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Kanode Knows – Montana Ricky

April 7, 2025

Montana Ricky sat down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast.

The latest round of the Kanode Knows Podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around he sat down with Montana Ricky to catch up, hear his story and what he’s up to these days. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Ricky’s name pop up, so it’s good to see this one. Take a look.

“Ricky Lopez is a sales rep for Afterhours Distribution and knows a thing or two about this industry. If anyone has a pulse of what’s going on, it’s gotta be Ricky who calls bike shops all day every day and seems to have the memory of an elephant.

Enjoy!” – Bobby Kanode

Montana Ricky – Jibberish

February 25, 2022

Montana Ricky coming through with a gem for your viewing pleasure on this Friday. Here’s his section from the “Jibberish” video that was originally released in 2020. Hit play for a bunch of creative and unique clips, then check out the full video down at the bottom if you want to see more!

“So as the years go by and websites, video channels and other sites close down. Edits and videos parts get lost into the internet either. I have lost a few videos of myself and I wanted to upload and save what I can so at least I have them all collected for myself or if anyone wants to watch me doing the same tricks over and over.

This video is from the video project called “Jiberish ” the locals in Vegas were filming and I was in town for a few days so I went out and gathered some clips and I got a part.

Thanks Alex Bryan and Johnny Hendry” – Montana Ricky

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Montana Ricky and Scotty HD – Two Washed Up BMXers

February 14, 2022

Montana Ricky cooked up a fresh one from some riding time he got in with Scotty HD last summer out in New Jersey. Hit play for some good vibes and solid riding. This is well worth a look!

“Sometimes you fail at going out and searching for spots to film for a edit you owe and instead you say “hell with it”. So the Filmer and you ride switch the camera amongst yourselves and boom you have a little day edit..” – Montana Ricky

New Distributor Fifteen Distribution Has Been Launched

June 20, 2021

Here’s some interesting news that we spotted on Instagram. It looks like Chris Riesenberger, Montana Ricky, Mike Brennan and Sean Curran have all teamed up to launch a new BMX distributor company called Fifteen Distribution. As some of you know, Chris was running the sales show over at Blackout for years before being let go unexpectedly a few months back. Mike Brennan and Sean Curran are co-owners of Merritt and Montana Ricky has been holding down sales for Merritt since the brand launched a few years back. Between the four of them, they all bring A LOT of industry knowledge and history to the table from practically every direction as riders, product development and design, sales in every link in the supply chain and more.

It appears Fifteen Distribution is focused on Merritt and Theory Parts (a sub brand of Merritt) right now, but we could imagine them adding a few brands in the future if things go as well as it should. Things in the industry have been changing up quite a bit these past few years thanks to technology and the internet making it a lot easier to manage every aspect of running a business, and it seems a lot of brands have their own in-house distribution setup, making it so they can directly work with shops and mail-orders ensuring they can supply the volume and the speed of delivery that is demanded now days. With virtually every brand selling direct to the customer or direct to the dealers as either a brand or their own distribution company.

The pandemic has been a double edge sword for the business side of BMX. Sales have never been easier due to a huge increase in demand, but the production side of things has been overwhelmed causing huge delays in manufacturing, price increases and ridiculous wait times for delivery due to a shortage of shipping containers and boats, which is why you have been seeing so many “sold out” notifications lately. 2021 and 2022 will likely be interesting years due to these issues.

Overall, this is an exciting new partnership that could be real good. Check out what Chris and Montana Ricky have to say about the news below!

