Just look at 9 year old Kaden Stone tailwhipping on his 16″ Sunday Primer Jr. The above tailwhip air photo was taken during Ride BMX’s Proving Grounds contest held over the weekend. This isn’t like a very low, first time pulling the trick. Kaden is actually fully out of the ramp which is big move for such a little guy. Keep an eye on Kaden over the next bunch of years. His latest web video has over 125,000 YouTube views. Go watch it after the break.
For Alex Magallan’s bike check, we decided to have him answer some questions about his current Forecaster bike build. It’s a good insight into Alex’s smooth and high speed style of riding. Check after the break to read his answers and see his full parts list.
What’s the one thing you couldn’t change about your set up?
I would have to say the short rear end length. I like the easy to pick up feel it gives ya. Best way to manual and spin to your advantage.
Is there some feature of your bike that you like the most?
Honestly, the upsweep on the bars are one of the most noticeable features. The upsweeps not for everybody. I enjoy it cause your not all crunched into your bike and front end. It’s seems to be a little easier on my back as well.
Tell us about your brake lever. I’ve seen you spend a good amount of time perfecting the shape and feel of it. Can we hear some more about it?
Haha! My mind is in the gutter on this question. Anyways, I like leverage on the brake lever. And usually the big levers come with this knob on the end, I guess so you won’t puncture your lung. I hate the feel of the knob, so I hack them off. Usually use a file and sand paper to make a function able end on the lever.
When was the last time your ran a gyro? Ever ride brakeless?
Never rode a gyro. I eat gyros though! I rode brakeless around 2002 . Had a good friend that I rode with all day everyday. Noah Lepisto was his name and we both wanted to learn barspins. Basically, he learned them and I never got comfortable enough. Kept wacking my knee and eventually was over it.
How are the Springfield Brakes working for you? Easy to work on?
Yep! Way too easy honestly. One spring. No adjusting the tension. Simplicity. But the problem I ran into was the lack of spacers they give you for the brake pads. I always need those to make the pads hit at the same time. When adjusting brakes your gonna run into your wheel off dish or warped a bit. Therefore you can add spacers to adjust the play in your pad clearance to the rim.
You have one of the best pedals in BMX. Some guys have these large gear ratios that make them look awkward when pedaling. Do you think that is in part to you running a 25t sprocket? Maybe your race background?
Haha! Thanks . Yeah I’ve always liked a neutral gear ratio. Not too hard not too easy. To each is own.
Metal pedals make an appearance on your bike. Tell us why you would rather ride metal over plastics?
I ridden a few sets of plastic pedals. They broke in a week and didn’t grip for shit if you get the slightest amount dirt on them. Again it’s your personal preference. I ride these parts not to be different and standout. Just know what I like and I know what’s right. And not what’s hot in the BMX for the week ex: plastic pegs, plastic pedals, drilled head tubes, scooter geometry, paper then forks. These thing will never make sense to me and nor will I trust to ride them. Thanks for hearing me out and checking out my bicycle!
Alex’ Parts List
FRAME: Sunday Forecaster
FORK: Sunday Morning 2.1
BARS: Sunday Tall T
STEM: Sunday Freeze
HEADSET: Sunday
GRIPS: Duo Martinez grips
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey mid.
BRAKE CABLE: Tree cable
BRAKE: Odyssey Springfield
FRONT TIRE: Odyssey Aitken
REAR TIRE: Odyssey Path
RIMS: Sun Big Baller in the front and Odyssey hazard lite in the back
FRONT HUB: Tree straight pull
REAR HUB: Tree straight pull casserole 9t
HUB GUARD: Tree hubguard
SPROCKET: 25 t OG Tree sprocketCHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 175MM
PEDALS: Odyssey Trailmix
SEAT: Tree Ergo seat
SEAT POST: Sunday Toothy post
Full Factory’s Bobby Parker is putting together one of the new chrome Broadcaster frames when he shot this photo. The chrome is so shiny that the hollow dropout almost looks see through when shot in the grass. Very cool! Frames are available now, but going quick. Find one at your local bike shop HERE. Dealers can get the frame HERE.
