Friday, February 28, 2014

Travis Hughes Boardwalk Cruising

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3 years ago today with Albert!

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Full Factory ? March Madness Sale & Ramp Jam

What are you doing March 22nd? If you live near Norwalk, California, I’d suggest you hit up Full Factory Distribution to get in on the March Madness sale and ramp jam! This will be a good chance to get some … Continue reading →
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Jibbles toboggan

Yeah Jib!


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FLY LY x Thug Immortal Directed by Brittsense & Ben Styles

Our boy from Blends SD, Malonte Davis, �has been managing Fly Ly for a couple years now and we would like to help promote them and their successful musical journey. “Born and Raised In New […]

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Going Back to My Old Ways - Re-re-reinventing the Pak� C'Mute

A few weeks ago, I had the idea of getting back to the set-up I had on my Pak� C'Mute before going to the traditional drop handlebars: MTB risers and a 1X set up. For the last 2 1/2 years, my C'mute has gone through a number of transformations - mostly me just swapping parts bin bits and moving things back and forth. However, a little disappointed with riding the drops and never really getting used to them, I decided to go back to the sweet spot that I loved so much.

My musings can be chronicled in this MTBR thread.
"For me, I used to race with a flat bar and felt SUPER comfortable with it. I could just fling it around - and with drops... not so much.

Then, for some dumb reason I thought, "Well, I should go back to pure traditional 'cross". What I ended up with was a bike that hung in my garage most of the time. What really made me go back, was the amount of seat time I was putting into my 1986 Rockhopper Comp.

I completely modernized [my Rockhopper] with a wide handlebar, 1X9 set-up and modern wheels and tires. I also upgraded the brakes to XTR V's with the love from my homie, Froride1 on MTBR. I LOVE that bike!

So... I thought it'd be awesome to put the ol' CX bike back to where I felt best with it: non-traditional, huge bars, 1X set-up. I had a double on there before, and I hated shifting through a front DR, so I found that the 38T X 11-36 was a big enough gear ratio for long CX rides, road rides, and even racing for my level. 

I'm having a blast on the new set-up. MUCH better than the drops I had. I feel way more confident on dirt descending and flicking it around rocks and roots. I can hold my line in sand and mud - and I don't feel like I'm straining my neck. The only drawback is the lack of aero [I had] with the drops - but I feel the benefits [of this set up] (for me) outweigh those drawbacks. My justification is - if I feel super great with wide handlebars on my MTB... why not just replicate it on my CX bike?

Really, the only reason why to have drops for racing would be rules or maybe personal preference. But for the local organization here, they don't have a bar width rule, so it's all good.

I get made fun of for my wide bars, but hey - they work!"

I don't know why I fought my "natural" place with a wide MTB riser on my cyclocross bike. Quite possibly I fell into the "purist" trap, or maybe I thought my riding would be better with drops. It wasn't.

Additionally, switching to mini v-brakes proved a significant advantage over cantilever brakes. Hard braking, modulation and scrubbing speed before turns improved vastly.

Put a carbon fiber fork in this bike - wide-bar'd 1X set-up is DONE. I'm leaving it this way!






Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/01/going-back-to-my-old-ways-re-re.html

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Lights in the woods

Updating LITW more these days. Maybe will update here still once in a while though
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The Diggest ? Last Hour in New Zealand Photogallery

Head over to The Diggest to check out a fresh photogallery by Vincent Perraud giving us a behind the scenes look at the Aesthetics with Luke Peeters and Ryan Lloyd edit that dropped the other day from the Gorge Road … Continue reading →
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Calvin Kosovich Part for Local BMX

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When I'm dancing dirty

Like Patrick Swayze...




Thanks to Shad for exposing me to these guys. I'll never be the same.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/when-im-dancing-dirty.html

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Site back up

Something went wrong with the site for a bit, but it’s sorted now for anyone checking back for some nostalgia!
I update with BMX photos on my blog for anyone who is interested!



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BSNYC Friday No Quiz, And Instead A Half-Assed Product Test!

Source: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2014/02/bsnyc-friday-no-quiz-and-instead-half.html

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Chris Doyle captures the front cover of Transworld BMX!

On The Cover: Seeing how Chris Doyle spins these jumps at the Potoczny?s trails in Pennsylvania every session, the D-Man felt like he had to up the ante a bit for this photo and let his hands fly, too. Photo by Jeff Zielinski.


