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Subrosa – Yung Rose 18″ Frame

July 7, 2021

Over the years we’ve been seeing younger and younger riders popping up, riding at levels that were unthinkable 10+ years ago due to how much bikes have improved. Over the past few years especially, we’ve seen seeing more aftermarket options become available for this younger generation. Subrosa have released their new Yung Rose 18″ frame that is designed specifically for the smaller riders that aren’t quite ready to move up to a 20″ bike just yet.

The Yung Rose 18″ frame is made from full 4130 chromoly tubing with an 18.5″ top tube length, 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 10.5″ standover height, 7.35″ seat tube height and a 11.8″ t 12.9″ chainstay length! The frame features a double butted top and down tube, gussets on the top and down tubes, an integrated seat post clamp, MID bottom bracket, a wider back end to accommodate bigger 2.40″ tires and removable brake mounts on the seat stays.

This frame comes in two colors; Gloss Black and Translucent Teal Fade, with a weight of 4.6 lbs. and a $288.99 (Gloss Black) – $298.99 (Trans Teal Fade) price. You can pick the frame up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Subrosa worldwide now. Check out more photos and details on the Subrosa Website.

If you’re digging this frame, but need a 20″ frame, check out the Subrosa Rose Frame!

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Vans – Dennis Enarson Slip-On BMX Colorway

July 6, 2021

Check out the new Vans Dennis Enarson Slip-On BMX shoe from Vans!

Vans have released their new Dennis Enarson signature Slip-On BMX colorway for you to get your feet on! The shoe takes the classic slip on design and pairs it with the BMX specific waffle sole that gives you tons of pedal grip and durability. For this shoe, Dennis went with a clean looking Pewter and Black color combo with his signature logo embossed on the heels.

The Dennis Enarson Slip On BMX is available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Vans worldwide now, or direct from the VANS WEBSTORE for $75.00 in sizes 3.5 all the way on up to size 13 in Men’s size or 5 up to 14.5 in Women’s sizing!

Check out more photos and details on the shoe below!

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Massive Tokyo Olympics Skatepark Revealed

July 6, 2021

Get a look at the massive skatepark built for the Tokyo Olympics!

The Tokyo Olympics are getting ready to go down finally after a full year delay, and we’ve been waiting to see what the course is going to look like. Obviously being the Olympics, we’ve been expecting something insane, and it looks like we finally get a look at what was built! @WorldSkateSB on Instagram posted up a bunch of photos giving a detailed look at the park that was built for what we’re assuming is just the skateboard side of things. There’s a big bowl section on the one side, and then a massive street plaza on the other.

Since BMX is only sending park riders this time around, we’re wondering if there’s a separate park being built for the Freestyle BMX contest, or if it’s going to be in the bowl side. All of the UCI qualifiers were on ramps built for BMX, so that is why it makes us think this might be skate only and photos of the BMX park haven’t popped up yet. We’re definitely digging around to see if that’s the case since it would be really weird to go from the ramps they used in all of the qualifier events to a bowl contest.

Either way, the course reminds us a lot of what the X Games tend to put together in past years, but on a larger scale, with a bowl and separate plaza. It will be interesting to see if this gets left behind after the Olympics are over for the locals to enjoy, or if it will get demolished and cleared out!

You can check out more photos below, or head over to @WorldSkateSB for more detailed photos. You can also check out detailed drawings over on the California Skateparks website as well.

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DUB – Zac Hirst “Highlife” Section

July 6, 2021

DUB coming through with another section from their “Highlife” video that was released earlier this year. This time around we get a look at Zac Hirst‘s section that’s loaded with grinds, tons of nose balance, freecoaster action and more! Hit play and take it all in!

If you want, you can watch the full “Highlife” video RIGHT HERE!

Street VS Flatland In Paris – Robin Bourhis & Julien Baran

July 6, 2021

Here’s a little flatland and street combo featuring Robin Bourhis and Julien Baran over in Paris, France. Watch as Robin lays down the street moves and Julien puts together some great flatland combos! This is a real solid watch, so hit play and enjoy!

