Arik Elstran or Erik Elstran depending on how you want to spell it is know for really hard and fun tricks. He shares an Instagram Slam that looks like it was a lot of fun to make. Good stuff as always from Arik/Erik.
New Video from Alex Magallan
What more can you say about Alex Magallan? Each of his video part is a work of art. Each clip seems to be handpicked and chosen perfectly for a video. Always fast, clean, smooth and always wanting more. This Operativ Brand part is so good. From the lookback in the beginning all the way to the fence roof ride thing. 100% pure Alex!
Primer 18 – Shortest Chain Stay Length
Did you know that the Primer 18 Complete bike has the shortest chain stay length of all other 18″ BMX bikes on the market today? It’s chain stay measures 11.75″ which is 0.5-1.5″ shorter than all the other brands. This is a HUGE difference to a 10-13 year old.
The chain stay length is measured from the center of the crank spindle to the center of the axle of the rear wheel. This isn’t a standardize measurement and can vary greatly from brand to brand. Over the past 10 years, the lengths have been getting shorter and shorter on 20″ BMX bikes. The short chain stay length makes it easier to lift the front end when jumping and bunnyhopping. A bike that is more maneuverable is more fun and easier to learn on. Choose Wisely!
Alex Magallan Throwback Thursday
There’s not many riders out there like Alex Magallan. He’s fast, stylish, but is still tech as well. Five years ago, he was on the icepick 180 game which is where most people are these days. If this pattern continues, in 5 years everyone will be looking super stylish while going super fast? I hope so. Alex’s part from our video Up, Up & Away is a stylish blend of high speed and tech. Perfect for a Thowback Thursday.
Lil Pros BMX Tour Day 1
Kaden Stone and Ryan Slusher went on the Lil Pros BMX Tour over the weekend in Southern California and this is the first video from the trip. It’s really great seeing rad young kids getting help from the current generation of pro riders. The funniest part is all the kids pushing the wheelbarrow when they ride trails.
We’ve been supporting Kaden and Ryan for a few years now. In the video, Kaden rides the16″ Safety Green Primer 16 and Ryan is riding the 2013 Primer Jr. Both guys will be jumping up to the 2014 Primer 18 very soon.
Model C’s Back in Stock!
Here’s some super good news if you live in the USA and have been looking to get our 2014 Model C Complete Bike. We just received a new shipment at Full Factory and they are ready to ship to dealers. Have your local bike shop call Full Factory today because the raddest 24″ complete in BMX already sold out once this year, so don’t miss it.
Gary Young Making it Happen
Gary Young went on the Argentina / Make It Happen BMX trip recently and they are teasing us with this trailer. There’s such a good vibe on these trips and the crew is really awesome too. You won’t want to miss this. Look for the full video released early in 2014.
Free Beanie & Sticker Pack!
That’s right! Get a free Sunday Beanie and sticker pack when you spend over $30 in the Sunday webstore this weekend. It’s the second last weekend before Christmas, but don’t wait because this offer ends Sunday at midnight. There’s a ton of deals in the webstore, so follow this LINK to see everything.
Kaden Stone Interview on Fat BMX
It really seems like younger and younger kids are getting into BMX these days. Our own, Kaden Stone, has been shredding for years and he is only 10 years old. He’s currently going on the Young Guns Shootout Tour in Southern California starting on Friday. Fat BMX did a little interview with him about the tour. Check it out HERE.
Young Guns Shootout Tour
Now this is going to be super rad! Kaden Stone and Ryan Slusher are all going on the Young Guns Shootout Tour this weekend! It’s seriously amazing to see younger and younger kids putting their own spin on BMX. If you’re in Southern California then you should come out to ride with some really rad kids who are the future of BMX.
Friday 12/13 – Riverside, CA at Murray Compound/Casey Dreamland
Saturday 12/14 – Mission Valley YMCA Skatepark
Sunday 12/15 – Ben’s Backyard/Vans Skatepark
Check back for more info
Garrett Reeves Top 10
Garrett Reeves just made it into a Vital BMX Top 10 list by legendary UK rider Owain Clegg. You may not know Owain, so let me just say he’s a highly creative all around rider that could be credited for doing straight up Vader Nosepicks. I’m pretty certain he was one of the first people to have a photo doing that trick. So, both Garrett and Owain have a high sense of creativity which is probably why Garrett made it into Owain’s Top 10.
