Shadow Conspiracy Archives – Page 30 of 106

Shadow Conspiracy – Albert Mercado Talks “What Could Go Wrong”

July 30, 2015

With The Shadow Conspiracy‘s awaited and anticipated DVD “What Could Go Wrong” a little over 2 weeks away from being released, we’re starting to get a little insight into the video starting out with Albert Mercado who talks about what kind of a time frame it was, how it was working with Ryan Chadwick and who his favorite section will be from! Check it out!

“Three years in the making, the new Shadow Conspiracy DVD, What Could Go Wrong? is finished and the world premiere is in New York City on August 8th and is set to be one of the best DVDs of the year.

The people’s champ and all-around good dude, Albert Mercado has been filming from trip number one and has gone through a lot of changes. Starting off this new series, we sat Albert down to discuss some ups and downs, personal goals, and who’s section he’s looking forward to the most…

What Could Go Wrong? will be available in stores on August 14th and on iTunes on August 18th. ” – Ride BMX

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The Shadow Conspiracy – Back To School 2015 Catalog

July 22, 2015

The Shadow Conspiracy have released their Back to School 2015 apparel catalog! They have a ton of new items for their line up this year with new shirts, hoodies, jackets, pants, hats, socks, sunglasses, wallets, backpacks and more! You can get a closer look at each of the items by flipping through their catalog above! It’s crazy to think that school will be kicking back up in just a few weeks! Where has summer gone!?

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Shadow Conspiracy “What Could Go Wrong” World Premiere

July 8, 2015

The Shadow Conspiracy will be premeiering theire highly anticipated “What Could Go Wrong” DVD on August 8th at the House of Vans in New York! This will be a hell of a party and if you’re in the area, you will NOT want to miss this. Check out the full details below along with the trailer just incase you missed that a few weeks back! We know that we cannot wait to see this video!

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? WORLD PREMIERE

VANS X SHADOW SHOE RELEASE PARTY & JAM
August 8th, House of Vans, Brooklyn, NY

“The time has finally come to announce the world premiere date for our upcoming video, “What Could Go Wrong?” Starting at 2pm on August 8th, Brooklyn, New York at the House of Vans. This will be an all day, all ages, FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC event put on by The Shadow Conspiracy and Vans Shoes to celebrate not only the world premiere of our newest DVD but the release of our THIRD collaboration shoe project with Vans. Come out on August 8th, ride with the ENTIRE Shadow crew, have a chance at winning big prizes from us and Vans, and be one of the first to see “What Could Go Wrong?””

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The Shadow Conspiracy – Jason Watts Welcome Video

July 7, 2015

Talk about an action packed minute thirty! The Shadow Conspiracy just released Jason Watts‘ official welcome to the team video that is PACKED full of crazy nose balance, grinds, flips, whips, decades and more! If you’re looking for some crazy style, this is the BMX video you’ll want to see!

“The Shadow Conspiracy is proud to release Australian shredder Jason Watts Welcome to the Family edit. Jason is a unique rider with the ability to shred anything with a unique mix of style and creativity. Whether in the air or on his nose, Jase makes anything look good. Hit play to see what we mean!

Filmed and edited by Troy Charlesworth

Music:
Banquet
Run to You
Banquet
http://banquetsf.bandcamp.com”

Sneak Peek: Shadow Conspiracy – Seth Kimbrough Series 6 Penumbra Seat

June 29, 2015

Here’s a sneak peek look at Seth Kimbrough‘s new signature seat from The Shadow Conspiracy. The 6th version of Seth’s signature Pivotal Penumbra seat will feature some unique Native American artwork on a grippy microfiber 3-panel construction material with dense mid-size foam and the new Coffin rubber Pivotal patch. You can find a hollow bolt to keep the seat tight and Shadow’s “Classic” woven label on the back as well.

The Series 6 Seth Kimbrough signature Penumbra seat from The Shadow Conspiracy weighs in at 11.8 oz and will be available in just a few weeks worldwide through BMX shops and mail-orders.

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The Shadow Conspiracy – “What Could Go Wrong” Trailer

June 2, 2015

The anticipated DVD from The Shadow Conspiracy “What Could Go Wrong” is due out in August and it’s bound to be an absolute BANGER of a BMX video. They just released the trailer for the video and it’s just over 2 minutes of what we can describe as a WILD RIDE through three years of filming. We CANNOT WAIT to see this video!

“What could go wrong? A question every rider asks themselves before trying something new. Sometimes the answer is good and sometimes, it’s bad. You might find yourself rolling away from a set of stairs smiling ear to ear, or you may find yourself at the bottom of that same set of stairs bloody and beaten. There’s never a definite answer. Whatever happens though, in the end, it’s really about how you got there.

Hit play to watch the new trailer for “What Could Go Wrong?”, the third full-length video from The Shadow Conspiracy coming August 2015!

