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Inside Profile Racing

May 12, 2022

It’s always fun seeing where your BMX parts are coming from! Here’s a fresh tour video of the Profile Racing factory down in Florida! Hit play to let Matt Coplon give you the full tour with a look at the machines that make the parts, along with a look at some of the parts being made and more! If you’re a product nerd, you’re going to love every second of this one.

“We take a detailed tour of the massive operation that is Profile Racing’s part manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. Many thanks to Matt Coplon for spending the day with us… If you haven’t already, please take a look at the more specific “How It’s Made” style videos we’ve already dropped below!” – Our BMX

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Profile Racing – Gustavo Bala Loka Welcome Video

May 6, 2022

Profile Racing have added Gustavo Bala Loka to their team! Hit play to watch him absolutely CRUSH it on parks and dirt jumps, making it easy to see just why Profile picked him up. Gustavo has been making waves for a bit now, but it seems like this year has already been really going off for him. So expect to see plenty more of Gustavo in the future!

““Have you heard of Bala loka?”
Anthony Napolitan had asked us a couple years ago after a trip to Brazil.
“I can’t explain his riding, you just have to see it…”

April, 2022.
Bala loka was making his way up and down the East Coast via Brazil, The Wheelmill Welcome Jam, Woodward, etc..

A good portion of his clips circulating were simply him blasting at unreal height with the questions; where did the speed come from? How was getting that high, on that quarter, possible?

We were to rendezvous at Swampfest, to finally meet up as I’ve always felt strongly about knowing/connecting with the riders we support.

After finding an island of dry dirt in the swamp, I walked down to the street course, specifically the cereal bowl box, and witnessed, for the first time, first hand, Balaloka’s riding.

There, Anthony’s nebulous description made sense, instantly.

A ball of energy (that doesn’t recede), finesse, power, and style…
This narrative gives no justice.

Bala loka’s Welcome edit offers you a good introduction.
But as Anthony said, you have to see him ride, in person to comprehend, fully, what’s going on…

It was a great weekend to catch up.

Humble. Mellow. His strong dedication and friendship to his bBMX crew was something to admire.
A perfect connection with our brand, and we’re honored to have him on board.

Welcome to the Profile Family, Bala loka.” – Matt Coplon (Profile Racing)

Filmed and edited by Mikeila Pelayes

Inside Profile Racing – Machining The Big Boss

May 6, 2022

It’s always interesting seeing how parts are made! Profile Racing have been putting out quick videos showing how they make cranks, hubs, stems and more at their factory down in Florida! Here’s a video where they show the steps of how they make the big boss on their cranks (the part the spindle slides into). Despite it being just one part of the crank, it’s more steps than you might think! Take a look.

“Our “Inside Profile Racing” series offers a quick glance into the very small parts that are often time consuming, that make up our components line.

In this episode, our machinist covers all the processes that go into our Crank’s Spindle Boss.

Thanks for your continued support of Profile Racing.” – Profile Racing

Profile Racing – Ratty Maty “So Florida”

March 29, 2022

Here’s one we’ve been looking forward to since these “So Florida” videos started dropping! Profile Racing have released Ratty Maty‘s video from his trip to Florida to ride parks, street spots and backyard ramps! Hit play for over 3 minutes of creative combos and lines, plenty of brake magic and more. Maty always delivers with the good stuff, so you know this is one you will want to hit play on!

Don’t forget to check out the other “So Florida” videos!

Mark Mulville “So Florida”

Kent Pearson “So Florida”

“Profile’s “So Florida…”
Episode Three with Rattymaty.

For the winter of 2022, we had three of our riders visit Tampa Bay at different times over three, separate, long weekends.
The idea was to take each of them to overlapping spots, where, considering their complete differences in style, each would offer their own unique perspective/interpretation.

The “So Florida” series includes Kent Pearson, Mark Mulville, and RattyMaty.

Episode Three: Rattymaty.

Thanks to Karen Kessel, Scott Bentley, Alan Shirley, Luis Pinzon and Alex Lepak for spot hospitality.

Thanks to Actors for music clearance:
Song: “Slaves” by Actors” – DIG

Profile Racing – Mark Mulville “So Florida”

March 23, 2022

The 2nd episode of Profile Racing‘s “So Florida” has arrived. This time around Mark Mulville works his magic on a few parks, DIY spots, backyard ramps and more for your viewing pleasure! Whenever Mark has a new video, you know you’re going to see some great riding, so hit play and enjoy!

If you missed it. Don’t forget to check out Kent Pearson’s “So Florida” video!

“For the winter of 2022, we had three of our riders visit Tampa Bay at different times over three, separate, long weekends.
The idea was to take each of them to overlapping spots, where, considering their complete differences in style, each would offer their own unique perspective/interpretation.

The “So Florida” series includes Kent Pearson, Mark Mulville, and RattyMaty.

Episode Two: Mark Mulville (with clips of Luis Pinzon).

Thanks to Luis Pinzon, Ryan Clements and the Boardr for spot hospitality.

Music: “DTFH” by Make War”

How Bike Cranks Are Made

March 23, 2022

Want to see how bike cranks are made?

If you have ever rode a bike, there’s a chance you have probably wondered how the different parts are made. Well, if you have every wondered how bike cranks are made, here’s a video you won’t want to miss! Our BMX caught up with Jim Alley, the owner of Profile Racing, to see how they go from raw materials into a pair of their popular Elite BMX cranks from start to finish! This is a really interesting process from the design to the different machines they use to make everything perfect from start to finish. Take a look!

“Profile Racing‘s Jim Alley explains what it takes to create a pair of bike cranks. Profile Racing has been pumping out cranks since the early 80s and they’ve become one of the most trusted cranks in the BMX industry. Hit play and enjoy this informative look into Profile’s past and present crank-making process.” – Our BMX

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Profile Racing – Kent Pearson “So Florida”

March 15, 2022

We’re always stoked to check out a fresh Kent Pearson video! Here’s a new one for Profile Racing from a trip down to Florida to ride backyard (and driveway) ramps, street spots, parks and more! As always, Kent delivers with plenty of creative combos with front brake magic that you won’t want to miss. Get on that play button!

The “So Florida” series includes Kent Pearson, Mark Mulville, and RattyMaty.

Episode One: Kent Pearson (with clips of Mase Pearson).

Thanks to Scott Bentley, Ryan Clements, Alan Shirley, and Alex Lepak for spot hospitality.

Thanks to New Granada Records for music clearance:
“Truth Is” by The Sky Drops” – DIG

Profile Racing – Shane’s Day: New Rig

March 7, 2022

Profile Racing kicking the week off with a new episode of Shane’s Day! This time around Shane Halahan give us a look at his new setup and some riding! Shane moved up from an 18″ setup to his first 20″ bike and it looks like he was ready for it because he puts it to work at The Wheel Mill! Take a look.

“Shane’s Day, Episode 4: A New Rig.

Shane Halahan moves up to a 20”. He gives us a close look at the Profile parts he’s running then heads to The Wheel Mill Bike Park to test it all out.” – Profile Racing