BMX IS DEAD!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2023
- Epic BMX's resident historian ( / _epicbmx ) Phu Vu gives his argument on the current state of the BMX industry. BMX is dead is a thesis that a lot of people have shared over the last few years, but is the pastime that hundreds of thousands of bicycle enthusiasts over the world agree?
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I’m 48 years old, living in the UK.
Just bought myself a bmx. Haven’t ridden one since I was about 10 years old. Super stoked. Age is just a number fellas 👍
53 in the UK here. I buy up BMX that people have given up on, restore and replace parts, ride them, then sell them to fund the next one. Too old to ride hard now but I still give it a go. Just being out on a freshly finished ride makes me happier than almost anything else.
50 in the UK and still into BMX even if my knees aren’t 😂
45 here and UK too. Got my little United Supreme delivered a week or so ago, my son has a 2nd hand to grow into (he's 8) and my daughter (6) rides her little bike *like* it's a BMX. lol.
Hell yea dude! Some of the oldest riders I know slay the hardest. Because they're smart and don't take overly risky reward situations and just steady progress. Muscle helps too especially if you come from the era where kids completes being like 34lbs was normal. So glad I came at the end of that .-.
ayoooooo?
We can save bmx! Just go out and ride more 😊
Ol skool bro. I ride all the time. There is hope. I complemented a kids bike. We struck up a conversation an I told him how we rode the sketch things. We good now. Lol
No doubt i agree also wouldnt hurt to leave the digital aspect at home lol hoder knows wtf up
I want to ride it now, but it's a typhoon outside 😢
I’ve been hitting the gym on my 29” ripper and that thing is so fun if y’all some nor cal guy it would be dope to ride w y’all got to the gym but around the cities🔥
Went out rode more and ended up in jail dude I literally just got home💀💀💀💀💀
I just turned 38 and recently purchased BMX bikes for both my 9-year-old son and me. The plan is to ride together and enjoy some quality time outdoors. #BMXNOTDEAD 😀
That's the spirit
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See, this would be cool. Get them so new metal and pull out your old cruiser.
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hecc yeah!!
Did a 20 mile BMX mission today and nothing but smiles, people treat you different on a BMX compared to a mountain bike
20 miles on a BMX; I salute you! When the zombie apocalypse hits, you are going to be an unstoppable survivor.
I’m in SD but isn’t there an old school BMX reunion coming up soon? I heard about it but don’t know exactly where. Do you know?
Probably get a lot of "I remember those." looks. Very cool.
I genuinely thought I was the only one who did that, I have a 25 mile route near me I do most Sundays on my 20” Mongoose Pro Sniper, stand up the whole way and 46 years old, love it 🤟🏽
I be doing about 10 miles on my kink whip
We are keeping it alive bro! I still ride my 1980's PK Ripper every week. Lazy kids blasting around the streets on electric scooters that catch on fire are ones destroying everything.
Ebikes... everywhere in London now. People speeding past on ebikes, eating a Subway, headphones on. Slowly turning into donuts because it's easy.
I get that effort is hard, but effort is good. Effort makes AtoB an adventure, not a journey.
I own a small company and that's how we like to get back to the community is we sponsor our local BMX jams. This year we're going to be giving a bike away.
well phu I'm doing my part, i've started on bmx at 35 y/o haha cheers!
That’s right 👍🏼
I found your videos about a month ago and I watch them just because of the good vibes. I don't even ride BMX, but I used to be a cyclist when I was younger and now I would call myself a bicycle enjoyer.
Much love from an undisclosed location in Eastern Europe.
BMX in the early 80s was glorious had to be there.
My kids went to the BMX track for the first time last night. They were stoked. I’m keeping it alive as much as I can.
BMX is alive and well!! I’ve put on 1500 miles this year alone. But I will say I’ve been way more focused on my own riding than looking at other guys but that’s just because I can actually fix my ride and stay motivated thanks to y’all and your tech tips!!! Much love from Canada
Couldn't agree more!
@@AlfredoMancuso me too ! love BMX , i dont what he is talking about . his store dont sell , thats his problem .
