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Bike Check: Tom Perry

Francis — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:56:38 +0000

Tom Perry’s bike is all chrome these days and he hooked us up with some pics to check out the shine.

FRAME: Fit Wifi, 20.5″
FORKS: Fit Shiv II
STEM: Fit Aitken
BARS: Fit Sky High
GRIPS: Fit Tech
BAR ENDS: Odyssey Par Ends
HEADSET: Odyssey Sealed
CRANKS: Odyssey Twombolts, 170mm
BOTTOM BRACKET: Odyssey
PEDALS: Odyssey JCPC (best pedal known to man)
SPROCKET: Odyssey MDS, 27t
CHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
SEAT: Odyssey Senior 2, Herringbone
SEATPOST: Odyssey Convertible
TIRE (F): Odyssey Aitken, 2.25″
RIM (F): G-Sport Rollcage
HUB (F): G-Sport Marmoset
TIRE (R): Odyssey Path, 2.1″
RIM (R): G-Sport Rollcage
HUB (R): G-Sport Ratchet

In case you missed it earlier this month, watch Tom and the rest of the San Diego crew killing it in our latest ODSY Vision:

Bike Check: Kyle Hart

Francis — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:19:52 +0000

We have a full edit of our San Diego dudes coming up later this week but in the mean time, here’s a bike check we shot with Kyle Hart during our trip. Thanks to the MarchFourth Marching Band for letting us shoot on their bus!

Mike Aitken Bike Check

Francis — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:30:36 +0000

I watched Anthem 2 last night and was blown away with Aitken’s part (and the whole video for that matter). It’s unreal how much style and power than man has. Literally not a minute or two after, a text from him comes in completing the parts list for the bike check you see above.

Anyway, he’s been making some progress in his road to recovery and though he’s not back to 100% yet, he was firing out some style over the dubs in Beringer’s yard when we hung out with him last month! He even clocked some clips for an edit we have in the works.

He likes his bikes long and low with a little harder gearing (28/9) right off the bat. Here’s his most current bike, which happens to match our latest semi-matte teal color kit.

Follow him on Twitter.com/nightwolfSLC.

Aaron Ross’ Orange

Francis — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:33:46 +0000

The first bike up on the list is Aaron Ross’ Orange! Safety Orange is the new colorway we have lined up. The only part we have available right now for sale is the Aaron Ross Grip but you can expect everything else to come trickling in later this year.

One other thing that’s new in this bike check is Aaron Ross’ signature tire! It keeps the keyboard theme of all his other signature parts and the thread pattern are inverted keys which spell out some fun messages from Aaron Ross and a handful from the contest we held last year (we’ll be announcing the winners soon). Click around the flipbook above for more photos and a complete parts list!

Adam Banton Bike Check

Francis — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:10:16 +0000

Adam Banton just put together a new whip. It’s all white with some black/chrome accents and it’s looking slick. You can check out the full bike check over at the Eastern site!

Bauer Bike Check

Francis — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:11:39 +0000

A while ago, Sunday Bikes put up a bike check with Jim Bauer and we never got around to showing off the whole bike. Here it is now with detail shots and a complete brake down of parts.

Oh and the white/tanwall Aitken Tires were prototypes at the time but they’re available now for purchase!

Above is the bike check we originally sent to Sunday!

Banton Bike Check

Francis — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:34:01 +0000

Vital BMX just put up a video bike check with Adam Banton!

Gary Young Bike Check!

Francis — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:25:42 +0000

Gary Young has a bike check up over at the Sunday site. We noticed some kids happened to spy that he’s not running his own grips right now and that’s mainly because he’s in the process of updating his signature grip so he’s trying out some other ones to see what changes he wants. Also, the Gary Young bar will also be getting a fresh update soon so keep an eye out for that as well!

Check out the pics above and then play Pong when you’re done!
Oh and you might as well watch his Tunnel edit again, too.

Fire Engine Red Wheels

Francis — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:10:33 +0000

To go along with our Fire Engine Red extravaganza, for a limited time, we added these to our arsenal of Hazard Lite Wheels. Click around the flipbook to get the full scoop and then contact your local shops or mail-orders to get rad!

Available Now: Fire Engine Red

Francis — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:36:34 +0000

Our most complete parts kit ever is here and available now. Hit up your local shops and mail-orders to turn your bike red. Check out the Fire Engine Red flipbook for a complete parts list and more pics!

Dakota Roche Bike Check

Francis — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:57:36 +0000

A Dakota Roche G-Sport edit is currently in progress. We met up with him last week to get some clips and he basically cranked out over half of the edit in one day, a few bangers included. If you’re wondering what he’s riding these days, it’s basically all Cult, Odyssey and G-Sport goods. Click around the flipbook above to get the parts list.

