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Colony BMX – Portable Grind Rail

April 11, 2020

Colony will be releasing their new “Have Fun, Ride Rail” on May 1st! This portable grind rail is similar to the Subrosa Street Rail, but with a few tweaks like a slightly longer length. These rails are made down in Australia and should help make the quarantine sessions a little more fun! Check out a video of the rail in action above, then learn more about it over on the Colony website.

“You can now keep yourself busy at home or down the local park with these 3 metre portable grind rails. Shipping May 1st, pre-order your own now.

Portable grind rail.
Perfect for driveway & at home shredding.
Longer than most a perfect 3 metres long.
450mm tall for beginners & pro’s alike.
Made in Australia.
50mm diameter, perfect for crooked grinds and rail rides.
Made from durable 3.0mm thick tubing.
Hand manufactured & welded right here in QLD, Australia
Supplied flat packed for ease of shipping.
Assembly in under 5 mins.
Gloss Clear coat finish.
24 kgs rail weight.”

RNC Returns With New Titanium Cranks

April 10, 2020

Here’s some news we definitely didn’t expect to see pop up online. RNC have made their return, and they’re coming through with a bunch of products, including this set of new Titanium cranks that look amazing. These cranks are machined out of a solid block of heat-treated 6AL-4V Titanium, which means there are no welds on the arms. There is extra machining to help shave some extra weight in places, but it’s overall a pretty clean an simple looking set of cranks. Based on the video from the testing down below, these things are STRONG. Below are more details as far as sizes available, colors, weight and more.

“One of the lightest and strongest cranksets ever made.

Crank arms are machined from a solid bar of 6al-4v titanium (No welds) and heat treated to make them unbelievably strong and stiff.

Heat treated titanium spindle is 35% stronger than normal 6al-4v titanium.

Flush mount bolts and sprocket bolt are titanium.

Right and left hand drive.

20.4 ounces arms,spindle,flush mount bolts and sprocket bolt in 175mm length and 22mm spindle.

Available in 160, 165, 170, 175, 180mm sizes. If you want custom size contact us we can make it for you for an upcharge.

These cranks are made for whatever abuse you can throw at them. There is no weight limit on them and no they don’t flex due to the triangle design. Look at the video below

the arms went under a 1750 lb load and didn’t even bend.” – RNC

One thing not mentioned in the text, and what most people know is that Titanium is expensive compared to chromoly products, so these cranks are pretty pricey. These new Titanium BMX cranks from RNC will set you back $420.00, but they will likely be the last pair of cranks you will ever run if they’re as strong as they appear to be.

What do you think about these cranks? Do you have any questions? Thinking about getting some? Let us know what you think in the comments down below!

Check out the full range of Titanium products RNC have available on their website. It looks like they have brought back a bunch of their original products like the Titanium sprockets, pegs, seat post clamps, drivers and barends, and have added a few other new products!

BMX News 4/10/20

April 10, 2020

Another week has flown by and that means that it is time for Brant Moore to give you a full recap of the best BMX videos, the latest news and a few new products! This week is an interesting one because Brant came across some new Titanium cranks from RNC! Some of you older guys might recall the titanium BMX parts that RNC used to make back in the day, then disappeared when titanium prices got crazy. It looks like they’re back with an interesting new crank design that looks super interesting. Hit play to get the full recap from Brant up top, then check out everything he’s talking about in full down below!

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Erik Elstran BMX Pro Part

April 10, 2020

It’s ALWAYS a good day when a new Erik Elstran video surfaces online! Here’s his new BMX Pro Part video that’s packed with creative, unique and original lines, combos and more! Erik’s riding is always super unpredictable and entertaining, and you know you’ll see something you have never seen before. You already know you need to check this BMX video out. It’s a MUST SEE for sure!

“There are so many great things you can say about Erik Elstran’s riding—it’s creative, unpredictable, technical, and straight up difficult. Whatever you love about Erik’s riding, hit play because you’re about to get all of the above. Erik never ceases to amaze and his Pro Part will only leave you wanting more.

Filmed by: Walter Pieringer
Additional Filming: Jeff Zielinski
Edited by: Erik Elstran” – Our BMX

BSD – Chaz Mailey Squeakin’ & Tweakin’

April 10, 2020

Here’s one for the squeaky tire lovers out there! BSD just released this raw cut featuring Chaz Mailey cruising around at Source Park. This doesn’t have music, but the squeaks are plentiful. Hit play and take a look at what Chaz laid down!

“Pegless park riding with style!! Chaz Mailey tweakin’ and squeakin’ in his own flowy style at Source Park…” – BSD

Fit Bike Co. – Ethan Corriere’s Lost Sleeper Tape

April 10, 2020

Fit Bike Co. have released a fresh batch of unseen Ethan Corriere footage that has been just waiting to be seen. Hit play to check out plenty of heavy bangs you won’t want to miss.

“Unseen ? coming straight from the Fit vault! Ethan Corriere’s lost Sleeper tape has been found and it is a straight banger! Click play and enjoy some wild “throwback” footage from Chef Sleeper himself!” – Fit Bike Co.

Primo “Midnight Creatures” – Full Video

April 10, 2020

Since we all have a little more time on our hands these days, the crew over at Primo decided it was time to release their full “Midnight Creatures” video that was released last year online for everyone’s viewing pleasure! Hit play to check out 40 minutes of the crew going to work on the streets of Southern California!

“40 Minute BMX film by Stephan August filmed in Los Angeles, CA.
Featuring:
Yumi Tsukuda
Hobie Doan
Stephan August
Chase Dehart
Stevie Churchill
Connor Keating
Andy Garcia
Michael Harkous
Nate Richter
Rich Hirsch
& more” – Primo

Krazy Karl – BMX Solitude

April 10, 2020

Although everyone is pretty much on lockdown these days, that hasn’t kept Karl Hinkley from riding since his property is just a big BMX playground! Hit play to check out a bunch of rad clips he’s been filming during his solo sessions inside the new Nowear indoor park! As always, Karl brings a super good mix of tricks with plenty of creativity that you aren’t seeing from other riders. Hit play and check this out!

“The Nowear Compound hopes everyone is staying healthy and safe.
During the Quarantine and social solitude owner Karl Hinkley has been burning the midnight oil to finish the first phase of Nowear’s free indoor park project.
The park is shaping up amazing and the Hinkley family can’t wait to share it with everyone!
Follow Nowear on instagram and Facebook @nowearbmx.
We are all excited for a return to normal life where “The Nowear Compound” can reopen it’s doors to the public and continue to give kids and riders a free place to ride.
Everyone please join us Sept 19th for the 2020 Cornhuckit Jam.
Much love to all!” – Karl Hinkley