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Max finally became a man and no longer has a broken leg so he built up his first 20 inch bmx bike. He's been off the bike for 6 months due to a broken leg and surgeries but now Max is ready to get back on the bike. He grew so much since he last rode and now he has upgraded to a 20inch after riding an 18 inch for so long. He is riding a Cult 2short frame with a lot of primo parts along with Cult parts. But the real question is... When will Max kiss his first girl?!?!

HUB TALK : FEC FREECOASTER HUB HOW-TO. FEC hub inventor Ashao gets together with Jean William Prévost to take the hub apart and put it back together as they give some tips on how to use it and assemble/disassemble it correctly.

Name: Twan van Gendt
Sponsors: Red Bull, Meybo, TB Volkswagen, Adriaanse transport, NOC NSF, KNWU, Tioga, Box Components, About You.
Mechanic: Willie Meyer and Choco LEO

How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Twan van Gendt: I’m riding my current frame for like 2 months now and it still feels really stiff.

Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?

Name: Mike Gray
Currently residing: Newmarket, Ontario. Canada. Small town north of Toronto.
Age: 25
Sponsors: Haro BMX, Premium Products, Vans Shoes, Space Brace, Sensus Grips, Joyride 150
Years riding BMX: 10+
Winter hobbies: Lake surfing

-Frame: Haro CK frame 20.75 white
-Forks: Haro Lineage forks
-Stem: Haro Lineage top load stem

Complete bikes are about price points. With an MSRP of $439.99* the 2018 Premium Subway complete bike hits the mid-range. With top notch geometry and a list of killer parts the Premium Subway will get you started in a good way. Available with a 20.5" Top Tube or 21" Top Tube.

• Premium Crmo downtube frame with integrated head tube, Mid BB shell, integrated seat clamp and removable brake and cable mounts - 20.5" or 21" top tube
• Premium Fat Capitol Pivotal seat
• Premium CK tires 2.4" front and rear
• Fully sealed wheels with Alienation PBR rims

Name: Daniel Peñafiel (NARAN)
Age: 29
Hometown: BURGOS, SPAIN
Sponsors: MUTANTBIKES, THESHOWBMX, VANS, DICKIES
Instagram: @danielpenafielnaran

Bike check:

-Frame: MutanbikesTIZONA v2 20,81
-Forks: Mutantbikes lobo

Further to previous collaborations, Patta and Vans are proud to present the Vans x Patta Sk8-Hi Collection. While the previous collaborations were focused on the Vans Old Skool silhouette, Patta opted to rework another Vans classic: the Sk8-Hi.

The Vans x Patta Sk8-Hi edition will be available in two versions: Langoustine/Black and Hydro/Black. Both colors combine premium ripstop materials on the shoe uppers, a suede toebox, flap and back heel, leather signature "jazz" striping and lining, and feature the Patta Script Logo on the midsole. Every pair is finished off with Team Patta laces, paired with matching “P” lace locks.

Every pair also comes with an additional set of thick premium cotton ‘Team Patta’ laces.

The Vans x Patta Sk8-Hi collection is set to release at the Patta Amsterdam and London stores on Saturday, December 2, and will also be offered online at patta.nl from Monday December 4 onwards.

Pic by Menno Kok

www.vans.com

Alexey Maltsev STRESS bike check:
Frame - STRS The Crew 21" 
Fork - STRS Voskhod 
Bars - STRS Sportbar 8.88" 
Grips - Odi Longneck st 
Stem - STRS Kirpich v2 
Cranks - STRS Railhop 165mm 
Pedals - Colony 
Sprocket - Colony Menace 25T 

Bike Check : Sem Kok
Hometown: America, NL
Sponsors: Villa Road, Fly Bikes, Soulcycle

Frame - FlybikesGeo 2 Frame Larry`s signature colorway
Bars -  Flybikes Trueno 8.5
Stem - Flybikes Volcano TL
Headset -Flybikes Rotar

Fork - Flybikes Volcano
Grips - Flybikes roey
Pedals - Flybikes Ruben Aluminum

Name: Erik van de Wardt
Age: 18
Hometown: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Frame: Total BMX Sandstorm 21"
Forks: Odyssey r25
Stem: Saltplus Center
Headset: Saltplus Echo
Cranks: BSD Substance 170mm