On newsstand Nov. 23!

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/chris-doyle-captures-front-cover-of.html

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Portland Trip

Some of the locals headed up north for some riding while we have a break in the weather. I didn't get to make it but Dan headed up and documented the shenanegans behind the lens. Beevo for as long as he has lived around here had never ridden Burnside before. Popped that cherry. Burnside and Tigard both were sessioned and Dan got some good pics check them out at Diesel's World here. Sounds like he will post more in the Albums section later after he geeks out, tweaking them in Photoshop.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/portland-trip.html

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Cue the "Jaws" theme, because the Shark is coming, and it wants a piece of your ass.

Source: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2014/02/cue-jaws-theme-because-shark-is-coming.html

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Bike check: Standard Byke Co ?125R?/James Hitchcox

Check this first…



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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Midwest BMX: In My Neighborhood


MidwestBMX.net Midway Skatepark Jam from Zak Gruber on Vimeo.

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/midwest-bmx-in-my-neighborhood.html

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UNIT SUPPORTS AUS JNR CHAMPIONSHIPS

CALEB GROTHUES
World 60cc champion Caleb Grothues will be representing UNIT at Horsham

Horsham Motorcycle Club is proud to announce that UNIT will be the Special Clothing Sponsor for the KTM 2013 Australian Junior Motocross Championships (AJMXC) which takes place on the 2nd weekend of the Victorian September school holidays.

“We are really excited with UNIT coming on board to help us lift the profile of the Championships to the status it truly deserves” Horsham President, Kenny Watts said. “UNIT have shown time and time again that they are market leaders in clothing and accessories and their involvement is testimony of their commitment to Motocross and extreme sports” Mr Watts continued.

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UNIT rider Mason Rowe will be looking for another Australian title at Horsham

“UNIT will supply a selection of their casual clothing to fit out the commentator, as well as Start and Finish Line crew which is awesome” Kenny added.

As part of the deal UNIT will also provide merchandise for Holeshot Awards for the first of each Final for every class and Engraved Unit Watches to the winners of the 2 premier 15 years Championship Classes.

"We're stoked about the opportunity to sponsor the 2013 Australian Junior Championships” UNIT’s Athlete Media Manager, Grant ‘Goba’ O’Brien said. “It's important we support motocross at a junior level as that's where our future champions come from, and we look forward to being a part of this years event and forming a strong relationship into the future!" Goba continued

“Entries continue to roll in daily and the classes are filling fast” Mr Watts said “but we are certainly excited to see UNIT rider Caleb Grothues who is a current World Champion and multiple Australian Champion in action at Horsham” Kenny concluded.

Source: http://www.unit.com/united-states/blog/2013/8/8/unit-supports-aus-jnr-championships/

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Today's Wednesday Is Made From 100% Reclaimed Water Tower Wood

Source: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2014/02/todays-wednesday-is-made-from-100.html

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Chepstow Bowl Jam

The Chepstow Bowl Jam is always good times, pop down and have a good time! I know it’s the highlight of Baz’s year so you better be there.


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Voodoo Jam 2013 Highlights


VooDoo Jam 2013 | Highlights from robpossible on Vimeo.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/06/voodoo-jam-2013-highlights.html

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Real Word Cycling (RWC) BB Replacement Bearings

In January of this year, I felt my Shimano BB bearings going to shit - again. I can tell when they're headed for the garbage - doing some weird ticking thing with every pedal stroke. After all, on a cyclocross bike, most of us are using road bike BB's not really designed to be descending bumpy fireroads at break-neck speed.

A few fellow Quadzillians referred me to Real World Cycling BB bearings. RWC offers a variety of things dealing with moving parts: bearings, derailleur pulleys, suspension parts, headsets, etc. The lowest cost BB bearings they offer state:

One of the most important features of a bearing relating to smoothness and longevity is the ball size and the quantity of them. Below are 3 scale drawings of our Enduro Bottom Bracket bearing, a competitors? standard Bottom Bracket bearing and a really sub-standard design of Bottom Bracket Bearing we purchased from another website.

