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Matt Lawton Bike Check
2008-04-19 08:27:00
Matt Lawton who owns Tempered Bike s has a bike check with all of the new prototype stuff they got coming out on the Diversity site. Why am I mentioning this? Well because there should be a interview I did with Matt up on here in the coming few days.. get stoked the guy is an interesting dude.
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New Layout!
2008-04-18 18:10:00
So...BMXunion has changed again...So heres the deal, people had been wanting to have the site.. a little less... well clustered on the text side of things, So I finally got the coding working for it to do the "click here to read more" thing. I am stoked on that.I have a bunch of stuff on the right side all organized and I think it looks real clean..Obviously there will be changes as the day goes on.. So I hope you like it!
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Tony Mortenson Video
2008-04-17 14:20:00
I came accross this on Interbmx.com.. Tony had posted this up... Super good!
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Speaking of Beloe
2008-04-15 21:26:00
I was just informed that Beloe is having a contest where you litterally can win stuff because you have a pair of shoes.Check out the Contest right there.Get some!See beloe for info on the Bauers!
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Beloe: Bauer Review
2008-04-15 00:33:00
So, Beloe has been out for a little while now, and they seem to be getting pretty popular fast. After wearing nothing but Etnies for the last 6 or 7 years I had finally tried a new brand. I was really into the things Brian Osborne was doing so I figured why not give them a shot. So I ordered up a pair of the Bauer 's since they seemed to be pretty popular and looked real cool.Now I am sure most of you reading this know about the whole thing behind Jim Bauer's shoe design.This shoe is based off the last few bikes he has along with a bunch of the colorways he has had for parts.This started from a ledge he painted for a contest a while back. I couldn't find the photo of that ledge and him painting it so if anybody has that could you E-mail me that?So back to the shoes, so I have had them for a few days now...Originally I was going to get the stitches but my buddy Rob got them so... that just doesn't work out.So alright, first real test of the shoes was work. Working retail blows, it...
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Ride BMX: Insight - Review
2008-04-12 08:16:00
Alright, so here is a review that is going to be a litte different!Myself and Alex from Give D are doing reviews on it from two different perspectives.Myself, only seeing the DVD (which I watched a few times in the last few days)and Alex, who was at the premiere, and has seen it all plenty of times. Sure this might be a long read but I think overall you will get an understanding of how good we felt it was.Kurt's viewsSo this is how it goes in order I guess is the best way to do this.The intro which is a lot like the trailer plus a few extra clips, the song is the same too. However, maybe I am just weird but I was super into that song and want to find more like that.Something I thought was cool is the guys in the video all talk about the different challenges with filming parts and just their perspective on things, I found that pretty interesting.So then after the intro it rolls into Dakota's part! I don't even have to tell you the kid is good, you already know this. Somebody compl...
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Contest Update
2008-04-11 19:18:00
*click to make big!As you can see by the flyer.. it has a few more sponsors!Hell On EarthS&MUGPFor all the details on the contest click on the right under Contest sor Click right here
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Chad DeGroot Interview
2008-04-10 19:47:00
What can I say about Chad that nobody has said before? The guy is awesome plain and simple. I have had the chance to meet him a few times through Baco up in Wisconsin and to be honest those were probably the best times I have had on my bike. He is a halarious dude and knows his stuff. I laughed because he sent me about 20 photos to choose from, I only used a few but I wish I could have used them all. Let me know what you think in the comments?Name:Chad Superman DeGroot Location:Altamonte Springs, Florida (central florida son)Sponsors: UGP, Versa Bikes, Profile, go211.com, Bern helmets, Mesh Skatepark Years in the game:Wow, since 1986, so you can do the math You have been popping up all over lately with UGP! How are thing's going over there as TM? It is nuts...we have a full team, by that I mean we have some old school to the newest school. So it keeps me on my toes. From doing orders, to designs, to web updates, to baby sitting (do this a lot), and being a rider for the team, I hav...
