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Empire have got their third collaboration shoe with Vans, the Old Skool Pro BMX Waylon edition. The latest shoes have the following features:
-black smart velvet upper with tonal leather Vans stripe
-high density cat eyes print on back
-Empire logos on tongue, Digi-print sock liner
-enhanced footbeds for superior cushioning and impact protection
-DURACAP reinforcement rubber underlays in high wear areas for unrivaled durability
-Vans Wafflecup BMX construction offers the support of a cupsole without sacrificing any of the grip or pedalfeel of a traditional vulcanized shoe
-Vans original waffle outsoles made of a rubber that offers grip and support

These are available exclusively at Empire BMX only for $89.95 in sizes 7.5 – 13

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to partner with triple-threat BMX team rider Dennis Enarson to put his spin on the Old Skool Pro BMX, featuring first-of-its-kind WAFFLECUP BMX construction that’s been designed, tested and approved by today’s top riders. Representing Dennis’ renowned abilities, refined aesthetic and focus on mental clarity when riding, the Enarson Old Skool Pro BMX leans on an earthy olive/gum colorway, and is debossed with a hand-drawn mandala based on one of Dennis’ tattoos, which was created by longtime friend, fellow rider and tattoo artist, Thomas Hooper.

“His tattoos always mean a lot to me and it’s nice to put some of his work on the shoe,” Enarson comments. “These are strong shoes that are hard to mess up, and I dig them more and more as they age, which I don’t think I’ve ever said about any shoe in my life —especially with how hard I can be on them. The colors and materials make this the perfect shoe for shredding, camping, or just stompin’ around.”

Specifically created with the BMXer in mind, WAFFLECUP BMX provides unrivaled support and durability without sacrificing precious pedalfeel. A herringbone underlayer adds a second life beneath Vans’ classic gum rubber compound that has a more rigid flex pattern – all reinforced like a tank.

Perry Kramer PK Ripper 27,5" review. The Perry Kramer signature bike is a great wheelie bike it's very stable and has some great parts on it. The thing that I like the most are the hydraulic brakes, they work very well and you don’t have to pull that hard to brake which means that you can wheelie longer. The other thing that I like is the color way, the silver and black is really nice and gives the bike a clean look.

Installing it was easy, after about 20 minutes the bike was ready to go. The only thing that I didn’t like were the Oakley grips. They look cool but after a full
session you can see the pattern in your hand. But that’s a minor thing, after some sessions they get softer and more comfortable.

The revolutionary Dawn Flex helmet brings true soft-fit comfort combined with a CE certified construction. This is what soft-shell users have been waiting for: the perfect compromise between comfort and safety. We have added our FlexTech innovation to this classic full-cut design with ear protection. The Dawn Flex utilizes a series of interior EPS foam segments connected by a reinforced skeleton, allowing the helmet to flex and mold to your head while still exceeding safety standards. The result is a lid that fits snugly without cramping, and will exceed all your expectations.

Features:

-Hardshell construction: Hardshell helmets are constructed from ABS or PP plastic. This outer shell gets bonded to the EPS core for a two-piece construction that provides high durability and ultimate high-impact protection.

Name: Tom van den Bogaard
Hometown: Ale Blie, Netherlands
Sponsors: Paul's Boutique, Monster Energy, Vans, Tall Order, Triple 8.

Frame: Tall Order 215 Frame 21" V3 Gloss Grey
Forks: Tall Order Ramp Fork Black
Bars: Tall Order Ramp Bar 9.5" High (cut 1cm each side) Chrome
Seat: Tall Order Combo seat NEW! Black
Chain: Tall Order Chain 510 Black

Take a closer look at Freddie's United Knightsbridge V2 as we run through the list of product found on his bike. This bike has been built for blasting, be it at the trails or the park, this thing goes!

Frame: United Knightsbridge, 21.6
Forks: United Dinero
Bars: United KOD 9.25
Cranks: United Nash
Grips: S&M Reynolds

Surprise surprise! A printed magazine in A5 format. Brough to you by the folks of Freedom BMX magazine. It sure was nice to have a printed BMX magazine in hand. It doesn't happen too often any more unfortunately as DIG, RIDE, Freedom, Soul, Cream, RIDE UK, 2020, all stopped producing them on a regular basis. The Freedom BMX Athina 'zine came to life as the trip to Athens with the SI BMX crew resulted in too many good photos not to use. Responsible for that was Merlin  Czarnulla who lugged around his camera gear for a week to capture the riding from Jan Mihaly, Eddie Baum, TomSchorb-Mergenthaler, Fabian Bader, Lukas Häusler, Robin Heiderich, Christian Heger, and Adrian Warnken.

It happens more often that a trip deserves more than a video, social media posts and a website report. A 'zine is a nice touch, but somebody has to pay for it. Sport Import footed the bill but they got 9 full pages of ads of their imported brands in return plus all the coverage was of their team riders. Nice trade-off.

52 pages of high quality paper in full colour. Times have changed from the 'zine days in the '80-s when it was hard to make a photo look good on the xerox machine. A welcome change no doubt. If interested, contact Markus Wilke at Freedom BMX or better, SIBMX as they'll have some extra copies laying about.

etnies, global action sports footwear and apparel company, is excited to expand its product offering in 2020, featuring three-time Red Bull Rampage champion, Brandon Semenuk’s signature pro shoe the Jameson Mid Crank. Launching spring 2020, etnies introduces a newly developed tackier, grippier, Michelin rubber outsole compound, equipped on the Marana Crank, and Marana Mid Crank.

Durability Meets Dirt: etnies Crank collection has continued to improve on its designs and durability, creating a category and styles that speak and perform for core riders. The Crank collection features new colorways for the entire lineup of styles, including the Jameson Mid Crank.

Whether it’s local trail riding, or shredding the park for laps with your crew, etnies Crank collection has you covered no matter where you plant your tires.

ZEPHYR PIVOTAL SEAT. Our previous seat pattern designs have been super popular in the past, our new Zephyr seat is yet another awesome and unique addition to our linage of seats. This new design also matches up nicely with our Zephyr Grips.

Tempered Zephyr Pivotal Seat:
- Vinyl cover
- Fat Comfortable shape
- Works with Pivotal post only
- Unique all over print design

Daytona changed everything. It’s the most iconic, most storied and most chosen Downhill, Freeride and BMX race helmets in bicycling history. First introduced in 1996, the legendary Daytona led the modern era of mountain biking and BMX with a magical blend of style and innovation. The Daytona and its successors, the D2 and D3, have been worn by more MTB and BMX heroes—and have collected more titles, medals and accolades and YouTube views than any other helmet in history. And now, the all-new D4 Textreme® Carbon Fiber and D4 Composite helmets are ready to chase another era of championships. The perfect blend of Art, Science, Speed and Style, the new D4 will once again change everything. #LegendRedesigned

The all new D4 Helmet has already racked up huge wins in competition as well with Brandon Semenuk winning the 2019 RedBull Rampage this fall, Alise Willoughby winning the first 2 rounds of 2020 UCI BMX Supercross and Nikita Ducarroz winning BMX freestyle simple session in Estonia!

D4 TeXtreme® Carbon Technical Specs

o   TeXtreme® ‘Spread tow’ carbon fiber shell

o   Lightest Carbon DH/BMX Race helmet we have ever built at 1000g (+/- 50gm and Size M)

o   MIPS C2 brain protection system-protects against rotational impacts