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Volume Bikes just dropped their 2015 product poster giving us a look at their new colorways for their frames along with Broc Raiford’s new signature Anchor fork, Captain bars and Nautical Tripod seat, The Finer things Tripod seat and Vader tire! Get a better look right here!
The first stop of the 2015 AM Flatland Circuit is headed to Toronto March 6th – 8th to kick the year off right! Get the full details below!
“2015 Am Flatland Circuit – Round 1
The Am Flatland Circuit is back. The series will once again consist of the some largest flatland events in North America. The sixth year of the Am Flatland Circuit will kick off March 6th – 8th in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for Flatland Unlimited 11. This Canadian Freestyle Organization event has been an AMFLT stop since our beginning and we look forward to another great contest.
The 2014 Am Flatland Circuit was one of the best seasons yet with great participation. We look forward to a new season with new events and many new faces. In addition to Toronto, we are excited to partner with contests in Houston, Montreal and Colorado Springs.
2015 AM Flatland Circuit Schedule:
Round 1: March 6 – March 8, 2015
CFO’s Flatland Unlimited 11
Toronto, ON (CAN)
Location: Better Living Center at Exhinition Place
100 Manitoba Drive
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
*Future Round Events TBA
For more, click on www.amflatlandcircuit.com.”
Demolition just released a look at their full 2015 parts catalog for you to check out! We have seen a lot of the items in their line up for a little while now, but there are a few new items like the new marble colorway, Mike “Hucker” Clark Tripod seat, Axe’s Tripod seat, Bi-Polar pegs and Markit sprocket! Get a closer look at the full range RIGHT HERE!
Here’s one for you to think about! The guys over at The Merged did a little write up talking about where the current place of BMX bikes are, what makes them so good and how could they possibly be improved on. It’s an interesting read, so get over there and check it out!
Ever caught a flat and didn’t have any way to get it fixed? Here’s how to fix a flat tire without tools!
We have a seen a few different ways to get out of a pinch when you catch a flat tire in the past, but this is a new one we haven’t seen before! Javi Benito Peris put together this BMX video showing you how to fix a flat tire without tools with a little trick that Daian Alexander De Medeiros used to temporarily fix the flat with a shoelace. You don’t even have to take your wheel off the bike! This seems like a quick way to get the job done if there’s no other options, which seems to happen more than you would think if you aren’t carrying tools or a spare tube. The only problem after you try this is finding a pump to get air into the tire. Either way, this is pretty interesting trick showing you how to fix a flat tire without tools that most people probably would never think of trying if they caught a flat tire in a tight spot.
Ideally you will want to have a spare tube or a patch kit. You can learn How To Patch A BMX Tube here.
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If you have been following Hadrien Picard’s Lumia Pureviews series this past year, you would have caught on by now that he has been creating some amazing videos with some amazing riders in some pretty untouched locations all from Lumia phone. The other day we were treated to the latest video in the series featuring Erik Elstran and Luc Legrand in Belgrade, Serbia! Belgrade is one of those places that we simply haven’t seen anything from in the past, so giving these guys free reign on some untapped spots was bound to lead to some amazing things. Needless to say, both Luc and Erik were able to produce some amazing footage. Today, we have a little behind the scenes look with photos that Hadrien shot throughout the trip for you to enjoy! Check out the full photogallery by visiting the link below!
Check out the full photogallery here!
If you’re looking for a good time, Ray’s MTB wants to see you guys at one of the two Rookie of the Year contests! There’s a King of Rhythm contest going down at Ray’s Cleveland on January 10th and a bowl jam at Ray’s Milwaukee on January 31st! We’ll be at the stop in Milwaukee taking in the good times! More info can be found right here!
“Back by popular demand… Ray’s Rookie of the Year amateur contest January 10 in CLE & January 31 in MKE.
Come ride with your friends, push your limits and show off your skills in our Beginner & Expert contests.
