BMX Union

Kriss Kyle – Up and Out!

January 14, 2022

Kriss Kyle dropped a new MTB video on his Youtube channel this morning where he puts an electric bike to work. Although this isn’t BMX, Kriss definitely brings his BMX bag of tricks to the trails he rides with tailwhips, barspins, wallrides, big tabletops and more. Plus, Matty Lambert handled the filming and editing, so you know it’s on point! Hit play and take a look since this is a good watch!

“New Year, new bike. Getting “Up and Out” at home in Scotland on my Specialized Kenevo SL e-mtb.

Music:
We Were Promised Jet Packs – Fat Chance

Film by Engine Films
Directed by Matty Lambert” – Kriss Kyle

Chase Davidson – 2021 Year In Review

January 14, 2022

If you follow Chase Davidson on social media, you know the guy is ALWAYS on the move, getting into something. Here’s a video recapping his year from sessions on his bike to exploring, snowboarding, fishing and more. It’s safe to say despite 2021 being another weird year, he made the most of it. This one doesn’t have a ton of BMX, but it’s still a real good watch.

“With another year gone and dusted, that means I’m back with a brand new Year in Review showing a bunch of my personal favourite highlights and memories I was able to capture on video from the year 2021.

This year didn’t have quite as much international travel as years past since I veered slightly by returning to school in order to finish up my Bachelors degree of Business in Tourism after an 8 year hiatus. All in all, another great year to look back upon!

Film x Edit by Chase Davidson

Additional filming by:
– Lucas Lindfors
– Mark Harrison

Gear used for filming:
– DJI Mavic Pro 2
– DJI Mavic Air
– Sony a7iii & Sony a7sii
w/ Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
w/ Sony 24-240mm f3.5-6.3
w/ Samyang 12mm f2.8 Fisheye
– GoPro Hero 8 Black
– iPhone 7 Plus

Edited on:
– Final Cut Pro

Music:
– “Hellion” by Heyson” – Chase Davidson

Subrosa – Eli Kravetz Welcome Video

January 13, 2022

The other day Subrosa announced that they have added Eli Kravetz to their AM squad. Today they released this 6 minute welcome video packed with footage showing just why Subrosa added Eli to the team! There’s no shortage of heavy moves from the streets, so hit play and check out what Eli threw down! This is one guy you will want to have on your radar for sure.

“We are stoked to official add Texas shredder Eli Kravetz to the Subrosa Am Team! Eli is an all around rider that kills it on everything from ramps to street, and loves contests too!

Eli has been repping the rose for a while now, and we’re happy to show the world what he’s been working on.

Check it out, and look for a lot more from Subrosa and Eli in the future!

Filmed and Edited by
Will Chappell
IG – @willwiththecamera
willwiththecamera.com

Additional filming by
Dylan Write” – Subrosa

Colony Swarm Freecoaster Promo

January 13, 2022

The Planetary internals have been an absolute game changer for freecoaster hubs, and there’s been a bunch of brands utilizing it for their own version of the hub design. Colony BMX have released their Swarm Freecoaster that utilizes these internals. Here’s a video where Clint Millar takes the hub apart to give you a detailed look at the internals and how it all works. Hit play and take a closer look!

“In this video we give you a very detailed insight into the inner workings of the Colony Swarm Freecoaster BMX hub which uses the planetary coaster internals. Any questions feel free to leave in the comments and we’ll do our best to answer.

The Colony Swarm Freecoaster Hub is our newest FC hub utilising the ground breaking Planetary coaster internals from the guys at Freenight. It has the weight of a cassette, very minimal slack with an almost instant engagement when pedalling forwards. Yet you have all the good properties of a FC hub when rolling backwards with no engagement or the need to back pedal. These are the best FC hubs available on the planet hands down.

Please Note: If pulling apart the hub, do not add grease or lubricant! These hubs need to be run dry.

RHD & LHD versions.

