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GT – Safe Street Pegs with Albert Mercado

GT Bicycles coming through with a short but sweet promo video for their new peg, the Safe Street Pegs, that are available now. Watch as Albert Mercado straps on a fresh set to his bike, then heads out to cruise a few spots, putting the pegs to proper use along the way! This is well worth a peek!

“Numerous electrical boxes, a metal cage, the side of a building, and more… Albert Mercado applies his GT Safe Street PC pegs all over downtown San Diego. The Safe Street pegs are 110mm long, weigh 4.94oz./each, feature laser-etched GT logos, and come ready for 14mm axles with 10mm adapters. Sold individually and available now. Ask for them at your local GT dealer or favorite mailorder.” – GT Bicycles

Tate Roskelley – Best of 2019

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When you see Tate Roskelley‘s name pop up, you know you’re likely going to see something crazy or unique done on a BMX bike you never thought of or even thought possible. Here’s a fresh Instagram compilation with some of Tate’s best clips he dropped online! Some worked out, some didn’t and some are just downright funny. Take a look and be prepared to rewind a few times to fully take a few of these clips in!

“Tate Roskelley is without a doubt one of the most creative riders in BMX. His innovative style of riding leans more towards conceptual than actual trick based—making for some truly one-of-a-kind videos. Since joining the GT team last year, Tate has dropped some seriously ingenious clips on his Instagram, he dug through the treasure trove and came up with these gems that he considers to be his best Instagram clips of 2019.” – GT Bicycles

GT – Shred N’ Shed Tires with Tate Rosekelley

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GT BMX coming through with a short but sweet promo video featuring Tate Roskelley putting the Shred N’ Shed tires to work with a massive slider down streets, hills, stairs, through fire and more. This is an entertaining watch and the tires look real solid! Check it!

“The Shred N Shed Pool Tire is tough and grips well on all surfaces—perfect for the rigors that Tate Roskelley puts a tire through. A unique feature of the Shred N Shed is the second colored layer which is slowly revealed from the wear of riding. Additional features include non-directional tread with a micro-knurled surface, Quick Release grind friendly sidewalls, max 60PSI. Available in all black with red or grey second shed layer, in 2.3” only.” – GT BMX

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How To Make Your BMX Brakes Work Better

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Want to learn how to make your BMX brakes work better? Here’s a video GT put together where Scott Hamlin gives you some great advice on how to change on your brake pads for a new set, along with how to adjust them just right. After that, he gives you some advice on how to clean those rims of yours to give you even more braking power. If you have ever had issues with your brakes not quite grabbing well, this video showing you how to make your BMX brakes work better should do the trick! Hit play and take it all in!

Need new brakes or you’re thinking about picking up a set for your bike? Check out all the brakes that Source BMX have in stock now!

“For the children and the dudes just getting into BMX. Learn how to fit a pair of threaded brake pads to your bicycle with ease in this episode of Seriously Fixed. Check your bolt grade and size (such as m6 , 8.8 grade) to find the correct torque setting for any bolt. All work should be completed by someone that is competent with tools and mechanics, if not, always find an adult or local bike shop who can assist.” – Our BMX

Do you have any tricks or tips of your own to make your BMX brakes work better? Do you have any questions about something to do with your brakes? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments down below!

Also, make sure you check out a few of the other posts in the related posts down below for even more tips on how to get your brakes dialed in!

Note: This post contains affiliate links to Source BMX and we coul receive a small commission that supports the website if you were to make an order with them!

GT – Find It / Grind It: Real Steel Pegs

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In a world filled with plastic nylon sleeves on BMX pegs, there’s still riders out there that prefer the real deal. GT have their Real Steel pegs for those of you, like Mad Mike, that like that feel of metal on metal contact, along with a peg that lasts after a ton of abuse. Hit play for this short but sweet promo featuring Mike putting the pegs to work on a few spots, then learn more about the peg below!

“GT Real Steel Pegs featuring Mad Mike Guth

Body: Ø34mm x 110mm Street Buttel Steel
Length: 110mm
Weight: 6.6oz./each
Color: Black, Silver
Five anti-roll pin positions
Laser-etched GT logos for the finishing touches”

How To Change A Flat Tire On A BMX Bike

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Want to learn how to change a flat tire on a BMX bike? Here’s how it’s done!

Here’s a video showing you step by step how to fix a flat tire on a BMX bike with plenty of tips and examples to help you get it done right. This video, produce by GT Bicycles takes you through everything from the tools to every step from loosening up the nuts to removing the tire, replacing the tube and re-installing your wheel. If you are new to BMX or just need some help, this video showing you how to change a flat tire on a BMX bike is exactly what you need to watch. We would like to also note that some of the steps aren’t always applicable to every BMX bike, like removing brakes if you are brakeless or using a piece of wood to help tension and align the chain if your bike is equipped with chain tensioners for example. Regardless, this will definitely help you fix a flat tire on a BMX bike and get you back to riding in no time.

Need a new tube? Any BMX shop or mail-order like Source BMX will have you covered! Just make sure to get a 20″ BMX tube!

“For the children and the dudes just getting into BMX. Learn how to remove and fit bmx wheels, remove tires and safely check for damage before re-installation. You will also learn all you need to know about bicycle tyre information and more. All work should be completed by someone that is competent with tools and mechanics, if not, always find an adult or local bike shop who can assist.” – Our BMX

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Gary Turner and GT – The 2020 Reunion

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Here’s some news the old school guys out there will be real stoked on. GT Bicycles have teamed up with GT’s founder Gary Turner to do a special edition reunion project for 2020 that will feature 100 limited edition 26″ frame, fork, seat post and handlebar sets in multiple colors that are being produced in Gary’s personal workshop here in the U.S.A. Check out the full press release and details on the kits below. These will likely go fast, so get on this if you’re interested in getting your hands on one o the kits!

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