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The GT Performer is the longest running name for a BMX freestyle bike. It all started when Eddie Fiola slowly unveiled the frame through print ads in the magazine. The curved downtube at the fork took care of the clearance, the standing platform helped with some of the tricks. Both items are gone now, but you get a lot more bike for the buck on the 2013 model.
-Frame: 2013 GT Street Design S/S, Cr-Mo Main tubes (H/T, T/T, D/T), DT Gussett, MID BB , Seat Stay Mounted U-Brake,

Haro's complete bikes are dialled. The 400.1 series for 2013 are looking really good. Available in two colours. Which one do you prefer? Once you've made that decision you can look at the spec sheet, see what geometry it has and how much this complete bike will cost you. Read on.

-5 tube crmo frame (front triangle) with Mid BB shell, integrated head tube, 20.5" or 21" top tube length and removable brake and cable mounts

The Albion is a free BMX magazine, but hard to get sometimes. Issue 10 just came out but their old issues are making it online one by one for everyone to enjoy. For free.
The Albion Issue #5 Contents:
-History – Pegs
-Soapbox – The Count on Plastic Pegs
-Colts – Addy Snowdon
-Backyard – The first seven years
-Hoang Tran – The Scenic Route
-Chris Doyle – The Weather Man
-Farren Downes – Falling Down
-Aaron Ross – Rainbow Piss
-George French – The brains behind Gsport
-Gabe Brooks – Nigguh with Attitude
-Quitters – Bowlhead

The Gary Young PRO is exactly what it claims to be. A truly pro-level bike with an unbeatable price. For 2013, the PRO features a full Odyssey parts kit including Mike Aitken tires, Odyssey EVO 2 brakes and Monolever, Gary Young grips, Thunderbolt cranks, Gary Young Principal pivotal seat and Odyssey wheels with female axles.

FRAME: Full Chromoly frame with Wave DT
FORK: Full Chromoly, 1PC steerer tube w/ welded pre-load thread insert

Halloween is around the corner and if you're looking for some kicks to go along with your outfit, take a look at these Glow In The Dark Vans shoes. They come in Slip-On, Era and Authentic and even the little toddlers are covered. If you're looking for a glow in the dark iPhone 4/s cover, Vans makes one too. Get ready for the moment that the light gets turned off. Trick or treat? Order online by hitting this link or visit your local Vans dealer.

It's Matt Priest who gets the cover of the new Ride UK that gets out on Monday. That makes this a sneak peak into what's inside the mag when they are put on the bookshelves or when the issue drops on your doormat. You'll be getting a bunch of free stickers with issue 169, that's why that RidE BMX title is put on there sideways.

Inside:
-Trey Jones interview
-Colony in the UK
-Matt Priest interview
-Taking the Rough with the Smooth article
-Fly in France
-Ed Zunda interview
-DC in Asia
plus the regular articles.

Frame: 20.4″ St-Martin AJ Foot Jam. Yes 20.4″
Fork: St-Martin AJ, brakeless
Handlebar: St-Martin AJ, 8.75″
Stem: Odyssey Chase Hawk
Grips: ODI Longneck
Crank: St-Martin Evo, 155 mm splined
Sprocket: St-Martin Evo, 24T splined
Chain: Odyssey
Pedals: Odyssey PC

If you want your kid riding safe, without losing out on style, the Nipper Mini should be your choice. This 195g lightweight offers an anatomically correct fit for children and features superior protection as well as being extremely comfortable. The Low Fit shell safely covers temples and the top of the sensitive spinal column. With a set of 4 inner pads, the Nipper Mini can be perfectly adjusted to the individual's head size and fits without jiggling or slipping.

Colors: spooky castle, panda, lion, seal, bumblebee, ladybug
Sizes: XXS/XS
Head Circum. 48-51 cm / 18.9-20.1
Material: Polycarbonate, EPS, Polyester, Nylon

This month’s issue of Ride BMX features the Red Bull Full Circle fullpipe mission, an interview with Chester Blacksmith, insane street riding in Russia, as well as Stevie Churchill, Daniel Sandoval, and more…

First Words
Exploring, the thrill of the mission, and riding whatever you find is one of the best things about BMX, and Keith Mulligan knows this all too well—as he tells here…

Start
Max Bonfili gets rad on one of the wildest looking, yet perfectly suited obstacles we’ve seen in a long time.

Up Front
Sponsor Block, Injured List, and Fine Print… if it happened in BMX, you’ll read about it here.

Issue 4 of The Albion is now available to view online (link after the jump). In only four weeks an extra 33,000 riders have seen the first three issues worldwide now that the magazine is available for free online. But issue ten is just around the corner. And here's what's inside:

The Albion BMX magazine Issue #10
-The Wall Of Death – The Greatest Show On Earth
-The Sabbath – Sean Mckinney
-That’s Show Business – Bob Haro
-Front Row Seat – Bob Scerbo Photography
-I Don’t Have A Problem With BMX – Martyn Tambling
-Observations From The Driver’s Seat – Craig Passero
-The Freewheelin’ Bob Scerbo
-Pleasantville – George Boyd
-Words Made Fresh – Think Before You Put Fingers To Keys
-Why So Simple – Forget The Cookie Cutter Roadtrips