It looks like Alex Kennedy has been making some moves as the French team manager for 4Down Distribution France. Nico Badet is now doing it for Fit Bike Co. and Antoine Nau is doing it for S&M Bikes! Check out two quick instagram teasers above and below for both guys. We have a feeling we’ll be seeing proper welcome edits for both of these guys in the near future, so get stoked!
Product: S&M – New BTM Frame Colors
Mike Hoder’s signature BTM frame from S&M Bikes has two new color options; translucent blue and gloss clear coat raw. The BTM frame is made right here in the U.S.A. out of butted True Temper SuperTherm Tubing with a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.5″ bottom bracket height, 8.75″ stand over height and a 13.05″ – 13.50″ chain stay length. The frame features an integrated head tube, gussets on the top and down tubes, an integrated seat post clamp, MID bottom bracket, custom seat stay bridge with “BTM” laser cut from it, tapered seat stays, wide rear triangle to fit 2.40″ tires, shield logos on the ends of the chain stays, removable brake mounts (sold separately) and 14mm 4Q-Baked heat-treated drop outs.
The BTM frame is available in sizes of 20.5″, 20.75″, 21″, 21.25″ and 21.5″ with a weight of 4.675 lbs. (21″) and color options of translucent blue, clear coat raw, translucent black, translucent sky blue to gold fade, translucent gold, translucent sky blue, and translucent red. This frame is available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry S&M Bikes worldwide.
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Product: S&M Bikes – BBQ Black CCR Frame
S&M Bikes have released a new BBQ black colorway for the Clint Reynolds signature Credence CCR frame! This frame is made right here in the U.S.A from 4130 chromoly with a 74.5-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.61″ bottom bracket height, 9″ standover height and 13.9″ chain stay length. The frame features a gusset on the down tube, a MID bottom bracket, integrated seat post clamp, tapered seat and chain stays with bullet tipped ends and 4Q Baked heat-treated 3/8″ drop outs (Not available in 14mm).
The S&M Bikes Credence CCR frame is available in top tube lengths of 21″, 21.25″ and 21.5″ with color options of BBQ black, matte black, chrome and flat clear and a weight of 4.45 lbs. Each frame comes with the Shield stickers and Credence stencil. You can pick this frame up for $369.99 – $419.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry S&M Bikes worldwide.
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Product: S&M Bikes – Fu Bar
Are you on the hunt for some four-piece bars? Have you given Charlie Crumlish‘s signature Fu Bars from S&M Bikes yet? These bars are made right here in the U.S.A out of 4130 chromoly tubing with two versions available; 9″ rise and 10″ rise.
The 9″ rise Fu Bars feature a 29″ width, 10-degrees of backsweep, 1.5-degrees of upsweep, an 0.75″ crossbar and a weight of 2.68 lbs.
The 10″ rise Fu Bars feature a 30″ width, 10-degrees of backsweep, 1.5-degrees of upsweep, an 0.75″ crossbar and a weight of 2.73 lbs.
The Fu Bars are available in matte black, clear coat raw and chrome through all BMX shops and mail-orders that carry S&M Bikes worldwide for around $59.99 – $69.99.
Darryl Nau Video Bike Check
We’ve seen a lot of Bike Checks over the years. Most pretty standard in format, others a little more creative… But we’re 99% sure this is the first time a bike check has been filmed at a strip club? Either way, here’s an interviews video bike check with Darryl Nau and his S&M Bikes ATF setup that he’s running. Darryl is one of a kind and we love it!
“Darryl Nau’s ATF bike check was filmed quite a few months ago, but the footage just found its way out of the champagne room, so without any further ado… feast your eyes on this babe!
Frame: ATF 21”
Fork: Widemouth Pitchfork
Bars: Grand Slam
Stem: Challenger
Sprocket: L7
Seat: Coxie Directors
Seatpost: Long Johnson
Tires: Mainline (front) / Speedball (rear)
Grips: Fitbikeco.
Rims: Revenge
Pegs: Fitbikeco.
Pedals: Fitbikeco.
Chain: KMC
Headset: Revenge
Extras: S&M Padset
Filmed/Edited by: Charlie Crumlish”
Will Gunn Bike Check
S&M Bikes caught up with their Australian connect, Will Gunn, to take a closer look at his current MOD setup that he’s running down under! Hit the flipbook above for a look at that sturdy looking BMX bike that’s built for speed and style!
Giveaway: S&M Bikes – Hoder Grips
Are you on the hunt for a new pair of grips? Have you seen Mike Hoder’s new signature grips from S&M Bikes yet? Most likely you haven’t because they were just released today! These grips are made right here in the U.S.A by ODI grips out of a super soft rubber compound with a wavy pattern that has an S&M Shield and Mike Hoder signature on the ends. These flangeless grips are 160mm long and come in colors of black, clear and green with matching plastic plug bar ends!
GIVEAWAY:
We’re going to make this GIVEAWAY super easy and all you have to do is leave a comment at the bottom of this post and tell us why you want to win the grips! Whoever comes up with the best answer that leaves us laughing our asses off will probably take the win! We’ll toss in a ton of The Union stickers and more to go with the grips. Check out more photos after the jump! We will pick a winner Tuesday, May 5th!
Hobie Doan Bike Check
We’re not too familiar with Hobie Doan, but if Shad at Goods BMX is putting him out there, you know he’s gotta be good! Check out this bike check S&M Bikes dropped giving us a closer look at his current setup! We have a feeling we’ll be seeing more of this guy in the future.
“Our main man Shad at Goods BMX in Portland shot over this bike check of young blood Hobie Doan on his WHAMMO. Hobie is a shredder, so we’re throwing him in the van with us again this weekend when we head to Santa Fe. If you’re in the area, roll thru the Shop Stop we’re throwing at Rob and Charlie’s on Saturday!”