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It's not Joe on a Stingray but Barry on a Grifter. Those not old enough to know what a Grifter is, it's one of the first bikes that kind of looked like a motorcycle and arrived at the same time as the first "original" BMX bikes. Raleigh made them so they were big in the UK. Anyway, back to the subject. The DVD is great entertainment. To see people like Ian Morris, Zach Shaw, Jamie Bestwick and Jon Taylor push their 35 pound bikes to the next level for sure was a good laugh. It brings back memories to the "good old times" when bikes were hard to get and the welder came out before going to the local shop to get a new one because they had none.

England has always been a fascinating country that raised great riders. I believe it's the attitude that pushed their level week after week. Crazy Eric Steele, Mad Jon Taylor, those names arrived on the scene for a reason. Barry on a Grifter has a lot of the footage from these days. It also has footage of Dennis McCoy, Rick Allison and Joe Johnson who came over for the Tizer World Cup in 1988 and Mat Hoffman's first flip 180 (flair) on vert.

Frame - the Mirraco Superfive
Fork - the shadow conspiracy dirt forks
Bars - the shadow conspiracy big bars
Front Wheel - profile mini hub with sun rim
Rear Wheel - the shadow conspiracy v-2 hub with shadow rim and shadow spokes
Cranks - the shadow conspiracy cranks
Stem - the shadow conspiacy 9.oz stem Purple haze
Headset - fsa impact

The Sticky Grips are an all new item from SINZ Racing Components. With 3 different lengths to choose from - Mini (92mm), Expert (115mm), and Pro (130mm), there is a grip for everyone. The super soft knurled surface gives the impression of a simple design, yet this advanced feature gives you loads of comfort, while supply just the right amount of sticky feel to keep your hands right on the grips in all conditions.

SINZ Sticky Grips are available in Mini, Expert, and Pro size, come in Black only, and have an unbelievable value at a suggested retail 

Media partner DIG BMX is about to release issue 56 which arrives a bit early due to the X-mas holiday that's coming up. If you think X-mas is bring, find a copy of DIG 56. It's got plenty to keep you occupied:
-Seth Kimbrough interview
-Chester Blacksmith interview
-3 days with Mike Brennan
-Sheffield Backyard Jam
-Progression with Farren Downes
-Punjab
-New York City unseen
-2-HIp goes Vegas
-The Oregon trail.
-Backchat with Dave Mirra

KHE received the first prototypes of their new Street Freecoaster. It's called KHE Reverse. This project is a cooperation with Bruce Crisman. He puts in all his experience and ideas to make that hub the best & strongest Street Freecoaster ever. The most important difference to the Geisha Street Freecoaster is the axle: The KHE Reverse will feature a 1pc hollow CrMo axle.

It's not that we didn't see it coming and it only makes sense. Transworld has added their name to the title of RIDEBMX magazine. How long before it's called Transworld BMX? The February issue just came out. This is what's on the cover and inside: -On the cover: Three-time NORA Cup Dirt Jumping winner, Corey Bohan keeps it simple and stylish and lands the cover with a sweet one-handed table at Rick Lakin's house in Riverside, California.
- Departments -
Up Front: Interbike 2006, Dew Tour final results, sponsor changes, a Sunday frame up for grabs and a sprinkle of news. Pro Q & A: Vinnie Sammon Questions on pegs, music NYC and more. Diversions: An interview with Bruce Crisman about the new Facad video, a spotlight on Emerald Nation Zine and two video reviews. Then & Now: Chad Degroot From 12 to 32, Chad takes us through two decades of his life. 

On the cover: Chase Gouin
Event: Flat Ring / Kulte contest / Rebel Jam / X-games XII / KOG #2 / Albi jam / Geneva contest / Backyard jam / Snowscoot indoor event / la source jam
Face: Kip Wiliamson / Pierre Tran / Daniel Panafiel
Dr oldschool: Redline story
Bike: Cory Martinez
Flash: Mitchitaro (Jap)
Gazette: Sport de Matthias / Portugal MFO / Rue au Grand Palais / Rollin report (Jap) / bmx shop miniview Low Rider / LG contest
Made: Global-flat
Music: Mix Hell
Quete: getho park of Saverne
Freestyle: Flatring riders

Sophisticated Rider shows you the future of magazines. Next to being printed, they will be out on the web, page by page. The good thing about this development it that it's free and fast. No cost spent on printing or shipping. We're wondering how much longer Magazines can hold on anyway as the internet is definitely taking over. What's inside number 6?

Features in Issue 6 Include:
-FMX: State of the Union
-Red Bull’s Backyard Build-Off
-Skateboarding Faux Pas
-What the Pros think of the X Games w/ Jean Postec, Chad Kagy, Simon Tabron, Anthony Furlong, and more.
-Tom Haugen’s Favorite Music of ‘06

Can you remember the time that only five riders were progressing the sport? Mat Hoffman was one of them and yes, his body has paid the price. The new Hoffman video runs you through Mat’s injuries (also see the bonus section) and he’s not the only one pushing the limit. The Hoffman crew has dealt with some serious injuries on the way to another finished DVD production. Bas Keep broke a thumb, Ryan Barrett shattered his right elbow, Kevin Robinson got carried off the dirt jumps on a backboard, Mat himself

The first issue of the 2007 year has a flatland photo on the cover and again it's Terry Adams. That must be two covers for him in 12 months. That's pretty big considering some people think that flatland does not exist. Steve-O Croteau takes the double page contents spread. News, gossip and rumors can be found in Inside Scoop. The Experts answer the mail before Cory Jarmen takes over for 7 pages (interview). The Felt Pyre gets tested. The Tech Tip shows how to fix a flat. Everyone should know how to fix a flat and not just drop the bike off at the bike shop. The BMX PLUS! rider of the year voting has three categories: Dirt Jumper of the year, Racer of the year and Freestyler of the year. You can vote now. Nostalgia takes you back in time with John Parker in his GT days riding the vert ramp in the GT parking lot. I probably painted that ramp with oil paint that didn't dry on one of my winter stays. Never knew that Josh Suhre was a pro but his S&M gets inspected in the Inside the Pro's bike article.