While the static capacity of our bearing is 726 lbs. and the sub-standard bearing is only 229 lbs., if this is not enough to convince you of ours, consider the fact that the larger balls of the Enduro bearing will roll easier and with less energy loss than the smaller balls in the other bearings.

The Enduro balls will spin about 1/2 as many times for 1 crank rotation, and, because of the deeper ball groove they sit in, will stay in alignment of the ball path and with less friction during the high torque forces exherted by a typical crankset.

A deeper ball groove also lends to the lateral strength of a bearing. The groove or ball paths in our bearings are the deepest possible, cupping the bearing to the maximum height and support; see the Side Profile Illustrations:

I purchased a set of Hollowtech replacement bearings for $23, shipped. Installation was easy - since I wasn't keeping my old bearings, I could damage them by tapping them out. Pressing the new ones in was easy with a long bolt, a nut and some washers. Of course, after installation, my bottom bracket spins without clicking or ticking.

I was pretty disappointed at the Shimano stock bearings. I've gone through a few of them, and noticed that they didn't last very long. I highly recommend looking at these RWC bearings - so far they seem to be really holding up well. I will update my review in 6 months.

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/03/real-word-cycling-rwc-bb-replacement.html

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3 years ago today with Albert!

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/3-years-ago-today-with-albert/

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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays and thank you for another great year! Before 2014 comes in, please enjoy and take advantage of our gift to you all. Cheers and have a great and safe Holiday Season with your […]

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: The Park-and-Ride

Source: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-indignity-of-commuting-by-bicycle_25.html

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Calvin Kosovich Part for Local BMX

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CBNC Christmas Party 2013 Re-cap

Over the weekend, I was personally invited to the annual CBNC Christmas Party at their Headquarters in Los Angeles. This was a private event as CBNC celebrated another great year in the books. There is […]

Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/cbnc-christmas-party-2013-re-cap/

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So I got this bitchin' wheelbarrow...


BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER





Big thanks to the guys from Black Rock Mountain Bike Association for donating the cash for the skid steer rental. We moved quite a bit of dirt with emphasis on lines for beginner to intermediate skill levels, but designed to be fun enough to keep everyone entertained. If you can't have fun at the trails this summer you have issues. Serious issues. Unfortunately many of the locals have sustained injuries that have them sidelined and as the weather dries out and heats up the dirt is as well and getting tougher to move and shape. The old lines are damn near ready for riding, we have been sessioning the first few a bit and things are getting fast. So here is my plea for help, come down grab a shovel and pitch in and help get everything rolling. Mostly shaping and packing as all the dirt has been piled at the ready by the skid steer. Throw some shovels full and help ride in the old stuff. Backwoods out.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-i-got-this-bitchin-wheelbarrow.html

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Carnivale De Velo | Deus Ex Machina

Our friends over at Deus Ex Machina have invited to take part of their bicycle festival this Saturday, February 1st, at their Venice shop entitled, “Carnivale de Velo”. We are super please they reached out […]

Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/carnivale-de-velo-deus-ex-machina/

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Rude?en ? Jambul Edit

JAMBUL from JAMBUL on Vimeo. This edi tmight be super short and only have 3 pulled tricks in it, but DO NOT skip it! Quality over quantity right here. That rail ride clip is crazy dialed.
BMX - The Union.

Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/daily/rudeen-jambul-edit/

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London in Austin Jam


London Bikes has been making some new products and picked up some new riders. They made a visit to Austin. Big props to Jim Mckay for taking the time to film and edit some highlights.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/04/london-in-austin-jam.html

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NoMoPro 2013 Jam


NoMoPro 2013 Jam from brandon woldridge on Vimeo.

With Jomopro coming not going to happen this year. Brandon Woldridge threw together NoMoPro 2013. Could this be the next BIG thing? Stay tuned!!

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/05/nomopro-2013-jam.html

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Real Word Cycling (RWC) BB Replacement Bearings

In January of this year, I felt my Shimano BB bearings going to shit - again. I can tell when they're headed for the garbage - doing some weird ticking thing with every pedal stroke. After all, on a cyclocross bike, most of us are using road bike BB's not really designed to be descending bumpy fireroads at break-neck speed.