Filmed and edited by Ryan Chadwick (@chadwalk)

Featuring:
Seth Kimbrough (@seth_kimbrough)
Simone Barraco (@simobarraco)
Lahsaan Kobza (@lahsaankobza)
Trey Jones (@treyjonesucks)
Joris Coulomb (@jorisco)
Scott Ditchburn (@scott_ditchburn)
Paul Ryan (@paulryanbmx)
Eric Bahlman (@ericbahlman)
Albet Mercado (@albertmercato)
Mark Burnett (@mark_burnett)
Johnny Devlin

Music:
Kikagaku Moyo
“Smoke and Mirrors”
Forest of Lost Children
https://geometricpatterns.bandcamp.com”

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Johnny Devlin Bike Check

May 27, 2015

Head on over to The Shadow Conspiracy website to take a closer look at Johnny Devlin’s current Subrosa Villicus Prime II setup that he’s running! Clean and simple! That’s one dialed BMX bike!

Insight: The Shadow Conspiracy – Invisa-Lite Pads

May 26, 2015

Are you on the hunt for some new BMX pads, but you don’t really want something that’s bulky, heavy and hot? It seems like a lot of riders avoid wearing pads because of those three factors, so The Shadow Conspiracy went to work to develop some pads that are the opposite of traditional pads while still offering plenty of protection against impacts. The Invisa-Lite BMX pads are designed to be slim, lightweight and offer plenty of air flow to keep you cool. We recently got our hands on a set to give a go and figured we would give you some insight into what make these pads so special. Ready? Let’s do this!

Invisa-Lite Shin Pads

Other than a helmet, it’s safe to say one of the most important pads for a BMX rider are the shin pads. We’ve all taken a pedal to the shin or back of the leg and lost some blood in the process. One of the downsides to shin pads are that they are bulky and usually don’t fit under your pants well. The Invisa-lite shin pads are designed to be minimal, while still protecting you. The pads are made from a breathable and stretchy lycra / micro mesh construction with specially designed and tapered double-layer impact foam placed in the key areas. The stretchy construction, along with an interio anti-slip silicone band allow the pads to stay in place without bulky straps restricting movement. There’s a small Shadow woven label and the crow logo imprinted in the foam for a clean look.

The Invisa-Lite shin pads come in three sizes; small, medium and large (See chart below), with a weight of 6.98 oz. (198 grams / medium) and black for the only color option. These pads retail for about $35.99. You can pick them up right here

The Anti-Slip Silocone band can be found on the shin, knee and elbow pads to hold them in place.

A small woven patch with the Shadow logo can be found on each pad. Clean and simple branding.

Invisa-Lite Knee Pads

Next up, the Invisa-Lite knee pads that allow you to run knee pads under your pants without all the extra bulk or plastic shells. These pads, like the shin pads, are designed to be minimal and discrete with a breathable and stretchy lycra / Micromesh construction. The pads feature tapered impact foam that are designed to cover your knee and still have flexibility. There is an anti-slip silicone band that goes around the top to hold the pads in place, a branded Shadow woven label and Shadow logo in the foam padding.

The Invisa-Lite knee pads are available in three sizes; small, medium and large, with a weight of 3.67 oz. (104 grams / medium) and come in black for the only color option. These pads retail for about $34.99. You can pick up a set right here!

Invisa-Lite Elbow Pads

Finally, the Invisa-Lite elbow pads. These, similar to the shin and knee pads are designed to be slim fitting, allowing for flexibility and breathability. The pads are also made from the stretchy Lycra / Micromesh construction with tapered Impact foam that is designed to cover the elbow and wrap around it without too much extra bulk or plastic caps. Inside you can find the anti-slip silicone band, and then there’s the Shadow woven label and Shadow logon printed into the pad.

The Invisa-Lite elbow pads are available in three sizes; small, medium and large, with a weight of 2.89 oz. (82 grams / Medium) and come in black for the only color option. These pads retail for about $34.99. You can pick up a set on the Shadow Conspiracy Webstore

Sizing

Like we mentioned above, each of these pads are available in small, medium and large sizes. Above is a sizing chart that you can use to measure to get the proper size. Make sure you measure A and B to ensure you’re picking the right size. Since these pads do not have straps and rely on the stretchy material to hold the pads in place, having pads too small will be constrictive and too large will leave them loose and allow them to shift.

We’ve have the chance to give these pads a go for a few weeks now. Overall, we’re digging the simplicity of the pads and how clean they fit under pants without really sticking out too much or restricting movement. This definitely made it easier to throw them on since overly bulky pads can kind of be a pain to wear. The downside, since they are thinner and pretty minimal, they aren’t going to protect from impact as well as some of the larger styles of pads. These pads do take impacts well, but in comparison to pads with plastic shells or thicker materials, you’ll still feel a little more of the impacts.

Do we think you should pick some up? If you are looking to protect your shins, knees and elbows without excessive pads that are heavy and hot, then these are definitely what you’re looking for. The clean and simple design make them easy to put on and take off and they aren’t very noticeable when riding with them. Plus, any protection is far better than no protection. If you’re prone to taking heavier slams and are more concerned with how well the pads can take a big impact over size or comfort, these probably aren’t for you.

The Invisa-Lite pads are available worldwide through all BMX shops and mail-orders that carry The Shadow Conspiracy now. You can also pick them up direct from The Shadow Conspiracy Webstore

You can find out more about The Shadow Conspiracy by visiting their website — TheShadowConspiracy.com