Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/12/12-days-of-bmx-mas.html
Thursday, June 30, 2011
12 Days of BMX-mas
Cam Pianta bike build
I just put together my new bike from Pilgrim and did a quick little edit of it being unboxed and put together for something different
There is so much chrome! This bike is one of a limited run filled with all the latest Colony goodness as well. Fully Australian bike! I'm totally stoked on this bike and it was awesome to be able to pull it out of the box and ride it!
PILGRIM PRO COMPLETE 2011
Frame: Pilgrim "Unit" frame
Fork: Colony Dagger
Bars: Colony Bull Bar
Stem: Colony Official
Grips: Odyssey Levan grips
Barends: Odyssey Par ends
Headset: Colony
Seatpost: Pilgrim Prototype 1 piece
Seat: Pilgrim Prototype fat 1 piece
Cranks: Colony Colonial V2
Sprocket: Colony Official
Chain: Shadow half link
Brakes: Colony Transformer
Cable: Odyssey
Brake Lever: Colony Transformer
Detangler: Odyssey GT-R detangler
Front Tire: Colony 1.9 Agenda
Front Rim: Colony Contour
Front Hub: Colony Clone
Rear Tire: Colony 1.9 agenda
Rear Rim: Colony Contour
Rear Hub: Colony Clone Cassette
Pedals: Eclat surge pedals alloy
Pegs: Colony Oneway cro-mo
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Simplify
I've had to dig a little deep recently and bare down on getting back to simplifying my life. In the past six months, I've sold 7 bikes and 2 motorcycle. The motorcycle sales is what really was strange since this is the first time in over ten years that I haven't had at least one motorized two wheeler in my garage.
Currently I am down to my Surly Pacer, Felt "El Guapo" Beach Cruiser, Pake C'Mute, On One Inbred, Unbranded urban bike and my grocery getter. That's 5 more bikes than many people have, but I feel this is a good place for me to be. The garage looks very empty, but it is cathartic to not have so many bikes stuffed in my garage.
Priorities have shifted for me and I'm trying to eliminate some of my liabilities - including hoarding more than a dozen bicycles, half of which I barely ride.
I probably won't be building any more bikes for a long time, so my reviews of products are going to shift from "first impressions" to "long term reviews" - which most are probably interested in anyway.
So, here on begins a new path and a lot less stuff. Feels good.
Product: Deluxe Bar Extenders
Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/daily/product-deluxe-bar-extenders/
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Inside line with Luke Arbon
Aussie MX website MotoOnline has just released a cool little profile video with Unit's U19 MX title contender Luke Arbon. Check out what he has to say about the series, what it's like riding for the Rockstar GYTR Yamaha team and why he moved from South Oz to the Sunny State.
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DC Launches Jeremy McGrath ?Refuse To Lose? Video
Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/06/23/dc-launches-jeremy-mcgrath-refuse-to-lose-video/
Dan Nielsen ? Hit ?em Wit It
Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/daily/dan-nielsen-hit-em-wit-it/
Interview: Balazs Ivanfi (2nd time around)
“When I first meet Bazsi he was not able to jump up two stairs -� But he was riding everyday and got better and [...]
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
My 3rd Day of Trials
My 3rd Day of Trials from Dion Rides Bikes on Vimeo.
Well, ths is my official 3rd day of riding this bike in an actual "session" - 5th day if you count what I've done in front of my house.
I had some side hops and stuff, but honestly, it looks so utterly pitiful on video when you're doing them onto something that's no more than a couple feet high.
Please be kind - I'm just starting out on this bike.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/06/my-3rd-day-of-trials.html
Birthday Ride...
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/04/birthday-ride.html
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A Message From Chris Doyle
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/message-from-chris-doyle.html
Frost Bike Coverage
Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/22/frost-bike-coverage/
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Bike check: Standard Byke Co ?125R?/James Hitchcox
Bike Spec:
-Frame:�Standard Byke Co ?125R? �21″ (tt)�
-Forks:�Sputnic Spectrum Chrome Red
-Headset:�Sputnic (not visible)
-Stem:�Standard overload bk
-Bars: Sputnic ?Skyline? 8.5 (chrome red)
-Grips:�Alone ?turtleneck? grips (black)
-Chain:�Sputnic black ?whip? chain
-Sprocket:�SBC ?M3? (28t/Black)
-Cranks:�Sputnic ?Playback? Cranks
-Bottom Bracket set: Superstar (Euro bb)
-Pedals:�Alone black (inc pins)
-Seatpost clamp:�Sputnic red
-Seatpost:�Sputnic ?black and red logo?
-Seat:�Sputnic ?Strippable seat? (Black/Red)
-Front tire:�KHE dirt
-Front rim:��Superstar ?Duty Rim?
-Front hub:�Superstar [...]
Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=953
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Gary Young at Vans BMX Camp
Gary Young will one of the Pro Riders at the Vans BMX Camp. The camp session is on Aprill 22, 2011 from 10am - 4pm at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. He'll also be guess judging the 2011 Vans BMX AM Contest at the same location on April 23nd.
for more info click here. http://www.vans.com/microsites/bmx/
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/gary-young-at-vans-bmx-camp.html
One Year Review - Geax Saguaro 29'er Tires and Steel Kona Unit Fork
I'm finally down on tread on my Geax Saguaro Tires and it's been a year and one month since I mounted them. During that time, I did have to swap out a rear for new one, however. But, these things are looking slick'ish and I'm ready to try something different. I will keep the rear on for awhile and upgrade the front to a Maxxis Ardent 29 X 2.4, Kevlar Bead.
