The Fyxation Mesa Platform Pedal Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 04/27/2011 The Fyxation Mesa Pedal is ideal for freeride, BMX and urban riders that want a hard hitting pedal built to withstand abuse and provide a solid platform for any style of riding. Made out of a high impact nylon the Mesa is wide platform pedal with a super thin profile that works with most of popular foot retention systems. * High impact nylon body built to take abuse. * Smooth running sealed bearings with a cro-moly spindle. * Molded surface pegs for a super grippy ride. * Compatible with most foot retention systems. * Weight: 317g/pr - Height: 13.3mm - Width: 105mm. The Fyxation Mesa Pedal retails for about $48.00 About Fyxation: Fyxation was founded with a simple goal in mind. To bring urban riders pioneering components made from the best materials at a fair price. They focus on design, durability and style. See More At:- www.fyxation.com

The Schwinn Walkabout Balance Bike Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 03/04/2011 The Schwinn Walkabout is part balance bike, part scooter and all fun. The Balance bikes help kids to develop the motor skills and balance necessary to ride a two wheeler. The Schwinn Walkabout allows kids to learn these skills on a seat with a low center of gravity so they feel safe and confident. The Walkabout also doubles as a scooter so your kids will get use out of it even after they are riding a two wheeler. The adjustable height saddle and handlebars insure a good fit. Your kids will love the 10" chrome mag wheels. Suggested retail about: $70.00 and can be found in mass market stores.

The Schwinn Slalom Racer Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- Part trike, part scooter, all fun! The self-propelled Schwinn Slalom Racer promises hours of high-speed action. 360 degrees of mobility partnered with zig-zag steering action, go forwards, backwards and anywhere in between. * Cartridge-bearing polyurethane skate wheels. * Features fast and smooth rolling action. * Rumble seat design suspends racer for an easy ride. * Zig-zag motion propels the rider forward. * Spin the bar 180 degrees to go backwards. * Simple assembly required. Suggested retail about: $49.00 and can be found in mass market stores.

The Pryme Suspect Glove Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 06/11/2010 The Pryme Suspect Glove is designed for MTB and BMX and all-around use. It features a gusseted thumb and reinforced Amara palm with grippers on the fingertips. The back of the glove combines neoprene and stretch knit mesh with a small built in pocket. The Pryme Suspect Glove, Suggested retail about: $30.00 ( www.prymegear.com ) Pryme Gear is a an affiliate co-brand of Seattle Bike Supply Kent, Washington USA.

Hyper Donny DR Robison BMX Bicycle At Wal-Mart Gene`s BMX News Review -- 03/10/2010 Hyper Donny DR Robison BMX Bicycle At Wal-Mart $99.97 Approximate Available Date At Wal-Mart:- March 15th, 2010 Visit: www.hyperbicycles.com for participating Wal-Mart stores. 20" Hyper dR Pro Team BMX Bicycle * www.walmart.com/ip/20-Hyper-dR-Pro-Team-BMX-Bicycle/13969572 Washington State USA Participating Wal-Mart Stores: * Wal-Mart 306 5TH ST Clarkston, Washington 99403 - 509 758 8532 * Wal-Mart 11400 Hwy 99 Everett (W), Wa 98204 - 425 923 1740 * Wal-Mart 34520 16Th Ave South Federal Way, Wa 98003 - 253 835 4965 * Wal-Mart 2720 SO. Quillan St. Kennewick, Wa 99337 - 509 586 1554 * Wal-Mart 1005 N. Stratford Road Moses Lake, Wa 98837 - 509 765 8979 * Wal-Mart 1221 South Hayford Road Spokane, Wa 99224 - 509 459 0602 * Wal-Mart 1600 East Chestnut Ave Yakima, Wa 98901 - 509 248 3448 20" Hyper dR Pro Team BMX Bicycle: ( Description/Specifications ) * Ultra-Light Weight Aluminum BMX Racing Frame. * Pro-World Champion, Donny Robinson Replica. * Alloy Platform BMX Pedals. * High-Performance 3-Piece Crank. * Lightweight Aluminum Hyper BMX Racing Rims. * Authentic Hyper dR Signature Series Graphics. * Competition-Ready BMX Bike. What is the difference between a IBD bicycle shop bike and a department store bike? Department store bikes have one advantage over quality IBD bicycles. The $Price! Tag. -- If you want a toy, go to Wal-Mart; If you want a bicycle, Go to a IBD Bicycle Shop. This Hyper Donny DR Robison BMX Bicycle At Wal-Mart looks nice for a starting out BMX Racing bike. But in due time it is a wast if your in to BMX Racing. - You get what you pay for.... ( I.B.D. ) = Independent Bicycle Dealer, A Bicycle Shop. Gives Quality and Care. ( Mass Market ) = Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, They Do Not Give Quality, Care. ( Department Store ) = Same Term Describing Mass Market In Bicycle Industry. ACC - 04/14/2010 - News - Donny Robinson BMX Bike Line

