2011 Simpel Session Finals Video - More BMX Videos
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/simple-session-2011-finals-feat-brian.html
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Indoor Bmx
The indoor bmx track is back in action. Racing Saturday, Sunday and practice Wednesdays. Check the Emerald valley bmx Facebook page for times and dates as it will be running a limited schedule until after the new year. 
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/11/indoor-bmx-track-is-back-in-action.html
Carnivale De Velo | Re-cap
Over the weekend, we had the amazing opportunity to participate �in Deus Ex Machina’s bicycle festival entitled, “Carnivale de Velo”. We received an invitation to represent old school/vintage BMX at their festival and we were […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/carnivale-de-velo-re-cap/
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Gary Young Signature Sunday Bikes
Exclusive Action Village interview with team rider Gary Young. Learn about what went into the making of Gary Young's Sunday pro- model, who they are good for, custom features and overall stoke level. Check out the bikes on Action VillageWhat went into the making of your bike?
When Sunday and I were talking about putting a line of complete bikes together, the most important thing that we talked about was making sure that they were completely shreddable right out of the box. Since shreddability is our number one goal, we came up with four levels (AM, EX, Pro, and Signature) of affordable bikes that are ready to be ridden. All of the bikes also come with Odyssey parts--making the bikes simply the the most complete, completes.
What kind of custom features did you add to it?
I got to help pick out all the parts and color schemes that come on the bikes. Besides my Signature bike, I think that the Bigfoot Monster Truck inspired model is my favorite. The gold parts with the blue frame, forks, and bars just look so good together. I also helped choose all the angles so the bike has a solid overall feel.
What was the overall input that you had in developing your own pro model?
I got to help choose everything from start to finish. Check out the signature model for proof, it is nearly identical to the bike I am riding right now!
What kind of riders is the bike best for?
When we started talking about making complete bikes, I was really excited to help create something that was accessible and fun for a wide range of people. Whether you are just starting out on a bike or you are shredding the nearest skate park, dirt jumps or street, these bikes = having fun! My bike has been designed so that anyone will be able to jump on it, but more specifically they were designed for people who want to have fun riding.
Anything else really that your stoked on about your bike.
Check out the Sunday team where we built up some completes and rode them right out of the box.
Sunday Bikes
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/gary-young-signiture-sunday-bikes.html
Bringing 1986 into 2013 - REVIEW of My "Modernized" 1986 Specialized Rockhopper Comp
In early-September, I was itching to build a rigid, steel 26" MTB, and began perusing Craigslist for something in the likes of a Redline MonoCog. I was on a pretty tight budget, so I narrowed my search to a max price of $100.
I already had my On-One Inbred 29'er, but not yet entirely convinced that the 29'er was the ultimate for rigid riding; I thought that a 26" version would be fun. After all, 26" bikes whip around very well and the wheels spin up pretty quickly. And, back in 2007, I had a Redline Monocog (and now regret selling it!). Through the years, I've built up 26" rigid singlespeeds, so this project wouldn't be anything new in terms of approach.
By using the search function on Craigslist, I stumbled upon this ad:
Two 1980's Specialized Bicycle Frames - $60 (Hollister)
Date: 2012-09-04, 1:18PM PDTReply to: see belowTwo rare Specialized bicycle frames from the 1980's. Both are straight with no dents. All cable and brake holders and are in great condition too.
The yellow frame is 19.5 inches and the blue frame is 18.0 inches. Each frame comes with a Specialized head set.
Taking the haul down to Hollister from my home in South San Jose, I purchased the yellow frame for $30.
Over the last few months, I've been able to gather parts through what I had in the parts bin, trading with friends and cheap stuff on eBay. What has come together has been one of the most fun, most efficient, most reliable and care-free, go-to bike I've had in awhile.
