The Thumb Tack grip: Designed by Chase Gouin
We’ve received some questions here and there about what makes the Flatware Thumb Tack grip flatland-specific. While there certainly isn’t anything about it that would hold you back from using it in other genres of BMX, the design and thought process behind it is what lends it to be most suitable for Flatland. To help explain it further, Chase Gouin wrote up a detailed analysis of the grip:
Hoang Tran sent over some great bike check photos he took, along with a couple action shots by Tom Perry. It seems like all the San Diego dudes know their way behind the lens. If you haven’t done so already, hit up Hoang’s Life of Leisure photo blog.
Odyssey BMX is proud to announce that we will now be available through Full Factory Distribution in the states.
In addition to Seattle Bike Supply, Quality Bicycle Products, Custom Cycle and J&B, Full Factory will be available to further assist dealers with Odyssey, G-Sport and Flatware product lines.
Please visit Full Factory for more info.
Check out Dakota’s bike and watch him shred some spots. He definitely has one of the largest hops in BMX. The rail he slides and hops over in this is tall!
Here’s another BMX Jam going on this week! Mark the calendar on the 30th for a BBQ, raffle and an Ice Cold Zine issue release party! It’s going down in Santa Rosa, CA. Read more for the full flyer and map.
The weather forecast was looking bleak so the plans changed a little bit. The release party got moved to the 14th and there’s even a handful of bands lined up now! Check the full flyer for more details. Visit the Ice Cold blog to stay updated!
This year’s BMX W.A.R Jam is going to be held on January 31st in Nicoya, Costa Rica. Nicoya is a small town located in the province of Guanacaste, in the North-West region of the country.
Read more for the full flyer and a map. For detailed instructions on how to get there, send an e-mail to eliasbiker@hotmail.com.
We’ve been waiting on these shoes for a while now and they’re finally here! Aaron Ross’ signature Etnies shoe, The Number, is now available in a limited edition Odyssey colorway. These kicks look fresh and a treat that your feet will truly enjoy. If you missed the flipbook we did on this a while ago, you can hit it up here.
Photo by Cody Nutter
When we announced that Tom Dugan is on Odyssey flow, I told a little story about how he blasted 6ft out of the deep end of Mabel Park in almost complete darkness. Well, what I really meant to say was 7-8 feet, probably even higher. Here’s photographic evidence by Cody Nutter.
The laziest pro in BMX sent us a bike check recently and it’s looking pretty dope. Hit up the flipbook above to check out his ride and read more for a little Q&A about his bike, what he’s been up to lately and how it feels to be on the cover of the latest Dig!
Oh and follow him on Twitter if you haven’t done so already!
Check out this clip of Chase Hawk from Empire! Video clip from Olive Juuuuice!
The Daily Rotter just sent over this new edit of Dirt Ron riding the Carlbad skatepark. It’s short, sweet and has plenty of leg swinging action.
Here is part two of Jimmy Levan’s Q&A. If you missed Part 1, you can view it HERE. In this portion, he answers your questions about gaps, techniques for over-coming fear and all time favorite tricks. He even slides a couple rails for you in the end!
