We gathered up some of Odyssey‘s and Empire‘s finest riders – Aaron Ross, Tom Dugan, Sean Sexton, and Tom Smith – and ventured to one of the most interesting and exotic locations we could think of. We ended up with one hell of an adventure, a bunch of stories, a sweet Ride UK magazine article, and this video. I hope you enjoy.
Filmed and edited by WALTER PIERINGER.
Music by LOS RADIANTES.
New wallpaper of Tom Dugan over at Ride BMX. Click that photo to download!
If the photo looks familiar, maybe you’re remembering the clip from our Palm Springs Team Retreat.
This could always use an extra viewing. Filmed in Austin, Texas at the 316 (Kansas) House. It includes three of the people that live there, Tom Dugan, Jared Swafford, and Mat Houck plus two that don’t, Aaron Ross and Jabari Winters.
Filmed and edited by DEVON HUTCHINS.
Dugan’s full of brilliant ideas disguised as bad ones. That’s what makes him so awesome. Here’s his section from Empire‘s latest blockbuster hit. Click play, watch, re-watch and then watch it again just to be safe. Then after that, make sure to enter Collateral’s “Bare Walls” art contest.
DANG! Photos of Dugan roasting quarters will never get old. Hit up Ride BMX for more pics and a fun interview with one of BMX’s most beloved riders.
Side note: I happened to be in the car with Tom when he swooped a random car full of dudes next to us at a stop light. They originally thought he was a chick and we originally thought the light was about to turn green. We were all wrong.
FRAME: Fit TD350, 21″
FORK: Odyssey R32
BARS: Fit Dugan
STEM: Odyssey TDFL, 53mm
GRIPS: Odyssey Tom Dugan Signature
BARENDS: Odyssey Par Ends
HEADSET: Odyssey Sealed
SEAT: Odyssey Senior 2, Pivotal
SEATPOST: Pivotal
TIRES: Odyssey Chase Hawk
RIMS: Odyssey Aerospace
HUB (F): Odyssey Vandero 2
HUB (R): Odyssey V3 Cassette, 9-T, LHD
CHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
SPROCKET: Odyssey C-512, 30-T
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 175mm, LHD
PEDALS: Odyssey Trailmix, Magnessium
Tom Dugan Signature
Available in 45mm or 53mm reach
7.5mm rise or 24mm when flipped
6061-T6 aluminum
Tom Dugan Signature
Available in 45mm or 53mm reach
7.5mm rise or 24mm when flipped
6061-T6 aluminum
Tom Dugan’s signature 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.
Tom Dugan’s signature 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.
36-hole, 2014-T6 aluminum shell
17mm, 7075-T6 aluminum axle
3/8″ inbound, 4130 chromoly axle bolts
6000 series aluminum
34mm wide
23mm tall
36-H
36-hole, 2014-T6 aluminum shell
17mm, 7075-T6 aluminum axle
3/8″ inbound, 4130 chromoly axle bolts
6000 series aluminum
34mm wide
23mm tall
36-H
36-hole, 2014-T6 aluminum shell
14mm or 3/8″ inbound axle
9,10,12,13,14-T or 16-T drivers
Left or right hand drive
41-Thermal® lifetime replacement warranty against bending, cracking and breaking
Traditional or Socket Drive™ Sprocket Interface
175 or 180mm
RHD or LHD
1 lb. 11.8 oz. (788g)
41-Thermal® lifetime replacement warranty against bending, cracking and breaking
Traditional or Socket Drive™ Sprocket Interface
175 or 180mm
RHD or LHD
1 lb. 11.8 oz. (788g)
Aluminum or magnesium body
Loose-ball or sealed bearing
9/16″ spindle pedal threads
25t, 27t, 28t, 30t or 31t sizes
7075-T6 aluminum
Small/Medium sized padded seat
Pivotal or railed
Dugan’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.
Empire 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 the opportunity to send Tommy, Aaron, and Kevin to Argentina for a little rest and relaxation recently, and here is the fun as filmed/edited by Devon Hutchins. The crew was hosted by two amazing individuals, Aurora and Marcelo, and we can’t even begin to thank them enough for the generosity and hospitality. Argentina is an incredible place, and the boys said it was one of the best trips of their lives! Thanks Argentina, Empire BMX
Thanks again for everyone that came out and supported the Full Factory Distro – March Madness event! Special thank you to our sponsors Jarritos, Vitamin Water, Taco Nazo and FHQ. Without these guys, this event wouldn’t have been the same, so thank you for all your help!
Speaking of help, FHQ not only donated the commemorative posters that were autographed by our riders, they also filmed the video above for us as well! If you guys are in the area (Artesia, CA) this weekend, come by FHQ Saturday to check out the video premier of FREETER NATION from 6pm – 11pm. Call or visit their website for additional information… see you guys there!
FHQ
18300 Gridley Road.
Suite B
Artesia, CA 90701
TEL: (562) 865-8347
Read more for full map and video trailer.