A few fellow Quadzillians referred me to Real World Cycling BB bearings. RWC offers a variety of things dealing with moving parts: bearings, derailleur pulleys, suspension parts, headsets, etc. The lowest cost BB bearings they offer state:

One of the most important features of a bearing relating to smoothness and longevity is the ball size and the quantity of them. Below are 3 scale drawings of our Enduro Bottom Bracket bearing, a competitors? standard Bottom Bracket bearing and a really sub-standard design of Bottom Bracket Bearing we purchased from another website.

While the static capacity of our bearing is 726 lbs. and the sub-standard bearing is only 229 lbs., if this is not enough to convince you of ours, consider the fact that the larger balls of the Enduro bearing will roll easier and with less energy loss than the smaller balls in the other bearings.

The Enduro balls will spin about 1/2 as many times for 1 crank rotation, and, because of the deeper ball groove they sit in, will stay in alignment of the ball path and with less friction during the high torque forces exherted by a typical crankset.

A deeper ball groove also lends to the lateral strength of a bearing. The groove or ball paths in our bearings are the deepest possible, cupping the bearing to the maximum height and support; see the Side Profile Illustrations:

I purchased a set of Hollowtech replacement bearings for $23, shipped. Installation was easy - since I wasn't keeping my old bearings, I could damage them by tapping them out. Pressing the new ones in was easy with a long bolt, a nut and some washers. Of course, after installation, my bottom bracket spins without clicking or ticking.

I was pretty disappointed at the Shimano stock bearings. I've gone through a few of them, and noticed that they didn't last very long. I highly recommend looking at these RWC bearings - so far they seem to be really holding up well. I will update my review in 6 months.

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/03/real-word-cycling-rwc-bb-replacement.html

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3 years ago today with Albert!

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/3-years-ago-today-with-albert/

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Diary of a Halfpacker - Day 1



A few month back Prasheel Gopal asked me about starting a new diary to learn Halfpacker. There have been many challenges so far. The biggest one being time. I don't have as much time as I used to but I am going to start this journey and thanks to Prasheel I am going to focus on a trick I have wanted to do for some time now. The next one I will post will show progression!

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/10/diary-of-halfpacker-day-1.html

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First Impression: Haro Zebra Frame

I turned 38 this month. Yesterday, in fact. 

I got birthday cash (yeah, still at my age) - and I bought a new frame with that cash.

I had one of the best BMX rides I've had in a long time, yesterday.

I've been eyeballin' the Subrosa DTT (double top tube) since they announced it - and boy, I really wanted one. In particular - the street frame in size 21". Although I ride mostly flatland, I love street. I can ride flatland on a street frame, but riding street on a flatland frame just plain sucks. I've owned flatland frames in the past; they have extremely short top tubes (18" generally), high bottom brackets with tiny Spanish bearings, twitchy geometry... just a very specific design for a very specific niche of riding.

So, having had my mind set on a 21" street frame, the Subrosa was on my list of "want" items. Well, it is tax time - and I usually pay every year (I've had to pay taxes for the last 10 years). The total birthday cash I got was $270 (yeah, not bad!) and the Subrosa DTT goes for $379. Even Kip at Master Blaster Planet  offered me a great deal on shipping - but I just couldn't justify it. Because with that new frame, I would have to get a new BB (because my GT Pro Performer was an American BB, and this takes a mid-BB), headset, and I also wanted a new stem (Subrosa, of course), pivotal seatpost and a comfy pivotal seat. With the Subrosa DTT frame and all the fixin's - I would be well into the upper $400 range. Going that far away from my birthday cash wouldn't be a prudent decision during tax time.

The other frame I've been looking at was the Haro Zebra frame. Reviewing the specs, it is  full chromoly and the geometry and weight matched the Subrosa DTT street exactly. The difference was the price - $159.99 at DansComp. Other features of the frame were removable brake mounts and gyro tabs. And boy, do I need both! I was able to get the frame, BB, headset, Shadow seatpost, Kink Sexton seat and Subrosa stem for $275, shipped.

After riding my mid-school 2000 GT, I really thought I just sucked. I lost my 360� bunnyhops, high bunnyhops, wall rides, etc. Flatland didn't come easy, and forget about decent street riding. Really, I thought it was just me. And while my BMX skill level isn't that grand by today's standards - I can throw down as good as an old BMX'er does. Not so much on that GT, though.

I left a couple black rainbows.