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Van Homan Interview
2008-04-10 05:17:00
Van is probably on everyone's favorite rider list at some point in time in every BMX riders time. I finally got a chance to do an interview with him and it turned out pretty much awesome. It is weird how some people you could ask a million questions and that wouldn't be enough. So this is about as much as I could give him without well, over doing it. Enjoy! Name: Van Homan Location: Pennsville NJ Sponsors: Fit Bike Co., Orchid Footwear, Duo, Little Devil and Two by Four Years riding: 16 After all these years this would make interview number? I have know idea. Couldn't even guess. Lets start out with two by four which was recently featured in Ride BMX. How is business going? Id imagine it is picking up due to the weather? Yeah things are good over here. Its everything I dreamed it could be. No one is making a ton of money but its a great vibe and it holds its own. I love having it here for the kids. It also feels great to have the team backing this whole thing ...
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Product Preview: KHE
2008-04-10 00:21:00
Plastic, plastic, plastic. KHE just sent out an email to introduce the newest BB they are working on... you may have seen the other BB out there by Eastern this one is a bit different. I'll let Thomas explain since I am no engineer.... -iTodAt the moment we are testing a new kind of BB-cup which features the "patent pending? AFFIX® bush system and the proven quality of igus® bush bearings.These bush bearings, named iglidur® are principally used in other industries, primarily on permanently running applications at high temperatures. Each of them sustain more than 3 tons.Their advantages are obvious:- They are unbelievably compact and weigh next to nothing- Highest wear resistance- lowest friction- Excellent resistance against extreme conditions like high temperature, humidity, chemicals- Maintenance-free - Lubricant-free - Corrosion resistance - Extremely insensitive to dirt - High accuracy gradeThe AFFIX® bush system features strong alloy cups to get the most resistant end-product....
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Bink That Counts
2008-04-09 18:09:00
Bink is probably the most fun person to watch ride ever, I am shocked he isn't getting much coverage to be honest. I don't even feel this part fully does justice to what he is capable of doing haha. However he left Minnesota for Arizona so I never see him much anymore but I am sure he gets better and better all the time.. yes like the song.. Miss ya buddy! haha

On the Horizon: WTP!
2008-04-09 16:30:00
Wethepeople is one of those Companies I have always liked, from the products to the visual draw, down to the team. They have been putting out some good web videos lately, and I must admit me being jealous of all the spots that Europe has to offer. Rob sent over a little forecast as to what's going on with WTP this year.Team? Chester Blacksmith just got back from the first Eclat trip and his first time in Europe. And in three days will be on Roadfools again. His signature frame is in the works and will be previewed when we?re ready. Same goes for Ashley Charles.... Both of these two new wethepeople signature frames will be out in due course. Some expansion in the US team is also in the works. Andrew Jackson and Mike Brennan will be feature pretty soon on the videorama page, both are working on their parts now.products? The wethepeople tyres just hit distros, camo products are there.contests? Peoples jam in the previously no-bmx concrete park is going ahead. This place is the biggest...
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x up candy bar
2008-04-08 18:49:00
haha the title is all you need to know. It has been a while since I have posted anything Zach Gerber but the kid is awesome, I don't care what you think (actually.. comment it up on your views of Zach)Brett Rohlfing posted this up.. and I guess it is actually a preview to the Albes road trip they did that will be up on go11 in a few days I guess.
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UGP: Chad Degroot...
2008-04-07 21:14:00
There is a clip from Minnesota in here. Chad was up visiting for QBP's Frostbike and we went to 3rd Lair.. (bikes can't touch the bowls) they said in the phone call that it wasn't busy.. we got there and there was like 30 skaters and we were the only bikes... It was cool to crash a skater only session... -iTod.PS. That wasn't an Indian giver in the first few seconds. it was a opposite revert... Chad DeGroot random edit from chad degroot on Vimeo.