Freeeeeeestyle

Francis — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:22:33 +0000

Adam Banton just sent us some new pics of his bike. The theme is freestyle and the white tanwall rims are in full effect. If the fist of post rule looks like it’s being violated, that’s because Morgan Wade dropped his seat for him so could learn decades and opposite whips. Lowering it has helped a lot and it doesn’t look like it’ll be coming up again any time soon; “You don’t mess with someone who looped Mt. Baldy.”

Click around the flipbook above to get fresh.
Keep up with Adam via twitter.com/adambanton!

Oh and if you want to learn how to Luc-E grind, watch Adam’s how-to video.

Aitken Bike Check

The Internet — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:23 +0000

Mike Aitken sample bike check from Fit Bikes

Mike Aitken has a bike check and mini Q&A up on the Fit site!

KC Badger’s Bike!

Francis — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:01:07 +0000

The laziest pro in BMX sent us a bike check recently and it’s looking pretty dope. Hit up the flipbook above to check out his ride and read more for a little Q&A about his bike, what he’s been up to lately and how it feels to be on the cover of the latest Dig!

Oh and follow him on Twitter if you haven’t done so already!

Is there anything you’re very particular about as far as setup goes?
Naw, not really. I like my frame, The Lost Dutchman, to be a pretty stock frame as far as geometry and lengths are concerned. Normal standover height, it’s not a razor scooter bike. 13.75″ rear end, not loop out short, not limo long, right in the middle. Head-tube angle is 74.5 so you can still haul ass and not get loose.

Do you do any special mods to your bike or is it fairly stock?
I was lucky enough enough to get to design my frame and bars exactly how I like them. When I put a new one together, I dont have to do any sort of suping up. It comes perfect to me, but doesn’t mean that you can’t supe it up if you need to.

How do you feel about being the cover boy in the new Dig photo issue?
I think it’s pretty awesome. I mean the photo is ironic in so many ways. One being the running joke of laziest pro in bmx and I get a cover sitting down on my bike. Two being “the dicks” sign because Pat, Kyle and hopefully myself are probably 3 of the least jerks in bmx. But I feel honored to grace the cover of that magazine, especially a non riding photo. (That’s an elite cast! Enns, Bestwick, etc. It’s a priveledge being on that list!) And lastly, it’s always a treat to get to hang out w/Sandy Carson, who shot the photo. Just riding and laughing w/him that whole day was amazing. The cover coming from that is just icing on the cake! Thanks guys!

Where are you at these days and what have you been up to?
I’m back in Tempe, AZ. I lasted about 6 months in Seattle and although I loved it there, AZ is and will always be my home. It has everything I need; good concrete, some trails, good street if i get a wild hair up my ass, endless ditches, pools, but most importantly, good friends and family. Lately I’ve just been riding, drawing a bit, hanging out w/the crew here and working a few jobs. I’m saving money to kidnap my girlfriend from Seattle and move her back to AZ with me.

Jimmy Levan Bike Check

Francis — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:51:10 +0000

In case you were wondering what Jimmy’s riding these days, here a flipbook for you to look through! It’s an all metal bike for the guy who runs Metal Bikes. Read more for a brief Q&A about his setup and a few extra photos.

Also, keep checking back ’cause there’ll be a new video of Jimmy popping up soon!

While a lot of kids these days are going out and trying on the tallest, largest bars, you actually trim yours down. What’s the width on your bars and have they gotten wider at all throughout the years or are they still partying like it’s 1999?
My bars are cut down about an inch on each side. So yeah, they are narrow for the N.W. However, I must admit, they are wider than they were when I moved here 5 years ago.

Aside from trimming the bars, are there any other things about your setup that you’re particular about?
Just that it’s running solid. I’ve been riding too long to have a slapping chain or loose… anything running shitty.

You’re known to have done some of the biggest gaps in BMX. When it comes to jumping long distances and dropping from great heights, is there a specific geometry you’ve grown to prefer?
I’ve always been a 74% or 74.5% head tube guy. My rear end is 13.75″ and works great. I think landing those gaps you mentioned is just knowing the balance of your rig. You have to know when to drop your back wheel to land, as well as a steady trust on your frame and parts knowing that nothing is going to explode.

Dakota Roche bike check

The Internet — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:14:41 +0000

Bike check from RideBMX.com. Photo by Fat Tony.

Ride BMX just put a bike check up with one of our favorite riders, Dakota Roche. He’s rocking the new Cult frame and fully stocked on G-Sport and Odyssey components.

splattered

Francis — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:36:23 +0000

Mike Gonzalez sent us some pics of his splatter bike, decked out with some Fire Engine Red parts. The Senior 2 saddle is available now and the rest of the red will come early next year.

We have Mike on the team as our designated racer but he’s down to shred some parks and ditches as well. Check out the Swine Flu Tour for some clips.

