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Kink BMX – Splendor Pivotal Seat

December 20, 2019

Is it time for a new BMX Seat? If you’re on the hunt for a Pivotal style seat, Kink have their Splendor seat that might just do the trick for you! This Pivotal seat has a faux leather cover with diamond stitching, an embroidered Kink logo on the nose and on the back, and a rubber diamond patch up top to access the 6mm allen key. This fat style seat has thick padding for comfortable sitting and pinching for tricks like barspins.

The Splendor Pivotal Seat is available in Black and Brown color options, weighs in at 12.9 oz. and can be picked up for $32.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink like Source BMX, or direct from the Kink webstore now!

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Backyard Jam 2019 – Series Final Highlights

December 20, 2019

The Backyard Jam Series Finals went off at Adrenaline Alley the other weekend and it was an absolute banger of a contest. We’ve seen a handful of raw cut videos from the contest, but here’s a full on edited version with park and street highlights from the AM’s and Pro classes courtesy of Ride UK! If you want a look at what went down, this is definitely the video to check out!

“One of the wildest weekends in UK BMX history! Backyard Jam made its triumphant return this year, with four qualifying rounds to find the UK’s best amateur riders, then a series final with those riders up against a list of invited pros.

Check out the Ride UK recap of all the best riding in Am Park, Am Street, Pro Street and Pro Park.

Filmed by Robin Pearson & Martin Grainger
Edited by Robin Pearson
Cover shot by Adam Lievesley

Music by Meatbodies / Crack Cloud / Moon Duo” – Ride UK

Wethepeople – Instabits 2019

December 20, 2019

Wethepeople dug through the team’s Instagram accounts and pulled out all of their best video clips and compiled them into this new BMX video for you to enjoy! Over the course of the year, the team went to work on a lot of spots and ended up with a ton of great riding. Hit play and take this all in. Even if you follow these guys, there’s a chance you probably missed a bunch of these clips due to Instagram’s awesome algorithm.

Nick Watts “Landscapes 3” Section

December 20, 2019

Here’s a gem we spotted over on Flat Matters! Here’s a look at Nick Watts‘ section from the “Landscapes 3” video! This was all filmed in Nick’s garage and backyard, and there’s a ton of incredible flatland combos packed into this one that you will not want to miss. We can’t even process how much work went into making this video, so hit play and enjoy it!

GT – Shred N’ Shed Tires with Tate Rosekelley

December 19, 2019

GT BMX coming through with a short but sweet promo video featuring Tate Roskelley putting the Shred N’ Shed tires to work with a massive slider down streets, hills, stairs, through fire and more. This is an entertaining watch and the tires look real solid! Check it!

“The Shred N Shed Pool Tire is tough and grips well on all surfaces—perfect for the rigors that Tate Roskelley puts a tire through. A unique feature of the Shred N Shed is the second colored layer which is slowly revealed from the wear of riding. Additional features include non-directional tread with a micro-knurled surface, Quick Release grind friendly sidewalls, max 60PSI. Available in all black with red or grey second shed layer, in 2.3” only.” – GT BMX

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Merritt – Casey Starling Option Tire Promo

December 19, 2019

You can always count on Casey Starling to deliver top notch riding. Here’s a new promo Merritt dropped featuring Casey slaying a bunch of spots to promote their Option tires. Amazing riding from Casey with plenty of nose balance, grinds and more to enjoy! Take a look!

“Casey went ham on our Denver trip and Charlie laced it up in this tight little solo section to promote our Option tires.” – Merritt

Mongoose In Tucson, Arizona

December 19, 2019

The Mongoose team recently spent some time in Tucson, Arizona cruising some of Kevin Peraza‘s local spots! Here’s a look at what the team got into during the trip! Plenty of sunshine and amazing parks and street spots to ride making for just over 6 minutes of pure goodness. Hit play and enjoy!

“While the Mongoose BMX Team was in town for the Mongoose Am Jam in Tucson, Arizona, back in October, Kevin Peraza showed the team around the city riding some of his favorite spots from his youth. Watch as Kevin, Ben Wallace, Pat Casey, Nikita Ducarroz, Cam Peake and Greg Illingworth take on parks and ditches, and the desert heat that comes with it all!” – Mongoose

CMPN IN CLVLND

December 19, 2019

If you build it, they will come! Here’s a look at this backyard dirt jump setup the CLVLND crew built in their backyard. Although space was tight, they managed to come up with a pretty rad looking setup and have an absolute blast.

“Combine idle hands, shovels, a backyard and way too much beer, and you’ve got yourself a backyard dirt jam! Tim Storey, Weexey and Jon Mackellar and friends did exactly that out in Brisbane with little to no space and a sick rooftop roll-in. Proof that you don’t need a lot to have a whole load of fun.

Riders: Weexey, Jon Mackellar, Dylan Steinhardt, Kye Fletcher, Chris Goldring, Vince Byron, Marius Dietche, Pat Johns, Cobes CMPN, and Chase Handford.

Filmed and edited by Tim Storey” – DIG