Well, well, well... the Haro "woke up" my riding. Not only could I hit every flatland trick I know, but street was absolutely flawless. I was able to bunnyhop, jump, fastplant, manual, g-turn, half cab, nose manual, etc. I spun my 360� bunnyhops, and yes, on my birthday, I re-learned bunnyhop wall rides, which I haven't done in years. It was as if I was 16 yrs. old again.

I will be attending the Old School BMX Reunion down in Woodward West this year, and with the new equipment, I feel A LOT more confident going there.

The weight doesn't bother me at 29.66lbs. Yes, I know we live in a world of weight weenies, but hey, I'm no stranger to heavy BMX bikes. You just kinda get used to it... I figure if I stripped it down to one of the brakeless, two pegged, slammed-seat BMX bikes the kids are riding nowadays, it would come in at around 25lbs - but for me, that just wouldn't work.

2013 Haro Zebra

Here's the bike check!
  • Haro Zebra Frame 21"top tube
  • KGB (??) Flatland Fork with adjustable dropouts
  • United Integrated Headset - Campy Spec
  • Odyssey Gyro
  • Odyssey EVO Front and Rear Brakes
  • Kool Stop Pads (rear)
  • E-Clat Clear Pads (front) 
  • Subrosa Hold Tight Stem - 50mm
  • Bone Deth Deadman Bars 9" rise, 28" wide
  • Chang Star brake levers (came off my GT)
  • Animal Hamilton Grips (soon to update to Odyssey Aaron Ross Grips)
  • Shadow Conspiracy 320mm seatpost
  • Kink Sexton seat
  • GT seatpost clamp
  • Sun Big City Lite/Taska U-Free Freecoaster Wheelset (10t driver)
  • Haro 30t sprocket
  • Fit FAF Tires 20 X 2.1
  • Rant Mid BB
  • Colony 8 Spline Crank Spindle
  • Poverty cranks 175mm
  • Odyssey PC Pedals
  • KMC 1/8 Chain (soon to update to Shadow Conspiracy half-link chain)
  • 3 Colony Jam Circle Pegs
  • 1 Generic steel peg (left rear for grinding)

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/04/first-impression-haro-zebra-frame.html

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Scene check: Crewe Track/Skatepark?

… A little while back I got to check out Crewe Skatepark/Race track. In short, it’s worth a look! Even more so if your into your “tech” street riding. Take a look at the photos, to get a better idea - VS����

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=964

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Going Back to My Old Ways - Re-re-reinventing the Pak� C'Mute

A few weeks ago, I had the idea of getting back to the set-up I had on my Pak� C'Mute before going to the traditional drop handlebars: MTB risers and a 1X set up. For the last 2 1/2 years, my C'mute has gone through a number of transformations - mostly me just swapping parts bin bits and moving things back and forth. However, a little disappointed with riding the drops and never really getting used to them, I decided to go back to the sweet spot that I loved so much.

My musings can be chronicled in this MTBR thread.
"For me, I used to race with a flat bar and felt SUPER comfortable with it. I could just fling it around - and with drops... not so much.

Then, for some dumb reason I thought, "Well, I should go back to pure traditional 'cross". What I ended up with was a bike that hung in my garage most of the time. What really made me go back, was the amount of seat time I was putting into my 1986 Rockhopper Comp.

I completely modernized [my Rockhopper] with a wide handlebar, 1X9 set-up and modern wheels and tires. I also upgraded the brakes to XTR V's with the love from my homie, Froride1 on MTBR. I LOVE that bike!

So... I thought it'd be awesome to put the ol' CX bike back to where I felt best with it: non-traditional, huge bars, 1X set-up. I had a double on there before, and I hated shifting through a front DR, so I found that the 38T X 11-36 was a big enough gear ratio for long CX rides, road rides, and even racing for my level. 

I'm having a blast on the new set-up. MUCH better than the drops I had. I feel way more confident on dirt descending and flicking it around rocks and roots. I can hold my line in sand and mud - and I don't feel like I'm straining my neck. The only drawback is the lack of aero [I had] with the drops - but I feel the benefits [of this set up] (for me) outweigh those drawbacks. My justification is - if I feel super great with wide handlebars on my MTB... why not just replicate it on my CX bike?

Really, the only reason why to have drops for racing would be rules or maybe personal preference. But for the local organization here, they don't have a bar width rule, so it's all good.

