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GT At Swampfest 2019

Just when you thought you have seen every video with every possible angle from GT Bicycles coming through with a video from their team trip into the Swamp. This one is different than the other videos we’ve seen with more focus just on what the team got into while cruising the ramps and trails. There’s definitely a bunch of footage we didn’t see in the other videos in this one, making for a real good watch. Hit play and check out plenty of bangers.

“It’s the one BMX event of the year that cannot be missed. The world’s longest hand built rail…over a swamp, a ridiculous double loop of death, the finest handcrafted plywood features and ramps plus maximum bonfire carnage can only mean it’s Florideah Swamp Fest.

GT BMX Freestyle team riders Albert Mercado, Brian Kachinsky, Dan Conway, Leandro Moriera, and Team Manager Ben Ward made their way down to Florida to pit themselves against the crazy. We tossed in Tristen Cooper and Mad Mike Guth for their first official team trip and sprinkled on our newest recruit, 16-year-old Brazilian phenom Gustavo Balaloka. Jeff Purdy and Jeff with Glasses even wandered in from the swamp to lend a hand to the chaos.

Did they survive? Let’s put it this way, they will never be the same…

Filming/Editing: Ryan Chadwick” – GT Bicycles

GT BMX – Vantastic Voyage

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The GT team loaded up for a road trip down the East Coast to Florida!

Here’s a video we’ve been looking forward to seeing! Back in February the GT Bicycles team loaded up for a road trip down the East Coast to Florida for the FloriDeah Swampest and to ride plenty of spots and skateparks in the area. Here’s a video filled with dialed clips the crew stacked throughout the trip! As always, it looks like the crew had a great time on and off their bikes! Check it!

“The GT team made their Vantastic Voyage down the east coast to Florida for warm weather, cool spots, fun parks, and Swamp Fest. It was a motley crew consisting of Brian Kachinsky, Albert Mercado, Dan Conway, Leandro Moreira, Jeff Ludwig, Kody Bricen and Jordan Grandinetti shredding all sorts of terrain and having an awesome time!” – Ride BMX

“Come along on a Vantastic Voyage with GT Bikes’ Brian Kachinsky, Albert Mercado, Dan Conway, Leandro Moreira, Jeff Ludwig, Kody Bricen and Jordan Grandinetti as they head to Florida with their final destination, Swamp Fest! Filmed and edited by Andrew Brady. For more updates from the road check out the tag #gtvantasticvoyage.” — Ben Ward, GT

Shadow Conspiracy – Albert Mercado Spring 2018 Bike Check

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The Shadow Conspiracy caught up with Albert Mercado to get a closer look at his new setup!

It’s that time of the year when we start seeing some new products popping up, and Albert Mercado is rolling around on a bunch of them! The Shadow Conspiracy caught up with Albert to get a closer look at his current GT Globetrotter setup decked out top to bottom in all the latest from The Shadow Conspiracy parts supply. You can find the Odin stem in their new Extinguish color, Strada Nuova tires in Polar Pop Blue, Surface Pedals in Phantom Green, and Joris Coulomb’s latest Penumbra seat on this one. ALl of which will be landing at BMX shops and mail-orders soon! You can check out a full parts list and a whole bunch of photos over on the The Shadow Conspiracy website now!

What do you think of Albert’s bike? Are you digging it? Do you have any questions? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

Bike Swap – GT’s Albert Mercado and Leandro Moreira

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What happens when you take two different riders and make them trade bikes? Here’s what happened to GT’s Albert Mercado and Leandro Moreira…

When it comes to riding BMX, there’s no bike like your own. Every rider has different preferences from sizes to angles, brakes vs brakeless, bar height, seat height, tire pressure, pegs, no pegs, front load versus top load stems, etc, etc, etc. It’s rare to find two identical bikes. With that being said, every bike rides a little different and adjusting to it can be tricky. During a recent GT BMX trip, Albert Mercado and Leandro Moreira swapped bikes. Not only are both these riders styles completely different, but their setups are night and day. Here’s a look at what they were able to throw down on each others bikes after a little time to get used to it.

“It’s crazy how different someone else’s can bike feel even with subtle differences in geometry—let alone an entirely different setup style. GT’s Albert Mercado and Leandro Moreira have polar opposite bike setups—Albert with four-pegs, no brakes and a coaster and Leandro with no pegs, brakes, and a cassette. They switched bikes for an hour and the results were pretty entertaining.

