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Issue 44 is a showcase of the incredible diversity in the Australian BMX scene. And that is something we've proudly tried to capture since way back in issue 1. From the cover that captures a shoot which utilised over 350 thousand dollars worth of camera gear and one of the worlds most progressive riders in Kyle Baldock, to the pure DIY ethic of Anchor BMX's DVD, the individuals and identities that make Australian BMX rock are all here.

We sit down and hit record with Beechy, Adam Stone and Josh Druce to see what makes them tick.

Then travel to England for Empire of Dirt, to China for an almost un-bustable street session and lurk the streets of Melbourne with Fit's Australian crew.

All that plus all your regular features, giveaways, amazing photography and words from the ridiculously talented crew

Frame: Subrosa Simone Barraco signature Noster 21.125″
Fork: Subrosa Vilicus 024
Bar: Shadow Vultus 8.5″
Stem: Shadow Ravager Top Load
Headset: Shadow Corvus
Pedals: Shadow Ravager Plastic
Grips: Subrosa Villicus V2
Seat: Mid Shadow Simone Barraco Penumbra Series
Seat Post: Shadow Pivotal

Just in time for the summer holidays giving you something to read on your next road trip. Freedom #106 is here and comes with a Tom Dugan/Sergio Layos poster and lots to read:
-Travel trophy – Bruno Hoffmann
-To the point, Schätzchen – Songjacking
-Sad story – Einsatz der Berufsfeuerwehr
-Sport Import on Tour – Paintball und BMX
-MacNeil in Berlin – Afterhour in Berlin
-Red Bull Empire of Dirt – Spektakel im Schloßgarten
-Daniel Tünte Interview
-Highway to Hill – Ausufernde Rampen und verwirrte Amis
-Butcher Jam Flensburg – Aufstieg in die zweite Liga
-We don’t care Contest Hamburg – Alles andere als egal
-Snipes BMX Worlds Quali – Showdown am Fuß der Alpen
-UCI Supercross Worldcup – Race in Papendal
-HMNI spezial – Kilian Roth

Frame: The Set
Grips= Fuck, I think Sunday
Bars= Corey B bars aka local
Stem= The Set Steam
Headset= The Set
Forks= Some sort of Fit forks
Pegs= all different
Wheels= cinema wheels
Hub Guards= I don't know really

This month’s issue of Ride BMX features a Garrett Reeves interview, a journey to the Dominican Republic, a spectacular seasonal photo driven piece, Chad Kerley’s vitaminwater Invitational, Trey Jones, Aaron Ross, and more…
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First Words
Growing up on the East coast, Editor in Chief Keith Mulligan knows all too well what it’s like to ride BMX throughout the year—winter, spring, summer, fall—and from the sounds of it, he loves them all.

Start
A giant curved transition wall in the desert and two riders—one of which is on a motorcycle…

By listing the events that are covered in the new ART BMX magazine, we have another preview post ready of a magazine that is at the printers' at the moment and will come out shortly. It's got the brand spanking new FAT-JAM advertisement in it (full page) so be on the lookout for that if you pick up a copy. But of course there's more, lots more. Here's a selection:
-Parana contest
-Lords of Dirt at X-Fest
-Ticos Jam
-Magny street jam
-Empire Of Dirt
-Asian X-Games
-Avignon Jam
-Bike Hall contest
-FISE Montpellier

Frame : Sputnic Skyline 21.25"
Forks : Sputnic Spectrum
Bars : Tsc Vultus 9.5?
Crankset : Foundation Subprime
Pegs : Foundation Molotov
Seat : Foundation Subquarter Slim
Tires : Duo Stunner LO 2.25
Grips : Duo Martinez
Wheels : Tsc with Eclat rims

Frame : Kink Tocco v2 21"
Bars : Kink Lynx
Rims : Kink Orion
Tires : Kink Lyra 2.3"
Fork : Kink FNDT 26mm
Crankset : Foundation Syndicate
Stem : Foundation Babel topload (proto)
Sprocket : Foundation 25T Crmo 4130 spline drive (proto)
Rear guards : Foundation East side + West side (proto)

Summer is here so you need some new sunglasses. FOX have got a whole new line out of unisex models, meaning you and your girl can rock the same pair. While you ride, she can look stylish. You'll have to fight over whe gets to wear them over dinner and at the party. You can rock them in the morning while she sleeps in.

It might not be the cheapest way to save weight on your bike, but it sure does the job. By bringing down the rolling weight of your wheels you will actually feel the difference. 34R have got the Ti spokes available in three colours and they only weigh 96 grams for a set of 36 spokes. They come in size 184 and have a thickness of 2 mm. Light and strong, just what you need.