Has the feel & performance of a cassette hub with all the good properties of a free coaster hub when rolling backwards. It’s a hub with best of both words of cassette & free coasters.
Supplied standard with plastic hub guards for both sides.

Male Axle only.
9T driver only.
36 hole only.
All spare parts are available if needed.
PCD drive side is 58mm.
PCD non-drive side is 49mm.

When lacing this to our Colony Pintour/Contour rims in 3 cross, use 182mm spokes on drive side and 184mm non drive side.

Weight: 448 grams or 0.98 lbs.” – Colony BMX

Eclat – Essentials: Bruno Hoffmann

January 13, 2022

Eclat have released a new Essentials video for your viewing pleasure! This time around Bruno Hoffmann sits down to talk about his signature Bruno grips with a bunch of riding mixed in for good measure. Hit play and take it all in!

“Bruno Hoffmann’s signature éclat grips are long, thin and feel great from day one. Using our new VEX K3 compound rubber, and with the Frankfurt skyline at the base, this Bruno approved rubber will keep you gripped to the bars like nothing else.

Filmed by Calvin Kosovich.” – Eclat

Nik Ford – 25 To Life

January 13, 2022

Nik Ford is hitting a big milestone in 2022, and to celebrate, he has a brand new video filmed over the last year and a half from street spots to skateparks, trails, warehouses and more. As always, Nik brings a good mix of tricks with quite a few gems we don’t see all too often! Hit play and check out what 25 years of BMX experience looks like!

“2022 is my 25th year riding BMX, I had no idea when I started this journey just how far the road would go. Even with all the twists and turns along the way, I still love it as much as I did on day 1.

I’ve put this edit together with clips I filmed over the last 18 months to celebrate, here’s to the next 25!

Music – ” Born to Raise Hell ” by Motorhead.” – Nik Ford

Wethepeople – Nick Halisheff Welcome Video

January 12, 2022

Wethepeople have added Nick Halisheff to their lineup up in Canada! Check out his welcome video where Nick shows his ability to ride anything he comes across from street spots to skateparks! Nick is clearly not scared to send it, either! Hit play and take it all in!

“Wethepeople proudly welcomes Canadian all-and-everything rider Nick Halisheff to the AM Team.

Probably the first time you’ve seen a 900, a pocket air and a tailwhip gap on street all in the same video right? Nick rides everything and rides it with power and style. Nick’s been on a tear the past few years, constantly travelling, riding and putting out videos. We recognised the work ethic and how much Nick shreds day-in-day-out and made the decision to give Nick the bump up and join our already stacked AM Team. Can’t wait to see more from Nick in 2022, it’s gonna be a good one…

Video by Jordan Siudy” – Wethepeople

Simple Session 22 Teaser

January 12, 2022

Simple Session have announced the dates for their 2022 contest! It looks like they will be throwing it June 11th and 12th in a large factory over in Tallinn, Estonia that’s bound to be a wild one! It doesn’t sound like they plan to do the winter one that usually takes place in February based on this trailer and the info below, but we could be wrong. Either way, it sounds like this should be another amazing event.

“Simple Session returns to Tallinn, Estonia this year! Watch the trailer and then get all the info below. See you there!

Get tickets on https://tickets.session.ee

“Simple Session 22 will be back in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 11–12 with another big summertime festival and an all-around good time! The Simple Session series will host an exciting street-focused contest in Põhjala district – an old rubber factory turned into a cultural hub will serve as a thrilling location for the event. Full festival dates: June 8–13, 2022.

A hundred of the finest invited BMX street riders and skateboarders from around the world will go head to head on a new 600m2 Wessel-designed street course.

Skateboarding and BMX are all about creativity. So is Simple Session – hosting the series at the coolest and liveliest venue in Tallinn will take the entire contest experience to another level for athletes and viewers alike.
We are coming closer to fans and back to the core of these sports and our roots.

Simple Session 22 also features its (in)famous four-day party & concert program from Thursday to Sunday 9–12.06. Tickets to the parties will be available separately/soon.” – Simple Session