Kenny Hirsch Interview
2008-04-05 01:10:00
Kenny is a guy with a lot of riding history, he's also the man behind Long Island Bikes new online mail order. So he knows his BMX. He is an interesting dude and this is the interview! There was a lot of help with this interview from Keith Romanowski, he has some photos in this one also.Name: Kenny Hirsch Location: Patchogue, Long IslandSponsors at all? Long Island Bikes, Fit, and CarletonYour one of the guys behind Long Island Bikes, What's the story about the shop, hasn't it been around like 10 years now? Well Long Island Bikes has been around for 11 years. Dean and Julie are the owners. I?ve worked here for 7 years, they put me in charge of the mail-order. We are like family, I love them!!You have been working with LIB since basically day one. Have you seen an increased size of the bmx scene on Long Island since the shop has opened? Yea def.!! Everywhere I go see more & more shredders.The shop recently added a online mail-order, when did you decide on that and how has it been g...
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The first 50,000 visitors
2008-04-04 16:54:00
So I don't know how many of you pay attention to the visitor bar thing to the right, but it just rolled over to the 50,000 visitor mark yesterday. I am really happy to see that since most websites don't do that. However, I know it is nothing near what the come up, vital, defgrip, ridebmx, fat, or any of those sites which all probably get that in a day haha but it is just something I am happy to see. Thanks to everybody who has contributed, to all the people who did interviews (I think it's close to 50 now?), everybody who posted a link or something done here on their site.I guess I have been meaning to say something, but I am always looking for more contributors, so if you feel like you could bring something to the site shoot me an email- BMXrochester@hotmail.com
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Music: The Grouch.
2008-04-03 23:39:00
this is the Grouch's first Solo release in five years. I know this is a BMX website but to me music is just a big a part of BMX as the clothing and shoe companies out there. Add to My Profile | More Videosyou can download this album over at iTunes. just search- The Grouch the rest of his albums are on there as well. check them out you will not be disappointed. You can always check out his Myspace
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Big Daddy Interview
2008-04-03 04:57:00
Big Daddy has brought a whole new view of BMX. To be honest the first time I saw a video of him I thought he was a tool, then I watched a few more videos and I discovered hes actually just funny as hell. So, this was an interview that HAD to be done. Welcome to the Animal House.All photos are by Brad Gethard except the last one by Kevin Connors Name: (editors note: Daddy was laying in bed spinning cause of too much partying and hitting on other peoples girlfriends all night we did this interview) OH MY GOD, I'LL DO THIS INTERVIEW IN MY UNDERWEAR., BIG DADDY Location: HEAVYHITTERS, NORTHEAST PHILLY, BENSALEM. Sponsors: ORCHID, LITTLE DEVIL, SE SHIFT, ALEX WHEELSMax Bench: 300 FRICKEN LBS.Max Dead lift: SOMEONES ENITRE HOUSE.!Max Curl: OFF AXIS CURLING MACHINE WITH A HUMAN APPLIED! Largest object ever picked up: DUNE BUGGYWhat is "The Animal House"? BIG DADDY'S LITTLE ENVIRONMENT What are some of your nicknames? BIG DADDY, AKA THE HEAVYHITTER, AKA THE JACKHAMMER IN THE SACK, AKA L...
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Ryan Lloyd Interview
2008-04-02 15:45:00
Sometimes when I am surfing the different forums I check out I come accross people I am really stoked on. In this case I saw a video of Ryan that his friend had posted on Bikeguide and I just had this urge to get an interview with the kid. So his buddy Ginger (I forgot his real name =/ ) got me in a contact with him and this is what came from it. The kid rips! All the photos in this interview are from James Wade.Name: Ryan Lloyd Location: Blyth, South Australia, AustraliaSponsors: NoneYour riding is real impressive, how long have you been riding?Thanks. I’ve always ridden bikes since I was a little kid but I only really started getting into it about 5 or 6 years ago. I’m 18 now so when I was around 12.Did you race at all when you were younger?Nah never. I’ve only really ever been interested in jumping stuff and going fast. From a recent video it would appear your a blaster, are you all bout the big tricks or do you have some tech stuff?I wouldn’t really say they’re big tric...