But before I start switching things up, I wanted to give a year's reflection on these tires. I bought the Geaxs to manage the trails I ride - which are, generally, dry and hardpacked. What has changed, however, is the terrain. This winter we had some very heavy rains which brought up very loose, large rocks. If the rains didn't beat up my trails so severely, I'd probably keep the same set-up. Unfortunately, the Geax's are not going to hack it anymore for the natural changes that have occurred here.
The Sagauros are exceptional tires. I didn't even have the TNT versions, and they mounted up ghetto tubeless beautifully. The sidewalls in this configuration are sketchy and please note that this set-up voids any warranty offered by Geax. They roll very fast, and I would run mine as low as 23psi. These are great for fireroads and hardpacked dirt trails and at low enough pressures, they would hook up quite well. Like most low-profile knob tires, the sweet spot for these are light rain, tacky clay trails. *Please note that tubeless set-ups done are at your own risk and I will not be responsible for your decision on doing so!
With a fast(er) rolling tire, you do have your drawbacks. Loose, rocky terrain will kill these tires and possibly leave you chewing on a rock. Recently, I have been experiencing front tire skidding under hard braking, which I have never had a problem with before. This has killed my confidence and this is what has caused me to upgrade to a more aggressive front tread. This is due mostly to the extreme change in my terrain.
I would still put this tire as a great contender for a fast rolling rear. I am very impressed with how well they work, but only under certain conditions.
Steel Kona Unit Fork
Here is another upgrade (downgrade) I did last April when I messed around with a Monster Cross set-up.
I still do prefer rigid riding. But I am starting to feel like the steel may be a bit harsh to contend with the changes that have occurred on my trails. I am hoping that the switch to a larger, high volume front tire eases the pain a little, but I admit that the steel is beating me up pretty good.
Rigid riding is not for everybody - so you have to decide for yourself what you want in a ride. For me, it is the control, no fork dive and "BMX-feeling" that I like. However, descends are much slower on technical stuff, and you do get beat up pretty well. I am probably going to upgrade my fork to a Carbon Niner in the next few months.
The Kona Unit fork has taken a beating with me and it stays right on point. I have crashed with it, jumped with it, climbed heavy, rocky terrain and cruised the beaches with it and it just delivers in a "set-it-and-forget-it sense. Again, it is really up to the rider what he/she wants and is willing to sacrifice for a rigid ride.
I think a real nice benefit to the Kona Unit Fork is the price. For under $100, a rider can "experiment" with rigid riding and not have to fully commit. Once committed (like me) he/she can upgrade to a more plush, superior fork like the Niner.
So, I guess this is where I would put a positive spin on the Kona Unit - you can "try" rigid and not feel like you have to take out a second mortgage on your home.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/05/one-year-review-geax-saguaro-29er-tires.html
Portland Trip
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/portland-trip.html
New Valleyside Facebook page?
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Chris Doyle captures the front cover of Transworld BMX!
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/chris-doyle-captures-front-cover-of.html
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Frost Bike Coverage
Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/22/frost-bike-coverage/
Bobby Carter- Ninja Secrets
When regular footed backpackers aren't cutting it, you may need to switch and use the cross footed attack... Check this ninja secret revealed on FLATmode blog.
http://flatmode.blogspot.com/2011/05/ninja-secrets.html
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/06/bobby-carter-ninja-secrets.html
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Jim Mckay-Round 5 Global Flat Battle Quarter Final
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/06/jim-mckay-round-5-global-flat-batte.html
2011 Superbowl Sunday Mt. Hamilton Ride
What got me to take the UNBRANDED was that Porkstacker (Brett) was going to take his fat bike, and so I thought it'd be supportive to take mine. By time it was all loaded up, my bike definitely weighed over 40lbs which was a serious heavy haul. It wasn't bad in the beginning, but near the end, my stomach started to growl and a slight bonking was in the works. I think the Surly would've prevailed - but I'll save that for next year. My guess I probably will get up a little faster - but that wasn't really the goal for this ride.
All in all, I had fun with our little social pace group. My favorite quote was from Robert (nelson34) when he said "My whole body is a cramp..."
I also learned that the "UNBRANDED" was a fine bike for getting up, but it was just very slow. I think this bike will do fine for rides that don't require a steady 20 mile climb, but my big road rides for this year will probably be on the Surly Pacer. The WTB Pure-V saddle started to get uncomfortable near the top, and eventually painful on my sit bones.
Good times and thanks to all for providing refreshments afterwards. Next year I'm not going to be such a freeloader and bring something. This ride, like Turkey Day, seems to be getting bigger every year!
A couple of hours later, here are the three hombres: (L to R) SparkyJay, Nelson34, Leopold Porkstacker
The beer table...
I ended up having one afterwards. Delicious!
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/02/2011-superbowl-sunday-mt-hamilton-ride.html
Updownsideness
World's First BMX Triple Backflip - Watch more Funny Videos
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/06/updownsideness.html
Stance Proudly Welcomes Andrew Reynolds
Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/06/22/stance-proudly-welcomes-andrew-reynolds-but-what-is-stance/
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Defgrip ? Who Is Robert Loeber?
Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/daily/defgrip-who-is-robert-loeber/
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Mike Buff?s Benefit Auction | TBS | Oakley
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/?p=102
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One Love- New Edit
The summer has hit the North Bay, and it's time to hit the road again. Tour coming soon. Check for updates on
www.onelovebmx.com
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/06/we-are-out-there.html
Words to live by
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/06/words-to-live-by.html
Monday, June 27, 2011
Easter Eggs
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Shaping up to be an epic season
Tex Diesel shot some photos of Sykes getting his boost on yesterday. Click the link to check out more.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/06/shaping-up-to-be-epic-season.html
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DIG Issue 83 Out Now
Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/news/dig-issue-83-out-now/
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