Big Boy Archives – BMX UNION

Scotty Cranmer – Budget Build Dumpster Ramp Challenge

Anyone who has rode BMX for longer than about 10 minutes has probably built a sketchy ramp or something to ride that is made out of junk. It’s not the best setup in the world to ride, but damn can it be fun. Scotty Cranmer and Big Boy decided to do some dumpster diving to build an A frame to ride. Here’s a look at what they built up and what went down during the session. Even Scotty got in on the session! Take a look!

“Todays budget build challenge is Big Boy’s idea, build a ramp to do as many tricks on a BMX bike as possible! We drive around to different shopping centers searching the garbage in hopes of finding some budget build gold! Big Boy did a tail whip over the ramp we built and I did the best controlled jump that I have done since my accident!” – Scotty Cranmer

How To Build A Hang Five Machine

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Over the years we’ve seen a number of videos teaching people how to hang five on a BMX bike, and we’ve also seen the “Hang Five Machine” come out a few times as well. Essentially what is is just your bars, stem and front wheel, eliminating the bike completely so you can figure out your balance point. Big Boy decided he wanted to learn hang five’s properly, so he had Scotty Cranmer give him some tips with the help of the hang five machine. Hit play and see how it all worked out! If that doesn’t work for you, you could always make a nose manual adaptor?

“Today we teach you how to build a hang five machine out of a BMX bike! We teach Big Boy how to use the Hang five machine and he learns how to balance and we also attempt to once again teach him how to do a proper hang five on his BMX bike!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – Rest In Peace, Jesco Jones

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It was announced the other day that Trey Jones‘ dog, Jesco Jones, had passed away. Jesco has grown to become one of the best known and loved dogs in BMX, so it hit hard for a ton of Jesco fans all around the world. Here’s a video Scotty Cranmer put together where Trey talks a little bit about what happened to Jesco and some of his thoughts about it. After that, Trey talks about what’s in store for this years Florideah Swampest. Hit play and take it all in!

“Trey Jones lost his best friend, his Bulldog, Jesco Jones. Jesco was an amazing Dog that was as unique as could be. He was extremely smart and carried himself as if he was more of a human being then an English Bulldog. He will be missed by so many but he will never be forgotten. But today also marks the first day that Trey Jones begins the build of the BMX event, Swampfest 2019. We got a tour of the event grounds and Big Boy rode his dirt bike around the track!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – Back On The Bike Again Street Mission

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It’s always a good day when Scotty Cranmer gets back on the bike! Here’s a fresh video from a street session that Scotty, Trey Jones and Big Boy got in. They hit up a few spots, get kicked out and take a few spills, and Scotty gets some time on his bike, too! Overall it looks like it was a solid session. Take a look!

“A beautiful day in Florida so we took the BMX bikes to go ride some street and find some spots to get some tricks on! We got kicked out of the first spot by an aggressive guy and Big Boy fell on a 180 at the second spot. Trey almost fell into a confirmed alligator dwelling river at spot number three and I jumped a ramp at the final spot, it was a good day!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – The Obstacle Course Challenge

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Get a look at the Obstacle Course Challenge at the Find Your Fight Jam!

This past weekend was the Kevin Robinson Find Your Fight Jam out in Connecticut! For the jam, Scotty Cranmer and crew brought out a ton of obstacles for the obstacle course challenge and a few bikes for lake jumping. Here’s a look at what went down!

“We built an awesome Obstacle Course Challenge at a bike riding event! There were so many amazing riders that attempted to complete the challenge while riding their BMX bikes but only one rider successfully made it through the finish line and became the Obstacle Course Challenge Champion!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – Trying The New Pool Ride Obstacle

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Scotty Cranmer and crew whipped up another rad obstacle for the Find Your Fight Jam!

If you’re going to the Find Your Fight Jam to benefit Kevin Robinson’s family this weekend, you’re going to be in for a good time. Scotty Cranmer and crew are bringing a whole bunch of obstacles to ride and they’ve been giving us a little preview over the past few days. Today, we get a look at the new Pool Ride Obstacle that’s bound to make a few riders wet. Hit play to see how they built it and who was able to get through the first test.

“We built another obstacle for the obstacle course on sunday and this time we built a pool tire ride obstacle! The new obstacle feature a water pool and a piece of wood that you have to ride your BMX bike across! It was very difficult to make across and everyone got wet by falling into the water! We are so excited about the big event and watching everyone try the obstacle course!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – Scavenger Hunt Bike Build Challenge

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Who can find all the parts to their bike, get it built up and send a barspin the fastest?

Here’s a fresh challenge video from Scotty Cranmer to check out! This time around he has Matty Cranmer, Big Boy and Brooklyn going head to head in a scavenger hunt bike build challenge. This is exactly what the title says… Two of the guys hide the wheels, pedals and seat of the other persons bike, they time the person as they try to find the parts and build the bike back up, and then once they do a barspin does the timer stop! This is pretty entertaining, so hit play an take it all n!

“Scavenger Hunt Bike Build is a challenge between three friends that are BMX bike riders, each rider has to put on a blind fold while the other riders hide five of their bike parts. When the challenge begins the rider has to find his parts, build his bike, and then land a bearskin trick to complete the challenge! The rider with the shortest time will win the challenge and will receive 50 points towards the Scotty Cranmer Channel Challenge for the month of July!” – Scotty Cranmer

Scotty Cranmer – Metal Roller Obstacle

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Scotty Cranmer gives us a look at the metal roller obstacle they built for the Find Your Fight Jam!

Before Scotty Cranmer made the trip to Minneapolis for the X Games, he filmed this video with Big Boy and Matty Cranmer giving us a look at the crazy metal roller obstacle they built for the Find Your Fight Jam that’s coming up next week! Hit play to get a look at the setup and Big Boy and Matty testing it out.

“We built a new obstacle for the Find your Fight Jam on July 29th in Connecticut! We made rollers out of metal basement window guards and we had Matty and Big Boy get on their BMX bikes and test it out! The new obstacle was difficult to ride but after some practice the boys made it through! We need to build more obstacles for our event and you are all invited to come and ride it!” – Scotty Cranmer