VANS ALIVE!

So logged onto Vans.com on Thanksgiving Day, something that everyone ought to make into a habit as they offer an Annual sale that is quite good. You're probably seeing this too late to take advantage of it - sorry about that, I should have broadcast it here in advance.

But I found something else that I think maybe a few of you might be excited about...





Yep, that's right...all four covers from the KISS solo records on one pair of shoes. Pure Genius.

Happy Holidays From the Faction

Oh. My. God.

As a society, I thought we were done with scooters. But I guess somebody, somewhere, did not get enough Radabonzical Scooter action back in the 80's, and so now we must confront this.

I'm utterly speechless.

Anyone else do this?

BITD I used to not have a lot of cash so i'd buy work style cotton gloves and draw BMX logos on them to make "fake" versions.

I did this today at work for some reason.

Bike Check!

Bike Check number two. And we got a doozey. I proudly present the ride of Minnesota Faction: WI Division President, Wheelmaster of Osceola, also known as the SpineMaster - Paul "Smitty" Smith:

Name: Smitty
Frame: 07 DK CDL 21.25” TT
Fork: Odyssey Director
Stem: RetroBMX ProNeck
Bars: T-1 Small
Grips: Primo
Front Brake setup: None, but missing them already
Rear Brake setup: Fly Bikes Brake/Tech 77 lever/Slic Cable
Seat: Odyssey Aitken
Seatpost: Primo Rod
Seat Clamp: Pyramid Quick Release
Cranks: Fly Bikes
Sprocket: DK Iron Cross Lite 30T
Chain: KMC
Pedals: MKS Graphite X (KHE version)
Tires: Primo Dirt Monster
Front Wheel: I used to run this wheel on my race bike, it’s a 36 H Formula Hub with an Alex Rim, but that rim is rather tweaked due to a crash at Rockford in 2005.
Rear Wheel: A trashed Odyssey Hazard 48H Rim and Odyssey 11T Cassette Hub. I oughta be rocking some custom Smitty-built wheels, but I haven’t gotten busy on that yet.
Extras: I am rocking Grain Belt Premium Bar Tenders, and just installed a new device to keep my front hub clean. You plow through a lot of cheese when riding in Wisconsin, this critter should help.

Any Special modifications/custom bits? I rattle-canned the navy blue over the factory orange paint. Not that I am proud of the paint job…probably should have just left it orange. I am, however, very proud to rock the quick-release seat post clamp. Flag pole when you need it to pedal around town, slam it when you attempt to look cool.

Any Comments on this bike: I did recently conclude that I should no longer rock my bars Chicago style. They are now a hair-width behind straight-up-and-down. Not quite a new school set up, but getting closer. Thanks for the intervention, Bill.

*Rocking the term “Rock” throughout this bike check should be construed as Intentional Ironic Rockage, or IIR. Be careful out there. Wear your helmet. No rodents were harmed in the production of this bike check.

New Hoodie

So I had to get new hoodie my brown one zipped up but didn't stay closed, GRRR. So I realy like hoodies I have 3 pullovers and 2 zip ups plus 2 cotton track jackets. I would love to think of myself as a stylish guy but I'm just not that picky. OK maybe I am cuz it took me a month to find this gem. At of all places J.C. Pennys. to be honest I really didn't want to spend more than $35. And as cool as some of the BMX CO. hoodies are I wasn't about to put down $50. or more for a hoodie. SO now I'm kickin old school with my space invaders hoodie. maybe I'll try and get a 3oth anniversary pin to go with it. Hmmm.

BB

Video of the Month

Ok it's not a BMX video. But hey - we're rolling up on winter so why not Ice Skating?
This is freaking crazy. Imagine downhill BMX or Boardercross.
On ice skates.
2008 Red Bull Crashed Ice in Quebec. Red Bull puts on some of the coolest events.