Impakt BMX Sidehack Bicycle At Wal-Mart Gene`s BMX News Review -- 03/02/2010 New at mass market, Wal-Mart ~ A 20" Impakt Sidehack Bicycle. For More Photos See: Photo 001.jpg | Photo 002.jpg | Photo 003.jpg | Photo 004.jpg 20" Impakt Sidehack Bicycle: The Impakt Sidehack is made to Today's Park-bike spec., out of high- performance steel and comes equipped with a brake cable rotor, so 360 degree rotating handlebar tricks are just a bar spin away. If your looking for the coolest way to bring along a buddy as you rip from place to place or just a good way to make a Monkey out of any one brave enough to ride co-pilot at your local skate park. The Impakt Sidehack is for you! Its affordable, yet built to take a licking and it's Fun Factor is the stuff of Legend * High-performance BMX bike with Sidehack for additional rider. * Micro-drive front and rear sprockets. * Authentic Freestyle Geometry and Styling. * Rotor for 360 degree handlebar rotation. * 48-Spoke Alloy Wheels. * Alloy Platform BMX Pedals. * Multi-surface Freestyle/ParkBMX tires. The Impakt BMX Sidehack Bicycle At Wal-Mart For: $274.00 * www.walmart.com/ip/20-Impakt-Sidehack-Bicycle/12554957 * www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12554957 For More Information About Impakt Sidehacks: * www.impaktbicycles.com CC - 03/02/2010 - BMX Sidehack Now At Wal-Mart. ACC - 02/15/2010 - BMX Bikes In Top Chain Stores.

Chain-Free BMX Concept Promises A Silent Ride Gene`s BMX News Review -- 02/15/2010 Chain-free BMX Concept promises a silent and comfortable ride. Chain-free bicycle concept with hubless wheels. Designed by Nikolay Boltachev, a graphic designer from Russia, the BMX Concept bicycle is a next-generation hubless bike that offers a silent and comfortable ride on a chain-free system. The bike does feature a gear system that can ease your ride on harsh terrains. The BMX Concept features NS Bikes' Quark Pro White stem and custom slick 20'/ Maxxis Hookworm 20' slick tires, together with Crankbrothers 5050 pedals and a Superstar SweetSweep handlebar. The designer fails to mention the details of this unique chain-free system, but the elegant looks and the presence of the gear mechanism will surely attract a broad range of consumers. - For More Information: Zigzain hubless BMX concept 3D Model: www.fallingpixel.com/product.php/13178

Schwinn In-Line Skates - Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 09/15/2009 It seems that Schwinn is in to everything in bicycles but where does In-Line Skates fit in with Schwinn? - We do not know. The In-Line Skate fad thing was in the 1990`s and it somewhat sank. But today, the big bicycle brand name has Schwinn In-Line Skates just in case you are someone that is stuck in the 1990s time warp. Schwinn In-Line Skates - Boys - Blue Boys Inline Skates - Blue Nylon Skate Upper, Features ABEC-5 Bearings, Power Strap Closure Transparent Wheels Made of PVC, Heel Brakes Push-Button Size Adjustment, Available in Regular Sizes. This cool Schwinn In-Line Skate will run you about $30.00 in the mass market chain stores. Schwinn In-Line Skates - Mens - Gray Adults Inline Skates - Gray Nylon Skate Upper, Features ABEC-7 Bearings, Power Strap Closure, Indoor/Outdoor 76mm. Wheels Made of Urethane, Heel Brakes, Adjustable Size Available in Regular Sizes. This cool Schwinn In-Line Skate will run you about $45.00 in the mass market chain stores. Schwinn In-Line Skates - Womens - Teal Adults Inline Skates - Teal Nylon Skate Upper, Features ABEC-7 Bearings, Power Strap Closure, Indoor/Outdoor 76mm. Wheels Made of Urethane, Heel Brakes, Adjustable Size Available in Regular Sizes. This cool Schwinn In-Line Skate will run you about $45.00 in the mass market chain stores. Schwinn In-Line Skates - Youth Girls - Pink Girls Inline Skates - Pink Nylon Skate Upper, Features ABEC-5 Bearings, Power Strap Closure, Transparent 64mm. Wheels Made of PVC, Heel Brakes, Push-Button Size Adjustment Available in Regular Sizes. This cool Schwinn In-Line Skate will run you about $30.00 in the mass market chain stores.

