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Shadow Conspiracy 10th Anniversary Vans

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Shadow Conspiracy 10th Anniversary Vans

Over the past few years, Vans’ presence in the BMX industry has grown and here on PiNP, I’ve done my best to bring you the recent collaborations. From Cult to Empire BMX and as a continuation of Van’s offerings, these new Shadow Conspiracy SK8-mids.

Unlike the previous releases, these shoes come as a pack and are celebrating a decade of Shadow Conspiracy. With a trucker, a t-shirt accompanying the box, alongside these SK8-mid, 106 vulc gum sole, denim and suede sneakers. There are so many solid details here, right down to the waxed laces. Ten years in the cycling industry is no easy task. So pick up a pair now, exclusively at Dans Comp. It’s a shame these aren’t available at local shops…

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Help Cranky’s Owner Jim C Out

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Help Cranky’s Owner Jim C Out

I was just going through my emails when I came across this and then Tracko posted it up as well. I met Jim once, in Tokyo, during the CMWC and he was a brilliantly charismatic guy. As the owner of Cranky’s, a great bike shop, he needs our help.

“This past weekend leading a youth BMX trip, Jim C a figure in our local bike community and Cranky’s shop owner took a really bad crash and landed himself in the hospital. He was rushed into surgery and spent the past couple days in the hospital racking up some big bills. Jim has done so much for our community so if you feel like supporting this awesome guy the Santa Barbara Bike Coalition has set up a donation site at www.bicicentro.org/ICF.

Back when Jim C. first moved out to Santa Barbara three years ago, coalition members were in awe. He brought with him the Bicycle Film Festival, the energy of the LA bike movement, Cranky’s, Gold Sprints, a cyclocross race, and even youth trips 100 miles away because of the BMX ban in our skate park.

Jim served the last two years as a Board member of the Bicycle Coalition active in both our events planning and in the advocacy arena. He tirelessly interacts with new and established cyclists to push our cause, hosts challenging events, and captains the ship at Cranky’s. Jim has helped so many of us, and now it’s time to help him.

At this time, 100% of SB Bicycle Coalition Injured Cyclist Fund donations are going to Jim Cadenhead, who is currently hospitalized due to a major crash during the annual Youth BMX overnight trip that he coordinates out to Atascadero.

He will have significant medical bills from this injury and does not have health insurance. It’s time for everyone to give back to Jim C!”

PLEASE donate anything you can to the Injured Cyclist Fund to help Jim C! I just did and you can too. Even $1 helps.

Empire BMX: Tom Smith 2012

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Empire BMX: Tom Smith 2012

Empire‘s team is on point. Here’s the latest from rider Tom Smith. That last clip is huge in person. Damn! If this isn’t entertaining enough for you on your Friday afternoon, you could always engage in Empire’s Twitter.

FBM Dirt and Tires

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FBM Dirt and Tires

Check it out as FBM Riders Eric Hennessey, Adam Guilliams and Garrett Guilliams hit up some Northeast trails with John “Supes” Skvarla, Pauly Cvikevich, Dave King and “Ekim” King for Tioga BMX. And here I’ve been, sitting indoors all day working on stuff…

FBM’s Joby Springsteen is an American Hand

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FBM’s Joby Springsteen is an American Hand

FBM has been on a media blitz while I’ve been in Indo. Starting with this video in the American Hand series, featuring Joby Springsteen, the builder of these noble bicycles. And for those wanting to see some Kenny Horton shredding, check out two videos below, they’re just what you need to get your stoked-meter pushing into the red.

FBM: Vagabond Ritual Trailer

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FBM: Vagabond Ritual Trailer

I don’t care what wheel size or bicycle you fancy, this should make you want to go on a road trip with your friends. But that’s FBM for ya. The Vagabond Ritual is a new DVD coming out from the Faith Brethern Ministries, so expect this and a lot more.

On a related note, to keep America’s birthday week strong, FBM are now offering custom frames again (that’s a great photo Crandall) and if you can’t afford a custom frame, then why not try to win a Holeshot sprocket on Facebook?

#GSC Shop Rat Street Session

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#GSC Shop Rat Street Session

Like many shops, Golden Saddle Cyclery has rats. Not disease-spreading vermin, shop rats. You know, young, McDonald’s-eating, enthusiastic, kids who ride. These kids swarm en masse, consume lockrings and inner tubes, then head into the streets to get at least 12″ of air at jib spots.

Yesterday, I rolled around with Ty, Collin and Christian for a few hours. We hit some spots and the shop rats got rad. Ty’s at the ripe (old) age of 29 but that’s not stopping him from throwing down as well.

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