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Vans' storied history, and their connection with skate and surf culture, began in 1966 in Southern California with the rolling out of a single pair of shoes. They were named Authentic. In the generations since, they have only gotten more popular amongst hardcore skaters and skate enthusiasts. Their design is simple, stylish, and effective: a low top lace-up profile made with sturdy canvas uppers, and signature waffle rubber soles.

DC Shoes Tonik S shoes are specially designed with the ultimate in shoe technology, these shoes are as stylish as they are technical. They are great for everyday use as well. These DC Shoes' features include: vulcanized construction, DC Shoes logo, sole with DC's trademarked "Pill Pattern" bottom, very comfortable and resistant.
Available in size 37 to 55.
Available in 10 colours.

The May/June 2013 issue of RideBMX features a huge 20 questions interview feature with 8 unique and diverse riders, Industry Insiders, a Markit/Demolition trip, Mike Hoder, Aaron Smith, a free Rockstar poster with Tom Dugan and Chris Doyle, and more.

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As always, Editor In Chief, Keith Mulligan, kicks the issue off with a some insight, food for thought, and a little reflection on the hefty feature article, Industry Insiders.

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Shawn McIntosh does a kinky tire ride at a sexy spot that many 

Kids who are too big for a 16 inch and too small for a 20 inch bike should take a look at the HARO 118. Having the right sized bike makes sense. Lots of sense. Instead of having to work with a bike that's too big for you, you can ride a bike that feels natural. And it sure looks awesome too. Here are the features of the HARO 118. Your local HARO dealer should have them in stock. Go for a test ride, but don't take off without paying. MSRP: $309.99. WEIGHT: 25.25 lbs

Here's a sneak peek at the cover of RIDE UK # 174 featuring BSD’s street warrior, Mike ‘Jersey’ Taylor with a big old Smith in Tel Aviv! The new issue will be out next week and it's got plenty of articles from all over the planet. Just when you think there's nothing left to explore, you should take a trip to the unknown and you'll find something. Be creative, make things happen.

-Ben Wallace on the West Coast.
-FBM Bust Loose
-Dan Boiski on the search
-BSD get real in Israel
-United turn Japanese
-Middle Eastern Exposure
-News, letters, products, bike checks, editorial, all that good stuff.

-Frame: Haro SDv2, 20.8, Matt red.
-Forks: Premium FYB, red.
-Headset: vocal Bmx wireless, black.
-Stem: premium sub 10 topload stem, black
-Bars: Vocal Local XL bars, Crome, cut to 28wide
-Grips: ODI O, white
-Bar ends: ODI
-Chain: half link, gold
-Sprocket: vocal Bmx ecliptic, 28tooth

Aggro Rag Freestyle Mag! Plywood Hoods Zines '84-'89: The Complete Collection contains all 12 issues of the underground BMX freestyle fanzine that rider and indie publisher Mike Daily made from the mid- to late-'80s. Limited to small print runs from the Xerox machine at a local video games arcade in York, PA, Aggro Rag was distributed at shows, AFA/2-Hip contests or by mail. Now is your chance to get them all in one

Special version of the Evolution in aid of the Stephen Murray Stay Strong cause. A crash in June 2007, whilst attempting a double-flip, ended Stephen’s career as one of the top BMX’ers in the World. Stephen was paralyzed from the shoulders down due to crushed and shattered vertebrae. The Stay Strong cause donates to the Stephen Murray Family Fund which helps pay Stephen’s Medical bills. By purchasing this helmet you are helping to support Stephen and his family on their road to recovery. Featuring our custom low and snug fit the Evolution fits to your head like a protective second skin. Anatomically correct it smoothly curves around your head for a great fit and wearing comfort. The Evolution is shaped on all four sides of the helmet and fits without slipping or jiggling.

Fresh paper. Fresh content. The new Freedom BMX is out:
-Perspektive: Markus Reich
-Harry Main Interview
-How to DSLR
-Gallery
-Scene check: Oberallgäu
-Dead Sailor Jam Mühlhausen
-Bikers Base bmX-mas party
-X-Mas Contest Chemnitz
-Backyard: Karlsruhe
-Concrete Jungle FFM
-Maddog Fundraiser Jam Köln
-040 Contest Eindhoven. Echt wel!
-Zupermarket Jam Trier
-HMNI: Christian Heger & Dima Prykhodko
-Exit: Captain Hardcore