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Sidewall Fresh Picks – Hoffman 2012 Summer Softgoods

August 3, 2012

This weeks Sidewall Fresh Picks gives you a look at the new Hoffman t-shirts and Waxola wax. Check this out!

“The Latest installment of Fresh Picks Product Series brought to you by the lovely people at Sidewall Distro.

Each shirt is printed on a Hanes %100 Cotton, tagless Nano-T. They are a slimmer fitting shirt that is super soft and light weight,
perfect for the warmer months.

Each Waxola comes with a protective tin perfect to keep your bag clean and small enough to fit in your pocket nicely. When you’re done with the Waxola you can use the tin as a small storage or buy a refill puck separately and keep on your grind. Waxola with tin and Refill puck also comes with one HB decal.

Size: 2.5″ Dia x 1″ thick
Material: Fully refined paraffin wax
Color: Black only”

Gary Young Video Bike Check

August 3, 2012

Odyssey and IMG Distribution dropped this new video bike check featuring Gary Young. Check out what he’s riding these days! Couple fresh parts and prototypes that are looking real good for sure. That’s a dialed unit without a doubt!

“FRAME: Sunday Soundwave 21″
FORK: Odyssey R32
BARS: Odyssey GY3, Gary Young Sig.
STEM: Odyssey Lincoln
HEADSET: Odyssey Sealed
GRIPS: Odyssey Gary Young Sig.
BAR ENDS: Odyssey Par Ends
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey Monolever, Medium
BRAKE CABLE: Odyssey Quik Slic Linear Kable
BRAKE: Odyssey Evo II
FRONT TIRE: Odyssey Aitken, K-Lyte, 2.25″
REAR TIRE: Odyssey Path, K-Lyte, 2.1″
RIMS: Odyssey Aerospace, 36h
FRONT HUB: Odyssey Vandero 2
REAR HUB: Odyssey Antigram, 9t, prototype
HUB GUARD: Odyssey Antigram Guard, prototype
SPROCKET: Odyssey Burlington, 28t
REAR PEG: Odyssey Rifle, Aluminum
FRONT PEGS: Odyssey Rifle, Steel
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 175mm
PEDALS: Odyssey JCPC
SEAT: Odyssey Principal, Gary Young Sig.
SEAT POST: Sunday Toothy Post
SEAT CLAMP: Sunday”

Osiris – Ryan Nyquist and Devon Smillie at The Kitchen

August 3, 2012

Osiris recently dropped Ryan Nyquist and Devon Smillie off at The Kitchen in Indiana to see what they could come up with. Obviously when you put two guys like this together things are going to go down. Check it!

Tree – Sprocket Giveaway

August 3, 2012

If you have a Tree Bicycle Co. Original sprocket or Lite Sprocket, this is for you! All you have to do is submit a photo and if you win, your photo could be featured in their new advertisement and you can win a new sprocket!

“Since its our ten year anniversary, and the next issue will be Rides 20 year we decided to do a sprocket giveaway, and give our fans a chance to be involved with our next Ride ad. We are asking fans to send in high resolution photos of their old Tree sprockets for a chance to have it featured in the anniversary edition of the magazine. Several images will be chosen for the ad, and of those chosen we will do a raffle for one of them to take home a new Tree Original or Lite sprocket and a sticker pack.”

Sneak Peek: Etnies X Fit – Ben Lewis Signature Shoe

August 3, 2012

Here’s a sneak peek look at Ben Lewis’ signature shoe from Etnies that they are collaborating on with Fit. There’s no other info out yet, but I’d imagine if this photo could leak they gotta be close to dropping it.

The Talented – Bastille – Paris

August 3, 2012

The Talented threw down a jam at the Bastille Place in Paris, France. Based on the video, it looks like the event was a complete success and some serious riding went down. They also had Harien Picard handle the filming and editing and that makes it that much better!

Eastern – Negsrc in Austin

August 3, 2012

“Earlier this year the NegSrc crew went to Austin, Texas to celebrate Zack Roberts birthday and ride bikes. It was a real fun trip and everyone had a blast on and off their bikes. Nothing crazy in this video but a good time for sure. Head over to negsrc.com and have a look around that site.” – Eastern

Vein’s NYC Adventure

August 3, 2012

Vein‘s team recently spent some time around New York City seeing what kind of spots they could come across. It looks like they found plenty of parks and spots to have a good time on. Take a look at the video!

“Vein riders Seamus Mckeon, Rick Scott, Logan Derberry & essential mechanic Robbie Taylor travel north to get lost in the big city!
Edited by Logan Derberry & Seamus McKeon.
Filmed by Rick Scott, Logan Derberry & Seamus McKeon.”