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Name: Ricky Veronick
Age: 21
Hometown: Moreno Valley, California
Hookups: Khe Bikes, Bluesix Bikes

Frame: Custom titanium
Forks: Custom titanium
Stem: Mutant
Headset: Cane Creek 110

When the GT Fueler first hit the market at the end of the '90s it was a frame built strong for the upcoming BMX Dirt scene. When racers were hitting the local trails, the bikes did not hold up. The Fueler, made inhouse at GT in California, did. Fast forward to 2023 and Tom Justice is on a GT Fueler and digs it. See what he has to say about the bike and check his parts list. His unique riding style starts with a good bike.

Name: Tom Justice
Age: 34
Hometown: Newark, England

It has been a while since we rode our BMX bikes in the mud. We pick the clear days most of the time or ride indoors or on the asphalt pump track. It took a little while before we had an opportunity to test the Muc-Off power washer. Actually the first test was on some dirty shoes. Carnaval destroyed two pairs of Vans. They were ready for the trash, or maybe a power washer could save them. The Muc-Off power washer was easy to install. Power and Water, and ready to go in minutes. The pressure it created had no problems getting the dirt off the shoes in seconds and both pairs were saved from the trash.

BMX Racing does take place in bad weather conditions and we've been in situations in the past where we could have used a Muc-Off power washer so we didn't have to clean the bike in the puddle or nearby canal. The bike friendly Muc-Off cleaner is powerfull but does not destroy your sealed bearings or other movable parts. It gets the dirt off. If it doesn't get off right away, spray some Fast Action Bike Cleaner on the section and the job will get done. If this sounds like a big investment, think again.

The Bicycle Pressure Washer + 1L Nano Tech Cleaner will cost you €115,95. Cheaper than two pairs of new shoes. We will, in the future, test the Muc-Off washer some more after some dirt bike sessions, wet MTB trips, or when that BMX bike actually gets dirty.

We got our hands on a Teufel Boomster boombox a few weeks ago. We've been putting it through the test and here's the report. Basically we've been taking the speaker to the trails on digging sessions and have used it while working on the site indoors. We'll mention the positives first before we mention the negatives. The Boomster has a killer sound. Even when you turn it up, the sound doesn't distort. Indoors it goes louder than you want, so whenever you need a speaker for an indoor party or at a BBQ, the Boomster has you covered. The Bass can be monitored. It's not the deepest bass we've ever heard, but the sound is great and that's what you need basically from a portable speaker. The Boomster isn't a speaker alone. You can charge your phone or other devices that need power and have a USB to plug in.

The Boomster also has a built in radio (and antenna) for those listening to Radio stations. We could save our favourite stations within seconds of taking it out of the box which indicates the use of the Boomster

For the rebellious! Designed by Fabio Wibmer, the limited edition of the BOOMSTER reflects his style with its five designs on both sides and the top. Because real adventures don\'t start on asphalted roads, but on completely new paths that you can conquer like Fabio. The BOOMSTER Fabio Wibmer Edition is the perfect companion: powerful, enduring and just as unconventional as Fabio himself.

Key advantages at a glance:
-The limited Fabio Wibmer edition of our powerful indoor/outdoor Bluetooth stereo speaker
-Black and gold prints applied using a high-quality, environmentally friendly printing process for impact and abrasion resistance and long-lasting visibility.

Now in its third iteration and with Signature Colourways from Emerson Morgan and Nico Badet the MIXTAPE is as responsive and stable as the original but now stronger than ever. The new and improved MIXTAPE features an investment cast chainstay yoke for maximum tire clearance and investment cast dropouts with chain tensioners for heavy peg use without weld failures or wheel slippage. Whether you are a street technician or an all-around rider looking for a strong and rippable frame the MIXTAPE V3 will get the job done.

- SPECS:
- TOP TUBE LENGTH 20.5", 20.75", 21"
- REAR END LENGTH 12.65"
- HEAD TUBE ANGLE 75.5°
- HEAD TUBE STYLE Integrated (45°/45° 41.8mm)
- SEAT TUBE ANGLE 71°
- SEAT CLAMP Integrated
- SEAT POST SIZE 25.4mm
- BB HEIGHT 11.7"
- BB STYLE Mid
- STANDOVER HEIGHT 9"
- BRAKE MOUNTS Thread-On

Title of the Book: KIDRACER it’s Moto madness ft Anthony Bucardo
Author: Anthony Bucardo and Danae Brown
Illustrator: Zachary Brown, Kayden Brown
Date published: June 11 2022
Pages: 15
Copies printed: 300

A coloring book, how did that come about?
Anthony Bucardo: I’ve always loved cartoons, coloring and when I started doing the cartoon stickers of myself I wanted to figure a way to make it into a coloring book, over time was just busy with the races back to back and figuring things out, Anthony and I actually got in touch and he just finished a run of his coloring book series he just started, and we came up with an game plan and made it happen!

Do you have any idea why they had you in mind as the main character?
Anthony Bucardo: I think just me being connected with the kids, and just being who I am.

Title of the book: A to Z: BMX Style
Author: Payton Ridenour
Illustrator: Andy Lendway
Date published: 2020
Pages: 32
Copies printed: 2,000

How long was the thinking process before you decided to get to work on the book?
Payton Ridenour: I actually wrote my first draft with my mom when I was around ten years old. I originally got the idea from my Aunt Jennifer who wrote a hockey themed alphabet book. Then it sat on the computer for years until my mom and I rediscovered it during quarantine in 2020. Since then I did a lot of rewriting and decided to make it my COVID project. It was the perfect thing to keep me busy and