There’s something about BMX that is pretty awesome to watch and that is the evolution of the quality that it is producing. Everything from the riding and videos to the products that brands are producing are getting better and better. Anyone who has spent a number of years riding BMX will tell you that complete bikes now days are a million times better than the bikes that they were on when they first started. It’s been pretty amazing watching things change over the years and there’s without a doubt that this year we’ve seen some of the most impressive bikes yet.
The guys over at Kink have released their new 2015 bikes worldwide and just looking at all 13 of the bikes they cooked up for this year, it’s easy to see they’ve put a lot of time and effort into their new range. We were thinking about how much goes into creating these bikes, so we figured it would be cool to catch up with Kink’s product manager, Matt Antes, to talk about what it took to get the bikes from the initial idea to the final product that you can pick up in the shop now! Let’s take a look and see what he had to say!
Kink – Tech Talk with Matt: Atlas Rims
Here’s another round of Tech Talk with Kink‘s product manager, Matt Antes, where he talks a little bit about their Atlas rims and what makes them unique. Take a peek!
“Atlas Rims
Weight: 15.8oz
Colors: Black, Bronze, Blue
ERD: 394mm
Extruded from industry standard 6061-T6 aluminum.
A low and sleek 15mm tall profile.
Super wide 36mm profile for additional strength.
Standard 406mm bead diameter.
Drilled for straight lacing spokes.
High quality welded seam.“
Kink – Tech Talk with Matt: Hub Guards
Kink‘s Matt Antes sits down for this new Tech Talk to talk about the Incite Hub Guards. Watch the video to find out more info then pick up a set if you have the Incite hubs.
Also, a little sneak peek at something I noticed that I think they put in the video on purpose at about 51 seconds for people to notice… They’ve got some plastic pegs on the bike they’re using for an example. No logos on the pegs, so I’m going to assume these are samples for a pair that Kink is cooking on and we will be seeing in September at Interbike.
“-Incite Hub Guard
Weight: 1.6oz
Color: clear
Works Exclusively With Incite Cassette Hub
Fits Directly Over Hub Hardware
Proven Polycarbonate Material
Non-Drive Side Only
-Boulevard Hub Guard
Weight: .9oz
Color: clear
Works Exclusively With Boulevard Front Hub
Fits Directly Over Hub Hardware
Proven Polycarbonate Material
Works On Both Sides“
Kink – Tech Talk with Matt: Solace Frame
Always a fan of these product videos that give you a closer look at what makes a product. In this video, Kink‘s product manager, Matt Antes, sits down to give you a closer look at Tony Hamlin’s signature Solace frame and what makes it unique. After you check out the video, you can find more information on the frame right here.
Kink – Tech Talk: Incite Casstte Hub
This is pretty rad. Take a closer look at Kink‘s new Incite hub in this new video with product manager, Matt Antes, giving you the info on this. After you check out the video, you can get more info right here. I wonder if the 8-tooth driver will catch on.