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Name: Andrew Lazaruk
Sponsors: United Biko Co., Demolition Parts

Please take us through your parts list:

Frame - United Prime Mover 21”
Fork - United Dinero v2
Bars - United KOD
Grips - Demolition Axes

Name: Evan Brandes
Age: 18
Hometown: Klein Vahlberg, Germany
Sponsors: Mankind / TSG

Bike Check:

Frame: Mankind Getaway Frame 20,75″
Fork: Mankind Justice

Take a closer look at Broc Raiford's current setup. Frame: Volume Vessel V3 Fork: Volume Anchor Handlebar: Volume Captain Stem: Odyssey Raft Headset: Odyssey Pro Headset, Conical Grips: Odyssey Broc Raiford Seat: Volume Nautical Seat (pivotal) Seatpost: Volume Pivotal Seatclamp: Integrated Crank: Odyssey Thunderbolt+, 170mm, LHD Bottom Bracket: Odyssey 22mm Mid Chainwheel: Odyssey La Guardia, 28t Pedals: Odyssey Twisted Pro PC Chain: Volume Half Link Tires: Odyssey Broc Raiford (Prototype) Front Wheel: Odyssey Complete Wheel (Hazard Lite Rim laced to Vandero Pro) Rear Wheel: Odyssey Complete Wheel (Hazard Lite Rim laced to Clutch v2 LHD) Pegs: Graduate PC, 4.75″

Name: Kamren Larsen
Age: 19
Hometown: Bakersfield, Ca
Race number: 338
Sponsors: Supercross BMX, USA Cycling, Fly Racing, Speedline Products

Bike check:

-Frame: Supercross Envy Blk 2

New sponsor for Jari Roggeveen. He'll be aboard a Mankind from now on. Paul's Boutique put together the ride and here's the parts list of the blue Mankind Get-a-Way 20.7.

MANKIND Get-a-Way frame 20.7 blue
MANKIND Fork Black
MANKIND Handlebars Black
MANKIND Seat and Seatpost Pivotal
MANKIND Front and Rear wheel Black 9T RHD
MANKIND Stem Black
MANKIND Crankset 175mm 22mm Incl BB Black
MANKIND Valve caps Black
MANKIND PC Pedals Black
Maxxis Grifter Tire 2.10 Foldable Black
Kenda Innertubes 20 x 1.75 Black
BSD Chain Black
BSD 28 T Superlight 3D 5-Spoke sprocket Black

Tech wiz Johnny Raekes recently got the bump to the Animal pro team and we've got the scoop on his latest ride. You can always count on Johnny to be casually throwing down next level tricks. And his Fiend/Animal Bikes build is a perfect steed to get some of the wildest combos in BMX done. Johnny explains what he rides and goes pretty in depth about how he prefers his cranks to be setup for all those crankflips he's known for. 

Max finally became a man and no longer has a broken leg so he built up his first 20 inch bmx bike. He's been off the bike for 6 months due to a broken leg and surgeries but now Max is ready to get back on the bike. He grew so much since he last rode and now he has upgraded to a 20inch after riding an 18 inch for so long. He is riding a Cult 2short frame with a lot of primo parts along with Cult parts. But the real question is... When will Max kiss his first girl?!?!

Name: Tobias van der Linden
Age: 12 (august 4th 2006)
Hometown: Helmond maat, Netherlands
Sponsors: 040BMXPark, Paul’s Boutique BMX, Fastline Industries (FIST Handwear)

The bike check list:

Frame: TALL ORDER Frame 187 20.4"TT Gloss Blue
Fork: TALL ORDER Ramp Fork Black
Bars: TALL ORDER Ramp Bars 8.5" Chrome

Name: Paul Meacher
Sponsors: None

What does a bike need to be a good vert machine?
Paul Meacher: Solid and fast!

Why this brand?
Paul Meacher: I’ve ridden lots of different frames over the years but this time I thought I’d treat myself to a custom frames with the angles and features I wanted as well as brake mounted on the chainstays. A Lairdframe was the perfect choice.

Name:  Shanice Silva Cruz
Sponsors: Proper Bike Co, IMG distribution, Shield Protectives, Pauls Boutique BMX, KOHS, Loaded Ink
Mechanic: Stuart Gibson & Albert Moonen

Since when are you a Proper Bike Co sponsored rider?
Shanice Silva Cruz: I started riding for Proper mid August and am very happy with their support! I was quickly used to my new bike and within half an hour I was back to doing my regular tricks like a tailwhip to tap!

What size frame are you currently on?
Shanice Silva Cruz: I am riding a 20.7” Tecmatik frame, I’m not very tall and I like the way shorter bikes spin!

Does a new bike give you some extra motivation to learn tricks?
Shanice Silva Cruz: Absolutely! My riding sessions are with two other riders that I normally didn’t ride with in the past, combined with a new bike and the fact that I don’t have to be worried my bike will