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It came from the darkness... The first issue of the Quadangle Looptail prototype frame has stepped back into reality. It's been 20+ years since this legendary frame was last produced. Well, it's coming back onto the scene. But in limited numbers. So you better track down your favorite SE dealer before they're all gone.

Specs for Your Head:
-100% Cr-Mo Top Tube- 21.25" Head Angle- 74 degrees Seat Angle- 71 degrees Chainstay- 14.75"
-V-brake Mounts
-USA Bottom Bracket
-1-1/8 Threadless Headset.
-Color- Legendary Team Blue.
Each frame will be individually numbered on the inside of the rear dropouts.

Minersville R.I.P.
Some bad news came over the wire today. The trails in Minersville, PA were plowed yesterday. A young kid got knocked out, an ambulance was called, his parents freaked out, sued the land owner, and the bulldozers were deployed. It’s a sad story but unfortunately one that happens to trails all too often. Everyone here is going to miss the good times, but we’ll always cherish the memories.  

Yup, another one of those concrete parks is being opened this Saturday in Zutphen, The Netherlands. The first dudes have been rolling in the park and from the looks of it, the park is great. Cradle and everything. Ledges, stairs, rails, the whole nine yards. If the pics aren't reason enough for you to check it out, you can watch this movie to see how they keep things rolling over in Zutphen. Show your respect and make things work together.

For directions, click here.

Hannu Cools, Stefan Lantschner, Perico and Niels Thanild went on a Carhartt trip in Italy and filmed a whole bunch of stuff. Italy seems to be taking off these days and the “NO MORE JOKES,PLEASE!”  shows spots that you have never seen before.

 The trailer looks great

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- The Gary Young Props interview is doomed. After Walter drove from Seattle to film Gary in native San Diego, the first trick they tried to film, poor Gary broke his wrist. Mind you, we did the interview questions 1 year ago and were planning on redoing everything this year in Las Vegas at Interbike--lets shoot for 2008 guys.

-Props is finishing up production on 13 new episodes for FUEL TV. Look for the shows to air in early 2007 and include tons of sections from Props, Road Fools and Mega Tour. Hosted by Steve Crandall, after watching you'll have the urge to crack open a cold PBR...

-Road Fools 15 will be shipping on Oct 3rd. This trip was amazing… Road Fools 15 hit the road and traveled across the Midwest including stops in Chicago, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Cincinnati, Kokomo, and Ft Wayne. Lots of street on this trip.

On Sunday we're leaving for Interbike in Las Vegas. I'm already catching up on sleep, charging the battery. We're staying in a roach hotel on Paradise Road but it has a fridge, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool. That's where luxury stops though. Mike Emde and Andy Zeiss will be the roommates of Paul and I. Should be a good time. The Interbike trade show starts on Wednesday and ends on Friday. It will show the latest bicycle products so expect an update or two from Vegas next week. If the tradeshow isn't exhausting enough, the evening program will be a rough one. We usually end up at the Hardrock's round bar but this year it looks like we don't have to go anywhere else. FIT Bike Co. will have the premiere of their new FITLIFE video at the Hardrock. Mosh will show their products in one of the rooms and RIDE BMX will have the NORA CUP at the Hardrock this year. Sweet! or should I say, oh shit!

Hope to see you there.

Woodward Am Jam Contest this weekend!
-Dates: September 22-24
-Disciplines: Park, Mini Ramp, Dirt, Mini Vert (9' Vert ramp in lot 8)
*Classes:
14 and under mens (Mini Ramp, Park)
16 and under mens (Mini Ramp, Park, Dirt Mini Vert)
17 and over mens (Mini Ramp, Park, Dirt, Mini Vert)
Womens (Mini Ramp, Park, Dirt, Mini Vert)

*Must have at least 3 entries to make a class, if less than 3 entries, riders will moved to the next closest class.

-ALL participants MUST have proof of medical insurance.
-Those participants under the age of 18 MUST have a signed and NOTARIZED waiver for the event.

Photos by: Jared Souney

Don't forget, this upcoming Saturday 23. September 2006 the PSP Playstation "THE CHAMP"- BMX - Street Contest takes place in Hamburg's I-Punkt Skateland. The dirt comp was held a few weeks ago and now it's time for the Street riders to score some points. Show your skills.
-PSP PlayStation® "THE CHAMP"- BMX - Street Contest.
-I-Punkt Skateland Hamburg, Germany.

-Scotty Cranmer took a good crash on Sat night and had to bring his teeth home in a zip-lock bag. Rung bell, two missing teeth (roots and all) and some stitches in his lip was the outcome. He is off the bikes for a few days, Get well soon Scotty.

-Paulie Lange came down to the So Cal State championships this weekend in Orange, CA. The crew at Tangent products put on a Pro-Am for all the local Pros and Paulie placed second, not bad considering he is not an Orange local. World Champ Javier Colombo took the win. In practice Paulie jumped the entire first jump (a triple) from what we hear this has never been done.

-Interbike is next week, if you are going, stop by the FELT booth # 626 and say hello. Nora Cup party is Thursday night and Scotty Cranmer got the call that he is in the top 5 for the Ramp category.

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