Seth Peterson is currently shredding on this amazing gray Soundwave build. The chrome Octave forks and Broadcaster Bars with black and a little anodized blue go really well with the gray. Check after the break for a full parts breakdown of his bike. Photo Ben Austin
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A chrome version of our popular Broadcaster frame has been discussed for awhile now, so it’s with great pleasure that we announce that it’s shipping to shops as we speak. Hit up your local bike shop or favorite mail order to get your hands on one of these. Take a look after the break for full frame features and specs.
Complex Magazine recently ranked the top 10 BMX bikes to buy and we had 2 bikes in the top 10. First, the Soundwave Special was selected 9th as the bike “to grind a 46 stair handrail on” and the Model C AM was selected 7th as the bike “to cruise around the park with my kid, but be able to ride hard.” Take a look at the suggestions at this LINK. Take a closer look at the bikes after the break.
Chris Childs’ Welcome to Sunday video released last Friday with much praise. His full throttle style mixes big moves with tech to make something very refreshing. Here’s his new Soundwave build for you to check out. Some things to notice on his bike are the 30t Sabretooth sprocket for achieving high speeds. The drop stem with 8.5″ Triumph XL bars for keeping the bike stable at these higher speeds. This is one very solid bike. Check out his full parts list after the break.
FRAME: Sunday Soundwave
FORK: Sunday Octave
BARS: Sunday Triumph XL
STEM: Odyssey Tomahawk
HEADSET: Sunday
GRIPS: Sunday Yell
BAR ENDS: Odyssey Par Ends
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey Monolever
BRAKE CABLE: Sunday Linear Zipline
BRAKE: Odyssey EVO II
FRONT TIRE: Odyssey Aitken, K-LYTE
REAR TIRE: Odyssey Aitken, K-LYTE
RIMS: Odyssey Aerospace, 36H
FRONT HUB: GSport Marmoset
REAR HUB: Odyssey Antigram, 9T
HUB GUARD: Odyssey Antigram Guard
SPROCKET: Sunday Sabretooth
CHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 175MM
PEDALS: Odyssey Trailmix
SEAT: Sunday Pachyderm Cloud
SEAT POST: Sunday Toothy Post
SEAT CLAMP: Sunday Slim
Our very own, Mr. Death Gap himself, Jim Bauer takes you through the specs and features of the Rooster frame on the Ride BMX site. Available at your local Sunday dealer right now. Check out more close ups after the break.
We would like to introduce to you our new Storm series of wheel products. The Storm balances affordability and quality to keep you riding longer without breaking the bank. We have the Storm Front and Cassette hubs which are clean, simple, affordable and reliable. Next are the Thunder and Lighting rims. The Lightning rims is an affordable single wall rim designed for newer riders. The Thunder rim is a durable double wall rim for all levels of riding. To finish off your wheels, we are have Sunday Cornerstone rim strips that come in black, red and white. The Storm hubs, Lightning rim and Cornerstone rim strips are available now with Thunder rims coming next week.
New Thunder and Lighting Rims, Storm Front and Cassette Hubs and Cornerstone Rim Strips are now available.
The Storm front hub features a low flange aluminum hub shell with female chromoly axle and precision sealed bearings. It uses 3/8″ chromoly axle bolts which includes 17 mm wrench flats and 6mm allen wrench tightening options.
The Storm cassette hub is a low flange design with precision sealed cartridge bearings, 14mm chromoly center axle with 3/8″ axle bolts that uses 17mm wrench flats or 6mm Allen wrench slots. The hub uses a sealed 9t chromoly driver for RHD only.
Sunday rim strips come with our Cornerstone logo printed along the entire strip. Available for 20″ rims only and come in a set of 2 strips.
Sunday rim strips come with our Cornerstone logo printed along the entire strip. Available for 20″ rims only and come in a set of 2 strips.
Sunday rim strips come with our Cornerstone logo printed along the entire strip. Available for 20″ rims only and come in a set of 2 strips.