Sidehack Check

Francis — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:32:40 +0000

Photo by Fat Tony @ RideBMX.com

Greyboy and Truly have a bike check up on the Ride site, along with an interview about Impakt Sidehacks and an online version of their Sidehack Love article from earlier this year. Constantly carrying 315lbs plus the force of landings and grinds, these 3 wheeled cousins can take and handle a lot of abuse. Check out the bike check to see what type of parts they’re running on it!

the JC BC

The Internet — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:31:43 +0000

Photo by Jeff Z.

Jim Cielencki has a Bike Check up on the Ride site. After going brakeless for a bit, he’s back to running stoppies again. Find out what else is on his bike and why by clicking the photo above!

Gary Young Bike Check!

Francis — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:27:14 +0000

Gary Young picked up a new frame sponsor pretty quickly and he’s now officially on Sunday Bikes! JC put up a bike check for Gary so head over there and check it out.

Show Bike: Fire Engine Red

Francis — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:53:41 +0000

We have a couple show bikes lingering around our booth and one of them is completely decked out in the Fire Engine Red parts kit we posted a couple days ago. Aside from having the full kit, this bike also has our prototype seat post, which works for both pivotal and railed seats.

(Tall) Bike Check

Francis — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:52:23 +0000

You may have seen some photos of this tall bike floating around the internet these past few days and we decided to put together a little bike check featuring all of the parts we ended up using to make it happen. The hardest part to make this bike a reality was having a solid steering mechanism (we ended up having to use 4 headsets) and getting the right sprocket size combos to get the chain tension right through out the whole drive-terrain. The end result is a ridiculously tall bike with a lot of parts and a top wheel that rolls backwards when the bike is rolling forwards.

A huge thanks goes out to Rob at CM Speed for doing the welding for us!

Fire Engine Red

Francis — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:54:35 +0000

You may have noticed some red parts lingering around in the first flipbook we posted for this year’s Interbike. They are part of our new Fire Engine Red parts kit and it is our fullest kit to date. These guys are coming soon so keep an eye out for ‘em!

G-Sport Volcano Bolts

Francis — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:44:28 +0000

How can it take so long to make a bolt? If we’d been happy for the production ones to be machined from bar stock like the prototypes (and to be similarly expensive) then it would have been a lot quicker, but instead we decided to invest the time and effort to make a forging tool to give the part a better grain structure and to get the price down. So here they finally are.

G-Sport Volcano Bolts:
» 3/8″ diameter
» 24 threads per inch
» 6mm allen key socket
» 24mm diameter “volcano” head.
» Recommended tightening torque, 35N-m.
» Maximum tightening torque, 50N-m.
» Minimum tightening torque, 20N-m.

The shank is one inch, or 25.4mm long, and the top 5mm are left unthreaded to optimize the fit in the dropout. This design will still fit a 3mm dropout thickness with the Marmoset Hub because the axle threads are inset 3mm to help locate the bolt and minimize the risk of cross-threading. The head is 7.5mm tall, giving the bolt a total overall length of 33mm.

The weight is 25.8g or 0.9oz each, compared to 35.6g or 1.25oz for the regular 35mm long shank, 17mm hex-head Marmoset bolt. So a pair will save you less than an ounce (which unsurprisingly, isn’t what they are intended for).

To be clear, these bolts are NOT designed for use with pegs. Check the condition (and size) of your Allen key before tightening. Rounded keys will damage the hex, and eventually removal will become difficult. Do not force damaged bolts into the hub axles. You will damage the axle threads and/or helicoil.

Volcano Bolts are compatible with many female axle hubs, here’s a brief list:
» G-Sport Marmoset – YES
» G-Sport Monkey – YES
» G-Sport Fat Shaft MkII – YES
» G-Sport Fat Shaft (1995 onwards) – YES
» Odyssey Vandero 2 – YES
» Demolition Mary-Kate front – YES
» Shadow Raptor Front – YES
» Colony Clone Front – YES

And hubs they WON’T fit:
» G-Sport Fat Shaft (1994 -1995) – NO (M10x1.0)
» Profile Mini Front – NO (3/8x16T)
» Madera Pilot Front – NO (3/8x16tpi)
» Fly Bikes Front – NO (M10x1.0)
» Eclat Teck front – NO (M10x1.0)
» WTP Supreme Front – NO (M10x1.0)

MJ all Day

Francis — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:18:35 +0000

Alex Bermudez of Give D! sent us some saucy pics of his latest rig recently. Word on the streets is he has an Odyssey edit coming up for us soon, so you can watch him stunt it up ala motion picture. In the mean time, here are some stills of him from a ditch in sunny San Diego.

All photos taken by Josh Hayes.
MJ all day and Billy Mays forever…