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Ever since we moved we haven't received BMX Plus! magazine. Address changing takes a little longer over there it looks like. We found this January 2008 review on the BMX Plus! magazine website and decided to run it so you know what they've been up to.

BMX PLUS! mag January 2008 content:
-Salt Lake City Dew Tour Contest coverage
- On the Move (Quarter pipe basics)
-2008 Dirt/Freestyle Buyers guide that you won't want to miss (over 250 new completes and frames)
-Rick Thorne "Hit List" check out what that dudes been through injury wise, its pretty crazy.
-A look at the UCI world Championships
-Inside The Pro's Bikes with Eben Fischer
-Moving Pictures (rip them out and put them on your wall) and more!

FlyBikes are trying to reduce the amount of parts on your bike. They do this to make bikes simple, easier to assemble, lighter, and nicer overall. This has been their motivation when they created many of their parts like:
1. The Spanish bb (no cups)
2. Headset (one piece cup, no internal ring)
3. Cranks (just 1 bolt)
4. Forks integrated cone race (no more inserted race).

In little time Mirraco bikes have made an impact on the BMX scene with their wide range of complete bikes. Dave Mirra does not fool around and today we show you three models out of their 2008 range; the Blend Ltd (Dave's bike), the Black Pearl Ltd. (Ryan Guettler's bike) and the new Project 16. Check the spec.

Q: What happened to your brakes?
A: Ha, after contest season I get more into riding street, and my bike feels a lot better without them, plus barspins are a lot more fun.

Q: What do you like best about your bike?
A: I would say it's a tie between my frame and my grips, my grips are like big pillows and my frame has the best geometry, it's amazing to ride 

All new for 2008 are these wethepeople wheelsets in the colours Glow Lime, Oranje Boven, White Powdercoat and Black. The hubs come in black only in all wheelsets. 36 spokes in the front, 36s or 48s in the back, your pick. Here's some more detailed info about the tight pre-built wheel sets that are ready to ride:
-Hubs: Supreme Bolt Hub
-Rims: ALEX 7000AL Supra Feather Rim
-Spokes: Strong stainless steel spokes, Black spokes, Black nipples

Banksgiving is a time of celebration for all that is constructed and creative. It’s about the hustle that happens every time a new spot is identified; hammer meets ply and quick-crete grabs rebar converting our backyards and side streets into rideable lines for all our friends to hit.
If you’ve felt the rush of building a side lot secret or attempted a nose pick off the roof of your garage then you know what Banksgiving is all about. 

New frames have arrived at United. These babies are getting lighter and lighter. 1) UNITED/SHITLUCK COLLABORATION FRAME: Designed by Mike Tag and Leland Thurman
-SIZES 20.5 & 21"
-HT 75 DEGREES .
-CS 13.75
-LASER CUT CLOUD GUSSET
-WEIGHT 5.2 LBS / 2.35 KGS
-COLOURS BLACK & LIGHT BLUE

Mike Laird built up a new bike for 2008. His choice was the new Mirraco Blend Lite frame with a 20.7 inch headtube. As you can tell from his parts list he is sponsored by Demolition. The total weight of his bike comes down to 23. lbs. Here’s how he did it:
Frame : Mirraco. Blend lite 20.7
Fork : Volume middle weight
Handlebar : Volume V6
Grips : Demolition missile
Lever : Colony
Stem : Demolition F-1
Seat : Demolition
Seat clamp : Demolition
Seat post : Thomson
Cranks : Demolition Medial 180mm
Spocket : Demolition F-1 30t 

wethepeople have decided to hit the tire market. Two tires available by the names of Grippin' and Feelin'. Pictured are the 1.9's but they come in two sizes. They've got a soft compound but they're still lasting. Perfect for those who don't have time to break them in.

Coming up with a new cover idea every month can be difficult. You can take a rad action shot but doing spomething special is usually the better idea. It requires some more effort but the result is always there. This cover shows Ashley Charles doing a barspin jump off a plank with a few brinks underneath. Not quite the extra labour to build that jump but it makes for a good cover anyway in front of that white (studio) wall. The December issue is full of interviews (Chris Doyle, James Hitchcox, Clint Reynolds, Tom Blyth, Martyn Tambling, Shad Johnston, Anthony Lille, James Cox and Ralph Sinisi) and has its fair share of jams and road trip reports. How-to: Check. News: Check. 20 questions with Scott Malyon: check. Park directory for the winter: check. Bike Checks on Darryl Tocco's Kink and Ricky Feather's United: check. Matt Priest and Bob article: check. Scene report on Cheltenham: check. Flat is dead: check.