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Chocolate Truck – Lil’ Mixtape

June 30, 2020

It has been a while since we’ve seen a fresh BMX video from the Chocolate Truck squad, but they’ve been out in the streets staying productive. Here’s a new mix loaded with goodness to get you stoked on. We’re hearing rumors their latest full-length might just happen this year, too! Hit play to take it all in.

“Recently got a new set up so I wanted to put all the un-used clips I had together…

Riders: Kevin Vanauker, Breyon Woods, Ryan Niranonta, Joe Niranonta, Nick Barrett, John Yoh, Matt Miller, Herman McCracken, Jose Morales, Steve Tassone, Rocky Ventura, Joby Sender, George Duran.

Music: Madlib – Episode VIII & Episode XVIII” – Evan Yoh

Fit Bike Co. “Trippin’ In Oz” (2010)

June 29, 2020

Fit Bike Co. keep rolling out the classics for everyone to enjoy again! Here’s their “Trippin’ In Oz” video that originally was released in 2010 from a trip that Brian Foster and Justin Inman took to New Zealand to cruise trails and cement parks! After that we get a mix from spots in California from a bunch of other familiar faces. This video might be a decade old, but damn is it a good watch! Hit play and take in all 18 minutes of pure BMX goodness.

“Here’s one from the archives…Fit Trippin’ Volume 1, featuring Brian Foster, and Justin Inman ripping in OZ, followed by Van Homan, Eddie Cleveland, Jackson Ratima, Pat King, and George Ramirez on a So-Cal/ Nor-Cal tour!” – Fit Bike Co.

Unclicked Podcast – Gary Young

June 29, 2020

After a bit of a hiatus, the Unclicked Podcast is back! Things have changed up and Dennis Enarson has taken a bit of a back seat on it and the Our BMX crew are going to keep it going. Here’s the first episode back with the one and only Gary Young! This one covers a ton of ground with a ton of great stories, so hit play and check out what was talked about!

“Unclicked is available on itunes, spotify, or wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Season 2, Episode 1. Things have changed a little bit with the Unclicked Podcast. Dennis got a bit burned out, so we struck a deal where I’d (Ryan Fudger) would take over the podcast and he’d still be involved as much or as little as he’d like. Fortunately, we have several podcasts in the bag already and Dennis has been part of every single one. New logo, new co-host, new location, and a new dog that interrupts the podcast, but it’s still the same Unclicked. The first episode back is with the one and only Gary Young, who happens to be my best friend and have one of the best table tops in BMX. Check the timecodes below if you want to jump around:

4:15 – Gary’s unexpected upbringing
15:05 – Choosing to not drink
17:10 – Early influences
24:40 – Turning down a Red Bull sponsorship
32:00 – Contests then vs contests now
38:00 – “What was it like being invited X Games…as a judge?”
47:20 – BMX gymnastics
54:40 – Gary likes hitting cameramen
1:02:50 – Is Gary an undercover dickhead?
1:06:40 – Choosing between Hoffman Bikes and Macneil Bikes
1:13:20 – Juggling being a BMX pro and having a family
1:18:30 – The key to longevity.
1:22:10 – Fracturing his skull and getting charged 60k
1:27:52 – Rough patch filming his new Sunday part
1:29:40 – The curved wall to curve wall saga
1:35:50 – Life after being a BMX pro

Props coverage of Empire Dirt: https://youtu.be/yTR5BclBjHI” – Our BMX

Premium BMX – Mike Gray Signature Trestle Crank Promo

June 29, 2020

Premium have released their new Mike Gray signature Trestle cranks. Here’s a fresh promo video featuring Mike putting the cranks to work out in the streets. The Trestle cranks are available through Premium dealers now!

