We get hundreds of envelopes each month, usually requests for free stickers & ‘please sponno me’ letters. Every now & then you get a cool letter that you can tell was done for the right reasons, pure passion & love for BMX. Well, enter this letter & cool artwork we received here from a young BMXer out there. A big thanks go out to you Jake. Your letter & drawing is now hanging on the warehouse wall.
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Zac Miner has the latest DIG advert for Colony & you can read all about it & more on the Backbone BMX site.
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Shane made this awesome video of some ‘scrap’ footage he had collected over the past 9 months. Wish my ‘scrap’ flatland footage was anything like this! Enjoy.
Shane Badman Winter 2008/09 from Colony BMX on Vimeo.
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Mick recently did a sight seeing roadtrip with some friends into the interior of BC in Canada. Looks like it was a good time by the pics he sent in. Some nice looking scenery for sure. It’s good to see you enjoying yourself over there mate !!
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The ‘Colony Down Underground Series’ finals went down on the 4th of July in Brisbane, Australia. This here is some footage from the final battle between Colony team mates, Simon O’Brien & Shintaro Misawa. Simon came out in front for the win by 1 point, making it a very close competition. Enjoy.
Down Underground Finals – Brisbane. from Colony BMX on Vimeo.
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Our first fitted cap, the ‘LFH’ by Liam Fahy-Hampton. Available September around the world at all good retailers. I know it sounds like a while off yet but worth the wait I feel. Hassle your local shop closer to the release date about getting yourself one.
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Spotted this on the Backbone BMX site. Def gonna be heading down to Canberra to check this out when it’s done. Better get that couch ready for me Zac !! Click here to read more.
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Liam Fahy-Hampton has a new advert on the back cover of the new Focalpoint BMX magazine. Check it out at a BMX shop near you now. While you’re at it, click here now to check out our range of tee shirts available right now.
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Mick Bayzand is a champion, a true Aussie battler & a street weapon no doubt. He can take the biggest falls & get up smiling while going for it again. Pure legend. Every time I watch him ride I can’t help but smile. If you like to smile on & off your bike while throwing yourself down any rail in sight then perhaps Mick’s signature Teddy bars are for you? Check them out by clicking here now or at any bike shop near you that stocks Colony. Easy as that.
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Yesterday the finals went down & it was a real success. Riding wise it all came down to a Colony head to head with Simon & Shintaro. Simon came out on top by 1 point for the win. A big thanks go to all those that organised the series & to all those that rode in it. Next series should be even bigger & better. Check back later this week for a short video of the day.
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Ross D dropped by the office yesterday with Shintaro, fresh off the plane from Japan. We hooked him with a bunch of tee shirts, one of our new hooded zip ups & some Fantastic Plastic pedals. You can check out Shintaro’s riding at the Down Underground finals today in Brisbane. Click here for more details. I snapped a couple amateur pics of his Colony Cube & a quick session in the warehouse below. Enjoy.
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We do… Official Stems, Official Sprockets, Pivotal Seat Posts, Mid & Spanish BB kits, Fork Top bolts, Konka Bar Ends, Clone Hub Sets, Oneway Pegs, Official Forks, Hell Stallion Forks, Fantastic Plastic Pedals, Bloody Oath frames, Hell Stallion Frames, Bloody Oath Bars, Teddy Bars, Official Bars, Colonial Cranks & more available in Purple right now at retailer near you.
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If you’re keen to check out the flatland scene in Australia make sure you get yourself along to the finals of the Down Underground Series on this Saturday. Heavy hitters from Colony Simon O’Brien & Shintaro Misawa from Japan will be there as well as the majority of the Aussie flatland contingent.
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While in Melbourne on the weekend I took the chance to get a few pics of Marnold’s Hell Stallion for you all to check out. Black & Purple looks a treat for sure.
For those in Australia looking for Official stems, Pivotal seat posts & 25T Official sprockets all in Purple we have just landed a fresh new shipment of these. So hit up your local shop to get some in now, while they last.
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Click here to check out a bunch of awesome pics that Cooper posted up on the Focalpoint site. Good times.
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Whilst down in Melbourne for the weekend I had the chance to drop in & check out Mainly BMX over in Geelong. Richard & the boys there have a really cool boutique style store going which is great to see. They have a very extensive range of Colony products in store right now so if you’re in the area make sure to drop in & check it all out.
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I made a photo collage of pics taken on my little digi from Saturday night. It was an awesome time & both the videos were amazing. Everyone involved did an amazing job & must be commended. Stand out sections by all including Liam & Marnold for Colony. Make sure you do yourself a favour & get this DVD when it’s available in a few weeks.
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Shintaro Misawa is coming to Brisbane from Japan this weekend for the finals of the Downunder Ground flatland series. Check out this video of him riding on his Colony Cube. Make sure you make it this weekend to the comp. Should be a good time for sure.
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Bruno Faucon has a new video online courtesy of Data BMX. Check it out.
un jour avec Bruno Faucon from databmx on Vimeo.
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There a few things happening today around the country, if you’re in Brisbane go check out the Vintage BMX Show N Shine or if you’re in Melbourne, make sure to get yourself to the Focalpoint DVD premiere tonight. Check the flyers below for full details.
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Welcome to our new look website !! Take the time to check it all out if you can. You will notice the biggest changes are in the team section. It is finally up-to-date & reflects our diverse worldwide team. Enjoy.
The products section will be updated over the weeks ahead with all our new products for 2010 & beyond. So check back over the weeks ahead.
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Paddy Gross sent me over a link to a video from the weekends jam in Cologne, Germany. Looks like it was fun for sure. Check for Paddy with the white long sleeve tee shirt on. Click here now for the video on Freedom BMX. I miss Cologne !!
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Ryan received his invite for X Games 15 for Super Park, should be interesting to see what the park course is like this year. In other news both Ryan & Tim will be at this weeks Dew Tour opener. Good luck guys.
Photo stolen from Fudger. Thanks mate.
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Our Clone Rims will be available in the USA & Australia in September this year. They will also be available built-up in our Clone complete wheels sets, in all other countries including the USA & Australia from September. Colours available will be, Black, White, Red, Purple, Dark Blue & Tangerine.
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Attila Godi is our flow rider in Hungary & he put together this awesome video. It has a cool little intro and then some great riding afterwards. Enjoy. Attila also crashed recently at a jam & smashed his elbow & lost a tooth, get well soon mate. Thanks to Harlee Shop for helping out Attila as well.
Light street webvid from Hungary from bmiksz on Vimeo.
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For someone who has a messed up knee right now & maybe shouldn’t even be riding, Mick is doing pretty well it seems going by these pics he sent in. Mick is killing it over in Vancouver right now & it just goes to show how much of a trooper he is. In my eyes he is one of the toughest riders out there, period. You rule mate.
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I have a mini interview over on the Flatland Australia blog, if your interested to check it out feel free to click here now. You can also check out my new flatland bike which was proudly painted by Rob & Ross at Lewis & Sons Powder Coating, thanks guys. Appreciated. Make sure to give them a call for any powder coating needs you may have.
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Don’t forget the Vintage Show N Shine on next weekend at Lewis & Sons Powder Coating. I saw some of the new projects both Rob & Ross have been working on & they look amazing. See the flyer below for full details.
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