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Cult – Dakota Roche 1″ OD Bar & Stem

It looks like your options for the larger 1″ oversized bars and stems have grown. Wethepeople and BSD have offered the size for about two years now, but it really hasn’t caught on too much. It looks like Cult have decided to give it a shot and have released their new Dakota Roche signature 1″OD Dak Bars and Dak Stem for you to check out. Above is a short promo filled with some heavy clips from Dak you won’t want to miss and below is specs and details on both items. Just remember, if you decide to make the switch to the 1″ OD size, you’ll need BOTH bars and a stem!

First off, let’s explain the size… The traditional BMX bars and stem size works well, but with the way BMX riders have progressed and been sending it on bigger and gnarlier setups (IE: Dak’s video above), the larger diameter gives you increased strength and more stem grab to prevent breaking and resist slipping. This is definitely ideal for the crazier riders out there that have had issues with breaking bars.

DAKOTA ROCHE SIGNATURE DAK 1″ OD STEM

The Dakota Roche signature DAK 1″ OD stem is made from CNC machined 6061 aluminum with a 51mm reach and 32mm rise. The stem has the larger 1″ diameter for clamping with beveled edges, a rounded back, solid chromoly bolts and a recessed top for a flush fork cap. The body of the stem also has an engraved Dak logo. Available in Black only for $64.99 through Cult dealers worldwide and online.

DAKOTA ROCHE SIGNATURE DAK 1″ OD BARS

The Dakota Roche signature Dak bars in the 1″ OD size are made from 100% heat-treated and butted chromoly tubing with a 28″ width, 11-degrees of backsweep and 2-degrees of upswpeep. The bars feature that larger 1″ diameter tubing where the stem clamps, then tapers down to the standard size so they will feel like traditional bars. There’s cult lines on the ends to help trim the bars down if you need to as well.

The Dak 1″ OD bars come in Black and Chrome color with 8.85″ and 9.5″ rise options for $64.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Cult worldwide.

Reminder: You need BOTH a 1″ OD stem and 1″ OD bars. You can’t take your existing bars or stem and match them with the larger size, unless you already have a WTP or BSD stem or bars with that same size.

Wethepeople BMX – Dan Kruk Stallis Bars Promo

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Dan Kruk puts his signature Stallis Bars from Wethepeople to work…

The crew at Wethepeople coming in hot with a banger of a promo video featuring Dan Kruk putting his signature Stallis Bars to good use out in the streets. Dan tends to ride his bars a little Chicago, which pushes a lot of peoples buttons, but when you ride as good as Dan does (the video is more than enough proof) you can do whatever the hell you want. Check out the video, then learn more about the bars below!

“Dan Kruk has a progressive handle bar angle and some next-level progressive moves to go along with it. If you have ever seen Dan ride you know he needs bars that will hold up to what he can throw at them when he working on his next NBD. His signature “Stallis” bar is strong enough for Dan which means it will be more than strong enough for you. These are made to Dan’s exact specifications so he can take them out of the box and ride them with no modifications so you know they are the right size for throwing the bars. Luckily the angle you choose to run them is up to you.

Filmed and Edited by: Grant Castelluzzo” – Ride BMX

The Stallis bars are available in the traditional 22.2mm clamping area as well as the OS 25.4mm for extra strength.
Material: full liquid post heat-treated 4130 “M2“ crmo
Tubing: 7/8” multiple butted
Rise: 9.25″
Width: 28.5″
Backsweep: 11 degrees
Upsweep: 2.666 degrees
Special Features: dual radius bends for extra strength
Colors: Gloss ED black
Weight: 809g (28.53oz : 1.78lbs)

BSD – 4-Piece Grime Bars

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Take a closer look at the new Denim Cox signature Grime 4-piece Bars…

The crew over at BSD have been working with Denim Cox on his first set of signature bars. The Grime Bars are a 4-piece handlebar made from fully heat-treated, multi-butted 4130 chromoly tubing with a 9″ or 9.5″ rise, 29″ width, 11-degrees of backsweep, 2-degrees of upsweep and a weight of 1.8 lbs. The Grime bars are also available in the regular 7/8″ clamping size, or the Oversized 1″ clamping size (25.4mm) if you are running the bigger style stem. The Grime bars are available in Black and Stainless and can be picked up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry BSD worldwide now for $69.99 – $79.99.

Available in 9″ or 9.5″ rise, 7/8″ or 1″ clamping size in Black and Stainless colors. 8 different combinations.

Grimey…

That’s a look at the new Denim Cox signature Grime 4-piece bars. What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what is on your mind in the comments below!

Kink BMX – Eagle 4-Piece Bars

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Kink have released their new Eagle 4-piece bars…

Is it time or a new set of Bars? Thinking about picking up a 4-piece bars? Here’s a look at the new Eagle 4-piece bars that Kink just released. These bars are made from straight gauge 4130 chromoly with a TruTherm post-weld heat-treatment, 9″ and 9.5″ rise options, a 29.5″ width, 12-degrees of backsweep and 1-degree of upsweep. The Eagle Bars weigh in at 37.7 oz. (9″) / 38.5oz. (9.5″), come in colors of ED Black and Chrome with a a price tag of $69.99 – $79.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide, and the Kink Webstore, now!