“When Mike Gray set out to design a crankset, he needed something that was strong enough for roof drops yet refined for the most tech grind and manual combos in the game. The results are the all new Trestle Cranks with Premium BMX! The Trestle Cranks meets every need of the savvy street and park rider. Beveled edge design to avoid ankle bite, 24mm hollow spindle design for max strength, and they come with a bottom bracket and crank puller so you have everything you need to shred straight outta the box. Don’t sleep on these cranks, they won’t sleep on you! Available now at PremiumBMX.com” – Premium

Relic BMX – Matty Aquizap Welcome Video

June 29, 2020

It’s always funny when you see a welcome video for a rider, and you had assumed they had been riding for them for years already. We honestly thought Matty Aquizap was on the Relic BMX team, but apparently it was just a prediction of the future. Well, it’s now official and Matty is kicking things off with an edit that officially kicks a lot of ass! Hit play to watch Matty crush it on concrete parks and trails with plenty of style! Not only that, but the film work by Darryl Tocco is top notch as always, making this a damn good watch from start to finish!

“This has been a long time coming and a no brainer to have him be a part of the brand. To say this man is dedicated to the getting after it would be a massive understatement. Welcome to the the team officially mate.” – Ashley Charles / Relic

Filmed and Edited by Darryl Tocco

Flybikes – Ruben II Grips

June 29, 2020

Get a look at the new Ruben II grips from Flybikes…

Over the years we’ve seen A LOT of products come and go from brands all over the world. One line of products that have stood the test of time have been the Ruben Alcantara signature line from Flybikes. The Ruben grips and Ruben Pedals have been apart of their line up for quite some time now and they really haven’t had too many changes made behind some small tweaks or adding a plastic version of the pedals for the riders who don’t prefer metal pedals.

After 15 years of production, Ruben decided he wanted to try out something new with his signature Ruben grips and went to work with Flybikes to create a new version of the grip that kept a similar pattern and feel, but had some key improvements. The Ruben II grips have a similar look, but an even better feel. They’ve removed the taper from the end of the grips, made the ribs on the grip thinner, taken the diameter down a bit to 29mm, and added a unique 45mm diameter flange that tapers with a mushroom pattern to give it a really comfortable feel.

The Ruben 2 grips have a 160mm length with a soft 25-degree rubber durometer and come in colors of Black and Gum with a $10 price tag. For those of you worried about the weight of your grips, these weigh in at 3.95 oz. (112 grams). You can pick these BMX grips up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Flybikes worldwide and online now, or direct from the Flybikes webstore now!

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Mat Hoffman – The Untold Stories

June 28, 2020

Here’s one for the riders out there that like to hear some awesome stories from the past! Vital BMX founder and all around good guy Brad McDonald got on a video call with Mat Hoffman to discuss a bunch of old photos that Brad shot of Mat, and the talk about the stories behind them, along with side stories that came up along the line. This is a suuuuuper good watch, so hit play and enjoy this!

“BMX icon Mat Hoffman shares stories with Vital BMX founder Brad McDonald about some epic photos shot from 1991 – 1993. From giving himself stitches to breaking semi trucks in half, Mat has lived through some incredible adventures that you’ve never heard about!” – Mat Hoffman

Take a closer look at all of the photos here!

How To Manual On A BMX Bike

June 28, 2020

Want to learn how to manual on a BMX bike?

If you’re just starting out in BMX, there’s a good chance you’re trying to learn how to manual on a BMX bike, and you’re finding that it’s trickier than it seems when you first start trying to figure the trick out. Dustin Lee decided to whip up a how to video showing you how to learn the trick from just getting it started to holding it longer and applying it to a few different spots like hopping up onto a ledge. This is one of those tricks that start out super difficult, but once you get a lot of practice and figure it out, it becomes easier and easier and you can quickly learn how to add it to lines, mix tricks before or after the manual and more. So, if you’re looking to learn how to manual on a BMX bike, then you’ll want to get on that play button and take it all in, then grab your bike and get to work on it!

“Welcome back to another video. I recently met some kids who were asking about tips on how to manual, so I figured why not make a video? So here you go, I hope you enjoy and if you have any follow up questions, please comment on the video.” – Dustin Lee

What do you think of the video? Did it help you figure it out? Do you have any personal tips or tricks that Dustin didn’t mention that helped you learn this trick? Let us know what is on your mind in the comments down below! It’s pretty cool how little tips can help somebody completely figure out a trick they might be struggling on, and this is one of those tricks that small adjustments can make a huge difference!