Alain Massabova takes over St. Martin BMX brand. Chase and Jesse added to the program.
Saint Martin, the french BMX brand known since 2004 in the Flatland game, has given a new breath. Since the 4th of December 2015, St Martin is owned by MASSABOVA B. company held by Alain Massabova, rider since 1986, shop manager (La Crémerie, Nomadeshop) and media publisher (Cream, Flat Kings, A.R.T BMX), helped by his brother Manu, rider and webmaster (Agoride, The Rider Post), who is part of the brand since the beginning. The aim is to boost the French BMX brand but also to continue developing and supporting Flatland worldwide.
A new production of BMX parts will be available for spring 2016 with a line representing France, especially Paris, called “Metro”. The range will keep the sure asset of the brand, at the forefront of the innovation while following the trend of modern flatland.
While waiting for a new production, some t-shirts will be available in January 2016.
Lowrider, how it is to be the boss of a shop nowadays. By Freestyle BMX
This interview was contributed by FreestyleBMX.fr who met up with Benoit, the boss of Lowrider Bmx and Skate shop in France. Lowrider has been based in Montluçon for more than 10 years now. Discover how this Bmx shop had to adapt to keep going! And this, with a dying local scene and the merciless internet rivalry. But hopefully, something could arrange the situation soon… Benoit explains this through this interview, without distorting reality. He answers frankly all the questions, even the delicate ones.
BMX Thailand Open (THA/C1) Saturday Elite results
Elite Men:
1 Niklas LAUSTSEN DEN 23 50 50
2 Romain TANNIGER SUI 22 45 45
3 Darryn GOODWIN AUS 22 40 40
4 Jordy VAN DER HEIJDEN NED 27 35 35
5 James PALMER CAN 21 30 30
6 Jukia YOSHIMURA JPN 22 28 28
7 Tatsumi MATSUSHITA JPN 24 26 26
Behind the Scenes of Kaleidoscope: Cinematography | Part 3 by Red Bull
Blackout BMX Distribution is now distributing Merritt BMX. Today, Zack Phillips, President of Blackout Distribution, is proud to announce the agreement between Blackout and Merritt as an official distributor. Merritt brings a constantly evolving line of high quality and innovative components to our mix of brands. Merritt’s products have proved themselves to be able to handle the abuses of all types of riding, from street to trails. Growing with Merritt is a very strong and loyal customer base. Blackout will be able to help Merritt expand their distribution
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.