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Cransylvania Hunger from Fluffy Bunny Metal sent over as much metal as he could pack into an email with the 2012 Gypsy 2’s new look and Mr. Eric “Witch Hammer” Hennessey’s section from Thousand Yard Stare. Check that out below.
Support American-made bicycle manufacturers. And beer. Lots of beer.
Sometimes, A Day in 10 Photos posts are more like “a spot in 10 photos”. Yesterday, after a frustrating morning behind the computer, I headed out to blow off some steam on the BMX with AJ. It was hot. Very hot. Two hours of riding and I thought I was cooked. Then, once it cooled down. Mikey and Cody hit me up to cruise the East Side. The thing I love about my neighborhood is any block can hold any number of jib spots. We spent about two hours kicking around on the same block. Both of these dudes are real talented riders and Cody’s not to shabby with the camera himself.
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I caught this one yesterday but in the past 24 hours, so many people have sent this to me that at this point, I have to post it. That and it’s fucking good.
Charlie had my favorite section in BMXFU 5’s “Guy Stuff” and now you can see why. Try to watch it without wanting to rewind…
Via the Come Up
I’ve been enjoying Tony Fast’s Disposable series he’s been doing on his Tumblr and so when he was planning on coming back to Austin to hang out this month, I made sure he shot a few cameras for me. Don’t expect any epic freestyle or craziness. This was a good, chill time and at the same time, a great glimpse into how we cope with the Texas heat all summer. Ride, swim, eat, drink, repeat.
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Edwin’s one of the nicest dudes you’ll ever meet and his role in street BMX is undeniable. Check out his new bike check over at Animal and while we’re on the subject, they’re having a huge sale, so get on that. Details below.
Profile has just listed up a bunch of close-outs on their newly-designed website. Head over and pick up some parts for your BMX or fixed here. I wanna see some of these finishes in the new Elite Road Hubs.
Sydney, Australia has always had a burgeoning BMX scene and it’s still thriving due to rad shops like Hell On Wheels. Tom’s space is part museum and part storefront, where he caters to the local park rats and street thrashers alike, all while keeping his eyes and ears to the American brands.
When one of his customers, Benny wanted a custom BMX racing bike, they hit up S&M. A few months later and viola, Benny’s custom S&M bicycle moto-cross machine was done. Happy Friday morning Sydney, here’s a Beautiful Bicycle for ya.
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You’ve gotta head over to Full Frame Collective to check out this photo set. So good! 700c, 26″ and 20″ all in harmony.
Get your Monday shred on with the newest from Tree Bicycle Co. Inspiration for any wheel size and damn, like I needed any more reason to buy a medium format….
Yesterday was the quintessential Texas Saturday. We rolled out of the house mid-day after the temperature was in the upper 90’s and headed to 5 Hip. Tony Fast is in town to escape Santa Barbara and ride a bit. Puckett was blasting the new quarter with an inverted table and AJ was working on a flyout bar. Once the afternoon heat and haze crippled us, we headed to a secluded swimming hole.
On the descent down into the Greenbelt, Eric flew over the bars on his brakeless BMX and wrecked himself but it was nothing the cool water couldn’t heal.
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I am so stoked for Taj and the Odyssey crew. The 2012 Texas Toast is gonna be a blast:
“Odyssey’s Texas Toast Jam is coming back.
October 13 and 14 in Austin, TX.
This year will include dirt jumps, street course, and the return of an even more challenging Gauntlet of Death. Flatland will also be a part of this year’s Toast as we combine forces with the Texas Round Up flatland jam.
Mark your calendars and we will bring you more information in the coming months as it becomes available.”
Check out my coverage from last year below.
Every clip is a banger here, don’t miss out on Tony Cardona’s video for Empire BMX. Seriously, you have no idea how big some of this shit is in person.
Justin Taylor is the most insane person I know but AJ breaks it down best:
“1.He can drink more beer than you
2.He can get hit by a car and sleep it off in a bush
3.He can drop kick two frat guys at once
4.He can break his hip and not know it for 3 weeks.”
Truth.
MacNeil and Defgrip worked on some incredibly well-branded grip packaging. Oh and I’m sure the grips are solid too. Pick up a set at your local BMX shop.
Rounding off the 4.20 sherades is the newest trailer from DUB BMX. I’ve been a longtime fan of this team and their “chills not skills” vibe. We need more of that in cycling.
“The second trailer for the upcoming DUB DVD featuring full sections from Ditchburn, Lacey, Benny L, Bruno Hoffman, Bengo, Mike Taylor, Millsy, Phil DeMattia, Josh Roberts, Olly Evans, Phil DeMattia, Cookie, Nailz, Sam Jones and a ton of other friends sections.
The DVD will be out on the 09.01.2012.”
Empire‘s Bad Idea opening credits may just be the best intro ever. Check it out as the team thrashes the storefront and stockrooms.
Gabe Brooks gets creative in this new spot for Quintin. Love the playground lines!
