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Shadow X Subrosa World Tour – Southwest Highlights

April 5, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa World Tour continues. This time around, the crew spends some time between Arizona and California cruising skateparks and visiting shops along the way! Hit play to check out a ton of highlights from the pro team and a few of the riders that showed up for the sessions in the video above!

“Head South as the Shadow and Subrosa World Tour soldiers on through the deserts of Glendale, Arizona and beaches of San Diego, California.

Featuring wild riding from the whole Shadow and Subrosa crew including Simone Barraco, Joris Coulomb, Mark Burnett, Albert Mercado, Kyle Hart, Johnny Atencio, and Jabe Jones as well as the locals of both Glendale X-Court and Chicano Park.

A huge thank you goes out to all the local shredders who showed up, as well as the shops that helped come together and put these events on: Wheels in Motion, Gordy’s Bicycles, Biker’s Edge, SD Wheel Works, Bario Bike Shop, and East County BMX. We love your support and hope to ride with you all again soon!

Filmed and edited by Ryan Chadwick

Music:
Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever
“Fountain of Good Fortune”
The French Press”

Shadow Conspiracy – Mark Burnett Bike Check

April 4, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy have released a new Bike Check with Mark Burnett and his current signature Sunday Bikes Excelsior setup decked out top to bottom in parts from Shadow and Sunday. Everything on the bike is available now through BMX shops except for some prototype grips that The Shadow Conspiracy are working on. You can check out a whole bunch of photos and a full parts list on The Shadow Conspiracy website — Mark Burnett Bike Check

Ollie Shields On The Shadow Conspiracy + Bike Check

March 29, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy have added Ollie Shields to their line up over in the U.K through Seventies Distribution! To celebrate the news, they dropped a Bike Check to give you a closer look at his fresh new Cult setup decked out top to bottom in parts from The Shadow Conspiracy and Cult! You can check out a whole bunch of photos, a full parts list and more right here — Ollie Shields Welcome to the Family + Bike Check

BMX Multi-Tool Guide

March 8, 2017

Let’s take a look at all of the different BMX Multi-Tool options out there…

The other day Brant Moore put together a video giving you a look at the different BMX Multi-Tool options there are available to riders these days. The Multi-Tool originally started when DK Bicycles released their Random Wrench, at fit all the key tools you needed to work on a BMX bike into a compact, small tube with a few different attachments. Since then brands like The Shadow Conspiracy, Eclat, Animal Bikes, Odyssey, Merritt and Tall Order have come up with their own Multi-Tools that use some what of the same concept, but some what different designs. After checking out Brant’s video above we decided to take a look at these different options so you could easily see all the different BMX Multi-Tool options and compare them. Let’s get into this.

BMX Multi-Tool Guide

The Shadow Conspiracy – Multi-Tool

– $59.99

Let’s start out with The Shadow Conspiracy’s Multi-Tool. This tool was designed after the DK Random Wrench, but includes a few items not found on that tool to give it a few more options.

This Multi-Tool has an Investment Cast, forged and CNC machined steel construction that includes these tools.

– Chain Breaker
– 17mm Deep Socket
– Pedal Wrench
– 10mm wrench
– Spoke wrench
– Tire levers
– 8mm, 6mm, 5mm, 1/4″ and 7/32″ Hexs
– Hammer (built into the frame)
– Bottle opener (important)

The Shadow Conspiracy’s Multi-Tool fits all of the parts inside the tube with a magnetic cap to keep the small pieces in place.

Available in black, copper and chrome colors with a $59.99 price tag and a weight of 33.6 oz.

All the parts the Multi-Tool has inside.

A detailed look at the cap that holds all of the small parts in place.

Odyssey Travel Tool

– $29.99

The newest tool that is hitting BMX shops and mail-orders in March of 2017 is the Travel Tool from Odyssey. This tool is more simplistic than the Shadow Conspiracy, DK Bicycles and Eclat tools, but still has all the key pieces.

The Travel Tool includes:
– 15mm and 17mm Pedal Wrenches
– 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm allen keys
– 17mm Deep Socket with a full-length arm for extra leverage.

This one also features a lighter weight body and you could basically call it a Swiss Army Knife for BMX.

The Travel Tool will be available in Black with an affordable $29.99 price tag that is a perk for sure.

Really like the clean, simplistic look for the Travel Tool.

DK Bicycles – Random Wrench V3

– $39.99

Let’s take a look at the tool that started it all… Well, the 3rd version of the tool that started it all. The DK Random Wrench V3. This version was designed to be slimmer than its predecessors, but still pack all the tools needed.

You can find these tools inside the Random Wrench V3:
– 6mm, 8mm and 10mm wrenches
– 5mm and 6mm allen sockets
– 15mm pedal wrench
– 3/8″ socket driver
– 3/8″ extension
– 15mm and 17mm deep well sockets
– Tire lever
– Universal spoke wrench

All of the parts fit cleanly inside the tube, giving it a clean look.

The Random Wrench V3 comes in black, chrome and gold with a price tag of $39.99, which is not bad at all. Just as a note, most places only carry the black version these days.