Xpedo MX-11 Face-Off Pedals - Review The Xpedo MX-11 Face-Off is a pinned platform pedal for the dirt jump and BMX crowd. It features a CNC'd aluminium body mated to a tough chromoly axle with fully sealed cartridge bearings, and it has 14 well spaced pins per side which are replaceable. The real innovation is the platform itself. Not only have Xpedo reduced the pedal height by over 30 percent over previous models ( putting your foot closer to the pedal axle increases pedalling efficiency ) it also reduces weight. The platforms themselves can be replaced with aftermarket designs, so the fashion coordinators out there can find a matching colour easily from a range including anodised black, gold, silver, ( red - photoed ), pink, green and orange. The MX-11 weighs in at 426g a pair, which is amongst the lightest available for this type of hard core pedal. The Xpedo MX Line have distinctly useable profiles and feature magnesium and aluminum bodies, replaceable pins and durable cro-moly steel spindles that are built for years of dirt and street abuse. For more information about MX-11 Face-Off Pedals - www.xpedo.com

Team USA BMX Olympic Bike By Dumar - Review

Schwinn 2007 Classic Sting-Ray Review-Report Gene`s BMX News -- A Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray $88 - While Supplies Last. Friday November 23, 2007 Only 5am - 11am At Wal-Mart. On Black Friday - November 23rd, 2007 People were lined up out side getting ready for the doors to open at the Wal-Mart Store. Wal-Mart one of the world's largest retailer, threw open its doors at 5 a.m. for the Holiday shopping season. Gene`s BMX stood inline and froze as it was cold out but we ended up with one of them cool Schwinn Classic Sting Ray Bicycles. "Click on Photo" to open a Directory of Photos. The Schwinn 2007 Classic Sting-Ray (mass market) Wal-Mart, it features a 20" rear wheel, and a 16" front wheel. - As well as a springer fork, ape hanger handle bars, a "S" Schwinn banana seat and a coaster brake, and a Schwinn slick rear tire. The bike, just that all over cool, classic Sting-Ray style! Made by Dorel-Pacific Cycle, Schwinn and was sold exclusive via on the Black Friday 2007 at Wal-Mart stores for $88.00 - ( Made in China ) The 2007 Wal-Mart Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray is a hybrid of the Sting-Ray and Krate. It does have some parts of both of them. BUT, they are `NOT' anything like the old school Schwinn Krates. The Fork: Schwinn Chrome Plated Springer Fork, Crankset: Schwinn Forged with One Piece with Schwinn Mag 46T Sprocket, Bottom Bracket: One piece 24 tpi, The Pedals: Schwinn Rubber Block, The Freewheel is: Shimano 20T, The Chain: KMC z-410, Anti-drop, black, The Rims: Front: Alloy 16" x 1.75 Rear: 20" x 2.125 28H, The Tires are: -Front: Schwinn Superior 16" -Rear: Schwinn 20' Sting-Ray Slick, The Front Hub: Steel Chrome Plated 28H, The Rear Hub is a: Shimano Coaster Brake, w/ 28H, The Spokes are: 14G UCP, The Rear Brake: Shimano Coaster Brake, The Handlebar: Classic Sting-Ray Polished Steel, The Stem: Sting-Ray Alloy, The Grips: Classic Metal Flake Sting-Ray Grip, The Headset: Steel, The Saddle: Schwinn Classic Banana Seat, The Seat Post is: Chrome Plated. In All, Schwinn had no listings on its web site about the 2007 bike. The new 2007 Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray is not a bad deal for $88.00 Its a COOL Bike, Keep the rubber side down and RIDE IT! - Have Fun. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

Schwinn Tires and Tubes Review Gene`s BMX News -- 11/14/2007 Do you have a bald tire or got a flat? Schwinn/PTI Sports has launched some new looking tires and tubes in to the mass market chain stores, Walmart, Target, Toys R Us. exta. The new Schwinn tires and tubes are manufactured and distributed by PTI Sports Inc, providing quality products for Schwinn. ( PHOTOS OF SCHWINN TIRES ) schwinn tire01.jpg | schwinn tire02.jpg schwinn tire03.jpg | schwinn tire04.jpg ( PHOTOS OF SCHWINN TUBES ) schwinn tube01.jpg | schwinn tube02.jpg schwinn tube03.jpg | schwinn tube04.jpg About the Schwinn branded parts and accessories, Back in year 2002 Pacific Cycle/Schwinn signed a multi-year deal with parts and accessory maker PTI in which to PTI to produce and distribute Schwinn, GT and Mongoose-brand parts and accessories to mass merchants, sporting goods chains and specialty retailers. It covers a wide range of bicycle parts and accessories, including helmets, locks, pumps, water bottles, bags, gloves and saddles. The products can be found at specialty retailers and mass merchants. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