The goal was to enjoy the Chromoly frame without dealing with old technology - like a weird quill stem and narrow flat handlebars with noodle'y bar ends. I also wasn't interested in old, crappy cantilever brakes (although I have been riding with Tektro C720's until today), outdated gear ratios with Biopace chainrings, or skinny wheels and gumwall tires.
No... I wanted to modernize it as much as I could.
The first order of business was to get the steering correct. By using a thread-less stem quill adapter, it gave me a wider variety of stems to choose from. And, since I knew old frames had short top-tubes, I opted for a 110mm 25.4 stem from Performance Bike.
I have pretty much guzzled the wide handlebar Kool-aid, and with the 30" wide Azonic World Force DH handlebars I had in my parts bin, I concluded they would fit my build nicely. Typically with such a wide handlebar, you'd have to use a short stem (say, 70mm), but the old Rockhopper's top-tube is short enough where the longer stem and wide handlebar work very well together without slowing the steering or making the handling poor.
I had envisioned a single-speed for this frame, and that's what this bike was built up as originally. But - with some afterthought about the convenience of having some gears - I opted for a 1X set-up. At first, a 1X8, and then after digging in the parts bin along with the purchase of an inexpensive Deore 9sp. shifter - I ended up with a 1X9 set-up, naturally.
XT Cassette, XT Rear Derailleur, Deore Shifter, SRAM 9sp chain, and a Truvativ Stylo Crankset with a 32T single chainring make the wheels go round-and-round. The Paul Chain Keeper holds it all together, too. My feet stay planted with traditional Crank Brothers Candy pedals.
For the trails I ride, I typically don't need a granny gear, especially with the 26" wheels. My Inbred is equipped with a granny gear, but that bike is reserved for more challenging climbs. I've found that the 32T X 11-34 gets me up most hills without having to walk.
I really don't know how people used to rail around on skinny, hard, gum wall tires, but that's what this bike probably had in its glory days. I was a little apprehensive about tire selection knowing that this frame was probably designed to be used with skinny tires, but a 2.1 squeezes on the rear and a 2.3 squeezes on the front. The old, steel fork absorbs the bumps surprisingly well, so combined with the 2.3 tire at a lower pressure, I don't feel like I'm chattering down a staircase riding the trails.
I've reviewed the Fort� tires in previous posts, so I will not reiterate the positive things I can say about them.
If you've ever gone back-and-forth between modern disc brakes and old school cantilever brakes, you will find yourself at a handicap with the canti's. Even with high-end cantilevers, they pale in comparison to discs. Modulation is non-existent and brake chatter is common. I've been riding this bike with Tektro C720 cantilever brakes but scored these Shimano XTR v-brakes through my riding buddy, Ken. The C720's worked fine, but the XTR upgrade will pay huge dividends in the braking department. Some claim that the XTR v-brakes work just as well as mechanical disc brakes when set-up properly. I've only had mid-level v-brakes before, and was impressed. I am sure these XTR's will make stopping issues - well - stop.
Lastly, I will need to mention weight since steel bikes are criticized in this department. I am sure an aluminum bike would come in at a few pounds less than this build. But, with nicer wheels, the old Rockhopper could probably squeak under 26lbs. Currently, with the old, cheap, heavy Vuelta Zerolite wheels, my bike weighs in at a respectable 26.86lbs.
My next upgrade will be wheels, which I think will help in the speed and climbing department. Rim brake wheels are difficult to come by these days, so my choices are limited.
Ride quality and handling of the Chromoly Double Butted tubing is fantastic. Incredible. This bike is buttery smooth and it makes you forget you are riding a 26 (soon to be 27) year old frameset. I am extremely impressed with how well it handles, and I have no problem riding it with people on modern suspension bikes (especially when climbing).
I wouldn't take this bike on gnarly downhill or freeride trails, but for my local, everyday lunch rides, this old bike proves to be a sure winner.
If you have that old steel bike rotting away on the side yard, don't let it die. With a little creativity, you can revive it to bask again in trail glory.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2012/12/bringing-1986-into-2013-review-of-my.html
?AME? grips, test riding.
