Mike Hinkens Archives

Imprimatur BMX Podcast – Zack Gerber

Zack Gerber sits down for an interview on the Imprimatur BMX Podcast…

Mike Hinkens hit us with a link to the latest Imprimatur BMX Podcast for you guys to give a listen. This time around Mike caught up with Zack Gerber to to talk riding, managing and riding in shows, his perspective on BMX as a whole and much, much more. Zack has always been insanely talented on a bike, and he’s always been a vocal person that isn’t scared to share his opinion. Hit play and take it all in!

“In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens has a conversation with hard-hitting BMX rider Zack Gerber in which they explore a few controversial topics including: the politics of twitter, the ethics of doing stunt shows, reasons for growing BMX, modifying as well as building spots, and realigning the demographic focus of BMX media, industry, and culture to not only grow BMX with incoming youths, but to maintain it by supporting aging riders.” – Mike Hinkens

BMX Parts – Profile Racing: Acoustic Front Load Stem

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Get a close up look at the Acoustic Stem from Profile Racing…

Is it time for a new BMX stem? Thinking about going with a front load stem? Here’s a detailed look at the Acoustic Stem from Profile Racing in this new video featuring Mike Hinkens. Hit play to let Mike give you the full run through of the stem, along with a good look at some of the details you might not notice just looking at it.

BMX Parts: Profile Racing – 19mm Spline Drive Sprocket

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Profile Racing give you some insight into their ever popular 19mm Spline Drive Sprocket..

Thinking about picking up a new BMX Sprocket, and you happen to run a 19mm, 48-spline spindle set of cranks? Profile Racing‘s ever popular 19mm Spline Drive Sprocket might just be for you. Here’s a video where Mike Hinkens goes into detail about the sprocket that comes in multiple-colors and will simplify things for you.

As a side note, I personally run this sprocket and have for years. Never had a problem and love how clean and simple it is!

“BMX PARTS – Profile Racing – 19MM Spline Drive Sprocket

Click play to learn all about another one of our high-end American made bicycle components.

For more information about this specific product click here: Profile Racing Website”

Madera Memo – Patio Ramp Session with Jeff Dowhen and Mike Hinkens

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It doesn’t take much to keep Jeff Dowhen and Mike Hinkens entertained!

The latest Madera Memo has arrived. This time around we get a short but sweet edit from a session that Jeff Dowhen and Mike Hinkens got in on a backyard patio bank to sub setup. This is a pretty tight space and the ramp isn’t exactly Nate Wessel quality, but it was enough for Jeff and Mike to have a productive session. Check out what went down!

“When you have some scrap wood, why not build a ramp. And when your from the Midwest, why not build a sub box… even if it’s on your patio in South America. Mike and Jeff put a technical hurting on this rickety bank to ledge as the sun beat down on them near the equator. Enjoy. Then go build something and shred it.

Riders: Jeff Dowhen and Mike Hinkens
Film/Edit: Mike Hinkens
Song: Fatty Acid – Howl” – Madera

Madera Memo – Team Skatepark Mix

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The Madera team get a productive skatepark session in…

The latest Madera Memo just dropped and it gives us a good look at what went down during a skatepark session that most of the squad caught during their California trip. Hit that play button and check out all the riding and good times that were had!

“More than half the team was on hand to bring a unique mix of shredding to the Cali skatepark.

Peep Tom Villarreal, Jesse Romano, Mike Hinkens, Grant Castelluzzo, Jeff Dowhen, and Erik Elstran in the quick little skatepark edit.

Filmed: Mike Hinkens, Grant Castelluzzo
Edited: Mike Hinkens
Song: Chak Chouch Chak Chouch – Sinn Sisamouth ”

Ledge Heaven with Madera BMX and Friends

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The Madera team and some other get a laid back ledge session in…

During a recent trip to California, the Madera team were out filming at a ledge spot with a handful of others that showed up for the good times Here’s a behind the scenes look at what went down during the session on and off the bikes between Erik Elstran, Mike Hinkens, Grant Castelluzzo, Dylan McCauley, Jeff Dowhen, Broc Raiford, Jacob Cable, Mike Stahl, Jordan Godwin and more. This was a pretty productive session, so check out what went down!

“The Madera team spend a Sunday at one of the most ridiculous ledge spots in LA. And in typical SoCal fashion, you never who else may end up at the session—this time around guests include Jordan Godwin, Broc Raiford, Jacob Cable, and more. While Elstran put in work on a wild tech move for multiple hours, we caught Godwin annihilating the spot, and much more randomness as well.” – Ride BMX

Madera BMX – Memo: Mike Hinkens Cali Clips

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Mike Hinkens goes to work on street spots in California for Madera…

The latest Madera Memeo video has arrived. This time around we get a fresh batch of clips featuring Mike Hinkens getting down on spots out in California. Take a peek!

“Madera TM Mike Hinkens is always on the move working with the Madera team. While on the road in California, he managed to snag a few clips and put together a quick edit featuring a few of his classic moves.

Filmed: Grant Castelluzzo
Edited: Mike Hinkens
Music: Movements – Hatchet”

Madera BMX – Unboxing: Front Hub Guards

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Madera’s latest “Memo” video gives you some insight on the Madera C4 and Profile Aegis front hub guards…

If you run a Madera or Profile Racing front hub and you need to get some hub guards, here’s a video for you! Madera had Mike Hinkens sit down to explain the difference between the Madera C4 front hub guard and the Profile Racing Aegis front hub guard, and how to install them on your hubs. I personally run the Aegis guard on my Profile Mini hub and love it. Super easy to install, works great and has held up for a really long time! Check it out!

“Madera Memo #20 – Unboxing – Front Hub Guards

Madera hubs are works of art, but you beat them up every time you ride! Make sure to protect your investment AND make grinding way easier by running hub guards on your front and rear Madera hubs. Click play for a short video explaining the front hub guard options we have as well as why they are necessary and how to install them.

Edit: Mike Hinkens
Music – Intro/Outro: Drumlins

MADERA C4 FRONT HUB GUARD
– CNC machined from Delrin (strong and durable plastic)
– The hub guard slides over the hub cone – It will sit snug against your fork and hub cone when the wheel is tightened down.
– Weight: 28g/.98 oz

COMPATIBILITY NOTES:
– Can be used on Madera Pilot front hubs as well as Profile Elite, Totem, and Mini front hubs.
– Works only with Madera/Profile Knurled cones. You can buy an adaptable cone with the guard if you don’t have the right one.” – Madera