I get made fun of for my wide bars, but hey - they work!"

I don't know why I fought my "natural" place with a wide MTB riser on my cyclocross bike. Quite possibly I fell into the "purist" trap, or maybe I thought my riding would be better with drops. It wasn't.

Additionally, switching to mini v-brakes proved a significant advantage over cantilever brakes. Hard braking, modulation and scrubbing speed before turns improved vastly.

Put a carbon fiber fork in this bike - wide-bar'd 1X set-up is DONE. I'm leaving it this way!






Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/01/going-back-to-my-old-ways-re-re.html

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Flat Web TV Episode 29


There is a great interview with my good friend Scott O?Brien in this months Flat Web TV.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/05/flat-web-tv-episode-29.html

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Chad Osburn Kink Pro 2014

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/chad-osburn-kink-pro-2014/

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Bike Riding is just Not Climbing...

For the past year, I've been pondering how and why being a fast climber is the pinnacle of MTB riding and road riding. At least, outside of the loose-jersey DH guys, this seems to be what many are striving for. Many times I've read - and experienced myself - people's "fitness running out of talent"; you know the folks who haul ass uphill just to white knuckle and on brake a descend? I also understand people's fear and risk trade-off's - although with some focus on skillful descending, many (if not most) people can overcome this.

A lot of people talk about working on their fitness for climbing - and granted, most of us can use that sort of focus. Myself, I've been trying to get faster on climbs for the past 5 years (since I started MTB'ing seriously). However, why not take a few rides out of the week to focus on downhill skills, cornering, obstacles and flow? These skills, at least in my Cat3 point of view, are equally as valuable to being a great climber.

I appreciate it when I see fast riders at the top of Strava on both uphills and downhills - but also find it strange to see fast climbers WAY behind me on DH segments. I ask: What happened there? Even though I get smoked at races, it amazes me how much faster riders will hold me up on the downhill sections.

People use the old clich�: "Races are won on the climbs..." - but what good is that if you're not racing?

I get that many people ride for many reasons - and some people will just huddle-up to their strengths. My strength is downhill, technical and flow (God Bless BMX) - so I work on my climbing to try and balance my riding... but I still work on my downhill a LOT. Not only is it fun, but to me, it makes sense to be a well-rounded rider.

Now that I got that off my chest, here's Chad Degroot's segment from Baco 10...

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/03/bike-riding-is-just-not-climbing.html

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The Josh Cox Interview (2nd time around)

This is Josh Cox interview from 2009… Unfortunately the site crashed a while ago, so I’ve only just had the chance to re-issue it. Cheers again Josh! - VS
Yo…�JOSH COX: Hey man VS: We could get this interview started now if you like? JOSH COX: ok man VS: Ok… Name, age, location? JOSH COX: Josh [...]

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=913

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Brian Kachinsky Bikes Over Baghdad 2 Interview

Action Village rider Brian Kachinsky had the humbaling oppurtunitiy to visit Iraq for the first time in 2009 to participated in the first Bikes Over Bagdad Tour. Essentially the point of the tour is give U.S. military men and women who are stationed in Iraq a performance at their base by the top bmx athletes and give them a few hours of escape, excitement, and camaraderie with guys from back home. After that amazing first trip BK had no hesitations about going on the second tour, read about his experience after the second time on Transworld BMX HERE

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/brian-kachinsky-bikes-over-baghdad-2.html

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Team Social Pace @ STCP

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2012/10/team-social-pace-stcp.html

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Trails 2011


This Photo is from April 2008. This is right before the major transformation of the main line top to bottom. The newly thrown landing you see on the right was the eventual inspiration to shift the line right and make the left hip bigger to line you up for the long jumps down the hill after. Crazy thinking about the amount of dirt that has been moved since this photo and just how shitty everything looks in comparison to today. As you can see by the photos below things are already popping on the old lines. All the new stuff is getting there but still needs some work. Hit me up and get your dig and ride on.

Dan Wrightington flings some limbs.


David Lawrence turndown.


Paul A. gets his grab on.


Mean mugging an x-up.

Hit up texdiesel.com to check more pics.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/06/trails-2011.html

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First Impression: Haro Zebra Frame

I turned 38 this month. Yesterday, in fact. 

