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Slightly bigger than 'zine size it what Figure turns out to be. Smaller than the regular glossy mags so it will fit easier in your packpack on your next trip. The French BMX magazine is new on the market. This is the premier issue and the plan is to bring out a new one every 3 months. The downfall is that it's in French. It won't hurt whoever speaks French, but it's less interesting for everyone else. The content is in colour and it's got Albion type paper. Icons are made which will come back in future issues. Some of the content of issue one looks like this:

-Cocher: Corey Martinez interview
-Styler: Anthony Perrin
-Dater: FBM Ghetto jam
-Decaler: Clement Granier
-Participer: Vans Rebeljam

After our traditionnal Winter Break, Soul bmx mag is back with a special issue as it welcomes the BSD « any wich way » DVD. This issue is also the occasion for us to make a double cover with Matthias Dandois (his first ever magazine cover) in an amazing situation: riding a frozen dune in north of France. For the rest of the content, find also:

-Frame: S&M Randy Brown 2
-Forks: Snafu Pickle
-Headset: FSA
-Stem: Fit Topload
-Bars: S&M Hoder
-Grips: S&M Randy Brown
-Bar ends: S&M
-Chain: Shadow Half Link V2

-Frame: Mongoose "Fraction"
-Forks: SALTPLUS "Magic"
-Headset: SALTPLUS "Echo"
-Stem: SALTPLUS "DELTA" Top Loader
-Bars: SALTPLUS "HQ"
-Grips: SALT "Team"
-Bar ends: SALT "Team"
-Chain: SALTPLUS "Warlock" Half Link
-Sprocket: SALTPLUS "Manta" 25t

Over the last 14 months 'Chris Smith' has been actively product testing for Dartmoor Bikes (UK) components - This has centred mainly around reviews on his website - 'ValleySideDistro'. Chris is currently preparing for a video review of the new 2012 'Thorn' Cranks, amongst other Dartmoor components - However, here's his online bike check to be going on with and keep your eyes peeled for the video review...

Rider: Chris Smith

The TSG Task: Great knee and top shin protection in a truly flexible construction. The Kneeguard Task provides you with good protective coverage in a comfortable slim package. Adapt the Task to your needs: Incorporated in the low-profile neoprene sleeve is a removable full coverage PU foam pad with detachable extra hard cap. And, ride with or without the lower protection disc.

It's weird to announce articles in your magazine that haven't taken place yet (ART). It's also weird to call your magazine the May/June issue when they're being sent out on March 22nd. Sure, they'll last longer on the newsstands, but June is 3 months away! It doesn't change the content though and as magazines have gone the "timeless route" anyway it all doesn't really matter. The contents list of the new RIDE looks like this:

First Words
Editor in Chief Keith Mulligan touches upon the features in this issue and leaves you with some great insight, as always.

Start
Dennis Enarson, Ronnie Napolitan, Billy Macpherson, Christian Rigal, and Bobbie Altiser play human Drano (Built To Shred

It's always exciting to see your hard work come to print, especially for the first time. Figure magazine is alive and issue one just got off the presses. The free magazine will be available through BMX shops all over France soon and the crew is also coming to Estonia so make sure to hit them up there. Their website is now live and also the 4th teaser (inside) has been released. A free BMX magazine. Pick one up.

For those willing to give up some weight advantage for increased durability, the standard PowerBand is the perfect choice. Just like the PowerBand S-Spec but wrapped in thicker, tougher sidewall with steel bead, the standard PowerBand is second only to the S-Spec in weight, and shares the same ultra low rolling resistant tread pattern.

Specs:
* PowerBand 20 x 1.85"