Mr Svenson over at “AME” recently flowed us some ame bmx grips for the 2011 season - He sent a generous quantity, so that the ValleySide family and friends crew could test them out as well. So first up, thank goes out to Mr Svenson. And keep your eyes peeled for some testimonials from the [...]
Live and Let Ride Jam
This Jam went down on August 31, 2013. It was in dedication to Charlie Patterson.
Photos from Chanlinkz
Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/299919913486504/
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/09/live-and-let-ride-jam.html
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Upcoming Events: BMX Swap / BMX Show
Here are couple events that are coming up that you all should know about. This Saturday will kick off a monthly BMX Swap Meet in Santa Ana, Ca. This Swap will be going down every […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/upcoming-events-bmx-swap-bmx-show/
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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
Happy 43rd Birthday James McGraw
James McGraw // 43 Years Young from Global Flat on Vimeo.
Happy Birthday to James McGraw! 43 and still rolling!
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/04/happy-43rd-birthday-james-mcgraw.html
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Jeff K and friends
Jeff K and friends got third place in the midwest BMX video contest for this submission:
Team Industry - MidwestBMX Video Contest from @jklugiewicz on Vimeo.
Team Industry - MidwestBMX Video Contest from @jklugiewicz on Vimeo.
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/jeff-k-and-friends.html
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
BMX Legends Interview with Martin Aparijo
The Chair Man aka Martin Aparijo just recently turned 50 and my good friend Fred Penner had a opportunity to do a interview with him. He reached out to the community of flatlanders to help with the interview. This great interview is being hosted by the incredible site http://www.flatmattersonline.com I have placed this interview with the rest of the BMX Legends Interviews that are hosted here. Fred met Martin during a Rad reunion and asked Martin to shout me out. I have to say today I am really moved emotionally. Thanks Martin, Fred and Effraim for putting this all together.
Martin Aparijo personal greeting for Rad Dad from Fred Penner on Vimeo.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/04/bmx-legends-interview-with-martin.html
Upcoming Events: BMX Swap / BMX Show
Here are couple events that are coming up that you all should know about. This Saturday will kick off a monthly BMX Swap Meet in Santa Ana, Ca. This Swap will be going down every […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/upcoming-events-bmx-swap-bmx-show/
BMX Legends Interview with Martin Aparijo
The Chair Man aka Martin Aparijo just recently turned 50 and my good friend Fred Penner had a opportunity to do a interview with him. He reached out to the community of flatlanders to help with the interview. This great interview is being hosted by the incredible site http://www.flatmattersonline.com I have placed this interview with the rest of the BMX Legends Interviews that are hosted here. Fred met Martin during a Rad reunion and asked Martin to shout me out. I have to say today I am really moved emotionally. Thanks Martin, Fred and Effraim for putting this all together.
Martin Aparijo personal greeting for Rad Dad from Fred Penner on Vimeo.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/04/bmx-legends-interview-with-martin.html
ABQ DNV ? Los Altos Sessions
Mario Carrasco hit us with a link to this weeks ABQ DNV video which features a mix from the Los Altos park out in Albuquerque! Hit that play button to take in all of its goodness! “With running back and … Continue reading → 
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bmx-union/~3/UuhdSQqHXWE/
Brian Kachinsky's Russian Adventure on ESPN.com
Read the rest HERE and be sure to check out the photo gallery!
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/brian-kachinskys-russian-adventure-on.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.
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| 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.
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| 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
Brian and Gary at Woodward West's Winter Camp!
Gary Young and I just wrapped up 2010 in a big way... at Woodward West's winter camp. This years camp was 3 action packed days with over 130 BMX campers getting free reign on this bike riding paradise. We rode a ton, filmed some clips, played dodgeball, footdown, and tons of other fun stuff. Almost everyone got something free and everyone left with a smile on their face. Ten lucky campers ended up with a $20 gift card to ActionVillage. Some won them because of their BMX skills and some won because of their "paper-rock-scissors" skills. Either way we were glad to play Santa Claus one more time before the end of the year. One camper, Alistair, really needed a new pair of forks, luckily Gary noticed and hooked up with with $20 off his new pair courtesy of Action Village. Stoked!
