Ari Cruz Archives – BMX UNION

Fingers Crossed – Episode 3

April 25, 2020

Here’s one we’ve been looking forward to! The 3rd episode of the Fingers Crossed series giving us a good look a these crazy BMX and MTB hybrid bikes Ruben Alcantara dreamed up! This time around Ruben, Garrett Byrnes, Mike Bennett and crew take a trip to the Revolution Bike park in the the U.K to test the bikes out on a real downhill park. Based on the footage, these bikes really held up and it looks like they had a damn good time! The more and more we watch, the more and more we want one of these bikes! So rad! Hit play and check this out!

“Fingers Crossed Episode Three. “Let´s do this”

We decided to go Revolution Bikepark to ride our bikes in the UK.

with:

Ruben Alcantara
Garrett Byrnes
Mike Bennett
Ari Cruz
Joe Navazio
Salva Moreno

Thanks to Revolution Bikepark

Filmed by Salva Moreno and Ryan Navazio

Edit by Salva Moreno (@traxxmedia)“

Fingers Crossed – Episode Two

March 30, 2020

Here’s one we’re sure a bunch of people were waiting to see. The second episode of the Fingers Crossed series has arrived and this time around we get a good look at just what these BMX / MTB hybrid bikes are capable of as Ruben Alcantara and Garrett Byrnes put their bikes to good use on trails, wallrides and other setups, along with their first break down that they aren’t quite sure how to fix. Hit play and take it all in! These bikes are looking more and more fun with each video, except for the trees.. That looks painful as hell.

“Garrett flies to Malaga for riding the prototypes with Ruben.

Featuring

Ruben Alcantara
Garrett Byrnes
Ari Cruz

Edit by Traxxmedia

Cameras

Salva Moreno (traxxmedia)
Ryan Navazio

Music

Ilha Yunanov
Vana Bonc Devla
Iglomat” – Fingers Crossed

Fingers Crossed – Episode One

March 5, 2020

Here’s one we’re sure a bunch of you have been waiting for! The first episode discussing just what Fingers Crossed is all about! This video gets insights from Ruben Alcantara, Garrett Byrnes, Mike Bennett and Ari Cruz about these crazy BMX bikes modified to use suspension and bigger tires so you can ride on MTB trails, or regular BMX trails / spots with a little extra comfort. Not only that, but there’s a ton of great footage from sessions and a good look at the bikes! It’s a little bit crazy, but it’s an interesting idea and they seem to be really stoked on it.

What do you think about this idea? Do you want to see it go into production? Let us know what you think in the comments down below!

“FINGERS CROSSED BMX .
EPISODE ONE : LA IDEA

“13 years ago I had the opportunity to ride the bike park of Whistler with a mountain bike, I had so much fun but I was thinking all the time : I wish I could ride this on my bmx…after that I started to work on it but I couldn’t finished right and left it in a side…until now.. ” – Ruben Alcantara

With Garrett Byrnes, Mike Bennett and Ari Cruz

Thanks to Revolution Bikepark ?

? Salva Moreno (traxxmedia)
? Roberto Herruzo

Thanks to Ryan Navazio for the amazing shots”

Fingers Crossed BMX – Teaser

January 26, 2020

When Ruben Alcantara and Garrett Byrnes team up for a project, you know it’s going to be good. Ruben and Garrett teamed up with Mike Bennett and Ari Cruz to design some bikes that look like a BMX bike and a downhill mountain bike had a crazy night of drinking and 9 months later these bikes were born. These BMX bikes have full suspension and appear to be built to handle downhill mountain bike trails, regular BMX trails and more. We’re not sure if this means they will be getting these bikes produced or if it’s just a fun project, but we’ll definitely keep you posted! Hit play and take a look…

Let us know what you think about this in the comments down below!

“FINGERS CROSSED BMX . Youtube Teaser 2020.

“13 years ago I had the opportunity to ride the bike park of Whistler with a mountain bike, I had so much fun but I was thinking all the time : I wish I could ride this on my bmx…after that I started to work on it but I couldn’t finished right and left it in a side…until now.. ”
– Ruben Alcantara

With Garrett Byrnes, Mike Bennett and Ari Cruz

Thanks to Revolution Bikepark ?

? Salva Moreno

Thanks for the amazing shots to Ryan Navazio“