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Mutant Bikes 2022 Product Film

February 10, 2022

After a little bit of a hiatus thanks to supply chain issues, Mutant Bikes are getting the wheels turning again over in Portugal. They just sent over this cool promo video they had produced by Inertia Studios with a look at a few of their products like the Bionic cranks and Dig hub in 3D motion. This is a cool video that’s well worth a look, especially if you’re a product nerd or into 3D / graphic design. Take a peek, an expect to see plenty more from Mutant Bikes in 2022.

“Mutant Bikes partnered with Inertia Studios, a creative production studio specializing in 3D motion, to create the new Mutant Bikes 2022 product film featuring the Dig Rear Hub, Caravela V2 sprocket and the patented Spliner System in our Bionic cranks.

Inertia’s approach for the film was to put the focus on the design of the products, celebrating their craftsmanship and quality at a photorealistic level.

Elements of BMX culture were extrapolated to build a hyper-stylized, graphical world that captures the essence of what it means to ride BMX.
Throughout the film we pull out skatepark elements, and use these with dynamic motion and lighting to help build a world that the products feel at home in.
Music and sound design was key in communicating the energy of riding, and utilizing the rhythm of BMX to build tension and drama through the film.

If you’re curious, check the inertia page, they have many other 3D movies from brands like PlayStation, Puma, Adidas, etc. https://weareinertia.com

What is Spliner System?
SPLINER® is a patented system, were the axle is divided in half and becomes an integral part of each arm, the tightening is made inside with just one 8mm allen bolt and a Spliner® Boss with 48 spline that also works as a spacer between the bearings. Thicker arms then regular cranks and shorter axle to prevent twisting, also the crank shape, was designed to don’t hit the ankles. Tested several times during years and approved.” – Mutant Bikes

Mutant Bikes – Tiago Tavares Welcome Video

February 4, 2022

It has been quite a while since we’ve seen anything from Mutant Bikes over in Portugal, so we were real stoked to see this one in the inbox this morning. Mutant Bikes have added Tiago Tavares to their squad and released this short but sweet welcome video to bring the news. Hit play and take a look!

“We are extremely excited to announce that Tiago Tavares is now part of the mutantbikes crew. Not only because he is a great rider, but a personality that is top notch and perfectly represents what our brand is all about. Welcome aboard Tavares!

Here´s a short video for the welcome edit.

Filmed by:
– Rato
– Miguel
– Tiago Lopes (Meu chapa)” – Mutant Bikes

Mutant Bikes – Peguard V2

August 23, 2019

The crew at Mutant Bikes have released a new and improved second version of their Peguard peg! The Peguard V2 is similar to the original with the peg and hub guard being one piece that fits over the dropout to protect your hub, and the dropouts on your frame and fork from grinds. They’ve made a few tweaks on this version with the anti-roll pin. This peg still utilizes a removable plastic peg sleeve so you can replace those when it wears out. If you are looking for a simple peg and hub guard setup that will fit on any frame and fork, these are definitely worth a look!

“DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND PATENTED SYSTEM FROM US IN 2009, PEGUARD IS A ONE PIECE PEG AND HUBGUARD FULLY CNC MACHINED. SAME PEG FITS EVERY FRONT AND REAR HUBS, DRIVE SIDE AND NON-DRIVE SIDE, ALSO EVERY FRAME AND FORK. WITH PEGUARD YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HUB, SPOKES AND DROPOUTS ON YOUR FRAME & FORK. THAT’S A SIMPLE DESIGN, LIGHT AND SUPER STRONG.

MATERIAL
CNC Machined Alu 7075-T6

SLEEVE
Nylon, Rotate 180º grinding surface with 2 bolts
Tight by 2 screws
Sold separately

LENGTH
110mm / 4.33″

DIAMETER
37.9mm

SIZE
14mm axle hole with 10mm / ⅜” converter and spacer to use the pegboard at the front hubs

FEATURES
Developed by Mutantbikes, laser etched logo.
Hubguard with 10mm thicker to be strong enough for street and park.
Offset peg is thicker on the bottom and thinner on the top, to made it plus stronger.
V2 with anti rotation pin

COLORS
Anodized flat black, flat blue, flat red, flat purple, polish and oil slick

WEIGHT
159grs / 5.60oz

Filmed and edited by: João Soares”

What do you think of the Peguard V2? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

Mutant Bikes X Icon Bike Store – Joao Soares

February 21, 2019

If you’re looking for something different than most other BMX videos, this new Joao Soares video that Mutant Bikes sent through should do the trick! Joao is pegless and knows how to put some really good spots to proper use with spins, slides, handplants and much, much more. This one will keep you guessing from start to finish.