Thanks again to Woodward West for an amazing week and can't wait to visit again! - Brian Kachinsky
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/brian-and-gary-at-woodward-wests-winter.html
Father's day weekend
What a weekend. Marcus and I drove back to Butte Montana to meet up with his Mom so he can spend the next month with her in North Dakota. We had planned to hit up some skateparks along the way but unfortunately the rain followed us all the way from Oregon and kept us off the bikes. We still stopped and tortured ourselves checking out what we were missing out on. We still made it to Butte in just over 12 hours.
Irrigon, Oregon
Captain Cradle foiled by the rain in Missoula.
I was pretty excited about the fact that I got to see both kids on Father's day since I haven't seen my daughter since November.
After saying our goodbyes I headed out to make the most of the drier weather and check out the Butte skatepark. Early on a Sunday the park was empty. It had kind of a weird street set up and a couple pool inspired bowls. No bikes. I ignored that rule and took a few runs in the larger bowl, but the high elevation got me winded quick so I didn't stay long.
Butte, MT
It was still wet looking in Missoula so I didn't bother stopping on the way back and motored on to Spokane. Trying to find directions for the Spokane park I discovered I missed an opportunity to session in Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene park. Still sessioning in three different states in one day was a new record for me. Spokane was a fun park, composed of mostly below ground bowls and a snake run that flowed well.
Spokane park.
The Umatilla cowboy brought back memories of a road trip long ago to Nelson, BC Canada for a Contest.
Irrigon, Oregon had the park I was most looking forward to riding. It's a cool set up with a full pipe completely open on one end and capsuled on the other with a door to carve over. 300 miles from home by yourself kind of makes one a bit hesitant to try certain things and the carve over the door was one of those. Next time. I still had fun even holding back a bit, better than braking myself off and being stranded so far from home.
What a difference a day makes.
A pretty good Father's day, I got lot's of text messages from people wishing me happy Father's day, rode parks in three states, and got surprised by the wife with sexy photo's she took with my bike. Stoked. Maybe I'll post a couple later, still waiting on digital copies.
Irrigon, Oregon
Captain Cradle foiled by the rain in Missoula.
I was pretty excited about the fact that I got to see both kids on Father's day since I haven't seen my daughter since November.
After saying our goodbyes I headed out to make the most of the drier weather and check out the Butte skatepark. Early on a Sunday the park was empty. It had kind of a weird street set up and a couple pool inspired bowls. No bikes. I ignored that rule and took a few runs in the larger bowl, but the high elevation got me winded quick so I didn't stay long.
Butte, MT
It was still wet looking in Missoula so I didn't bother stopping on the way back and motored on to Spokane. Trying to find directions for the Spokane park I discovered I missed an opportunity to session in Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene park. Still sessioning in three different states in one day was a new record for me. Spokane was a fun park, composed of mostly below ground bowls and a snake run that flowed well.
Spokane park.
The Umatilla cowboy brought back memories of a road trip long ago to Nelson, BC Canada for a Contest.
Irrigon, Oregon had the park I was most looking forward to riding. It's a cool set up with a full pipe completely open on one end and capsuled on the other with a door to carve over. 300 miles from home by yourself kind of makes one a bit hesitant to try certain things and the carve over the door was one of those. Next time. I still had fun even holding back a bit, better than braking myself off and being stranded so far from home.
What a difference a day makes.
A pretty good Father's day, I got lot's of text messages from people wishing me happy Father's day, rode parks in three states, and got surprised by the wife with sexy photo's she took with my bike. Stoked. Maybe I'll post a couple later, still waiting on digital copies.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/06/fathers-day-weekend.html
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