The day after the Mini FATJAM, or better, the Mini FATJAM afterparty at OJA, the day starts too early no matter what time you wake up first. Basically the day is a waste trying to recover from the long day and night that ends with a few drinks (too many). Now that events are back on the calendar it will also lead to multiple events happening at the same time. On the weekend of 2/3 April the Ultimate X took place in South Africa, Swamfest got wild in Florida, UEC racing was going on in Verona, Italy and also the Mini FATJAM took place. Next to that the annual Oldskool gathering put on by Marcel van de Hurk also draws BMX-ers from all corners and so harm van Brussel showed up straight from a BMX race in Nuland (making it BMX event number 6 on the same weekend). Two years of no events because of the pandemic with QR codes, mouth masks, social distancing, vaccinations, and now 6 on one weekend and actually, we like it like that.
What Size Spokes do I Need? Calculating the write spokes for your BMX bike by LUXBMX.COM
At LUXBMX our customer service team hear from so many of you every day! We love hearing from our customers but we also hope we can teach you guys a few things along the way.
Vans BMX and Angie Marino Push the Limits of What's Possible with Sk8-HiBMX
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to unveil a new colorway of the Sk8-Hi® BMX created by Angie Marino, the perfect balance between BMX performance and a timeless design brought to life through the eyes of one of BMX’s most talented riders. Constantly pushing the limits of progression, Angie’s riding demands a shoe that’s as strong and as committed to BMX as she is. The Sk8-Hi® BMX meets those demands with Vans BMX Wafflecup™ construction for maximum pedal feel and durability. For her take on the silhouette, Angie worked with Vans to bring in her personalized floral art and soft tones, which also carry over into a curated apparel collection.
The Sk8-Hi BMX by Angie Marino features PopCush™ footbeds for maximum energy return and a DURACAP reinforced rubber underlay to protect high-wear areas. A protea, her favorite flower, come to life in a tonal deboss on the heel counter and in soft peach and earth tones on the outsole.
“I chose a flower as a soft representation of how I currently see the women's BMX scene— it's in full bloom and not slowing down,” Angie said. “The Sk8-Hi BMX is one of my favorites to ride in. The extra ankle support at the top makes a world of difference for riding.”
Angie and Vans are also excited to present her first-ever apparel collection with the brand, including a lightweight short sleeve boxy tee and boxy hoodie incorporating a similar color palette and hints of floral that take cues from her favorite season to ride: Spring. Both pieces are finished with Vans’ Checkerboard detailing, and Angie’s signature on the hoodie’s sleeve.
This ICE ‘’RAPTOR’’ frame is made from best quality Toray T700 + T800 carbon fiber (T800 used for reinforcement). Not many brands use the T800…. The frame is molded in 2 parts and then stuck during making. The glue used is a high-quality American glue named 9432. According to the forces to which a BMX Race frame is subjected, local reinforcement must be carried out. EPS moulding technology allows us to go even further in reinforcement and finishing when manufacturing our RAPTOR frames. 3D technology is used for the design of these EPS. We use finishing EPS which are then wrapped in LATEX, allowing an optimal modling of the fiber avoiding any overlapping of it and making the internal structure of our frames perfectly wrinkled. This way fiber is perfectly oriented, transition of angles is smooth, avoiding any concentration of stresses on a specific point.This is why our frames are reliable, resulting from an optimal design.
Specific geometry:
‘’ARCH’’-type rear stays designed to be uses with a rear disc-brake caliper in Flatmount standard, which makes everything very discrete and classy. This system allows a Ø140mm brake rotor. Rear dropouts designed for a mounting with a rear Ø15mm thru-axle (Ø 15mm axle delivered with frameset ) or 10mm axle (adapters also delivered with frameset).
BOYAN STOEV | 1UP BMX | 2022
The latest addition to the Storm Fork family is the 15mm offset model. A super steep street fork, tested in the lab and proven in the streets by eclat PRO Felix Prangenberg. Includes Lifetime Guarantee.
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The Wildest Event in BMX - THE BEST OF SWAMPFEST 2022 by Our BMX
Florideah Swampfest is hands down the wildest event in BMX! And these are the highlights. Hit play and enjoy.
Miki's signature Da Silva forks are now available.
Keno Röller-Siedenburg and Johan Nissen put their dancing shoes on for the "Vinter Video Konkurrencen" contest.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.