“Shoot –
Bruno Soares
Ida Monteiro

Cut –
Joao Soares

Music – José Cid- Mellotron – O Planeta Fantástico”

Mutant Bikes – Nico Cambon Welcome Video

June 2, 2018

Check out Nico Cambon’s welcome to Mutant Bikes video…

After a little copyright issue with the music, Mutant Bikes have gotten Nico Cambon‘s welcome video online. Here’s a look at Nico going to work on a bunch of street spots over in France. Nico brings a good mix of style and creativity to a bunch of different spots, making for a real dialed video worth checking out. Take a look!

“We are proud to announce that good people love to ride our products and be a part of a friends group that ride bikes with same passion.
Nico is from France and is our last addition on the crew, he collected some great clips for this welcome edit with so many amazing spots that he explored over France.
A chill video with good street is what you can see after the play.
Enjoy!!

Filmed by: Simon Cassol and Clément Bellou
Edited by him self: Nicolas Cambon” – Mutant Bikes

Mutant Bikes – João Soares Video Bike Check

May 12, 2018

Get a closer look at João Soares’ current Mutant Bikes setup, along with some riding clips!

Here’s a fresh one Mutant Bikes sent through giving us a closer look at João Soares‘ current setup! This video Bike Check is a little different than others with it’s unique comic book style graphics, and the riding is definitely creative and unique as well! Hit that play button to get a closer look at the bike and those riding clips!

“João Soares is the newest member of the family, once he set up some new parts and keep some old ones, he decided to made a proper video to show how his bike looks now.

He took the Corvo to its natural habitat for a fun ride!
Hope you enjoy, like us and João did.

Filmed and edited by João Soares” – Mutant Bikes

Mutant Bikes – Bionic Cranks with the Spliner System Explained

April 25, 2018

Mutant Bikes put together a video showing you how their Bionic Cranks with the Spliner system works…

Thinking about getting a new set of BMX Cranks? Here’s a video showing you how the Bionic Cranks from Mutant Bikes works. These cranks use Mutant’s patented Spliner System that uses a split axle design that has a spacer with threads inside the bottom bracket. The system uses compression from a long bolt to pull both sides into the threaded spacer for a strong, tight fit that spins smoothly. This video shows how the cranks go together and how the Spiner System works. It’s a unique concept, but it looks real clean and strong.

“MFOBMX Company developed a new crank system, were the axle is divided in half and becomes an integral part of each arm, the tightening is made inside with just one 8mm allen bolt and a Spliner® Boss with 48 spline that also works as a spacer between the bearings. SPLINER® is a patented system, tested several times during years and approved. Thicker arms than regular cranks and shorter axle to prevent twisting, also the crank shape, was designed to don’t hit the ankles.

Filmed and edited by João Soares” – Mutant Bikes

Mutant Bikes – Smile Seat Clamp System

April 9, 2018

Mutant Bikes giving you a look at how their Smile Seat Clamp System works…

Here’s a short but sweet video Mutant Bikes put together showing us how their Smile Seat Clamp System works. If you rode in the early 2000’s this idea might not be a huge surprise, when riders were slamming their seats as low as they could, a few people drilled holes through their seat tube and post so they could run a bolt through and hold their seat post in place. A few even did it for their brake lines to run straight through the seat tube as wel. Either way, Mutant Bikes refined that concept with the Smile Seat Clamp System where they have their frame pre-drilled with a cut out to help with the compression. This also requires the Mutant Bikes seat post that is pre-drilled. Check out the video above to see how it all works. It’s an interesting and unique design, which is always fun to see with so many bikes looking like clones these days.

“The Smile Seat Clamp System (SSC System) was designed and developed to be simple, light and functional. It means you do not need extra parts to have your seat tube tightened in the frame, you do not have to worry if the seat will move when the bike falls down or if the clamp screw will break when you’ll tight hard.

Filmed and edited by João Soares (corvo v2 frame)” – Mutant Bikes