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Although RIDE BMX is changing from 12 issues a year to 9 issues a year it seems like they keep coming out with a new issue before you know it. Issue 151 just came out and has the followiing to offer:
Departments
-First Words: Mulligan wrote this one at three in the morning and attempts to explain how complex the timeline of our magazine is. I’m confused after reading it and I work here, so I doubt you’ll ever figure out why the December issue arrived near the beginning of October.
-Start: Last year’s NORA Cup winner for flatland, Matthias Dandois gets a spread going round ‘n’ round next to a giant metal sphere. -Up Front: There are way too many sponsor changes, injuries, and news blurbs in here to relay to you, but most of them you’ve already read about online anyway. So why put them in the magazine?

Catfish had a minute at work and sent over the specifications of the new DK tool. It´s an improvement over the first one since it does not have that T-shape any longer so it fits better anywhere you put it. When tools are designed for BMX riders you can expect them to have the right things on it. The DK wrench comes with the following:
- 15mm pedal wrench
- 15mm deep socket
- 17mm deep socket
- 5mm allen driver

Last year legendary Motocross racer David Bailey posted a video online calling for more time and effort to be spent on developing safety equipment. Dirt bikes have gotten a lot heavier and a whole lot faster in the last few years resulting in more severe neck and back injuries. It's a matter close to Bailey's heart since he himself is in a wheelchair. How does this pertain to BMX? If you Google for the "David Bailey neck brace video" and watch it you will see he talks about a device called a Leatt neck brace. The brace fits around your neck and is designed to prevent the compression of your vertebrae in the event of an accident. There is no device that can ultimately protect us from all injuries yet if you could have that extra bit of insurance it would be worthwhile. Again, how does this pertain to BMX?

The GPX model of the brace can be used by any vert rider out there since they use Motocross helmets. It will not work on a "park"

Name:  Dan Shepherd
Age:  14
Hometown:  Bristol, UK
Sponsors: DiamondBack, Nike NKE 6.0, Motion Ramp Park

Frame: DiamondBack Accomplice
Fork: DiamondBack 
Stem: Blank
Bars: Diamondback
Grips: Macneil

BMX Plus! magazine November 2008 issue Eben Fischer might be off Stolen Bikes but he is ON the cover of BMX Plus! Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's not his first cover either. The contents page is a bit of a misprint but England's Jamie Dalzell gets the two page photo. The features of this issue start off with Dave "The Lord" Voelker taking you back to BMX radditude. And that's not the only coverage the Lord got in this issue. Mr. Nice Guy Chris Doyle Answers some questions on the spot on page 34. If you just bought some big bars and need some tips on how to install them, turn to page 38 for a Tech Tip. Mike Spinner takes you through the 720 spin. What he has to say might just be the info you need to give it a try. Spin to win. BMX Plus! went to the Nike offices in Portland and came back with bike checks of the 6.0 riders (Reynolds, Enarson, Sylvester and Spinner) and of course some new kicks. We have been showing loads of new products here on FATBMX in the last few weeks and also BMX Plus!

Name:  Del Shepherd
Age:  12
Hometown:  Bristol, UK
Sponsors: DiamondBack, Nike NKE 6.0, Motion Ramp Park

Frame: DiamondBack Accomplice
Fork: DiamondBack 
Stem: Blank
Bars: Diamondback
Grips: Macneil

The Eclat brand has shaken up the BMX parts industry with the introduction of their brand. Stuff looks clean, stylish, is light and comes in colors that are not regular in BMX. They like to do it their own way and by the way their parts look, this is about to become a success. The parts might not be available at every corner store yet but it won't take long before they go over the counter like hotcakes. Here are a few photos we took at their illegal booth in the parking lot at a recent trade show.  

Name: Sergio Layos
Age: 23
Hometown: Madrid, Spain.
Sponsors: Fly bikes, etnies, red bull, empire, oakley.

Frame: Fly Pantera.
Fork: Fly Pantera.
Stem: Fly 45mm one.
Bars: Fly Pantera. 

Name: Nik Ford
Age: 25
Hometown: Stratford upon Avon, UK
Sponsors: DiamondBack UK flow team, Nueu Eyewear and Entity Boardsports

Frame: DiamondBack Accomplice
Fork: DiamondBack