The Street Surfer BMX Bike - Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 10/02/2007 The Aussies do love their extreme sports, especially the ones involving cool hardware, so it's no surprise that it was an Australian company that crossed a skateboard with a BMX. The Street Surfer, which dates back to 1998 prototype with actual skateboard wheels, is a trick bike and cruiser which is steered by leaning rather than by turning handlebars, so you can carve the streets up, surf-style. The Street Surfer, Are Five Wheels Better? The company claims that the extra wheels give better traction and stability (and probably gets stuck in potholes a lot easier, too). The custom suspension is self adjusting, and soaks up impact as well as "hugging the road". Best of all, there's an option to swap out the front assembly "Dirt Jump Forks" which are, you guessed it, regular bike forks. ~ Check Out The YouTube Videos Of The Street Surfer ~ * www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR1HTCjLbPA - StreetSurfer Bike. * www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsmU-G94dQo - Street Surfer. The videos show the Street Surfer in action, although it doesn't seem to be doing much more than a regular BMX. Although what would I know? It is expected to be a huge hit with BMX bikers and stunt cyclists. A resident of Perth, Varrone says it takes a little time to get the hang of the machine. The Street Surfer has no US dealers right now, but the Euro version will cost about €700 ( $970 )....... For more detailed information see: ( The Street Surfer ) web site.

Tony Hawk Signature Series BMX Bikes - Review

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Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray - The History Of BMX - Review Gene`s BMX News Review -- 01/15/2006 After all the excitement from the talks of the World Premieres I broak down, Gene`s BMX got a coppy of the Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray - The History Of BMX. Joe Kid On A Stingray - The History Of BMX shows some history of the BMX. It also shows a good hand full of some of the older riders from back in the days Quotes from - Bob Hadley, Bob Haro, David Clinton, Perry "PK" Kramer, Scot Breithhaupt, John Palfeyman, Harry Leary, Stu Thomsen, Rick Twomey, Greg Hill, and lots more. Its narrated by West Coast Choppers Jesse James. Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray, It is a cool video, But, misses somewhat in on the all around of the BMX history. It cover more to the BMX FREESTYLE than as to the BMX Racing. It is a skip, hop and jump documentary video. The Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray video gives a start line of 1970 for the BMX but does not show much of about Schwinn Bicycles, the Sting-Ray bikes in 1964. The video also leaves out showing anything about Huffy BMX Bicycles in 1969. Also left out of Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray video, is the 1956 Holland BMX races. It is a interesting video showing some views of people that did take play in the history of some of the BMX. But it skips hops and jumps and somewhat bends and misses a bit by trying to make the views of the people look more responsible for the start of BMX than they actually were. The Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray video does miss some of the main key points of the BMX history in all but is still a nice documentary on somewhat of BMX but more to the Freestyle of BMX. www.joekidonastingray.com Trailer Video Files Both .mov = Same - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: ( .mov File ) = http://www.bangpictures.com/joekid/bmxhistory.mov ( .mov File ) = http://www.joekidonastingray.com/bmxhistory.mov * Trailer 001 - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray ( Original ) = Google Video. * Trailer 002 - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray ( Remake ) = Google Video. FUEL & Fox Sports Net 54321 Segment - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: ( .mov File ) = http://www.joekidonastingray.com/54321.mov The BMX Shows Notorious Byronious does some pre-show interviews at the Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray showing at the 2006 Bicycle Film Festival: The BMX Show Bicycle Film Festival Report Joe Kid On A Stingray - The History Of BMX = Google Video: 19:34 Check Out The Commercial - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnZ0UMrVwGY -OR- ( http://www.bangpictures.com/tv/joekid.html ) Other Information Regarding - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: http://www.bangpictures.com | http://blog.bangpictures.com http://www.bangpictures.com/lapremiere.html Also see the: * 2005 - IMDB entry - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: Blue Carpet Special. * 2005 - IMDB entry - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray: Documentary. Photos - Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray Premiere Weekend April 1st to 4th, 2005 * Friday Night Party At Castillos, Corona ( 29 pics ) * Saturday, Joe Kid Premiere At CineSpace, Hollywood ( 55 pics ) UPDATE:- (~ Bang Pictures Says Linking To Other Web Sites Is Foul ~) In January 2009 Gene`s BMX got an e-mail from Bang Pictures asking us to remove a URL Link that was on my web site. The URL Link was to another web site that had a Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray Video Down-Load hosted on it. Bang Pictures says it is foul for Gene`s BMX to have that URL Link listed. We have removed that one Link from are Gene`s BMX.com web site in all. But there is lots of other sources out there like pear to pear and web searches. Google Search Lists Lots More Sources Of The Movie Than Just That One Link: www.google.com/search/joe kid on a stingray - the history of bmx ( google.com)