“Two worlds collide with this sick Street / Flat split part from Robin Bourhis (Wethepeople / Traffic BMX) and flatland prodigy Julien Baran (Wethepeople). Robin explains more…

“This little split video was something I’ve been thinking about for a while now, I just thought it would be a good combo to mix up street and flatland riding. Furthermore, it was a good way to actually meet the young but very talented flatland rider who’s also riding for Wethepeople in France: Julien Baran. He might only be 15 years old but he’s already very consistent when it comes to riding and filming a video in such a short period of time. Julien lives a couple of hours away from Paris in the French countryside, so he had to come all the way down to Paris with his Father for a day and we tried to make the most of the time we were given. The aim of the video is to showcase how both disciplines can compliment each other and I hope this is what people will remember from the video.” – Robin Bourhis

All filmed within one day by Asswad Djailanidjoube, Romain Negrichi, Allan Le Denmat and Robin Bourhis.” – DIG

“Outcome”

July 6, 2021

If you’re looking for a dialed full-length BMX video to enjoy, this new one Doug Underhill dropped filled with riding from Australia is for you. Check out 50 minutes of park and street riding with a super good mix of styles, tricks and setups. Doug, as always, delivers with some great filming and editing, as well. This BMX video is well worth a look, so get on that play button and enjoy!

Tampa Bay Riders – Year of the Ox

July 6, 2021

It has been a while since we’ve seen a fresh Tampa Bay Riders video, but Matt Coplon has been busy the past six months or so filming with the squad for this new mix! Check out just under 4 minutes of street and park goodness from Florida for your viewing pleasure! Hopefully we get more of this in 2021!

“Documenting the scene in and around Tampa Bay: clips from late 2020 through July 2021. Featuring Dan Dellorso, Ricky Schaefer, Alan Shirley, Gavin Guinan, Lucas Porzio, Terrance Devon, Alex Tate, Thomas Biffcheese, Jessie Nalley, Dylan Kakowski, Andrew Warmth, Matt Perkins, Jay Yobee, Eric Easy, and Ryan Torrance. Filmed and Edited by Matt Coplon.” – Tampa Bay Riders

Double Triple BMX Contest in KYIV

July 6, 2021

With fewer and fewer COVID cases, we’ve been seeing more and more BMX contests and jams starting to pop up! Here’s some news about the Double Triple BMX Contest going on over in Kyiv, Ukraine in August! They have 14,000 Euros worth of money up for grabs and the plaza style course looks like it should be a good time! If you’re over in Europe and can make the trip happen, definitely check this one out!

“2021 brings us the very new international contest in skateboarding and BMX in Kyiv. Keeping best traditions of winter edition — Double Triple Snow Fest that took place in 2019 and 2020, Double Triple Summer Fest invites riders to experience unique airport-look course on August 13-15 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The event is an official contest of World Cup Skateboarding.
The event includes two parts: Ukrainian Nationals on August 13 and international contest on August 14-15. The location of the contest stays the same — People’s Friendship Arch in the heart of Kyiv with Dnipro panorama.

The prize fund is over 14 000 euros and will be shared among 7 top riders in each discipline — skateboarding and BMX — jams:
1 place — 3000 EUR
2 place — 1500 EUR
3 place — 1000 EUR
4 place — 500 EUR
5 place — 300 EUR
6 place — 100 EUR
7 place — 100 EUR

Special prizes — 600 EUR for each discipline, are provided for Skateboarding & BMX Best Tricks.

Judges and organizers team includes
BMX:
Vasya Lukyanenko — contest director and judge
Bart de Jong — head judge
Toms Silins — judge

Dave Duncan — special guest and event emcee

don’t Take Fake and Radioday teams are event organizers.

As a part of World Cup Skateboarding the event invites riders from all over the world to compete in Kyiv. Representatives of the United Kingdom, Argentine, South Africa, Slovakia, Czech Republic are already applied.
Each time Double Triple events have unique concepts and topics. So the summer edition continues this tradition.

The main topic of Double Triple Summer Fest is ‘Kyiv is open for the whole world’. Event course with 2000 square meters area will bring riders to travel atmosphere and will be look like a real airport. For example, the starting point will be located in the arrival terminal and riders zone — at the roof upside it. Wallride will be located upside the shuttle bus stop. And all the course will be surrounded with signal lights. Ladders, luggage room, registration desk and business lounge will finish the whole look.
The second event of the series — Double Triple Snow Fest will be traditionally held in winter — on December 17—19. Ukrainian Nationals will take place on the first day, and the weekend — December 18-19, will be dedicated to international stage of the contest.
The first Double Triple Snow Fest took place in 2019. Each year the team build temporary snow park specially for the event. Last time, in 2020, the contest gathered 80 riders from 18 countries including USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Spain, Georgia and more. Drayden Gardner, Jessie Augustinus and Daniel Hanka became winners. Live broadcast had more than 75 000 spectators online during the weekend.”

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