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Renegade Contest Info update
2008-04-01 20:11:00
If you noticed I added a link on the right to go directly to the info for the contest..I just added some up to date photos of the park for all you to map out some lines.. the place flows real good. Just click that link on the side to get to the info and photos..Also, if your down for the cotnest feel free to link it everywhere to spread the word!http://bmxunion.blogspot.com/2008/03 /bmxunion-throws-contest.html Edit: I came accross this and I seriously didn't think anybody would make another parody... but they did.
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PRODUCT- KHE
2008-04-01 17:48:00
KHE announced this morning that their seat/post combo is ready. Thomas over at KHE will explain things.. Here comes the World first Freestyle Saddle-Post combination!After 2 years workings on this new project we like to offer you our new ?KHE Loyal? saddle.The weight of our saddle including the alloy seatpost is just 188g / 0.414lbs!This weight is lighter as each other regular saddle or Pivotal saddle in the Market.Tthe price of the Loyal saddle/post combo is the same as regular saddles alone.We will offer three colour combinations.Loyal black = Loyal white = Loyal brown =The seatpost will be 195mm long & the saddle angle is like over 90% of the riders will use anyway therefore no problem that you can?t adjust the saddle angle.Check out that bar stem combo.... Looks like the future of BMX is going to be combo pieces. it's getting that way already. Bar/stem, Seat/Post, Cranks/ Spindle. I am all for making BMX as simple as possible. -iTod
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Chad Shackelford Interview
2008-04-01 01:47:00
If you work in the BMX industry your life is always going, deadlines, trips, all that stuff. So when I sent Chad this interview a while back I had no idea when he would have a chance to get it done. However, he finally got a chance to do it up. This dude has made some real amazing videos in his day... Enjoy.Name:Chad ShackelfordLocation: Currently Nomad, soon to be Austin-iteYears riding BMX? 12Years filming and editing BMX / anything? 7How did you get into filming and everything? bike ridingWhat kind of cameras do you use? Are you fully "in HD" now? HVX 200, fully HDWhat do you use to edit? Final Cut StudioWhen did you realize you could make a career out of filming? Never, just sorta fell into it.What are some of your favorite projects you have worked on that are complete? Shook, Odyssey, Hoffman, Local Exposure, Vice Versa.What are you currently working on? You were in Barcelona for some stuff recently? Sunday Bikes DVD. We were there for a week and will return this may for 2 mont...
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BMXunion throws a contest!
2008-03-31 21:58:00
So this contest has been in the works for the last few weeks and it is looking like it will be a real good time... I mean come on even Give D is sponsoring it? That should be all you have to know!haha no but here is the flyer...*Click to make big!So here is the low down..May 18th at Renegade Skatepark here in Minnesota there is going to be a contest/jam/party... The goal of this is just to have a really good time!So it's $10 for the contest and ride all day.It's $5 if your not into contests but your into a real good sessionIt's free if your just there to watch and see a bunch of cool shit!For the expert/pro class were looking at whatever is made on entry fee's to be the purse for the top 3 people, so in reality we have no clue how much will be up for grabs, but I have heard there will be a lot of people.Then for the other class's we will have a TON of prizes and stuff from the sponsors to hand out and give away. We are also going to do a big game of footdown (winner gets someth...