20" X-Games BMX Motobike Bike - Review

Schwinn 2005-2006 Manta Ray Bike Review ( Click Photo For Full Size! ) Gene`s BMX News -- The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike, 2005-2006 Rule the streets on the new Schwinn Manta Ray muscle bike. With a cool double-wide polo frame, Schwinn chrome springer fork, double-wide coaster brake and laid-back banana saddle, it's brimming with attitude and style. ~~~~~ It`s Features & Specifications ~~~~~ Schwinn double-wide polo frame. Extra-long Schwinn chrome Springer fork. Double-wide coaster brake. Laid-back banana saddle with chrome sissy bar. Front and rear wide fenders. Steel chain guard. Click Here! For Photos of the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike. This is a cool looking bike, some say it looks like a re-make of the older Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate bikes, but built for a all new generation. The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike will run you around $153.00 and can be found in the Mass Market chain - Wal-Mart stores. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4231519 The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike that sold at Wal-Mart mass market retail in year 2005/2006 came with a cool looking coupon add that did not make much since to be on this bike. As seen at the Wal-Mart mass market retail on the Schwinn bicycles being sold, is a ABA-Dew Coupon. A Free Race Coupon - Bring this coupon to your local track and get a FREE RACE ENTRY and a free 30-day trial membership. (photo) - http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/schwinn-aba-add.jpg Schwinn and ABA BMX - American Bicycle Association. And on the other side of the coupon is - Schwinn is a proud sponsor of the Dew Action Sports Tour. (photo) - http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/schwinn-dew-add.jpg A Schwinn BMX coupon add on a style Schwinn muscle bike, - Hmmmm! So why did the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike have this cool looking coupon on it? Who knows why? - It realy does not fit with the style of this Manta Ray Bike. But we all will be guessing for a long time on as to why this coupon add came the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/sting-ray-info.html http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

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Schwinn Skateboards - A Cool Look Learn to skateboard on a Schwinn skateboard? Schwinn skateboards for the Schwinn Collector's? So, you pick - Check them out, they do look cool.. Schwinn/Pacific Cycle -- year 2005-2006 Learn to skateboard on Schwinn's 101 model. The Schwinn Skateboard 101 - Features: 9 ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5A Aluminum/Polished Trucks PVC 50 x 36 mm Wheels & 608Z Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics. Sharpen your boarding skills on Schwinn's 102 model. The Schwinn Skateboard 102 - Features: 9 Ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5" Heavy Duty/Polished Trucks PVC 50 x 36 mm Wheels & ABEC 3 Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics Board like a pro on Schwinn's 103 model. The Schwinn Skateboard 103 - Features: 9 Ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5" Heavy Duty/Stone Blasted Trucks Polyurethane 50 x 36 mm Wheels & ABEC 5 Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics The Schwinn Skateboards will run you about $40.00 and are available at most Schwinn mass retail store locations. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