Vocal BMX – V-Tool

Similar to some of the other BMX Multi-Tool options, Vocal BMX offer their own tool that does have it’s own unique twist on it. The tool has a similar tube design with the socket attachment, spanner and hex head fittings. However, this tool also comes with an optional extension that you can also purchase…

The main part of the V-Tool features…

– Pedal spanner 15mm with extra 6mm 8mm 10mm hex or added extras.
– tire lever built into the top next to the pedal spanner.
– 17mm socket and extension bar to fit inside pegs.
– 8mm allen key
– 6mm allen key
– 5mm allen key
– 3 size spoke key built into the cap

The V-Tool Extension adds a few more tool options, additional storage space and can be connected to the original tool.

– Tube for storage
– Top Cap with chain tool connection, comes out the tube and attaches to the cap
– Bottom caps to connect to our main V tool (supplied separately)
– HD 1 1/8 single speed chain tool with pin guide.
– 10mm spanner with tire lever

The Vocal V-Tool is another solid option for a tool that has it all. The design is a little different and not quite as compact when it’s connected to the extension, but it does get the job done for offering everytihng.

The Vocal V-Tool comes in Black only with a price tag of £29.99 (on sale at the time of writing this) with the extension being an additional £23.99. It’s not the most affordable option, but has more than the less expensive basic options.

Tall Order – Pocket Socket

– $17.99

Another one of the new options that are available, plus the most simplistic would be Tall Order’s new Pocket Socket that eliminates pretty much everything and only has the very minimal for tools you would use regularly.

The Pocket Socket features:
– 6mm and 8mm allen keys
– 17mm socket
– Knurling on the handle for grip

The Pocket socket comes in black and chrome, weighs in at a very light 4 oz., is 210mm in length so it does indeed fit in your pocket and has a price tag of $17.99.

This is a great option for people that don’t want to carry around a big tool, but obviously it only has a few of the tools you may end up needing during a session.

Merritt – Trifecta Tool

Another very simple tool that cuts things back to the minimal neccesities would be the Merritt Trifecta Tool. This tool, similar to the Pocket Socket above is a small, compact tool that folds out with a few configurations to dial your bike in with.

The Trifecta Tool includes:
– 17mm socket
– 6mm and 8mm allen keys
– Velcro strap to attach it to your bike if you want.

The Trifecta tool has 3 of the key tools that you would use to dial your bike in with. Obviously that leaves out a lot of features some of the other tools offer, but it’s small, compact and lightweight (7.4 oz.) which is a perk. The Trifecta Tool is available in black only with a price tag of $34.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Merritt.

Animal Bikes – Kotulak Tool

– $54.99

Another tool that was based off the Random Wrench would be the Animal Bikes Kotulak Tool. This tool, similar to DK and Shadow’s tool is designed to pack everything you need into one tool with plenty of features to make sure you can keep rolling. This one comes with a unique shape and it also offers that swivel head which is a perk when it comes to cranking your wheel down.

The Kotulak Tool includes:
– 15mm Crows Foot Pedal Wrench
– 3/8″ Swiveling Socket Driver
– 3/8″ to 1/2″ Extension
– 17mm Deep Well Socket with 1/2″ Drive
– Allen Socket with 7/32″, 1/4″, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm allen bits
– Chain Breaker
– Spoke Wrench
– Hammer (Threaded End Cap)

Like the others, everything fits inside the tube to keep everything secured tightly into place. This is another great option for somebody that wants everything packed into one.

The Kotulak Tool comes in black only with a price tag of $54.99.

Eclat – E-Tool

– $64.99

Last but not least, the E-Tool from Eclat. Once again, were’ looking a tool that utilizes a tube design, but this one works a little different than the others and has a super clean design. Those German’s always have a unique approach to things, and we’re definitely a fan of the look they gave for this one.

The E-Tool Includes:
– 8mm and 10mm wrench
– 15mm pedal wrench
– Spoke wrench
– 10mm and 19mm U-Brake wrench
– 3mm, 4mm, 5mm,6mm and 8mm hex bits
– 17mm socket

The E-Tool measures in at 188mm long with a 30mm diameter, weighs in at 19.10 oz. and comes in black only. Everything packs neatly into it’s proper place for a compact storage. This one does come with a $64.99 price tag, which is higher than the rest so that’s a downfall.

Looking at each tool, they all offer the same tools essentially, with some offering more like chain breakers and tire levers and others taking the minimalist approach with only focusing on the main tools you will use more frequently. Things to consider with this are what tools do you absolutely NEED (I mean, you need all of them at some point) during a session or a trip, if you want something that slips into your pocket or something that might be a little bulkier but have more options, price and colors. Regardless, it’s always a good idea to have the right tools for the job. Make sure you check out our BMX TOOL GUIDE for a full list of tools that you could use as well.

That wraps things up with this BMX Multi-Tool Guide. We hope this helped you compare the different BMX Multi-Tool options available, so you can figure out which one you prefer to have. Everything you see here can be picked up through BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide.

