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Federal Bikes – James Cunningham “FTS” Section

November 27, 2019

Federal Bikes coming through with another banger from their “FTS” DVD for your viewing pleasure. This time around we get a look at James Cunningham‘s section that’s loaded with grinds, tire rides, wallrides, whips and guys with baton’s in their back pocket. Everything about this section kicks ass, so get on that play button and check this BMX video out!

“The fourth of seven parts to hit the web from our Nora Cup winning full length video FTS. James Cunningham has been riding for Federal for the last 7 years and hasn’t stopped progressing. Impeccable style and arguably the best switch whip in the current game. Let’s go!

Filmed and edited by Rich Forne.” – Federal Bikes

Villa Road – Why Turn It Down… Turn It Up

November 27, 2019

Now this is awesome. Villa Road just dropped this awesome edit from the sessions that went down at The Woodyard this past year! This is just over 8 minutes of pure trails gold with a ton of riding and good times from start to finish. You are definitely going to want to enjoy this one! Can it just be summer again?

Mongoose – Heritage Series: Ben Wallace

November 27, 2019

Mongoose coming through with a new Heritage Series video for you to enjoy. This time around we get a look into Ben Wallace‘s life living here in the U.S with his wife and daughter, the battle with getting Visas sorted out so they can make the permanent move to California. This takes a tour of the camper they’re living in, along with a look at some riding footage from the backyard ramps, skateparks and the X Games this past summer, his workouts and more. This is a real interesting watch, and Ben delivers with some great riding. Hit that play button and take it all in!

“Mongoose Pro Ben Wallace has been turning heads in the BMX contest circuit for years and is showing no signs of slowing down.

It’s not all BMX with Ben though. He’s also a father and a husband, with his wife expecting their second child. Ben and his growing family are still figuring out where they want to live, all while Ben is hitting contests and being a BMX legend!

The Mongoose ‘Heritage’ series is an intimate look behind the scenes into what makes our riders tick, the story of how they got here, and insight into their lives off the bike.
We caught up with Ben in his temporary California home just days before he left to compete at the X Games in Minneapolis, MN. This is the third film in our new series, produced by Human Creative / @HMNcreative” – Mongoose

Division Brand – Jack O’Reilly “Make Noise” Section

November 27, 2019

Division Brand have uploaded another individual section from their “Make Noise” video online for you to enjoy. This time around we get Jack O’Reilly‘s section that is packed with style and grinds for you to enjoy. Jack has been delivering the goods for years now, so you already know this section is too good to miss!

If you’re digging this section, you can go watch the full “Make Noise” video here!

River Biasi In the Northwest

November 26, 2019

It’s always rad to check out a BMX video where the rider does things a little different and is able to throw down on everything. River Biasi is the kind of rider you can’t really predict what’s coming next and clearly can throw down on street, park and dirt jumps. Hit play to watch him take his style and bag of tricks to all terrains out in the Northwest for this new edit!

“Rivers going to ride how River wants to ride. Northwest fresh show casing some northwest best. Pull it out it hurts. Everywhere you look a River flows. Don’t go chasing waterfalls because River is here to shred his local spots in the northwest” — Cedar Hal

How To Use a Bottom Bracket Bearing Press

November 26, 2019

Earlier today we made a post about What Size BMX Cranks Do I Need?, and this video Brant Moore put together can be directly related to this if you’re looking to change your BMX cranks to a new spindle size. Here’s a video where Brant shows you how to use a Bottom Bracket Bearing Press using the HHP-3 Bearing Press from Park Tools. Although this is pretty straightforward, we’re sure a lot of you who have never used one of these presses know how it works and might be curious. It’s the right way of installing a bottom bracket bearing without beating it to hell with a hammer or rubber mallet to get it into your frame. Now, the tool itself is a little spendy and probably out of a lot of peoples budget for the frequency of use the majority of you would actually use it. Either way, this is a good video showing how a bottom bracket bearing press works!

So, here’s a little BMX hack for you. Go to your local hardware store, grab a long bolt and a couple of large diameter washers that are going to cover the bearing and a nut or two for the bolt. Slide two of the large washers on the bolt, then slide your bearing and bottom bracket tube spacer on, slide it through your frame, slide on the other bearing, then the two large washers and bolt. Crank the bolts down and it should slide your bearings into place. The bearings will likely seat into place even more once you tighten your cranks down as well. It’s a cheaper version of what Brant talks about for those of you balling on a budget.

“This AMAZING tool saves time, frustration, and beats a hammer any day of the week!!

The Park Tool HHP-3 is a home bearing cup press that can also be used for pressing in BMX bottom bracket bearings. This is so much easier and faster than a hammer, not to mention safer for your bike!

Any life long bmx or bicycle rider who plans to build their own bikes can find use in one of these and it will literally last a lifetime!!” – Brant Moore

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The Shadow Conspiracy – Miguel Smajli Welcome Video

November 26, 2019

The Shadow Conspiracy have added Miguel Smajli to their squad! Many of you are probably aware of Miguel’s riding by now since he’s been popping up quite a bit the past year or two, so you know this guy definitely shreds on a bike. Here’s his official welcome video that’s packed with lines and combos mixing grinds, manuals, nose balance and much more. Hit play and get a look at this one already!

“German rider Miguel Smajli takes to the streets and officially joins the family. Miguel has been a part of the Shadow team for a bit now and has been a perfect fit. His unique style stands out and his hop whips are some of the cleanest in the game.
Watch Miguel kill some incredible spots while traveling this past year. We are proud to have him as the latest addition to the Shadow team. Welcome to Shadow Miguel.

Filmed and Edited by: David Schaller” – The Shadow Conspiracy

Cult – Poor Homie Rich 2019 Video

November 26, 2019

Cult coming through with a banger featuring Poor Homie Rich slaying spots galore out in California! Rich sends some big grinds, wallrides, trucks down stair sets and more. Plus, he got in on the track that Veesh put together for this video! You will want to get on the play button for this BMX video for sure!

“Richard Hernandez aka Poor Homie Rich truly is the homie, always down for a good time with the crew and steps to just about any spot in his way…Check out this edit where he lays down some heavy moves in the streets as well as the tunes with Veesh…

additional filming Justin Schual

Music Veesh & Richie” – Cult