Gravity - Doritos® - Crash the Super Bowl 2012

Hi Guys, as you may have noticed I haven't posted anything in about a year. Well, I've been a little busy making commercials. I shot about ten commercials in the last ten months. Some were award winning, some were not:) Recently I did a commercial entitled "Gravity" for the Doritos "Crash The Superbowl" contest. The spot has generated a lot of buzz and is considered to be a contender to make the Top Five. It has been featured on a ton of rock climbing websites worldwide.

Check it out on the official Doritos "Crash The Superbowl" website, and leave a comment if you like it.

To read some of the rock climbing articles about the spot, head on over to my Pixelphile Blog.
You can also check it out over on Vimeo, were we have over 10,000 views.
And of course it's also featured on YouTube.

I promise that one of my next commercials will feature some classic BMX!

Cheers! - Michael "Crank King"

1981 Kuwahara KZ1 Frame

How about this 1981 Kuwahara KZ frame, serial #K1D0908, that recently went for $830.00 bucks on ebay? Unbelievable. I haven't seen a KZ go for this much before. Glad I already have one:)

As listed on eBay. Sold at $830.00. Item #370464007816

1979 Robinson Looptail

Here's a nice 1979 Robinson Looptail. This is the model that Bobby Woods made famous on the cover of the 1979 June issue of BMX Action Magazine.

I dig the white and blue color combo.

As listed on eBay. Offered at $725.00. Item #19047630725

Bicycle Race/Fat Bottomed Girls

Sorry that it has been so long since I posted anything. To make up for it here is a picture that has absolutely nothing to do with BMX. But they are on bicycles after all:) Click on the above image for a much larger version.

From the album poster promoting the songs "Bicycle Race"/"Fat Bottomed Girls" from the rock band Queen and their 1978 album "Jazz".

You just gotta love the late 70's.

"Bicycle Race"

Bicycle bicycle bicycle

I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

You say black I say white
You say bark I say bite
You say shark I say hey man
Jaws was never my scene
And I don't like Star Wars
You say Rolls I say Royce
You say God give me a choice
You say Lord I say Christ
I don't believe in Peter Pan
Frankenstein or Superman
All I wanna do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my
Bicycle races are coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah!
Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today
So look out for those beauties oh yeah
On your marks get set go
Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race
Bicycle bicycle bicyI want to ride my bicycle
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
Bicycle race

You say coke I say caine
You say John I say Wayne
Hot dog I say cool it man
I don't wanna be the President of America
You say smile I say cheese
Cartier I say please
Income tax I say Jesus
I don't wanna be a candidate
For Vietnam or Watergate
Cos all I want to do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

Imapkt Sidehack Now In Stock!

These Impakt Sidehacks have been sold out at Walmart for the longest time. Right now they are in stock and are going for $274.00. Not too big a price to pay for you and your monkey. Get yours now before they are all gone.

Hutch Trick Team 1985

Here's another picture of Woody Itson. This time without the mustache. He's joined by Mike Dominquez and his perfectly coiffed hair. Classic mid eighties styling, on two bad ass bikes.

Green is Good

Okay, this guy is on a mountain bike instead of a BMX bike, but who cares? Green is Good.

E.T. on a Kuwahara

Here is a sweet illustration that Bob Haro did way back in 1982 for BMX Plus magazine. Bob was also a featured stunt rider in the movie. He is the one who knocks off the police light as he is riding over the car. Unfortunately, Bob and the other riders were not credited for their work, since they were not SAG members.

Kuwahara E.T. Original Condition

Time to go way back in time, all the way back to 1982. When a short little alien with a glowing finger made Kuwahara a household word. Here is an original unrestored E.T. looptail. It appears to be a Model 3009, also known as the Replica model. It looks like it is in amazing shape, and even still has the original powder that covers the tires.

As listed on eBay. Offered at $6,000.00 starting bid. Item #270588717537

Woody Itson 1986 Hutch Ad

Back in the 80's it was okay to have a mustache and ride an all pink bike. Here is Woody Itson doing his best Magnum, P.I. impersonation, circa 1986. In the backseat of his Porsche is his trademark pink Hutch Trick Star.

Higgins!!!

Donna on a Haro Sport

Here is something you don't see every day. NBL Elite Pro and Miss Sarasota USA 2009, Donna Snow, standing next to a 1985 Haro Sport. Bike belongs to Greg Terzian who has restored it back to factory specs. Greg is also a talented photographer and took this picture of Donna and his Haro.

Here is Donna tearing up the track. She currently races for the BMX Mania Factory Team.

Team Haro Reunion Show

Back at BMX Worlds 2009 in Cologne, Germany, the original Team Haro reunited for the first time in decades. The whole gang was there, including riders: Mike Dominguez, Brian Blyther, Ron Wilkerson, Dave Nourie, and announcer Kevin Martin. Vert ramp legend Mat Hoffman and the man himself, Bob Haro, were also there.

What an amazing site to see a bunch of 40 year old guys kicking it old school on some rad vintage Haro's. There were some nice crashes, which makes you cringe when you think how rare and valuable those bikes are. How often do you get a chance to see all these legends in one place doing what they love? I guess some scratches and dings are definitely worth it.

HD video shot and edited by Dominik Wrobel for Woozy BMX.

Illustration by Bob Haro, 1984.

Bride on a P.K. Ripper - NSFW!