Have you used any of these tools? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Shadow Conspiracy X Subrosa World Tour: France

March 7, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa World Tour continues. This time around we get a look at what the guys got into during their trip to France this past summer. Hit play to check out a ton of excellent footage from skatepark and street sessions, shop visits and more! Looks like it was another real good time. We’re pumped on the amount of Ryan Sher footage in this!

“The Shadow and Subrosa World Tour keeps on trucking as the team moves to the beautiful French countryside visiting Basel, Nancy, and Strasbourg.

Featuring shredding from Shadow and Subrosa riders Simone Barraco, Joris Coulomb, Mark Burnett, Matt Ray, and French killers Kevin Kalkoff and Nico Badet, the crew explored what France had to offer.

A huge thank you goes out to Trendsport Basel, Stride Indoor Park, all the Nancy locals, and especially Sparkys France for inviting us in to your incredible country and shredding with the team. We hope to see you all again very soon!

Filmed by Ryan Chadwick
Edited by Tammy McCarley

Music:
Laserdrift
“Burn For Love”
Laserdrift
https://laserdrift.bandcamp.com/“

Shadow Conspiracy – Kevin Kalkoff Bike Check

February 22, 2017

The crew over at The Shadow Conspiracy caught up with their French connect Kevin Kalkoff to take a closer look at his current Subrosa Noster III setup that he’s running decked out with Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa parts from top to bottom. We don’t know about you, but we’re really digging the blue and black combo. Kevin’s new signature Moto-Blue Colorway looks awesome. You can check out the Bike Check over on The Shadow Conspiracy website. Take a closer look at the bike here — Kevin Kalkoff Bike Check

Frostbike 2017 – The Shadow Conspiracy

February 20, 2017

Let’s take a look at what The Shadow Conspiracy had on display at Frostbike 2017!

Our next stop at Frostbike 2017 was The Shadow Conspiracy booth to take a look at what Ronnie Bonner and the rest of the crew have been working on down in Florida. As always, there’s plenty of new items to take a look at, so let’s get into this and see what they have to offer.

Up top is a look at the new Blue and Black colorway.

The new purple swirl parts.

A little red, orange and black swirl for another color option that will be available soon as well.

The Ravager plastic pedals will come in blue and purple as well.

If you are looking for something a little less flashy, here’s the new grey colorway that will be available on a number of Shadow parts this year.

The latest version of the Shadow Conspiracy x Greenfilms Mark II DSLR Backpack comes with this rad color option.

Shadow’s gloves now available in a handful of colors (pun intended there).

Here’s a look at the new Optimized freecoaster. You can get full specs and details on the hub here — Optimized Freecoaster

The new Symbol cassette hub for those of you who want a reliable cassette hub to keep you rolling!

The Supreme Interlock chain is now available in gold for a color option!

The Shadow Conspiracy offer a full range of pads for every situation from their Invisa-Lite series to their new Recovery series pads.

The Shadow Conspiracy have a new helmet coming that people should be really stoked on. It takes the classic look of the Pro-Tec Bucky Lasek helmet everyone loves, and gives it the CPSC certification and reduces a ton of the bulk. The inside features an inner padding shell that’s connected to the plastic outer shell that prevents the padding inside from moving, so impacts are absorbed better in the helmet and not your head. It’s also surprisingly light. So, if you have been considering a helmet, but you hate the way most fit or feel, this might just be what you need. I know I want one.

The new Kevin Kalkoff signature Penumbra seat looking rad

Here’s a look at Lahsaan Kobza‘s latest Penumbra seat.

You know Simone Barraco is doing another seat as well.

Here is a look at Trey Jones‘ new signature seat mixing his love for Dr. Pepper in the mix.

Last but not least, the new Sabotage guard sprocket. This sprocket has a detachable nylon guard that you can rotate or change out after it gets worn out from grinds! Coming soon!

That wraps things up at The Shadow Conspiracy‘s booth at Frostbike 2017!

Frostbike 2017 – Subrosa Brand

Frostbike 2017 – Stolen & Fiction

Frostbike 2017 – Wethepeople BMX

Frostbike 2017 – Eclat BMX

Frostbike 2017 – ODI Grips

Frostbike 2017 – Odyssey BMX

Shadow Conspiracy X Subrosa World Tour: Germany

February 16, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa World Tour continues!

The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa World Tour made its way on over to Germany to say what’s up to some of the locals and BMX shops over there, along with spend some time exploring some of the cities that the crew rolled through. Here’s a video giving you a look at all of the good times and riding that went down!

“The Shadow Conspiracy/ Subrosa World Tour continues to travel the globe with our latest video from our trip to Germany!

Hitting the road with Subrosa riders Simone Barraco, Joris Coulomb, Matt Ray, Slayer Tom, Janek Wentzky and Shadow rider Mark Burnett we stopped at a ton of great shops and amazing street spots!

Huge thanks to Unity Distribution, Kunstform, Bikers Base, Deep End BMX, and People’s Store for hosting us!

We had so much fun exploring new cities and riding with the locals at every stop.

Stay tuned for the next edit dropping soon from our travels through France!

Filmed by Ryan Chadwick
Edited by Tammy McCarly”