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.
Scot Draper has a short and sweet interview up on Can You Dig It. When he’s not terrorizing the pool table, he’s out in the woods shredding the trails. Read what he has to say at this LINK. He doesn’t speak about his injury, but Scot just broke his photo and is out for a few weeks. Notice the crutches.
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
What would you do if you found an amazing spot and you knew it would only be around for one day? Take for example the above photo of Seth Peterson over-icepicking this lifted sidewalk block. Read more after the break….
Jim Cielencki is featured again in Ride BMX’s Friday Interview with the topic being “Have you ever had to choose being a PRO or getting a real job?” Read that right HERE. Check out the Rail Progression Interview from a few weeks back HERE.
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.
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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
Wow! There’s not much more to be said about Cory Foust blasting this no hander during the filming of his Way Out West video section. His video has been added to our YouTube and Vimeo channels so feel free to follow us on there by clicking on the links. Photo Chris Arriaga.
We would like to welcome Mark Burnett to Sunday! He only just turned 15, but he is so good as you can see in this video. His smooth, stylish, tech and effortless make adding Mark to the team a no brainer. Expect to see a lot more from Mark in the future. The kids are coming on strong! Filmed and edited by Jake Seeley with additional filming help from Charlie Crumlish and Hogie.