Not really sure what it is about a P.K. Ripper, but somehow it makes your top fall off. Just like it did for Karen Leah. For that very reason, I think that all guys should have a P.K. Ripper in their stable. You never know when that special lady friend is going to stop by and want to go for a ride. Just be sure to keep your Mom away from it, some things we don't need to see. Oh, the humanity!

ABA Mid West Nationals - Rockford

It's time once again for the Granddaddy of all Vintage BMX Bike Shows, ROCKFORD!

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Overall event dates: June 17-19, 2010
Main Event day: June 19, 2010
Headquarters Hotel: Clocktower Resort - 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 315-4385
Room Info: Ask for VintageBMX rate $109/night

SPECIFIC EVENT SCHEDULES

FRIDAY MORNING
VintageBMX.com "Site Supporter Breakfast"*
Guest Speaker: Toby Henderson
Location: Clocktower Resort
Time: 9AM-11AM
Style: Breakfast buffet
Tickets: *Free to VintageBMX.com site supporters. You must create a free ticket for yourself via eventbrite, and be on the guestlist in order to attend!

FRIDAY NIGHT
VintageBMX.com "Chill Session"
Guest: "Hollywood" Mike Miranda
Location: Clocktower Resort
Time: 8:30-11:30PM
Food: Pizzas and munchies
Bar: Open bar for first hour, cash thereafter

SATURDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON
"VintageBMX Museum" Bike Show
Location: Rockford BMX Track
Time: 7AM-2PM
"Best In Class" Winners Announced: 3:30PM
- Classes will be announced soon (Same as last year, but we may add one or two)
- Voting will be by ballot, one to each ticket holder
-"Best in Show" will be chosen among the winners of all classes
- Registration is free, unless you wait til Saturday morning to do it, then $10 per bike
- Bike registration will be open online once classes are announced

SATURDAY NIGHT
VintageBMX.com Hall Of Fame Banquet Information
Guest Speaker: Windy Osborn
Location: Clocktower Resort
Time: Cocktails 6:30PM-7:00PM, Dinner served 7:30PM
Style: Plated (three entree choices), full table service
Bar: Comp beer and soft drinks, cash for other potables

TICKETS
Earlybird - February 25-March 15 - $40
Regular - March 16-May 15 - $50
Last Minute - May 16-June 9 - $60
ABSOLUTELY NO TICKET SALES AFTER JUNE 9!

Chainless BMX Concept

Here's a BMX concept designed by Russian Nikolay Boltachev. It features a chainless and hubless drive system. Looks cool, if they make an iRobot 2, it would fit in quite nicely. I could see this being used in Sci Fi films, but highly doubt that it would stand up to the rigors of BMX.

Redline PL-20 Proline Flight Carrera II

Ever had dreams of stompin' like Stu Thomsen? Well here is your chance. Up for sale is an original 1983 Redline PL-20 Carrera II.

Chrome Redline PL20 Frame, 5" headtube
Matching Redline fork , and fluted seatpost all stamped Redline
Redline Brute Stem
Chrome Redline 400 crankset 180mm Sealed bearings with redline dust caps Sweet Setup
Redline Carrera II Pad set
Kashimax Aero seat
Suntour Head lock
Suntour XC II Bear Trap pedals
Black Dia Compe MX1000 brake set with Black Dc lever
Chrome Dia compe DC MX seat clamp
Black Ukai speedlines with sealed bearing Suntour hubs
Real deal Comp III tires Blue/green/ yellow label
Handle bars are earlly Gt Pro bars

If you buy it, will you be able to ride like Stu? Probably not. But at least you will look cool.

As listed on eBay. Offered at $1,995.00 or best offer. Item #370386267102

Girl on a Hutch Trick Star

Okay, I have no idea what or who jem is, but here is a cool pic of a girl on a sweet Hutch Trickstar.

Hutch Trick Star Mini Trick Bike

...and now for something completely different, a Hutch Trick Star Mini Trick Bike. I can honestly say I have never seen one of these before, and probably never will again. Clown shoes not included.

Frame: 4130 Crome-Moly

Stem: Tuf-Neck
Handlebars: Hutch Chrome
Saddle: Viscount Aero with layback seat post
Pedals: Surefoot III
Wheels: 130x42 Inoue
Made in the USA

As listed on eBay. $500.00 starting price. Item #170489109085

BMX Society Old School Reunion & Show

BMX Society is having an Old School BMX Reunion & Show on Saturday, June 5th in Bellflower, California.

What: BMX Society's International Old School BMX Reunion & Show
When: June 5, 2010
Where: Bellflower BMX, Bellflower California
Time: 8 am to 4:00 pm

• BMX Society Bike Show & Awards Presentation

• Legends of Freestyle Ramp Jam expo.
• BMX track riding / racing
• Presentation of a Life time achievement award to Jim Melton
• Impakt Sidehack Invitational
• more to be announced...

Mike Buff P.K. Ripper Tribute

Steve Blackey, a former mechanic from the Bicycle Source Bike Shop, made a Mike Buff tribute P.K. Ripper, that he auctioned off on eBay for Parkinsons research. The idea came to him when he found out that his friend, John Crews of Bicycles Plus, has Parkinsons.

This bike was a combination of old school styling and modern components. Mike Buff himself even signed the number plate and posed for a few pics. This was a great idea for a great cause.

The winning bid was for $1,000.00 Item #110520843556

Check out Mike Buff doing a "front wheel freezer" back when he was on the BMX Action Trick Team.