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The Bike Shop / Re: BSD Donnasqueak Tire Reviews?
« on: January 28, 2015, 03:46:09 PM »Don't get coloured tyres. They always look disgusting. Get rubens.
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 25, 2015, 11:05:45 AM »
Big TCU interview. Have to say that A22 is doing a good job with these.
http://thecomeup.com/videos/tcu-tv-the-nigel-sylvester-interview/
Edit: counting money will always be lame Nigel...
http://thecomeup.com/videos/tcu-tv-the-nigel-sylvester-interview/
Edit: counting money will always be lame Nigel...
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The Lounge / Re: Pumped BMX 2
« on: January 18, 2015, 02:14:33 PM »
Just completed all the level challenges, how can I find a list of the other achievements for Android? I've already done a few by accident (Nyquist, Doyle).
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 15, 2015, 12:25:37 PM »
I don't dislike him but he does annoy me a bit, and these Vice docs have done nothing to change that. I admire his ambition but I just wish he channelled that into some more interesting riding.
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The Lounge / Re: go to india or live rent free?
« on: January 15, 2015, 12:16:12 PM »
India will blow your mind. I've become a classic Indi-bore (3 big trips and counting). Worth it for the chai alone.
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The Bike Shop / Re: Odyssey Aitken Denim seat
« on: January 09, 2015, 02:32:46 PM »
Oh man, and I thought I was obsessed with Aitken...
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 04, 2015, 04:22:48 PM »
For some reason I find this topic really interesting, I suppose because in my ideal world BMX would be perceived as cool by the wider public (or at least as cool/appealing as skateboarding, with a similar level of cultural influence).
When I was a teenager I assumed this wasn't far from the truth (well the coolness bit, not the cultural influence) and (in retrospect rather cringingly) was keen to make sure people knew that I rode, and was probably constantly rabbiting on about positive aspects of BMX. I remember showing this clip to some non-riding friends and being astounded that they weren't blown away by the riding and quality of the jumps (lol). I now realise that most people don't care and can't relate in any way so usually keep quiet about it.
Let's imagine an unlikely scenario where Nigel or another street-oriented pro were successful in building a big mainstram fanbase, perhaps comparable with Mirra/Hoffman in the early 2000s or even larger given teh internetz (maybe Danny Mac is a good comparison?). What next? A video game? Animal clothes being bought by Harry Styles? Most of you old salts would probably hate this but the implications would be interesting. Who would be the most suitable ambassador?
When I was a teenager I assumed this wasn't far from the truth (well the coolness bit, not the cultural influence) and (in retrospect rather cringingly) was keen to make sure people knew that I rode, and was probably constantly rabbiting on about positive aspects of BMX. I remember showing this clip to some non-riding friends and being astounded that they weren't blown away by the riding and quality of the jumps (lol). I now realise that most people don't care and can't relate in any way so usually keep quiet about it.
Let's imagine an unlikely scenario where Nigel or another street-oriented pro were successful in building a big mainstram fanbase, perhaps comparable with Mirra/Hoffman in the early 2000s or even larger given teh internetz (maybe Danny Mac is a good comparison?). What next? A video game? Animal clothes being bought by Harry Styles? Most of you old salts would probably hate this but the implications would be interesting. Who would be the most suitable ambassador?
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 04, 2015, 05:34:37 AM »What kind of grosses me out though is all of his stupid blurbs about how MLK paved the way for him to ride bmx, or how he tames the concrete jungle of NYC when he rides, etc. It basically seems like he relishes any opportunity to lose credibility in the bmx world in a feeble attempt to increase his "mainstream" celebrity status. Maybe I'm just out of touch, but this whole thing with Pharell just seems bizarre to me. If you want to become the most famous bmxer of all time, go ahead. Just focus on the bmx and stop trying to turn your bike into some street wear fashion accessory.
Innit. The irony is that by doing all those irritating lifestyle vidyas he's losing the grittiness and edge which make him marketable, well among the BMX community at least, maybe not among the mainstream.
If I was him I would be combining that sort of output with more proper riding edits. I think the community are irritated because he's making money and giving the impression he's top dog but not actually producing much decent footage. Now of course the best dude (arguably Garrett or Dak at the moment) is not always going to be the most marketable, but Nigel seems to have got the balance wrong and become a walking advertisement. The edit with Pharrell was pretty good but could certainly have done without the cringey intro.
Also, Ed had the better part in Cuts. Can't beat that style. People have the memory loss...
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The Lounge / Re: Happy New Years!
« on: January 03, 2015, 04:48:56 PM »I'm sure most people probably accomplished this in 2002, but I'd like to do a legit wallride out of a quarter pipe in 2015.
I'm with you. One of those things that looks like it would be really easy if you go fast enough.
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The Lounge / Re: "NIGEL SYLVESTER ON ADVANCING BMX WITHOUT FITTING IN"
« on: January 03, 2015, 04:51:48 AM »
It would be great if Vice did an Epicly Later'd style series for BMXers, so this is slightly encouraging. Sadly I doubt this will happen but if it did features on Edwin, Hamdog, Ruben, Van, Joe Rich and maybe a contemporary street assassin like Dak or Garrett Reynolds would be the way to go. Or perhaps bona fide nutcases would make for more interesting viewing (Gabe Brooks, Sean Burns), I dunno.
Nigel's a decent rider (although a whole host of street stunters are way more interesting to watch) but I am fed up with the boring narrative we have to hear every few months. I also don't feel like he's advancing BMX very much, other than maybe giving it a bit more exposure to the mainstream.
Nigel's a decent rider (although a whole host of street stunters are way more interesting to watch) but I am fed up with the boring narrative we have to hear every few months. I also don't feel like he's advancing BMX very much, other than maybe giving it a bit more exposure to the mainstream.
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The Lounge / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: December 25, 2014, 06:22:13 AM »
Happy Christmas you miserable bastards! x
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The Lounge / Re: Do you like old or new bike companies?
« on: December 07, 2014, 11:07:18 AM »
I think in most cases if you don't buy Odyssey you are a fool, but I like the outlook of Fly and T1 (prioritising travel and smoothness). I also have a lot of respect for The Make and Brad Simms, they seem to go to the most ridiculous places.
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