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BMXinvasion bike battle #8
2008-03-31 15:13:00
BMXinvasion bike battle #8 contestMay 25th at Hackettstown park! All day event novice,expert and pro classes. Registration begins at 10am until 1pm. $25.00 to enter the class of your choice. The Monster energy crew will be at the event handing out tasters to fans,spectators and riders. The park is open friday night 10pm to 2:30am for practice and also saturday regular sessions all day. Sunday is the main event, jam format. See more details on: www.bmxinvasion.comSkate 5713 west route 57Hackettstown NJ. 07840908-852-8155
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Matt Desson: Four Corners
2008-03-29 15:12:00
If you remember a while back I did a review for the No Bikes: Four Corners DVD... Matt Desson is a guy on BikeGuide whose riding I have always liked so I was super into this part. I think he uploaded it. Nobikes.com
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Cameron Birdwell Interview
2008-03-29 01:45:00
Sometimes when I find people to interview, it is somebody I have never heard about or anything. I think those are the most interesting because you kind of have to do a little research about the person to think of some questions. Well as you know earlier this week Cameron had re-appeared on the BMX scene in a big way, I think every website had linked to his video. So I knew he was somebody I had to find out about, and here it is.Name:Cameron BirdwellLocation: Santa Clara, CaliforniaSponsors: Solid BikesYears riding: 16 yearsSo you recently just re-appeared and the internet was stoked, did you expect that video to be as big as it was? No, it surprised me a lot to know that people remembered my name! Rumors say you hadn't rode for a while, how long have you been back into it, seemed like you were pretty dialed?For the last few years I rode about once a month, but since I stopped smoking cigarettes I have been tearing it up at least twice a week. There was talk you got into some troubl...
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Jim C= EPIC
2008-03-28 18:04:00
So I don't know how many of you have seen the recent news that Jim C had broken BOTH of his legs. It was so ironic since he had gotten his new prototypes of his shoe and everything then couldn't even wear shoes!THEN.. I get an email from Brian this morning telling me to check the news on Beloe's website haha..All you need to know is that EVERYONE got punk'd...Where the hell is Ashton!?
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Josh Betley and Drew Hosselton
2008-03-27 17:24:00
Remember that interview I did with Josh Betley the other day? He talked about a video with him and Drew Hosselton that Kyle Carlson was working on.. well it is up on Vital BMXOr click this image to go there since their embed code is all messed up..

On the horizon: FBM
2008-03-27 16:32:00
I asked Crandall to give me an update as to what going on at FBM, any new plans, what's up with the team, etc... His response? why don't you ask me questions? Shit! I thought.. I wanted a cut and paste update for the site now I have to come up with questions... so I threw a few at him and this what he responded with. Enjoy... iTodHow you been? I am 33 years old, and I am still enjoying BMX, i guess i'm doing pretty good, thanks for asking. I rode bikes in NYC last weekend, and had so much fun, it was like I was 17. My knees were shot when I got home.How are things at FBM going so far? -so far in relation to what? things are good, we area small business struggling in a tough industry to stay afloat, especially with in house manufacturing in a community that seems ambiguous to these things. We are doing it on our own, forging our own path, and we have a lot of irons in the fire so to speak, we are headed in a real positive direction. I noticed that you have revamped the team this y...
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Eclat BMX
2008-03-27 16:31:00
There was some buzz on the internet today about the Chester Blacksmith's bike check that showcased some new BMX company Eclat... Everyone was wondering as to what the hell this company is. The stuff looks good, so I can see why they were interested. Now jump forward a few hours. As I am sitting at work I recieve an email from the Eclat Team manager Brian Tunney, he let out the press release. I'll let his words tell you. Also let us at BMX union know what you think in the comments... iTodMarch 25, 2008 - Introducing Éclat, a fresh new component brand from the creative forces behind wethepeople bike company. Based at wethepeople's international headquarters in Cologne, Germany, Éclat will exist as a separate entity, manufacturing an innovative collection of seats, brakes, grips, hubs, rims, tires, pedals and brake levers, with plans to expand coming further this year. To begin, Éclat will be represented by Portland, Oregon's Chester Blacksmith and the UK's Ashley Charles, wit...