The Bike Called SHIFT - A Look Review This Above illustration Photo shows the 16-inch-wheel bicycle, designed by Scott S. Shim assistant professor of visual and performing arts at Purdue University. The new bicycle design created at Purdue University could erase the need for parents to hold on to the back of a two-wheel bicycle as their child learns how to ride. The bike, called SHIFT, was created by Shim and two students. Their design topped 853 entrants from 56 countries to win the $15,000 first prize in the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taiwan. ***** A New Design Could Transform 1st Bike Ride ***** Who can forget the thrill - and terror - of that first solo bicycle ride: Mom or Dad letting go, the magic of two-wheeled freedom and, inevitably, toppling over in a knee-scraping crash? Three Purdue University industrial designers who tapped into memories of their own childhood cycling misadventures have built a bike that ditches the training wheels but keeps rookies stable. Called SHIFT, it slowly transforms from a tricycle to bicycle configuration as the rider pedals faster, then returns to trike formation as the rider slows down. Lead designer Scott Shim hopes the design, which won top honors recently at an international bicycle design competition, can help children slowly gain the skill and courage to pedal off on their own. The design features a single front wheel and two slim rear wheels that are initially splayed outward to stabilize and prevent the rider from toppling over. As the rider accelerates and leans forward, the rear wheels shift inward, narrowing into a single wheel surface that essentially makes it a two-wheel venture. As the bike slows, the rear wheels tilt back to the tricycle formation. Shim, an assistant professor of industrial design, said he and his two collaborators came up with the idea while brainstorming a concept to enter in the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taipei, Taiwan. He and recent Purdue design graduates Matthew Grossman and Ryan Lightbody traded childhood memories of looking back frantically at their father or mother after they sent them on their way on initial solo rides. "That was the common thing - looking back to see if your dad is holding your seat, and having that fear of crashing or falling all the time while you're riding," said Shim, an assistant professor of industrial design whose 4-year-old son is at the tricycle stage. "So we thought if we could make a tricycle kind of bicycle, it would get that burden off the child's shoulders so he or she could focus on trying to learn to ride." The key to their bike, which resembles a trike with crooked wheels while at rest, is a belt with a spring mechanism that pulls the rear wheels inward. Their design was among 24 of 853 initial entries chosen for the competition's final round, in which teams had three months to build a quarter-scale model of their bike. Judges were so impressed with the Purdue team's design they awarded it he $15,000 top prize and had a full-scale prototype built for display. Shim and his collaborators are now working to get their design patented and find an investor to manufacture the bike. Three companies - two from Korea and one from Taiwan - are interested, Shim said. He said he has already received more than 100 e-mails from consumers asking when the bike might hit the market. Ryan Atkinson, brand manager at Waterloo, Wis.-based Trek Bicycle Corp., said the design, which has won the praise of the Industrial Design Society of America, would have wide appeal to able-bodied children and children and adults with special needs. "They've really touched on something unique in the way the bike stabilizes itself," he said. Jerry Clements, a family physician from New York City, contacted Shim in hopes he could buy a version of the bike for his two 6-year-old daughters, now in the training-wheel stage. He said it's been frustrating helping his girls learn to ride. "You can get a kid up on two wheels and as long as they're moving and they're looking where they're going, they're going to do OK. But once they slow down and stop, they fall over, get scared and get off. Then you have to start all over again." ACC - 03/28/2006 - Shift Prototype Bike Named Top Inventions 2006

Odyssey`s Elementary Stem Review Cerritos, Ca -- Odyssey`s Elementary is a BMX stem that would look at home atop a high-end road bike. Two years in development, the single-bolt design snugs up the bar and steerer with one bolt adjustment. "The unique U-frame shape is made from 2014 aluminum and has far less material than most traditional alumminum-block stems," said Nuno Oliveira of Odyssey`s sales department. "Combine that with the fact that one bolt is doing the job of six, and you end up with an eigh-ounce Elementary stem." Given the stem`s clamping power, Odyssey does not recommend usage with carbon fiber steerers. The company has patents pending on the system of wedges it uses to simultaneously clamp the bar and fork. Stems are available with a 50-millimerter extension, with or without Gyro tabs, for $59.99 ---------------------------------------- Elementary Stem-Two years of prototyping, revision and continuous ride testing. The result is a design with superior clamping power at half the weight of an ordinary stem. One bolt simultaneously expands four wedge components to clamp the handlebar and fork steerer tube in place. Available with or without Gyro tabs. Black anodized aluminum finish. 50 mm reach. 8 ounces / 230 grams. U.S. and foreign utility patents pending. For more information on Odyssey`s Elementary stem See - http://www.odysseybmx.com - Elementary Stem In The News - Odyssey BMX Elementary Stem Wins Design Competition

Schwinn Ergo Comfort Grips Review Gene`s BMX News -- Schwinn`s Ergo Comfort Grips Features: A dual density design and its a No-slip grip, it does fit most handlebars. The grips have been found to work well on BMX, MTB, and some Chopper bikes. They are a soft rubber with hard rubber ends, on both ends, This grip have a hard end rubber plug wich extends the life of the grip and it helps prevent injuries to a rider caused by open bar ends. This all makes for a tuff grip that does last for a good time on a bike. The design and style of this grip makes for a comfortable bike ride. The Ergo Comfort Grips gets a thumbs up becouse they seem to last. The Ergo Comfort Grips are manufactured and distributed by PTI Sports and the grips have the Schwinn Quality Seal logo and star on them. The Schwinn Ergo Comfort Grips are available at most Wal-Mart stores for about $6.00 and a few other mass retail store locations as well. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

	Schwinn`s 2005-2006 Sting Pro BMX Frame Story and Review Please See: Schwinn`s 2005-2006 Sting Pro BMX Frame Story and Review Page ( http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn-05-06-sting.html )

