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  Tom Dugan Grips – Available NowWhen not blasting into the stratosphere, Tom Dugan is fine tuning his signature parts. Tom’s grip features a timeless coil pattern, along with a feather design across the heavy wear areas. By using two molds you’ll notice feather angle symmetry once they’re installed. Par Ends included. Go HERE to check them all out. Available now […]
  Tom Dugan – Bike CheckDugan’s bike is made for blasting high and if you build the exact same setup, your chances of achieving stratospheric airs may improve* dramatically. Click around the flipbook above to get up close and personal with his current ride. Photos by Walter Pieringer. *probably not.
  Free ODSY Wax with Ride SubscriptionHit up for a good deal on new subscriptions AND some wax to make your favorite ledges extra buttery.
  Walter Q&A on DefgripHit up Defgrip for an insightful and well articulated Q&A with Walter Pieringer conducted by Brian Yeagle.
  Matthias Dandois – Welcome 02-V.2Here’s some fresh footage of Matthias Dandois from Haro Bikes.
  Chase Hawk – Print Ad / WallpaperHere’s Chase gracing our latest print ad with a steezy rail hop. His signature grips, C-512 sprocket, Hawk tires and Tomahawk stem are all available now. Photo by Jeff Zielinski.
  Lloyd Wright – Almond in MiamiI’m really digging the vibe in this new video from Almond Footwear. Lloyd and the rest of the Almond dudes cruise through Miami and hit up a bunch of spots you don’t see too often.
  #TexasToast2013 – Official DatesMark your calendars and start planning your journey to the BMX mecca of the world.
  Gary, Kyle & Eric – Van’s SessionHere’s a fun session at the Van’s park in Orange county from Vital BMX!
  Lloyd Wright & Jared SwaffordWhen Lloyd was in Austin, him and Jared not only spent some time riding bikes but they cruised around on motos and went fishing for a bit too. It looks like even managed to catch a little guy! Make sure to click around the flipbook for their adventure. We even sprinkled in some riding sequences […]
  Adam Banton at the PoolImagine getting to ride this thing in your backyard? Plenty of good tranny and lots of lines makes this thing a treat. Adam Banton and Drew Hosselton had the opportunity to get rad on this gem before it got jack-hammered and resurfaced. Though the pool isn’t rideable anymore, I’m sure Adam will still be clocking […]
  Tom & Aaron – Argentina VacationEmpire flew Tom Dugan, Aaron Ross and Kevin Porter out to Argentina recently and came back with some fresh footage. The raw clips of Tom at the demo in the beginning is amazing and some of the spots they got to ride down there looks like so much fun. We were lucky enough to have […]