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For a lot of riders, buying a cycling jersey should be simple. You pick a size, zip it up, and get on the bike. In reality, it is rarely that easy for big and tall cyclists. The problem is not that bigger riders do not want performance clothing. The problem is that too much cycling apparel is still built around a narrow idea of what a rider is supposed to look like. That usually means a lean torso, limited variation in body proportions, and a race-oriented fit that assumes every rider wants the same silhouette. The moment you step outside that pattern, things get complicated fast.

Maybe you are tall with a long torso. Maybe you have broad shoulders and a bigger chest. Maybe your midsection carries more size than the average fit model. Maybe you are all of the above. Suddenly, the usual jersey-shopping advice stops being useful. One size feels too tight in the stomach. The next size up gives you more room, but now the sleeves are loose and the whole jersey feels like a compromise. When you lean forward on the bike, the front rides up, the back feels too short, and the pockets never sit quite right.

This is why choosing the right jersey is not just about going up a size. For big and tall riders, the real difference comes from understanding fit, body proportions, and how a jersey behaves in the riding position. The goal is not to find the biggest jersey on the market. The goal is to find the right one.

Start with fit, not the size label

FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR: The second production run of the IKONIX FS1 is officially underway. Our limited-edition green frames sold out almost immediately—and these new colorways are expected to go just as quickly. This release features two standout finishes: brilliant Show Chrome and Matte Black. Each is designed to be a true showstopper.

At IKONIX, we take pride in producing some of the highest-quality frames and forks on the market—and this latest run is no exception. We’ve refined the design with subtle yet meaningful upgrades, including a fully CNC-machined steerer tube and updated chainstays for enhanced performance and rideability.

Our Show Chrome frames and forks also undergo a triple-polish process, delivering an exceptional, mirror-like finish.

This is an extremely limited release—just 100 units in total: 65 Show Chrome and 35 Matte Black. With inventory already nearing sell-out, now is the time to secure yours and be part of the next chapter in IKONIX history.

Order now before they’re gone. As always, thank you for supporting IKONIX.

Historic event at Cosm Los Angeles brought together more than 50 athletes and 500 industry leaders, partners and fans to witness teenage phenom skater Chloe Covell take the first draft pick at the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Draft

History was made tonight at Cosm Los Angeles as the inaugural 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Draft brought together the world’s best skateboard and BMX athletes and more than 500 guests to witness the first X Games draft, marking a new era in action sports.

With a limited number of ticketed guests inside the immersive venue, the excitement kicked off as XC New York General Manager Steve Rodriguez selected sixteen-year-old Australian skateboard phenom Chloe Covell as the number one draft pick, XC Los Angeles General manager Sharalee “Haze” Hazen followed by choosing 17-time X Games skateboard medalist and Southern California native Tom Schaar. XC Tokyo General Manager Harumi Suzuki then selected record-setting, eight-time X Games gold medalist skateboarder Arisa Trew of Australia. Rounding out the first round, XC São Paulo General Manager Bob Burnquist chose Brazilian skater Gui Khury, the most medaled teenager in X Games history, with 15, and counting–officially forming the foundation of the four inaugural X Games Clubs.

April 11, 2026, Stuttpark BMX Jam presented by kunstform. Please note: Plastic Pegs & Pedals only!
Time schedule:

12:00–19:00 – Stuttpark
• Best Trick AM
• Best Trick PRO
• Skatepark Race
• BBQ
• and more

Fifty of the world’s best action sports athletes will gather in Los Angeles this Thursday night for a historic moment as X Games hosts the first professional team draft in action sports history. The 2026 MoonPay X Games League (XGL) Draft will stream live from Cosm Los Angeles in Hollywood Park from 6:30–8:30 p.m. PT as teams are formed live and 40 of the world’s top athletes are selected to compete in the inaugural MoonPay X Games League season.

The MoonPay X Games League Draft will stream on the ESPN App in the U.S. and globally on The Roku Sports Channel, X Games on YouTube, Kick.com, and the X Games TV FAST Channel on Amazon, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat as the next era of action sports takes shape in real time.

The original IKONIX green FS1s sold out quickly—but the next release is already on the way. New FS1s arrive in early May in two striking finishes: show chrome and limited matte black. The brilliant chrome frame is paired with our signature green fork, while the matte black frame features a chrome fork.

Like the original IKONIX FS1s, these new colorways feature the same specifications and performance features as the limited-edition models:

Frame:
Hydro-formed downtube
Heat-treated 1 ⅛” to 1.5” tapered head tube
Heat-treated bottom bracket
CNC dropouts
Full 4130 chromoly

The latest installment of the Bicycle Union MagaZine is here with Issue 7! Issue 7 - Reality Filter features all the usual bluster, but this one is more than just a magazine, it comes with a 7" Vinyl dedictated to FIDs and recorded by the magazine makers themselves! Heres a little exert from what they had to say about it all:

"Music has always been an integral part of BMX to us, we wanted to do something on BMX riders who play music in this issue, and to find out the experience of actually making some music our selves…

Inspired after watching Eddie Roman in Ride Like A Man make his own songs to a couple of sections from said video I instantly thought, we need to do something like this. We went into rehearsal rooms every week for 1 year, at the end of that year went into a recording studio and came out with 3 of our

Perth BMX veteran Shaun Jarvis has claimed the Australian BMX Freestyle Over-45s Championship, continuing a remarkable career that spans more than four decades. The Quinns Rocks–raised rider, now based in Lathlain, began riding in 1981 and shows no signs of slowing down. At 57 years old, Jarvis is not only still competing at a national level — he’s winning. Earlier this year, Jarvis was inducted into the Australian BMX Hall of Fame in recognition of his lifelong contribution to freestyle BMX, coaching, and community development through his organisation, Freestyle Now.

“To still be competing — and winning — at this level means everything,” Jarvis said. “BMX has shaped my life, and I’m proud to still be part of pushing it forward.”

Mini e bikes are everywhere right now. On city streets, in apartment hallways, on public transport platforms, and increasingly inside people’s homes. They promise convenience, flexibility, and a smarter way to move through increasingly crowded urban environments. But behind the hype, many buyers still ask the same question: Do I really need a mini e bike—and if so, what actually matters when choosing one? This professional review is written for people who are seriously considering a mini e bike but don’t want marketing noise or superficial advice. 

Urban mobility is changing faster than ever. Congested streets, limited parking, rising fuel costs, and growing environmental awareness are forcing city riders to rethink how they move every day. In this shift, one category of electric bicycle is standing out more clearly than others: the lightweight ebike.
Once considered a niche option, lightweight ebikes are now becoming the preferred choice for urban commuters, apartment dwellers, and everyday riders who value convenience over brute power. But why exactly are more city riders switching to lightweight ebikes—and what makes them better suited to modern urban life?