Filmed: Jeff Zielinski & Andrew Brady
Edit: Jeff Zielinski

Music:
“OSAKA”
BIROCRATIC
BIROCRATIC.BANDCAMP.COM” – Ride BMX

Shadow Conspiracy – Albert Mercado Bike Check

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Curious what Albert Mercado is rolling around on for a setup these days? Check out this brand new Bike Check that The Shadow Conspiracy dropped giving you a closer look at his current GT Globetrotter setup decked out with Shadow Conspiracy parts from top to bottom. Everything you see on the bike is available now, except for that frame colorway that look really rad. You can check out more photos and a full parts list over on the Shadow Conspiracy Website now!

What do you think of that color? Are you digging Albert’s bike? Let us know in the comments below!

GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” – FULL VIDEO

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GT Bicycles have released their entire “Seriously Fun” DVD online for your viewing pleasure!

A little while back each of the sections from the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” DVD was released online, now today we get the full DVD all in one place for your viewing pleasure! Hit that play button and take in all 21 minutes of this gem. It’s an amazing watch from start to finish!

“In early 2015, GT took to the streets of Los Angeles and Kansas City to uncover a plethora of untapped spots across these two vastly different cities. With Ben Ward, GT BMX product and team manager at the helm, the brand released two successful shorter web videos – GT in LA and Bleeding Kansas – to kick off the beginning of a new era for GT BMX.

“GT in LA and Bleeding Kansas were incredible for the brand and showed the industry what we could do as individuals and as a team. We wanted to make sure what we did next topped them,” said Ward. “After seeing both edits, the new guys on the team were eager to start working on something original; that’s when the idea of a full-length video was proposed. The crew was fired up, and they started filming and stacking their own clips.

“Then, at the end of 2016, we reviewed their footage, jampacked with newly discovered spots and never-before-seen tricks; we knew we had something great in the making, and we began to see Seriously Fun emerge.”

Seriously Fun captures GT’s good times energy capitalizing on GT’s athletes’ signature riding styles and personalities. In Seriously Fun, viewers will see how seriously the team takes their fun from coast to coast in the US to Brazil, France, Germany, the UK, Taiwan, and more.

“It’s been a long time since GT has produced a full-length video and DVD. I can’t think of a better way to pay respect to our athletes who share the same passion for BMX. Seriously Fun reflects each personality through their approach to riding and filming,” added Ward.

When looking for partners to produce the video, Ride BMX was the obvious choice. GT has been an advertising partner with the magazine for two-and-a-half years, and most of the outlet’s editorial and video staff have been instrumental in many of GT’s recent online releases.

In addition, GT selected BMX industry videographer and editor Andrew Brady to bring Seriously Fun to life. It was Brady’s overall passion and excitement for the project which made him the main man for the job.

GT Featured Riders:
• Albert Mercado
• Brian Kachinsky
• Chase Krolicki
• Chelsea Fietsgoden
• Dan Conway
• Jay Cowley
• Jeff With Glasses
• Jason Phelan
• Jonesy Fedderson
• Jordan Grandinetti
• Leandro Moreira
• Rob Wise
• Tristen Cooper
• Ty Callais” – GT Bicycles

GT Bicycles – Albert Mercado “Seriously Fun” Section

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Albert Mercado’s section from the “Seriously Fun” DVD now online!

We’re big fans of Albert Mercado here at BMX Union, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is Albert a super good human off the bike, he’s a creative and original rider that comes through with plenty of unexpected and unique tricks. His section from the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” DVD is now online and it’s a damn good watch. Highly, highly advise you give this a watch!

“Nobody rides quite like Albert Mercado. Al has a casual swag in his riding that shines through even when he’s doing odd-ball NBD maneuvers. Creativity, spot use, and one hell of an invert make every Albert Mercado section a good one, but this one is especially good. Filming in California, Connecticut, and Taiwan.” – Ride BMX

How To Invert with Albert Mercado

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Want to learn how to Invert? Albert Mercado is here to teach you…

It’s time for another how to video! This time around we get some great advice and examples on how to do an Invert on a BMX bike from the one and only Albert Mercado. This one is focused more on how to do it on street, but it can apply to riding ramps and dirt, too! Take a peek, grab your bike and then send a few!

“Inverts are one of the most classic tricks in BMX, but you just don’t really see ’em too often on street. Well, unless you happen to be watching an Albert Mercado section. The dude has been folding his bike on various street obstacles for nearly a decade and we got him to sit down and explain the rather complex nature of getting ’em done.” – Ride BMX