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Matt Ray – The Boston Massacre

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When Matt Ray has a new BMX video to check out, you know things are going to get crazy. Here’s his new Boston Massacre video filmed and edited by Andrew Knight. This is packed with hammers from start to finish on spots galore all over Boston. This is an absolute Must See of a BMX video, so get on that play button and take it all in.

“The time has arrived. “The Boston Massacre” video by Elevated Perspective is here. Six full minutes of mind-blowing, yet oddly casual riding from the one and only Matt Ray.” – Our BMX

Matt Ray 2020 Video Bike Check

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Curious what Matt Ray is running for a setup these days? Here’s a look at his current signature Subrosa MR1 setup decked out top to bottom in Subrosa and The Shadow Conspiracy. Hit play to let Matt give you the full run though, along with some riding clips for good measure!

“As many people requested , I made a bike check for you guys. I’ve ridden the same set up for quite some time now besides the switch up of colors. I also switch to cassette pretty often and that wheel is a full SHDW build.

Frame Geometry-
Sizes: 20.5”, 20.75”, 21”
4130 Sanko chromoly, double butted top tube, double butted down tube
Head tube: Heat Treated with TT and DT gussets / 120mm tall and 75° angle
Seat tube: 8.75’’ tall and 71° angle
Chain stays: Subrosa wishbone / 13.4’ slammed – 13.6’’ centered
BB: MID / 11.5”
Weight: 4.8 lbs (20.5”)

If you guys have any questions on my bike , feel free to ask!
As always thanks for watching!” – Matt Ray

Matt Ray – Quarantine Bike Build Session

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Matt Ray uploaded a fresh little video from some riding time he caught on a sunny day, along with a look at his fresh setup he dialed in with the latest version of his signature MR2 frame that has some new and improved geometry. As always, Matt delivers with some super dialed riding, and the bike looks like a dialed unit as well!

“I met up with Aaron and Maicol at Hadley last week during the quarantine for a little session, I trust that they don’t have coronavirus so it was cool to ride with them. Its strange time right now but being able to ride has made it pretty easy. Hadley has so many lines and watching Maicol ride there really shows whats possible.

I build up my new Subrosa MR2 frame. We changed the geometry a bit but this frame is still just a prototype so we will see how it feels. The stand over was 8.75 on the first version and this frame has a 9″ stand over. The BB height is taller and the drop outs are deeper for more rear end options.
I rode my Subrosa street rail after for a quick little session but plan to film way more on it during this lock down.” – Matt Ray

Matt Ray Early 2020 Compilation

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We’re not sure who the guy is that is always putting together these Instagram compilations, but we have a feeling he’s been on lock down and has some time on his hands because he has been pumping out a ton of these BMX videos for everyone to enjoy! Here’s another one for you. This time featuring Matt Ray crushing it on parks and street spots. As always, Matt delivers plenty of crazy riding that you won’t want to miss. Even if you follow him on Instagram, there’s a chance you might have missed a few of these clips. Take a look!

Check out more compilations below…

Dillon Lloyd Early 2020 Instagram Compilation

Lewis Mills Early 2020 Instagram Compilation

Dennis Enarson Early 2020 Instagram Compilation

Chad Kerley Early 2020 Instagram Compilation

Devon Smillie Early 2020 Instagram Compilation

Stevie Churchill Early 2020 Compilation

Garrett Reynolds 2019 Instagram Compilation

Monster Energy Street Style BMX – Finals Highlights

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Here it is! The finals highlights from the Monster Energy Street Style BMX contest that went down in Texas last weekend! This is just over 30 minutes of raw footage showing all the highlights from the 16 riders that made finals, so there’s a ton to take in, and plenty of great riding to see. Hit play and take it all in!

Final Results:
1st. Matt Ray
2nd. Larry Edgar
3rd. Eli Kravetz

“Downhill (and uphill), trailers, containers, barriers, and some wood to make it all work… Monster Energy’s Street Style BMX. Here’s highlights from the 16 man final…” – Our BMX

How To Barspin with Matt Ray

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We’re not sure how many how to barspin videos we’ve seen over the years, but it never hurts to get some new perspective. This time around we have a how to video from Matt Ray where he gives you a ton of tips and examples of how to get the trick done. If you’re trying to learn how to barspin on a BMX bike, this is the video for you. If you need more help, check out all of these how to barspin videos right here! If you can’t figure it out after all that help, we’re not sure what will do the trick for you.

“SKIP TO .52 SECONDS- if you’d like to skip intro

So I’ve been wanting to make a how to bar-spin video for a while now and here it is! This is my first how to video I’ve made and i hope it helps you learn bar spins.

If you want to post about learning barspins you can hashtag (#mattraybarspin) and i’ll make sure to check it often to keep up with anyones progress!

Comment any other tricks you’d like to see a “how to” of!
Thanks for watching as always.”

Backyard Jam 2019 – Adrenaline Alley: First Practice

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The Backyard Jam series is going off at Adrenaline Alley in Corby this weekend and a ton of riders took made the trip for it. Here’s a look at a raw cut of footage from the first street practice that went down! No footage from the park practice, but we’re sure there will be plenty of footage to check out after the contest wraps up! Until then, check this out and get stoked!

“Got to Adrenaline Alley in Corby, UK just in time to catch the last practice sesh for Backyard Jam 2019. The line up for the street contest is stacked with heavy hitters and the practice session was heated! With a phenomenal park and loads of talent riding, there’s little doubt that tomorrows event will be insane. Peep moves from Alex Kennedy, Mark Burnett, Matt Ray, Miki Fleck, Joe Foley, Alex Donnachie, Dan Paley, Harry Mills Wakley, Dan Conway, Rich Hernandez and Anthony Perrin.” – Our BMX