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Gary Aragon, of GJ Aragon Consulting, enterprise services experts, was appointed by a unanimous board vote to assume the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer of the National Bicycle League, Inc. Mr. Aragon will serve as the NBL’s primary executive and chief spokesperson for the organization. In addition, his responsibilities will include the implementation of the new strategic plan nearing completion by the board.

In making the announcement, Darol Carr, Chairman of the Board said: “Gary is the right executive to move NBL into the next phase of its evolution. At GJ Aragon Consulting, he had a successful history of implementing transformative and creative solutions — helping to make his clientele highly successful. He’s a solutions expert with a stellar reputation and proven track record. We are privileged to have him help formulate and implement this next stage of the NBL, as its members and the sport continue to grow and our mission 

The European BB shell in BMX is not a recent phenomenon. In 1977 I rode a Schwinn that boasted this feature. Modern BMX frame builders made the switch to the threaded, small-diameter shell several years ago for two reasons: to reduce the weight, and because riders were smashing expensive sealed bearings with hammers, 2x4’s and other archaic tools. Euro BB’s, 22mm OD spindles and thin sealed bearings created an unreliable mix, so FlyBikes went backwards by pressing slightly larger sealed bearings directly into an unthreaded BB shell. Bike companies that didn’t want to co-op Fly’s solution concocted one of their own by pressing even larger (thus theoretically more rugged and reliable) 

Name: Syo van Vliet
Age: 18
Hometown: Bennekom, NL

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Burnside.
-Website: www.flickr.com
-Food: Pizza
-Travel destination: Italy
-Riders to ride with: Nikos, Bas.
-Movie: Airplane
-Colour: Yellow
-Shoes: Nike
-Bike company: WeThePeople
-BMX contest: BMX BOK
-Bike shop: Soulcycle

The 2010 RL3.1 features a Device style frame, fork, crank and bar. Also features Odyssey tires and pedals, and a Hollowpoint stem.
-Frame:      Redline FS Long 20" Device-style / Machined Chromo Integrated Headtube and Mid BB, Chromo Downtube and Toptube
-Fork:     Redline Monster 20" / Chromo Steerer & Hi-Ten Legs
-Handlebar:     Redline 25" W x 8" T x 12° Back x 4° Up / Hi-Ten
-Stem:     Redline HollowPoint Aluminum 55mm
-Grips:     Redline Hex Pro XL Flangeless w/RL Plugs
-Headset:     1-1/8" IntegratedThreadless w/Aluminum Top Cap