I got birthday cash (yeah, still at my age) - and I bought a new frame with that cash.

I had one of the best BMX rides I've had in a long time, yesterday.

I've been eyeballin' the Subrosa DTT (double top tube) since they announced it - and boy, I really wanted one. In particular - the street frame in size 21". Although I ride mostly flatland, I love street. I can ride flatland on a street frame, but riding street on a flatland frame just plain sucks. I've owned flatland frames in the past; they have extremely short top tubes (18" generally), high bottom brackets with tiny Spanish bearings, twitchy geometry... just a very specific design for a very specific niche of riding.

So, having had my mind set on a 21" street frame, the Subrosa was on my list of "want" items. Well, it is tax time - and I usually pay every year (I've had to pay taxes for the last 10 years). The total birthday cash I got was $270 (yeah, not bad!) and the Subrosa DTT goes for $379. Even Kip at Master Blaster Planet  offered me a great deal on shipping - but I just couldn't justify it. Because with that new frame, I would have to get a new BB (because my GT Pro Performer was an American BB, and this takes a mid-BB), headset, and I also wanted a new stem (Subrosa, of course), pivotal seatpost and a comfy pivotal seat. With the Subrosa DTT frame and all the fixin's - I would be well into the upper $400 range. Going that far away from my birthday cash wouldn't be a prudent decision during tax time.

The other frame I've been looking at was the Haro Zebra frame. Reviewing the specs, it is  full chromoly and the geometry and weight matched the Subrosa DTT street exactly. The difference was the price - $159.99 at DansComp. Other features of the frame were removable brake mounts and gyro tabs. And boy, do I need both! I was able to get the frame, BB, headset, Shadow seatpost, Kink Sexton seat and Subrosa stem for $275, shipped.

After riding my mid-school 2000 GT, I really thought I just sucked. I lost my 360� bunnyhops, high bunnyhops, wall rides, etc. Flatland didn't come easy, and forget about decent street riding. Really, I thought it was just me. And while my BMX skill level isn't that grand by today's standards - I can throw down as good as an old BMX'er does. Not so much on that GT, though.

I left a couple black rainbows.

Well, well, well... the Haro "woke up" my riding. Not only could I hit every flatland trick I know, but street was absolutely flawless. I was able to bunnyhop, jump, fastplant, manual, g-turn, half cab, nose manual, etc. I spun my 360� bunnyhops, and yes, on my birthday, I re-learned bunnyhop wall rides, which I haven't done in years. It was as if I was 16 yrs. old again.

I will be attending the Old School BMX Reunion down in Woodward West this year, and with the new equipment, I feel A LOT more confident going there.

The weight doesn't bother me at 29.66lbs. Yes, I know we live in a world of weight weenies, but hey, I'm no stranger to heavy BMX bikes. You just kinda get used to it... I figure if I stripped it down to one of the brakeless, two pegged, slammed-seat BMX bikes the kids are riding nowadays, it would come in at around 25lbs - but for me, that just wouldn't work.

2013 Haro Zebra

Here's the bike check!
  • Haro Zebra Frame 21"top tube
  • KGB (??) Flatland Fork with adjustable dropouts
  • United Integrated Headset - Campy Spec
  • Odyssey Gyro
  • Odyssey EVO Front and Rear Brakes
  • Kool Stop Pads (rear)
  • E-Clat Clear Pads (front) 
  • Subrosa Hold Tight Stem - 50mm
  • Bone Deth Deadman Bars 9" rise, 28" wide
  • Chang Star brake levers (came off my GT)
  • Animal Hamilton Grips (soon to update to Odyssey Aaron Ross Grips)
  • Shadow Conspiracy 320mm seatpost
  • Kink Sexton seat
  • GT seatpost clamp
  • Sun Big City Lite/Taska U-Free Freecoaster Wheelset (10t driver)
  • Haro 30t sprocket
  • Fit FAF Tires 20 X 2.1
  • Rant Mid BB
  • Colony 8 Spline Crank Spindle
  • Poverty cranks 175mm
  • Odyssey PC Pedals
  • KMC 1/8 Chain (soon to update to Shadow Conspiracy half-link chain)
  • 3 Colony Jam Circle Pegs
  • 1 Generic steel peg (left rear for grinding)

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/04/first-impression-haro-zebra-frame.html

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