“I used to run a bunch of retail shops in the 90s with my friends. In dealing with vendors and reps you really learn a lot. You get some good ideas from good reps. You also get even better ideas from the bad ones with all the industry bullshit not to do. Later in life I owned my own shop for 13 years. When it’s your own money to lose it takes on an even greater dynamic and we respect that. I feel like I held my reps to high standards and willingly punished the reps who didn’t live up to that regardless of how much they thought I “had to have” their brand. The last year in the cycling industry was pretty crazy, and I think most of my friends that own shops are really considering their vendor partnerships and where they want to spend their dollars going forward. I always thought it sucked when work turned into work when it could be fun, and I think myself and Montana Ricky being ex shop owners really understand it like nobody else could. We welcome all your ideas for us and you will be heard. Together we can make this everything we think a vendor should be. With the brains of Sean Curran and Mike Brennan and their insane work ethic, together with Ricky and myself, we’d like to welcome you to be our partners in Fifteen Distribution.” – Chris Riesenberger

“I’m thrilled and happy to announce @fifteendistribution a company that’s there for the shops. If you know anything about me you will know that I am in love, addicted and all about the SHOPLIFE. I talk, breath and even sleep bikes. This new beginning here is something that will be for everyone, bike shops, core shops and even the most over looked “Mom and pop” shops. Now that we have @reezbmx on board I know his passion, experience and love as a bike shop owner is a combination that can’t lose. So if your one of the SHOPS We talk to or We text, email with or FaceTime. This new company is for you so tell US what you WANT and I promise you I’ll give an HONEST answer even if it’s something you don’t wanna hear… Love you all can’t wait to start this new adventure with you…” – Montana Ricky

Merritt – Northern Dreams

June 18, 2021

Some of the Merritt squad recently loaded up for a trip to Montana and Colorado to put the spots to work! We don’t get a ton of BMX videos from Montana especially, but it’s clear there’s plenty of dialed spots to put to work. Check out what Montana Ricky, Justin Care, Anthony Catlow and JP Ross got into!

“Montana Ricky hopped on a plane and Rounded up a crew of Justin Care, Anthony Catlow, JP Ross. The boys hit up Montana and Colorado. Guest appearance from Troy McMurray. Hit play now!” – Merritt

Medieval Bikes – Templar Promo

February 14, 2021

Here’s a promo for the new Medieval Bikes Templar frame that Montana Ricky uploaded. This video features Ricky, Oscar Ruiz and Mike Rose putting the frame to work during a session at the Merritt website. This is pretty laid back, but there’s plenty of rad clips in there. You already know Ricky delivers with the creative combos you aren’t seeing too many other people do! Check it!

“The New Templar frames came in and Oscar Ruiz, Mike Rose and Montana Ricky took them for a test run. Here are a few clips of them at the Merritt Warehouse. For more info on the frames check out

Medieval Bikes Website

Also make sure to hit up your local bike shop and ask them if they can get you one.
Big thanks to Scott McMenamin for filming this project and making things look nice.” – Montana Ricky

Montana Ricky – We Are Dead Krow

February 7, 2021

Montana Ricky is now doing it for Dead Krow Army! Here’s his welcome video to make it official with a ton of creative and original clips from street sptos galore Ricky had been getting in before winter hit. Bonus points for the song selection. It has been forever since I’ve heard that song.

“Sometimes you end up friends with people you meet on social media case In point I have been posting and they have been posting me for years, so it only seemed fit that I join the army and be part of the krew. They make all kinds of apparel and other goodies dedicated to bmxers for bmxers make sure to check them out on Instagram and YouTube
@deadkrowarmy Also shout out to @scottyhd for pointing the camera ?….” – Montana Ricky

How To Wallride On A BMX Bike

July 7, 2020

Want to learn how to wallride on a BMX bike?

We’re stoked to see Dustin Lee is back to posting up Youtube videos again lately. Here’s a new one he put together teaching you how to wallride on a BMX bike! Dustin has a ton of tips and examples of where to start, along with going to work on some trickier setups! This has a ton of great advice, so hit that play button and take it all in, then grab your bike and find a wall to put your tires on!

“I’m doing more and more How-to’s. Today just happens to be Tuesday but they’re not gonna be set dates cuz thats stupid :). So more how-to’s coming. Feeble grind is next. Shoutout to Montana Ricky for the clip.” – Dustin Lee