BMX Union

Return of Rebel

August 15, 2019

As some of you know, Austin Aughinbaugh does his VLOGS, but he also does some longer form videos that are less vloggy. Here’s a 30 minute video he put together giving an in-depth look into what went down during the Vans Rebel Jam the other weekend in Huntington Beach, California. If you have some time, it’s a good watch with plenty of riding footage to enjoy. Hit play and take it all in!

“FIT’s Austin Augie put together this long-form video piece on the return of the unique and infamous Vans Rebel Jam, and it’s first time appearance on US soil after a short hiatus. Sit back and watch 30 minutes of interviews, behind the scenes randomness, riding and laughs, from the amazing weekend in Huntington Beach, CA.

Film/Edit: Austin Augie” – DIG

What It’s Like To Work At S&M And Fit Bike Co.

August 14, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at S&M Bikes and Fit Bike Co.? When you think of a job at a BMX company like those two brands, a lot of people think of things like being a Pro rider, a welder, designer or a sales rep. Those are all pretty cool jobs, but there’s a lot more to it that you might not ever consider like accounting, figuring out the logistics to get product shipped from the manufacturer to the brand or distributors, even IT keeping the computers running smooth. It also usually involves people who wear a lot of different hats to ensure everything gets done. Kareem Williams recently spent some time bouncing around the S&M Bikes and Fit Bike Co. warehouse to find out what all the different people do there. As it turns out, a lot of people do everything and that’s the key to keeping the wheels turning! Check it out!

Dream Spots – Murcia Auditorio

August 14, 2019

When you think of Spain, you likely think of Barcelona or Malaga right off the bat. Sure, those two cities have endless street spots and amazing parks to ride, but there’s a whole bunch of Spain that you probably haven’t had the chance to see in videos. Emil Eriksson hit us with a link to his favorite, untapped dream spot in a city called Murcia. This video gives you a look at the setup, and a few riding clips from sessions he has caught on the spot over the past few years. This spot almost looks too good to be true. Hit play and check this out.

Fit Bike Co. – Doing Fit Since 2000

August 14, 2019

Fit Bike Co. will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2020 and there has never been a better time to take a look back at the incredible history they have had with their team riders. This video will take so many riders way back watching this, getting a look at some serious fire from the OG team all the way up to the current line up. A lot has changed over the years, but Fit have continued to keep the party going strong. Congratulations to Fit on this huge milestone! Hit play because this is a definite must see!

“Y2K. Some surmised the world was about to end, but we were just getting started.

When Mike Aitken, Brian Foster and Van Homan left their respective high-profile programs to join FITBIKECO. — a fledgling brand spawned by S&M Bikes — they became part of an enigma… an absurdly talented team of riders atop the the world’s most-trusted bikes.

Next came the addition of underground trail legend Justin Inman, followed by up-and-coming street sensei like Edwin de la Rosa and Tom White and suddenly we had assembled what many would consider the most-stacked squad in BMX history.

With a plethora of incredibly influential riders on our roster in the two decades since (Chase Hawk, Dakota Roche, Eddie Cleveland, Shawn McIntosh and Brandon Begin) and a hard-earned reputation for designing and delivering the best bikes in the business year after year, we’re paying homage to that history in our 2020 bike line.

If you’ve been along for the ride, you will no doubt recognize some of the brand’s most classic colorways and graphics. If you are just joining us, we’re sure our throwback aesthetic will feel as fresh today as it did the first time around.

Today Tom Dugan leads a legion of bikers like Ethan Corriere, Justin Spriet, Jordan Hango, Matt Nordstrom, Morgan Long, Austin Augie, Yumi Tskuda and Charles LittleJohn doing it for Fit. And 20 Years in, guys like Mike Aitken, Brian Foster and Van Homan are still holding it down for us too.

We compiled these clips to celebrate everything FITBIKECO. is, has been and will be, and to say thank everyone who has ever repped FIT. #STAYFIT #STILLFIT #DOINGFITSINCE2000

Edited by: Charlie Crumlish” – Fit Bike Co.

Jeff Z. Named GT BMX Freestyle Team Manager

August 14, 2019

GT Bicycles hit us with some news this morning that Jeff Z. has been named the new Team Manager for the GT BMX Freestyle program! As many of you probably noticed over the past few years that Jeff has been very involved with the brand tagging along on trips and shooting photos for the team, product and brand as a whole, so this was a natural progression that makes a ton of sense. Ben Ward has been juggling the team, along with the whole BMX product line and more, so we can only imagine how good things will be with Jeff and Ben working together to keep growing the GT BMX program. Below is the official press release to bring the news!

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FloriDeah – Talkin’ #4

August 13, 2019

It’s that time of the week for Trey Jones to drop a new Talkin’ on the FloriDeah channel. This time around he did some talkin’ and a good amount of riding at Bam Margera’s house with a few others like Garrett Byrnes and Rob Dolecki. After that he heads back to Florida for some chillin with Kelsey and Marty. Take a look!

Stranger – NUG

August 13, 2019

The Stranger crew spent some time cruising a small little park out in California. Although it’s not the greatest park ever built, it looks like it still lead to a real fun session. Check out what these guys stacked for clips during their time at the place!

“Bad parks r the best parks. @strangerco
Vid by Stephan August
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Featuring:
Stevie Churchill
Stephan August
Nate Richter
Andy Garcia
Special Guest: Gaspar Guendulain (Eighties)
Rich Hirsch” – Stranger

Odyssey – Anodized Pale Pink Parts Colorway

August 13, 2019

Thinking about changing up your colors on your setup? Odyssey have released their new Limited Edition Anodized Pale Pink Parts colorway that you can get your bike dialed in with. This color is only available on a few of their parts and we would imagine they will be going fast. Not sure if this color would work with your setup? Get an idea of how it might look using the BMX Color App first. Otherwise, hit up your favorite BMX shop or mail-order that carry Odyssey to get these parts ordered up!

“New limited edition Anodized Pale Pink parts are out now for our Litehouse Rim, La Guardia Sprocket, or our new BROC v2 Stem. Hit up your local shop, favorite mail-order, or our catalog.” – Odyssey