The latest BMX Videos, Products and News!
That time already? Yep! It’s Saturday and we have a fresh round of Products: for you to check out filled with some dialed BMX parts for your bike. This week we’ll be taking a closer look at the new Valor tire from The Shadow Conspiracy, The TDG Bar ends The Daily Grind, the Storm rear hub from Sunday Bikes, Mark Mulville’s signature Push top load stem from Profile Racing, then we’ll wrap things up with Trey Jones’ brand new signature Stone Cold frame from Cult. Ready? Let’s do this!
Over the weekend, some rumors that Profile Racing and Madera were being sold by Wal-Mart had been popping up. Profile wanted to make it VERY clear that they are NOT and that it’s small shops and online retailers that are selling through them and that they will trying to discontinue this as soon as possible. Check out the full report below!
“That is correct. PROFILE RACING IS NOT SOLD BY WAL-MART*. But, other IBDs (Independent Bike Dealers) like BikeWagon have affiliated their stores with Wal-Mart. Why? Read below… It’s all about 3P retailing or third party retailing and it’s growing quickly in the bicycle industry. The big players are Amazon, eBay, Sears and now Wal-Mart.
You can think of 3P as the classified ads of the Internet. 3P sites have been developed to connect sellers with buyers in an electronic marketplace that is provided by the 3P. The idea is that bike shops use 3P marketplaces to reach more customers. The 3Ps charge retailers a monthly subscription fee plus a commission for each item sold on their web site. The fee is for the use of their web site and transaction services. Essentially, in 3Ps the bike shop or retailer is renting space on a different web site.
Currently, Amazon and eBay are the most well-known 3P markets. Amazon is easily the biggest, but eBay is continuing to aggressively chase them. Now Wal-Mart has entered the race as well, but their website makes it look like they’re selling the merchandise. Other 3P sites to be aware of are Newegg.com, Sears.com and Rakuten.com.
So, when you see Profile cranks being “advertised” on Wal-Mart’s 3P site, it’s not Profile. Look closely and you’ll see a name like BikeWagon, the bike shop in Salt Lake City, selling our cranks. So, when you see this, don’t think that Wal-Mart is selling our products. They aren’t. And, please spread the word when someone tells you that Profile is now sold at Wal-Mart. It just ain’t true.
*Profile Racing is currently working to end these 3P affiliations and thus, this confusion.“
Profile Racing dropped a little teaser for their new free coaster they are working on today. This very quick video featuring their flatland rider, Tyler Gilliard, doesn’t give away a TON but the hub must be getting close if they’re willing to build some hype for it. Take a peek!
“During late afternoon on Friday, I went out with Tyler to get a couple clips using Profile’s free-coaster Cassette prototype.
Here’s a little sample of how it functions. More testing in the works.” – Matt Coplon
Head on over to the Profile Racing website to check out a brand new bike check with Mike Meister and his dialed setup he’s currently running!
Head on over to the Profile Racing website to check out a brand new bike check with Chad DeGroot and he current DECO unit. This thing is made for riding a little bit of everything, that’s for sure!
I’ll be honest, when I saw the title of this video I did not expect this one! Profile Racing‘s U.K riders, Phil Aller, Lima, Martyn Tambling and Leo Forte, recently spent some time getting their DIY on at an old abandoned sound barrier for an airport. This video gives you a look at what went into the project and some of the good times they had from their labor! This looks super fun to ride. Check it!
“A few of the Profile Europe dudes headed to an abandoned airfield base during September, to construct a huge transition over a nearly perfect sound barrier. Check out our adventure in this awesome video by Ryan Hallett.
Music:
Cary Ann Hearst – Hollowpoint Blues
The Antlers – Vcr
Black Mountain – Stormy High“
Mark Mulville – Riding + Bike Check – More BMX Videos
Check out Mark Mulville’s compact, all-around ride decked out with the finest Subrosa and Profile goods. Then catch a few clips of him on his home turf of Orlando Skatepark.
Photo: Matt Coplon
If you caught the Dillon Leeper interview we dropped yesterday, you would know we have a bit of a Leeper week going on up in here! After years of hearing stories about the two brothers, we finally decided it was time to get ahold of these guys to find out all about what they are about! This time around we caught up with the big brother, Shane, to get his side of the story! Check out what he had to say!
Name: Shane Leeper
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