Schwinn`s 2005 Sting-Ray Foot Scooter Review-Report Gene`s BMX News -- Well - deck them halls with a bit of holiday spice - lalala, But - I bet you would like to ride them halls on this new Schwinn Sting Ray Scooter? Its cool looking....... I took a trip to my area Target store this week and bought one of them Schwinn Sting-Ray Scooters red/black for $99.99 Its not a bad price - that is, if your in to the scooter fad or just a flat out Schwinn nut like my self that has to have any thing that has the Schwinn name on it. This new Schwinn Sting-Ray Scooter does look cool and does ride smooth for a scooter. It also looks good side by side with my Schwinn Sting-Ray 20' Street Series bike. http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Sting-Ray-Scooter-Bike.jpg The Schwinn Sting-Ray Foot Scooter has a double barrel" frame with dual exhaust tips and a curvy steering tube. With exclusive Sting-Ray 12" x 3" "Big Boa" drag slick rear tire, and a 14" x 2" front tire, each mounted on alloy rims, Front and rear custom steel fenders ( Red ) with integrated rear reflector mount and rolled edges Extra wide deck with traction grip. - the deck is plastic? Here are some photos -- http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter00.jpg http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter01.jpg http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter02.jpg A Sure-stop hand brake with a alloy color matched brake lever. You can also push down on the back fender to drag stop on the back wheel, as this is also used as a brake to stop the scooter. The back fender does have a skid plate built in the inter part of the fender, making it a bit strong to do so..... Somewheres, someone was asking about the brakes on this scooter. So here are a few photo shots of just the brake area on the scooter. http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake01.jpg http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake02.jpg http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake03.jpg It also has a durable and cool Sting-Ray "Dualie" kick stand, and Signature Sting-Ray "lucky dice" valve caps.............. I have to give Schwinn a Thumbs Up! on this new Sting-Ray Foot Scooter - it makes "the rebirth of cool " now even more cool. :) Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/sting-ray-info.html http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

Schwinn`s Spoiler Chopper Bike Vs. Redline`s RainCity Chopper Schwinn`s Sting-Ray Spoiler Gene`s BMX News -- Two well known names in the bicycling industry - Schwinn and Redline. They both have high end chopper bikes. But what one is the best chopper bike that you would want to ride and show off on? Both of the bikes are sold at IBD shops at a some what of a high price. Both of the bikes look way cool, But what one will make it or brake it in the bicycle industry? Is it just a fad? Only time will tell......... With everyone cashing in on Schwinn`s New Spoiler Sting-Ray bike, Less do some shopping here and take a look at Redlines`s New RainCity Chopper bike and see how the two bikes look side by side. The Schwinn Spoiler Sting-Ray Bike go`s for $599.99msrp at IBD`s. It is sorta hard to get your hands on one right now, but they are starting to show up at bikes shops around the US, as people are getting them. Dripping with chrome and bad to the bone, the new Sting-Ray Spoiler is the baddest ride on the road. Aluminum frame. 4-Legged Freak suspension fork. Dual disc brakes. Big Boa 4.25" rear tire. Custom embroidered saddle. Unmatched value. Unparalled specs. Unbelievably cool and available only through your local Schwinn bike shop. The competition just became irrelevant. The Redline RainCity Chopper Bike go`s for $999.99msrp at IBD`s Word is, there is no word on anyone riding around on this new bike? The Question is, Does anyone have one of the new Redline choppers? I guess this new bike is still a Redline project bike? Who knows? Photos - Redline`s Rain City Bicycle Chopper Redline`s Rain City Chopper: Aluminum for the frame, and picked a belt-drive system instead of a regular chain. Using scraps from out back of the garage, we shaped some sweet tubbed dropouts, while Fat Frank shaped the alloy tank. We went back 'n forth on whether to add springer forks or stick with the rigid's, but finally opted on the chromo one-piece bar/fork combo as the cleanest choice. This babe Linda, who hangs out at the shop on Thursdays, did the stitching on the saddle. the red sword striping added the final touch. Overall, we're pretty friggin' pleased with the finished project. So much so, that we will likely allow Redline to license our name and put these bad ass bicycle choppers in production. Rain City Choppers is from Burien, WA. and they have joined up with Redlines Bicycles in Kent, WA. making a wild design of a new Chopper Bicycle, This bad boy chopper is an aluminum bicycle frame with some sweet tubbed dropouts, while Fat Frank shaped alloy tank and a belt-drive system instead of a regular chain. This is one sweet bad boy bicycle chopper by Redline and Rain City. A small brake down - Both are chopper bikes. - Both are sold at IBD shops. Schwinn`s bike is of a lower price and looks cool. Schwinn`s bike is out there being road around at this time Redline`s bike is of a higher price and looks cool. Redline`s bike has not been seen riding around at this time. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/sting-ray-info.html http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

