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We're not even halfway 2015 and new 2016 gear pops up. The FOX crew is ahead of their game and introduces a new gear set that was designed with the riders in mind. Which BMX team will pick up the 2016 FLEXAIR gear first?

The Jersey:
-Lightweight
The FLEXAIR jersey is the lightest motocross jersey Fox has ever created, with a size Large weighing in at only 6 ounces. That is 25% lighter than a standard jersey.

-Stretch
With a 4% Lycra blend, the FLEXAIR jersey stretches with rider

ESPN unveiled today the roster of sponsors for X Games Austin, taking place June 4-7 at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, with live coverage on ESPN and ABC.  Bud Light and Toyota join the list of official sponsors alongside returning brands America’s Navy, GoPro, Harley-Davidson and Monster Energy. Additional sponsors include 7UP, DuPont™ Kevlar®, FRAM ®, Oakley, Skype and Fruit of the Loom, which is sponsoring the event for the first time this year.
 
Elements presented as part of sponsor packages will feature on-site activations as well as rights to official marks and logos.  Additionally, sponsors receive a media presence during the event telecasts and in the X Games preview in ESPN The Magazine, prominent positions across X Games digital and social platforms, and VIP hospitality experiences on-site.
 
The competition and festivities will kick off with a flyover by America's Navy. Beyond hosting athlete autograph sessions, America's Navy will also give fans the opportunity to meet

Blast Motion, an industry innovator focused on redefining the digital experience with its wearable motion capture technologies, today announced its most recent action sports ambassador, pro BMX dirt rider Mike “Hucker” Clark. He will be using the Blast Action Replay product during his rides and in competitions to capture, analyze and share metric infused video highlights with his social media followers.

Hucker’s high-flying tricks and mesmerizing stunts are now easily quantified with Blast’s precision motion sensor. In the following video highlight, you’ll see actual iPhone 6 Plus video footage captured and shared in-app, featuring adaptive slow-mo technology, providing Mike with even greater insight into every trick.

“Hucker’s unique style and natural ability to throw down insane trick variations make for some incredibly compelling content,” said Donovan Prostrollo, senior director of marketing, Blast Motion. “With support for both the iPhone camera and GoPro® action camera,

BOX Components is launching a titanium replacement bolt program called BOX Bolts starting with 6Al-4V titanium, cantilever brake bosses. Available in raw titanium or with a gold anodized finish, the bosses fit most BMX frame brake boss mounts and weigh just 11 grams/0.38 ounces per pair. Swapping the original steel bosses for the titanium is a simple process and will take a skilled mechanic less than 10 minutes to complete.

The titanium brake bosses are the first product to be sold under the name BOX Bolts. BOX plans to offer other replacement titanium bolts and bolt kits for its BMX and mountain bike components in the future. BOX Bolts will be available through all regular BOX Components retailers.