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In this episode of the Super Rad BMX Podcast, host Brad Fanshaw dives deep into the world of BMX with three incredible interviews!

The ORIGINAL BMX bike? Gary Littlejohn was one of the first people to produce a bicycle made specifically for BMX. Before his creation it was mainly kids modifying stingrays. His story is an interesting one of a guy who was creative and loved creating.

The Dirty Knobs Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 with your hosts Hollywood Mike Miranda, JV James Vicente and EC Eric Carter. The season 4 opener is with the Red Baron, the king of sidehacks, BMX hall of famer, Dennis Dain.

The Redline Vintage Sale goes live Monday, February 3rd, at 9 AM PST. This Sale closes out a series of Redline and non-Redline branded products offered during the last two years, many of which will not be reproduced. There will be deals. In late February, Rise Creative will share details of a series of exciting new projecys and products Rise Creative will deliver under the Redline Vintage BMX brand, including some custom anniversary projects, new components, new crank options (different lenghths, and a pinchless Vintage Flight Crank) and Redline branded apparel.

Some of the New Years Sale Highlights:

Whatever happened to Panda BMX?

Eddie Fiola, often referred to as the “King of the Skateparks,” is a legendary BMX freestyle rider who emerged as one of the sport’s most iconic figures in the 1980s. Known for his innovative style, fluid tricks, and groundbreaking approach to BMX riding, Fiola played a pivotal role in shaping the early landscape of freestyle BMX.

The legends of BMX came together for an unforgettable event! Eddie Fiola, the “King of the Skateparks,” joined countless BMX influencers and racers to celebrate the release of Birth of the Freestyle Movement. From the mastermind behind Freestyle Magazine, Bob Osborn, and his iconic staff, to creative powerhouses Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, the evening was packed with inspiration, nostalgia, and the pioneers who shaped BMX freestyle.

The dust has settled on an amazing day of BMX History celebration in Laguna Beach, and the remaining book inventory is open for sale. In addition, we offer the final inventory of the custom collaboration Vans - a shoe package - The BMX Wafflecup slipon featuring Bob Haro and Bob Morales - at an excellent $ rate.

USA shipping is FREE on all items - and everything ships from inventory.

For overseas customers, we are negotiating distribution options with sources in the UK, Germany, and Australia. Because the book weighs a hefty 7 lbs, shipping outside the United States is expensive.

We got the August 2001 Ride BMX cover bike that Vic Murphy rode! Dirt brother decked out with all Odyssey parts.

Back in 95 myself and Fids took a trip to California to experience the American dream, we stayed in HB with Neal Wood, Chris Moeller, Steve Emig and Jason Timmy Ball, who’d moved to California the year before and was working at S&M bikes.