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Mutiny Bikes – Randy Taylor Forever

May 22, 2015

Mutiny Bikes have released this amazing tribute video to Randy Taylor who we lost to suicide a few years back. Randy was one of a kind… An amazing rider and an amazing person that you couldn’t help but love. It still seems unreal that he’s not with us anymore. To go along with this video, Mutiny have re-released Randy’s signature Loosefer frame with full proceeds going to a Suicide Awareness Charity. We have posted up photos and full specs that you can check out after the jump. Randy Taylor Forever.

“Randy Taylor. Randy was a goodhearted, charismatic, creative, incredible person. One of the most fun dudes to be around ever, and one of the most gifted bike riders I’ve ever met.

Randy was a natural, there’s no question about it. No one could accuse him of taking anything too seriously, yet he excelled at everything he did – most notably riding bikes, making friends, and entertaining those around him. Everybody loved Randy. Everybody. Between his unstoppable energy, his carefree goofiness, and his unmatched talent for finding trouble, there was truly never a dull moment.
Randy always did his own thing, be it in life or on his bike. The phrase “ahead of his time” gets thrown around a lot, but I can’t think of a more shining example than Randy. Now having the benefit of years of perspective on his riding, it’s easy to see how talented and forward-thinking he really was. Even his seven-year-old frame geometry is easlily up to modern standards.

Randy may no longer be with us, but we are fortunate enough to have a fantastic video archive of his riding and of his personality. He will forever live on in the collective hearts and minds of his friends, his family, and anyone who enjoys his riding or had the good fortune of interacting with him.
The Loosefer Reissue is now available, and we’ll be donating all profits from sales to a suicide awareness charity.
Rest in peace Randy. We miss you bud.” –Walter Pieringer

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Mutiny – Limited Edition Loosefer Re-Issue eBay Auction

December 11, 2014

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It was announced a little while back that Mutiny Bikes are working on a re-issue of Randy Taylor’s signature Loosefer frame that will have full proceeds going to Suicide Awareness in remembrance of Randy. Today, they have placed a prototype 21″ top tube length sample up for Auction on eBay for one lucky person to win with the proceeds also going to charity! You can check out the frame and put in a big RIGHT HERE!

“Be the very first person to get your hands on the new reissued Loosefer frame. Production frames won’t be available till May next year with a donation from every frame sold going to a suicide awareness charity. Not only do you have the chance to be the first to own this frame but the winning bid will see all funds donated to charity. #RandyForever”

The Loosefer re-issue frame is made from full 4130 chromoly with a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 8.95″ seat tube height, 11.6″ bottom bracket height and a 13″ – 13.5″ chain stay length on the 20.666″ and 21″ top tube lengths and a 13.4″ – 14″ chain stay length of the 21.25″ version. The frame features gussets on the top and down tubes, plain gauge tubing on the top and down tube, an elliptical shaped down tube to help resist denting, removable brake mounts, a wide rear end to fit 2.40″ tires and an integrated seat post clamp. This frame weighs in at 5 lb. even. You can learn more about this frame here.

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Sneak Peek: Mutiny – Randy Taylor Loosefer Re-Issue Frame

September 24, 2014

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It has been a few years now that BMX lost Randy Taylor now, but Mutiny Bikes is keeping the memory of him strong. They’re working on a special re-issue of his signature Loosefer frame that will have 100% of the proceeds being donated to charity. Head over to The Merged to get a look at the other green color and the seat stay that this frame will be released in, in a little while. Rest in Peace, Randy! We all miss you!

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Randy Taylor Fundraiser

August 21, 2012

After the eye opening passing of Randy Taylor the other day, his friends and family are trying to raise some money to make sure things are taken care of. They setup a fundraiser which you can find out more about below.

“The funds are to help his family pay for cremation and other services, along moving his mom into a new apartment because she can’ t go back to living there after finding him in his room. We want to help her get away from that situation. Any additional money we have left over will be going to getting some sort of a memorial plot, plaque, headstone, etc – Something people can go to physically to pay their respects. Randy always wanted everyone to remember him after he died and didn’t want to be another forgotten soul. We are also working on getting some embossed bracelets made up so they will be available as soon as we can get them here.”

You can donate by visiting this link.

If you have any questions, please contact Casey Bowman at [email protected]

Rest in Peace, Randy Taylor

August 19, 2012

We’re sad to announce that BMX has lost yet another great one. Word has been flying around Twitter that Randy Taylor has passed away. No word on the cause or how, but we will keep you posted if anything comes up. Regardless, Randy was one hell of a rider that pushed BMX to new places and it’s sad to see such a young guy go.

Rest in Peace, Randy.

Mutiny – Randy Taylor Edit

July 1, 2011

“As many of your know Randy has had spent the best part of 12 months off his bike. Numerous surgeries and nerve problems have kept Randy from enjoying BMX. When we did our Dallas trip (link) Randy was still in a lot of pain.
He finally managed to get the final surgery to remove the hardware from his leg. This is Randy’s first few weeks back on a bike…..

Music: Panda Bear – Slow Motion”

Below you can check a quick video bike check of Randy’s new Loosefer V3 build.

Music:
The Chicharones – Peaces

Randy Taylor Bike Check

June 24, 2011

You can take a closer look at what Randy Taylor is running these days by hitting the Mutiny site. What a beauty.

Print Ad: Mutiny – Albion 1

March 31, 2011

Mutiny posted up their new print ad featuring Randy Taylor. You will be able to find this in the first issue of The Albion which will be available soon!