SE Bikes adds two riders to their program

May 20, 2011

Written by Bart de Jong

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SE Bikes is pleased to announce the addition of not one, but two great additions to the SE crew: Mike Gonzalez and Kris Fox. They bring years of experience in the BMX world and offer unique skills & knowledge of the industry to the SE brand. These guys are complete shredders on their bikes, but they will be doing much more than just riding for the SE brand. Mike has just been hired on as a full-time SE Product Advisor, and Kris will take the reins in the new position of Freestyle Team Manager.

Mike Gonzalez spent more than a decade competing in BMX races across the country. He went on to turn pro & made a name for himself with his unbelievable bike handling skills. Mike set his race bike down a few years ago and has since been riding trails & skateparks. He spent the last year in Austin, Texas riding with some of the best riders on the planet.

In Mike's new role as Product Advisor, he will work closely with

Brand Manager Todd Lyons on the design & spec for all SE bikes, parts, and accessories. Mike will be moving back to his home city of Philadelphia & will start his new position on June 1st, working out of SE headquarters.

"I couldn't be happier to move back home to Pennsylvania for such a great job!" Mike said. "I look forward to working with the Wildman to design some of the raddest SE Bikes yet."

Kris Fox had an awesome racing career, winning many amateur titles, and he was one of only eight Elite Pro racers invited to race at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2008. After that grueling year of chasing the Olympic dream, Kris shifted his focus to trails & skateparks. Over the past two years, he's really made an impact in the freestyle world with his race- inspired smooth style & huge air. Kris has received a ton of coverage lately & recently scored the cover of the May ‘11 issue of BMX Plus magazine. Besides riding, Kris will now be in charge of expanding & managing the SE freestyle team & commandeering road trips, photoshoots, and video edits.

"I am stoked to be a part of SE Bikes - not only as a rider but also as someone who can expand SE's brand recognition in the freestyle world," explained Kris. "I know that SE makes some badass bikes. I just need to sponsor some more shredders, do some road trips, have fun, and get the word out!"

SE Bikes would like to officially welcome Kris & Mike to the SE crew!