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Unclicked Podcast – Harold “McGoo” McGruther

Harold “McGoo” McGruther sits down for a lengthy interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around they have Harold “McGoo” McGruther sits down to talk about his very lengthy history in BMX that kicked off in the 70’s with no shortage of wild stories and more that lasts 5 hours. If you have the time, you definitely will be stoked on this, so get on that play button!

“How did we get here? I had a brief conversation with Chris about potentially co-hosting a month or two ago and we landed on a single name: Harold McGruther. A true icon behind the scenes. Intelligent, polarizing, hilarious, and after 40 years of growing, building, and marketing brands, he’s a true wealth of crazy stories, historical facts, and insight. Truly an honor to have McGoo sit down and run through his timeline and scratch the surface of his long history in the BMX industry….

Five hours is a really, really long podcast. I debated on trimming it down or splitting it into two episodes. In the end, I think one massive episode is the answer…

Thanks to Oskar Blues for supporting the Unclicked Podcast!

Guests:
Harold McGruther

0:00 — Intro and beginnings (torker and BMX Plus)
35:30 — CW Team Manager
51:00 — GT BMX Golden days
57:00 — inventing the box jump and first street contest
1:13:20 – End of GT into Mongoose
1:35:20 — fired for putting a transvestite on the mongoose catalog
1:46:30 — “first time since I was 12 that I was unemployed”
2:07:00 — story time
2:18:40 — Is the BMX industry doomed?
2:40:30 — “it’s gonna go the same way as rollerblading”
3:07:30 — Univega and the Rob-o ditch gap
3:18:19 — Revolution advertising/creation of SNAFU
3:30:55 — Downhill racing series on ESPN
3:48:30 — Selling SNAFU/Biltwell
4:20:50 — best/worst rider he’s ever worked with
4:41:50 — Huffy vs big box retailer
4:48:50 — Breakdowns, Carey Hart, and Car accidents” – Our BMX

Fit X S&M Bikes – Pondfest 2023

The first annual Pondfest went down at Chris Moeller’s spot in Colorado!

A few weeks back Chris Moeller invited everyone out to his land in Colorado to spend a weekend riding the trails, camping, hanging in the lake and partying. The S&M Bikes and Fit Bike Co. team guys, along with a ton of other riders spent the weekend having what looked like an absolutely amazing time. Hit play to get a look at what went down!

Filmed and edited by: Stew Johnson

S&M Bikes – Factory Friday: New Frame / Old Frame

Check out this week’s episode of Factory Friday from S&M Bikes!

It’s time or a new round of Factory Friday from S&M Bikes! This time around Chris Moeller takes a look at a new 29″ frame, along with a look at a bunch of other frames they have in the warehouse. We even get a look at the new hire in the warehouse as well. Take a look!

“Today on Factory Friday, the bossman unveils the newest model in the fleet – the Booze Cruise! Learn more about this USA-made beverage-mobile and then join Moeller for a stroll down dusty frame lane.

Sadly, former Factory Friday helmsman James Eason has left “The Building” (thanks for a killer 15 years James!) so this series might morph a bit in coming months – leave a comment if you have anything specific you’d love to see Behind the Scenes on. We also think its time for a new theme song – so any ideas on tracks or even an original (how cool would that be) are welcome!

Luckily, Steven Leonard – who has been with us for almost 15 years too – was down to jump into Shipping Manager mode, so your boy got a promotion! That meant we needed some new blood – so lets give Gabe, or Gabriel when his mom’s mad at him, a warm Factory Friday welcome!

See you next week!

Filmed by: James Murphy
Edited by: Brant Moore” – S&M Bikes

S&M Bikes – Moeller Mix “Built Different” Section

Check out the legends mix from S&M Bikes’ “Built Different” video!

S&M Bikes keeping the sections from their “Built Different” video flowing online! This time around we get a look at the mix section featuring Chris Moeller, Jason Sunday, Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Def Paul, Chad Johnston, Derek Dorame, Johnny Devine, Jason Ball, The Fids, Troy McMurray and many more. This is a real good watch, so make sure you hit play on this one!

“A giant mix of the S&M fam featuring some legends, young guns and of course the boss man himself!” – S&M Bikes

S&M BIkes – Factory Friday: Welding 101

Check out this week’s episode of Factory Friday from S&M Bikes!

It’s Friday and that means that it’s time for a new Factory Friday from S&M Bikes. This week Chris Moeller gives you a little lesson in welding and what it takes to weld BMX frames, forks and bars. Hit play for that lesson, then get a look at some orders going out!

“S&M / FITBIKECO. owner Chris Moeller isn’t actually a welder, but he plays one on this week’s episode of FACTORY FRIDAY! Get the play by play on how your favorite American-Made products are built straight from the bossman.

And den….. Dougie Fresh hooks it up with a killer special we’re running on TRL completes — we’re giving you a free pair of aftermarket Mainline tires with the purchase of one (and while supplies last – the gloss black TRL is 25% off too)! Doug got it wrong in his description (it’s not all five models) but take it easy on him – it’s Friday, haha.” – S&M Bikes

S&M Bikes – Factory Friday: Mail Day With Moeller

Check out what went down at S&M Bikes this week!

It’s Friday and that means that it is time for a fresh Factory Friday from S&M Bikes! As always, we get a look at what went down in the warehouse from new frames and parts getting welded up, new colors, orders going out and more. After that,
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