Moses Lake BMX Track 2004 Report & Review Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News ) -- Gene`s BMX took a small trip over to Moses Lake on Friday the 15th of October 2004, The Gene`s BMX Official Words for this track, The BMX track, it has to be one of the best bmx tracks that has ever been built in the Central Washington area. The track is big and long. Its a bmx riders dream of a track, The reality of this bmx track, It almost looks like what we have all seen at the Great Northwest Nationals in Pasco Wa. for the last few years but with a out door twist to it. The track layout is of a letter ( M ) style but going backwards. This bmx track was well thought out, and well made. The track does need a startting gate, then it would be ready to rock n roll. The area youth love it, at least the few of them that was at the track that I saw where having a blast ridding there bikes around on the new track. A photo has a millon words and a photo can talk for its self. People asked for more photos of the Moses Lake BMX Track, so - Click on a Photo-URL to open a Directory of Photos, Moses Lake BMX Track 10-15-2004 A ride around the Moses Lake BMX Track from start to finnish. And some random photo shots and some shots of some bmx riders. Want more information about the Moses Lake BMX Track? Visit Page - ( http://www.genesbmx.com/moseslake-bmx.html )

Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series Chopper Review Gene`s BMX News -- The Sting-Ray is an American icon – a legendary bicycle The 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Is The Rebirth Of Cool...... The new Schwinn Sting-Ray is all about the ride. Built with customized parts, like the Big Boa Tire and signature V-back Handlebars -- Schwinn Sting-Rays are endorsed by OCC - Orange County Choppers. Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series features: Custom-stretched chopper frame with gas tank gusset Measurement in inches: 36.0 x 75.0 x 26.0 - weight 45.0 The "Big Boa" rear drag tire is 20" tall by 4.25" wide. 20" x 4" super wide V line rear slick tire 24" x 2" narrow front tire mounted on extruded alloy rims. Adjustable cruising saddle with built-in sissy bar, riveted upholstery and Schwinn embossed logo. Dual crown Sting-Ray twin barrel chrome forks with color matching paint. Chrome steel chain guard and heavy duty double leg kickstand. Clear-coated Schwinn flame decals with machined aluminum head badge. Alloy linear pull brake with alloy lever 3-piece custom Sting-Ray cranks with iron cross pedals. The Sting-Ray Street Series Chopper bike roughly weighs 45 pounds. * Photos of the 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Bike. This bike is not bad at all, for a bike being sold in the mass market like chain stores Wal-Mart - Target - ToysRus - and more. Its roughly $180.00 The Sting-Ray bikes rolled into mass stores in mid-April 2004. The manufacturer of this bike is Schwinn/Pacific Cycle-Dorel Industries. Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/sting-ray-info.html http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike 02-05 Review Gene`s BMX News -- Less take a look at Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike. The Schwinn Z-Force 20" BMX Bike was imported in to the mass market back in the fall of 2002 and landed in stores in the spring of 2003 across the USA. Its one of the first bmx bikes by Schwinn that has landed in to the mass market chain stores. This bike is out there being sold and ridden by a lot of to-days bmx bicycling youth. Its a Schwinn-design frame, this bike is strong enough to take the toughest bmx trick riding for an age range of recommend 8 to 12 years old or for a bmx rider that is just startting out in bmx riding. It features an SST ORYG rotor and 4 Schwinn axle pegs, which make doing bmx tricks a breeze. The alloy platform pedals are light and provide a large contact area. Also has - High-tensity fork will take harsh riding with ease. Alloy platform pedals give a large contact area for trick riding. and Alex-brand, 48-hole, alloy rims are light and strong. Schwinn`s Z-Force 2002-2003 BMX Bike *PHOTOS - ( Click A Photo To View More and Full Size Photos ) The 2005 Schwinn Z-Force BMX bike. Something NEW! in 2005 that has been spotted at Walmart. Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike has an "Aluminum" Frame!!! *PHOTOS of Schwinn`s NEW 2005 Z-Force 20" BMX Bike ( Click A Photo To View Full Size ) Schwinn`s Z-Force BMX Bike is sold in the mass market chain stores for a price of $111.23 at Wal Mart stores. You can check out www.walmart.com web site and ( Walmart`s Schwinn Z-Force BMX Bike Page ) Related Information: http://www.genesbmx.com/SchwinnPage.html

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