Then watch the biggest moves and the highest transfers of the year in our PRO level jams. PLUS everyone is invited to enter our Best Transfer, Highest Air, and Footdown contests.
Cleveland is reintroducing the infamous King of Rhythm Contest by Rich Hoppe! This PRO level jam is a must watch!
Cleveland’s King of Rhythm contest has a $20 fee, with 100% cash payout.
For all the information head to Ray’s website here http://www.raysmtb.com/events/rookie-of-the-year-contest.html”
Do you have a love for the classic Head Tube Badge? Here’s a look at a few we really like…
In a world like BMX, there’s a lot of details that can make a world of difference from a riders style to products. When it comes to products, there’s no denying that we have seen quality of BMX frames greatly improve for instance. With that being said, a lot of the biggest changes have come to the aesthetics of the frame. Smaller tubing, cleaner welds, integrated pieces like seat post clamps and brake mounts, investment casting for cleaner and stronger joints, tapering, butting, CNC machining and more all make a world of difference. However, there is one piece that we don’t see all too often these days that, personally, we feel can really give a frame that little extra look that can remind you that frame building is an art; the head tube badge. We started digging around to see where we could find the classic head tube badge these days and compiled a few for you to check out! Let’s do this!
Initially, what got us thinking about this was a photo we came across of FBM‘s badge that’s found on their Steadfast and Hardway frames. The photo below is another version of the badge that, if I remember right, they ran on the original Steadfast frame a few years back. FBM are known for being one of the few brands that still make their frames here in the U.S.A out of their warehouse in New York. They have always taken pride in the quality of their work and I think, even though the head tube badge cuts into margins and can raise the overall price of their frames, is a nice touch to remind people that time and effort went into making that frame.
Another perspective of the head tube badge, is that it seems to appeal to trails riders more than anyone else. Is it because they understand and appreciate the value of putting in work to create something? …Maybe! You can find the head tube badge on Kink‘s trails inspired Mudrunner frame that features the Kink logo, two pick axes and a spade shovel. Badass to say the least.
Although none of the S&M frames don’t come with the head tube badge standard, they still make a badass one that you can drill and tap yourself. This badge, similar to the FBM badge, reminds us that their frames are made right here in U.S.A out in their warehouse in California! Can’t go wrong with quality! That’s for sure. By the way, you can pick this badge up for $15.99 in the S&M Bikes webstore.
Back in 2013, to celebrate Source BMX’s 10 year anniversary, S&M collaborated with them on a signature ATF frame for The Fids that had these crazy pirate head tube badges. The Fids is a badass, so we would have been pretty bummed if it didn’t have a head tube badge! More on this frame can be found on The Merged.
We haven’t heard much from Skavenger in a little while and in all honesty, I’m starting to wonder if they are still producing new products? Anyone with any info on that one should drop us a line in the comments! Either way, Tom White’s signature El Blanco Loco frame featured a rad head tube badge that paid tribute to the famous Love Park statue in Philadelphia. This frame is a good example of how good a head tube badge can make a frame look.
For 2015, the majority of Stolen‘s complete bikes feature a few different versions of head tube badges that use their crest. Above is a look at Sean Morr’s signature complete. You can actually pick the badge up for $5.99 on Dan’s Comp in three different colors and two styles.
Subrosa are another brand that feature a head tube badge on their 2015 complete bikes! This is a more basic badge that features Subrosa’s inverted rose logo. Still a nice touch!
Canadia’s BMXfu crew produced a limited run of these FuMan head tube badges that turned out real good. Not sure if these were ever for sale or if it was just something you had to be apart of the crew to get, but I have a feeling they could have sold a lot of these.
Everyones favorite Youtube sensation, Adam LZ makes these BMX head tube badges that look like BMW logos. Although these aren’t as fancy and just stick on, it’s a pretty cool touch.
So, that about wraps it up! We want to see more head tube badges. If you can think of some classic old school ones or maybe some more current ones we missed, post up a photo or link in the comments! Are you digging this? Hit that “Share” button up top or pass the link along!
