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Our Easter will be colder than out Christmas. Needless to say, it's chilly out there right now. FOX Europe has all kinds of clothing that will keep you warm when riding in tank tops isn't an option just yet. Eight new items are shown in the photo on the right. The sweater will keep you warmer than the woven shirts, but you know that sun will come out at some point.

Victor Salazar gets the cover of “BMX Plus! May 2013. The unfortunate rider broke his arm in Tallinn but now has something to look at while he's recovering from injury. What else is in the new issue? Fresh stuff every month from the Hi-Torque crew:

Bike Tests: Stolen Sinner LHD and the Free Agent Team Limo

Events: Thomas Hancock Legacy Jam. -Remembering Thomas one year later

The Guettler Tour: -One the road to AZ with Guettler and crew

Features: On The Spot. -Catching up with Chris Brown

On The Move: -Smith to nose manuals with Sean Morr

HARO's 300.1 complete bike comes in Gloss Metallic Black, Matte Electric Blue, and Matte Silver and it's an incredible ride for an MSRP tag of $ 379.99. You can choose from two top tube sizes: 20.5"and 21" so you know it will fit you well. The bike weighs in at 25.75lbs. If you use the online lbs x KG converter like I just did you will see that it's the same as 11,680 kilograms.

Here's the spec list:

ONDRA'S 34RBMX, AGANG bike
-Agang signature frame | 20,8
-bars | 34R BARTO 8.5”
-grips | POW ODI
-stem | 34R ORTA frontload samples
-head set | 34R ROTA head set samples
-fork | 34R STONE II
-cranks | 34R ORTO LHD 175 2pcs
-sprocket | 34R ORTO 28T

Vans' storied history, and their connection with skate and surf culture, began in 1966 in Southern California with the rolling out of a single pair of shoes. They were named Authentic. In the generations since, they have only gotten more popular amongst hardcore skaters and skate enthusiasts. Their design is simple, stylish, and effective: a low top lace-up profile made with sturdy canvas uppers, and signature waffle rubber soles.

DC Shoes Tonik S shoes are specially designed with the ultimate in shoe technology, these shoes are as stylish as they are technical. They are great for everyday use as well. These DC Shoes' features include: vulcanized construction, DC Shoes logo, sole with DC's trademarked "Pill Pattern" bottom, very comfortable and resistant.
Available in size 37 to 55.
Available in 10 colours.

The May/June 2013 issue of RideBMX features a huge 20 questions interview feature with 8 unique and diverse riders, Industry Insiders, a Markit/Demolition trip, Mike Hoder, Aaron Smith, a free Rockstar poster with Tom Dugan and Chris Doyle, and more.

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First Words
As always, Editor In Chief, Keith Mulligan, kicks the issue off with a some insight, food for thought, and a little reflection on the hefty feature article, Industry Insiders.

Start
Shawn McIntosh does a kinky tire ride at a sexy spot that many 

Kids who are too big for a 16 inch and too small for a 20 inch bike should take a look at the HARO 118. Having the right sized bike makes sense. Lots of sense. Instead of having to work with a bike that's too big for you, you can ride a bike that feels natural. And it sure looks awesome too. Here are the features of the HARO 118. Your local HARO dealer should have them in stock. Go for a test ride, but don't take off without paying. MSRP: $309.99. WEIGHT: 25.25 lbs

Here's a sneak peek at the cover of RIDE UK # 174 featuring BSD’s street warrior, Mike ‘Jersey’ Taylor with a big old Smith in Tel Aviv! The new issue will be out next week and it's got plenty of articles from all over the planet. Just when you think there's nothing left to explore, you should take a trip to the unknown and you'll find something. Be creative, make things happen.

-Ben Wallace on the West Coast.
-FBM Bust Loose
-Dan Boiski on the search
-BSD get real in Israel
-United turn Japanese
-Middle Eastern Exposure
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