Pros riding, having fun teaching, interacting with the next generation of japanese kids. So good to see some Hirokazu Miura footage, couple of treats at 1:28 onwards! Thanks Shinde for this one!
Yearly Archives: 2013
Joris Bretagnolles – Teaser V.2
JORIS BRETAGNOLLES – TEASER V.2 from Valentin Flad on Vimeo.
Valentin Flad teamed up with Joris Bretagnolles and looks like they have been putting in some work on this one! Looking forward to the final edit.
Throwback Thursdays – BMX Worlds 2012
Last week some amazing footage of Justin Miller. This week something a lil’ closer to home, with the BMX Worlds 2013 one week away. Why not take a trip down memory lane and take a look back at last years action with the top 3, Dez Maarsen, Dominik Nekolny and of course the 2012 World Champion Matthias Dandois!
Eight – Niigata ACT
From the japanese dvd “eight” featuring some grassroots japanese footage, not sure any of the riders as they are not listed.
Reklamation Bikes is here!
The flatland market is a tough one to break into, Jake Umberger got in touch with news of a new flatland company, these guys look they are doing it right! Good luck guys! Read the official press release below.
Reklamation Bikes is here!
Reklamation Bikes is an American made flatland bike company out of Fort Lupton, Colorado. Our focus is on simplicity and functionality; no fluff or gimmicks. Just what works using the best quality materials and craftsmanship.
Reklamation Bikes is owned and operated by Robert Reilly and Jake Umberger (of Colorado Flatland Jams). In late 2012, having worked hard to help bring back the sense of fun, family and community to our sport in their own scene, Jake and Robert decided to apply what they remembered, loved and learned from their years of riding flatland to products.
Thus was born Reklamation Bikes. In every one of our products you will see these same qualities: simplicity, functionality, strength, quality materials, craftsmanship, made in the USA and above all, fun.
The first Reklamation Bikes product is our first frame: The SKJ (pronounced “skidge”) is a no gimmicks, 100% business, flatland frame. No silly pretzel bends, goofy extras or strange geometry nonsense. Just a simple BMX frame, built for flatland, front to back. Everything that works and nothing that doesn’t.
With no removable brake mounts to come loose, the SKJ comes with either permanent brake mounts or none at all. If you do like brakes, our dual cable stops and guides are perfectly placed for optimum brake set up and gyro functionality. No need for zip ties or electrical tape.
No super high or ridiculously low stand over height; just the right height for strength and low enough to stay out of the way. A built in seat clamp with replaceable nut and bolt keeps things simple and functional.
We believe no one should ever have to grind out the drop outs on their frame to fit a 14mm axle. All drop outs fit 14mm axles right out of the box, letting you use inexpensive adapters if you run a 3/8″ axle and never requiring you to bring a grinder anywhere near your frame.
With the use of OX Platinum on the top and down tubes and true 4130 chromoly everywhere else, the SKJ offers the best balance between strength and weight.
The SKJ retails for $399.00 +Shipping. Currently we are only selling direct, but hope to have a US distributor and beyond soon. (If you are interested in becoming a Reklamation Bikes reseller or distributor, contact us at info@reklamationbikes.com) For ordering information, see our website or call us direct at 720.297.0197.
SKJ Specs:
· Head Tube: Integrated. 75%. Removable gyro tabs on frames with brake mounts only.
· Down Tube Diameter: 1.50″.
· Top Tube Diameter: 1.25″. Brake cable guides and dual cable stops on bottom side of top tube only on frames that have brake mounts.
· Bottom Bracket: Mid. 11 5/8″ height.
· Seat Tube: 25.4mm post. 71%. Externally butted. Built in seat clamp with replaceable nut and bolt.
· Seat Stay Diameter: 3/4″.
· Chain Stay Diameter: 3/4″.
· Brake Mounts: Permanent under seat stays or brakeless only.
· Rear End Length: 13.5″ slammed.
· Top Tube Lengths: 19″ and 19.5″.
· Drop Outs: 3/16″ thick. 14mm slot.
· Stand over height: 7.75″.
· Weight: 4lbs 5oz.
· Colors: Translucent Purple over raw or Mean Green with brakes. Light Beer (clear over raw), Guinness (translucent black over raw) or Pale Ale (translucent gold over raw) brakeless.
We of course also have T-shirts for $20 shipped to anywhere in the lower 48 and will be adding more products soon! For more information on Reklalmation Bikes, see our website at http://www.reklamationbikes.com or follow us on Facebook or twitter (@reklamationbmx). Feel free to contact us at info@reklamationbikes.com or 720.297.0197.
Antonio Pagani & Diego Gimenez – Mendoza Flatland
Slick riding from Mendoza crew, Antonio Pagani & Diego Gimenez. Enjoy!
Thomas Noyer – Update Tricks
Around the 00:38 mark, Thomas drops a lovely pendulum halfpacker combo! Short and sweet! Don’t miss this one!
Diversion TV Retrospective – Sergo “Balu”
If you only watch one segment from the whole series, make it this one. This profile of Balu is the point of the whole series. Released in 2002, before you-tube, before facebook, before cell phones had cameras and anyone could post a video for the world to see, we found Balu in his little costal village of Garuja Beach, Brazil. Here was a dude that was riding hardcore, already a legend in Brazil, but unknown to the rest of the world. Discovering dope underground riders and scenes and giving them a platform for the world to see is the underlying motivation for the whole series.
OverChurras Flatland 2013
Ederson and friends session his backyard, so many updates from Brazil right now. Great to see what’s going down over there! Good times!
Bike Limbo How-to with Tim Knoll
If you watched Tim’s latest edit “Original Tricks” and let’s face it pretty much everyone did! You will have seen the bike limbo move Tim dropped on there, sure looks fun. Check out this how-to video where Tim breaks it down for you.