What do you think of the Eagle Bars? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

– Rise: 9″ or 9.5″
– Width: 29.5″
– Backsweep: 12°
– Upsweep: 1°
– Straight Gauge 4130 Chromoly Steel
– TruTherm Post Weld Heat Treated
– Weight: 37.7oz(9″) / 38.5oz (9.5″)

Snakebite – 4-Piece Meth Bars

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Snakebite have released the latest version of their 4-piece Meth Bars…

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We didn’t know it, but Snakebite have had their own 4-piece bars for a while now. In fact, they just released the 3rd version of their 4-piece Meth Bars. These 4-piece BMX bars are made right here in the U.S.A from full 4130 chromoly tubing with an 8.9″ or 9.2″ rise, 29″ width, 1-degree of upsweep and 12-degrees of backsweep. They’re based off the old Forklifter and Bully bars, but with modernized geometry. The bars are available in Black and Chrome color options with a price tag of $74.99 (black) or $84.99 (Chrome) and can only be found at Goods BMX!

Mutiny Bikes – Villij Bars

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Get a look at the Tom “Robbo” Robinson signature Villij Bars from Mutiny Bikes!

Are you due for a new set of BMX bars? Here’s a look at the new Tom “Robbo” Robinson signature Villij Bars from Mutiny Bikes that are landing at BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide now. These bars are made from 100% heat-treated butted 4130 chromoly tubing with an 8.7″ rise, 30″ width, 12-degrees of backsweep, 1-degree of upsweep and a weight of 28 oz. The bars are available in Black only and will cost you $65.00.

As we mentioned above, the Tom “Robbo” Robinson signature Villij bars from Mutiny Bikes are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Mutiny worldwide now! Not quite what you are looking for? Check out more BMX bars here.

BMX Handlebar Geometry Explained

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Brant Moore takes a look at BMX Handlebar Geometry for his latest video…

A while back, we put together a BMX Handlebar Geometry Guide that helps give you an understanding of what makes up a handlebar from materials to rise, width, backsweep, upsweep, crossbar width, crossbar height and more. If you’re more of a visual learner, then this video Brant Moore put together based off the article is definitely for you. Hit play and take it all in!

“Next in the EXPLAINED series we have BMX handlebars.
BMX handlebars aren’t quite as complicated as frames, but there are still several aspects to be explained.

Shout out to BMX Union and their handlebar write up for most of the information from this video! — BMX Handlebar Geometry

Flybikes – Sergio Layos Signature Sierra Line

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For 2018, Flybikes worked with Sergio Layos on a brand new signature line that includes the Sierra frame, Sierra bars and Sierra Tripod Seat. Let’s take a closer look!

Flybikes Sierra Frame

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Anyone who kept up with BMX in 2017 knows that Sergio Layos had one hell of a year riding at events like the Vans BMX Pro Cup and more. Flybikes and Sergio decided it was time to revamp his signature Trueno line with some modernized design and adjustments to the geometry. First up, let’s take a look at the brand new Sergio Layos signature Sierra frame. This BMX frame is made from 100% Japanese Seamless 4130 chromoly tubing with a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.75″ bottom bracket height, 8.75″ standover height and a 13.6″ chainstay length. The Sierra frame starts out with an offset thickness, heat-treated head tube and internal integrated gussets on the top and down tubes, with an external gusset on the top tube for extra strength up front. The top tube and down tube are multi-butted and tapered and the seat tube is multi-butted. The frame also features a 4130 chromoly Investment Cast seat post clamp with the Horizontal Cut System to give you better clamping with less torque on the frame, a heat-treated Mid bottom bracket, curved seat and chainstay bridges for more tire clearance, heat-treated Investment Cast dropouts with integrated chain tensioners and the Easy Brake System removable brake mounts.

The Sierra frame is available in Translucent Copper and Flat Black colors, top tube lengths of 20.6″ and 21″ with a weight of 4.85 lbs. and a $380.00 price tag. The frame is available through BMX shops or on the Flybikes website.

Top tube: 20.6″ / 21″
Head tube: 75º
Seat tube: 71º
Rear end: 13.6″
Standover: 8.75″
BB height: 11.75″
Headtube Length: 113mm. / 4.45″
Weight 21″: 2.200 kg / 4.85 lb

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Flybikes Sierra Bars

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Along with the frame, Sergio updated his signature bars. The Sierra bars are made from multi-butted, seamless 4130 chromoly tubing with 8.5″ and 9″ rise options, a 28.5″ width, 12-degrees of backsweep and 2-degrees of upsweep. The bars are available in Flat Black, weigh in at 1.6 lbs. and a price tag of $75.00. The Sierra bars are available through Flybikes dealers worldwide now or on the Flybikes website.

Flybikes Sierra Tripod Seat

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Last but not least, the new Sergio Layos signature Sierra Tripod seat. The seat, designed for a specific look that Sergio likes has a slim Tripod base (235mm long and 140mm wide) with an ergonomic shape that has 7mm thick padding with a vinyl cover that has a patch on the rear. The Sierra seat comes in Black and Brown color options with a weight of 6.6 oz. and a $35.00 price tag through Flybikes dealers worldwide or on the Flybikes website.
Note: This seat requires a Tripod seat post.

So, that’s a look at the new Sergio Layos signature Sierra frame, bars and Tripod seat from Flybikes! Everything you see above is available now. Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments below!