period 1980 – 1986, brings new insight and a real sense of nostalgia. Bob Haro offers his own thoughts and memories of the period in the book forward, and also contributes some images from his own archives. A written perspective from the current Haro Chief; Joe Hawk, concludes the book and reflects on the period with a genuine appreciation for the deep roots that Haro Bikes has in BMX and his desire to make sure it remains an integral part of company culture.
The official US launch of the book will take place at the Bicycle Source, a BMX shop located in Anaheim, California on May 31st. The venue owner, Steve Blackey, offered Haro Bikes the use of the venue, which has a strong historical following, and with over twenty ex Haro riders attending the event, it is sure to be a memorable night. Entry to the event is free, and a number of other initiatives, including the live raffle of the single digit serial numbers of the Haro 30th Anniversary Freestyler frame and fork kits that were produced in Santa Ana in 2012. To participate in the auction, please contact Haro bikes at the following email address; 30thfreestylerauction@harobikes.com. The raffle is open to a worldwide audience on a ticket purchase basis; with the winning tickets being announced live at the event.
The Rise of BMX Freestyle will be available to buy worldwide from the Haro Bikes website on Friday May 31st at a cost of $39.99 (freight, duty, and taxes not included).
For The Lads – One Minute of Bjorn “Bommel” Mager
The other night, Bjorn “Bommel” Mager made his way to the ping pong hall at Mellowpark after work for a session. He set the camera up and filmed the riding that was going down for this quick new For The Lads edit. Take a peek!
ROM Birthday Jam Edit
How crazy is this… The ROM Skatepark is now 35 years old? Check out this video Ride UK dropped that Mike King put together from the birthday jam they threw to celebrate. The scene is definitely strong around those parts, that’s for sure.
Insight: Merritt – Brian Foster Signature Bars
Not too long ago, two familiar names in the BMX industry, Sean Curran and Mike Brennan, announced that they were making some moves and going all in and launching a brand of their own. Shortly after that news popped up, word about Merritt started floating around. Over the course of a few months, they slowly announced a hell of a team and introduced a few products that these two were working on.
One of those products in particular were some signature bars for the one and only Brian Foster. Once these bars became available, I knew I needed to get my hands on a pair to give a go.
Doing a review of handle bars isn’t exactly something easy to do because either they hold up or they don’t. I haven’t broke a pair of bars in about 10 years so I figured instead of trying to tell you they haven’t broke in the 2 months I’ve been running them, I’d give you guys a closer look at just what make these special. Let’s take a closer look.
Product: The Shadow Conspiracy – Ben Hucke Signature Local Bars
It was announced a few weeks back that Ben Hucke had some brand new signature bars coming out from The Shadow Conspiracy. Today they dropped a feature on their Website giving you a closer look at the Local bars along with all the info on them. Take a peek!
Sneak Peek: Fit – Ben Lewis Signature Grips
Fit Bike Co. dropped a sneak peek of Ben Lewis’ signature grips that will be out this summer. No word on any sort of details, but based on what I’m seeing here it’ll be a flangeless grip and come in two different ribbed patterns? I guess we’ll have to wait and find out what the plan is with these.
Nathan Williams Bike Check
Head over to the Ride BMX website to get a closer look at Nathan Williams’ current setup! Signature parts on signature parts for good reason.
