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HD Testing at El Mirage

January 11, 2013

Haha, this new one from Bobby Kanode is awesome. It looks like Bobby has finally upgraded to the HD game and he tested things out with a new edit loaded up with some serious team work. If this doesn’t make you laugh or get stoked, something is wrong with you.

“I wanted to link up with Troy Blair at el mirage to practice filming in HD with my dslr. He brought hummiez. Here you’ll see:

(in order of appearance)
Troy Blair
Dean Watson
Cody Clark
Dawson Clark
AJ Krueger
Travis Cordova
Austin Edinburp”

Filmed and edited by Bobby Kanode

Sneak Peek: Tree Bicycle Co. – Brake Cable

January 11, 2013

Tree Bicycle Co Brake Cable

Here’s a sneak peek look at the new Tree Bicycle Co. brake cable that they posted up on their Instagram. It looks like it’s a linear style cable with Kink‘s piece to prevent twisting. Expect these ones out sooner than later.

“Prototype Tree brake cable. In pursuit of making the best cable out there we are thinking about every detail. We licensed the brass barrel that spins to prevent cable twist idea from Kink. Instead of just taking the idea.”

Flybikes – Tractor Chain

January 11, 2013

Time for a new BMX chain? Check out the Flybikes Tractor chain…

If you’re on the hunt for a new BMX chain that you aren’t going to have to worry about, the Tractor Chain from Flybikes might just be what you need. The Tractor chain features 1.3mm thick side plates with a Flybikes stamp, a single pre-installed half-link to help the wheel fit your drop out better and hollow chromoly pins with the Chromium heat-treatment for extra strength that will be able to hold up to plenty of wear and tear. The chain weighs in at 11.4 oz. and can be picked up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Flybikes worldwide! You can also pick the chain up on Amazon for $24.99 right here — Black Chain // Silver Chain

The chain is available in black and silver colors. It comes with a single pre-installed half-link to give you proper dropout adjustment and a master link for easy installation.

I’ve personally ran the Tractor Chain for the past two years and it has held up amazing for me. If you aren’t a fan of half-link chains, but want that adjustability for 25 or 28-tooth sprockets, this is definitely worth taking a look at. The strength is excellent, it was easy to install and I haven’t had to worry about bashing my knee on the stem like I have had to with other BMX chains in the past. You can’t go wrong with strong and reliable.

What do you think about the chain? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking below!

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a commission if you were to make a purchase. We would never tell you about a product unless we were completely stoked on it. In this case, I’ve ran the chain personally for a few years and still do today. That’s why it’s worth talking about it!

The Take – Dan Cauchi Inflow Sessions

January 11, 2013

Anyone who has ever seen some footage of Dan Cauchi knows this guys is on it. Lucky for us, Matt Drew caught up with him at the Inflow skatepark for a few filming sessions. They ended up with a ton of dialed clips and dropped this new edit for The Take that you will definitely want to check out. Damn good.

Product: Pedal Driven Cycles – Kool Thing Frame

January 10, 2013

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Anyone who has been in BMX long enough is well aware of who Dave Harrison is. I doubt too many people would doubt his reputation as being one of the best welders in BMX either. Over the last year, he has been busy getting his own welding company called Pedal Driven Cycles dialed in and it looks like things are finally on the move. Today he announced that they will be releasing a limited run of their first frame called “Kool Thing”. This American made (clearly) frame has a 74.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.75″ bottom bracket height, 9″ seat tube height and a 13.75″ chain stay length. You can find features like the Stainless steel Pedal Driven Cycles head tube and down tube badges (that are individually marked for each one of the 50 frames being released), Shark Fin technology in the bottom bracket, a top tube gusset with “TCB” laser cut out, which stands for “Taking Care of Business”, 3/16″ heat-treated drop outs and removable brake mounts. The Kool thing will be available 20.75″ and 21″ top tube lengths with raw or black for the colors. You can pre-order one of these frames for $380.00 right here or have your local shop hit up Pedal Driven Cycles to get one ordered up today. Remember, there’s only 50 of these being released so get on it now if you want one.

You can check out more photos and find out what Shark Fin Technology is by clicking here.

Joe Rich Bike Check

January 10, 2013

Joe Rich BMX bike check

DIG posted up the bike check with Joe Rich that ran in issue 90, which was the Legends issue, on their website! This is the definition of a “proper unit”. Check it out right here.

Brad Simms off The Set and DC Shoes

January 10, 2013

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Well… The cat is out of the bag. Just this morning Brad and I were working on an interview about his decision to leave The Set when he found out he would no longer be riding for DC Shoes as well. Definitely not a good day. We should still be dropping the interview so keep an eye out for that in the next few days. Until then, here’s a few words about him leaving The Set.

“In other team news the international nomad and all round shredder Brad Simms and The Set have parted. It’s all love both ways and it’s always hard to see a friend go. We were stoked to have Brad involved with us from day one to help build the brand, we’ve had a bunch of good times since Brad’s been with us and we wish him all the best for the future!” – Marc / The Set

Now Hiring: Odyssey – Sales Manager

January 10, 2013

Odyssey BMX

Want to work in the industry? How about work for a company like Odyssey? Well, I shouldn’t say “like Odyssey”, because they are the ones hiring. Check out what they are looking for below!

“Odyssey BMX is seeking a highly motivated sales manager to oversee all domestic & international distribution and manage in-house sales of all brands (ODYSSEY BMX, SUNDAY BIKES, FAIRDALE BIKES, G-SPORT & FLATWARE).

Please view the full job listing RIGHT HERE.”