Adam 22 aka Adam 16 destroyed it. Bmx is for cucks and pedos now. Real one skate. Now there’s only on some shit adam 16 bmx and corn magazine
Shit dead 💀
@@E39CHRIS maybe the magazines and the TH-camrs are failing, and I can see that, but the sport itself is alive man. It’s never been easier to get parts. When I was coming up if your town didn’t have a special bmx store run as a passion project you were shit outta luck. Now you can go to any cycle shop or big box store and get bmx wide tubes and other parts. You still get the odd boomer who tells you to “get a grown up bike” but the skateparks are packed man. Kids have accessibility to the sport like never before and that’s what’s awesome. They don’t have to buy a magazine to look at other dudes, they can do it themselves
It’s crazy to think almost 2 years ago I bought my first ever bmx bike at this shop and it was a cult gateway and bmx really changed my life back then I would just stay home play video games and wouldn’t go out at all but I remember getting my bmx and meeting new bmxers at the skate park out In la habra but all I can say is Bmx really changed my life I’m always outside day n night just riding wit friends. BMX FOR LIFE🤘
What was the catalyst for buying a BMX?
Adam 22 aka Adam 16 destroyed it. Bmx is for cucks and pedos now. Real one skate. Now there’s only on some shit adam 16 bmx and corn magazine
Lots of the YT channels have already died too. I wanted to buy this new monster video but can’t find it available yet but now getting back in I’m gonna do whatever I can to support, that’s why I’m here every video
Dejé el bmx por 3 años y ahora me doy cuenta que no solo pasó en mi ciudad, si no en todos lados ha disminuido el consumo de bmx, pero vendrán nuevas generaciones, todo estará bien
We are being priced out of the sport. The last bike I built cost $850 before I started. When the dust settled, I added another $1,500 to the tally.
Although I love that bike, every time I look at it, all I see is a car.
Loved Scotty Cranmer calling out the tricks live. What a banger.
I support, but the money is starting t9 be spent on other hobbies.
Riding bikes mid 90s to early 2000s was the highlight of my life. Spending weekends in the city with names like Taubin, sammon, delrosa, grimaldo, wormz, etc etc... riding the Animal warehouse .. going to FBM jams... shady Demos .. filming with Scerbo backflipping up Rutgers College 6 set just to get the crew motivated to have a jam session, riding the park with Cranmer, cruising asbury park at 3am with Dom Biro and the Rodeo Peanut crew, chilling with Tunney... then BAM, scene goes underground and NOW, is just an OD biggest Trick thing. Wish the old days would make a comeback. Even if they do not... i still have my awesome memories. And some of the greatest days of my life.
I started bmx again at my 41...Bmx wont never die...New school riders flying to the moon these days...
I currently build and restore old school and new school bikes because I love BMX. I hope there’s a lot more BMX lovers out there that’ll show love to the sport. I watch you all’s videos religiously to show love! Keep ‘em coming guy! BMX lives on!!😎
Completely agree with you.BMX is alive and well.Plenty of bike meets, plenty of OLDER riders who’ve gotten back into it.I’m 57 and STILL into BMX(I have a 2005 REDLINE 24”).There’s Still too much snobbery against BMX, even after all these years.Even from those within the bicycle industry,people who should know better.😾
I wish I had my old bike back…DK SOB, maxis max daddy tires, BFR wheels, lil devil forks, and a gt 3 piece crank with the gt fireball sprocket. I was mostly riding in the late 90s. My favorite bike I ever had was my first new bike I saved up for months to buy…specialized fatboy y-frame. The red with flame seat and zebra fabric pad for the top bar.
35 and just built my first bmx bike. Stoked to learn. I manage trek shop… I can say… as far as shops go… trek stores are a cancer for the industry… thankfully my store is privately owned so we have a lot of wiggle room. Today our trek rep came in and threw a fit that mine and the mechanic had our bmx bikes on the sales floor. Side rant… the internet has killed a lot of culture
Thanks for holding the line as much as you can. What Trek are doing is almost criminal..and I own one!
I appreciate all the great content! Love what you guys represent
I've been trying to ride more consistently, its kinda lonely when you have friends that are not into bmx, but just the other day i was riding street and some random guy walked past and said "yo thats sick, i repect that" best feeling ever, because i thought i sucked 😂
I’m 43 and Just got myself a 22”.
20 years away from bmx and I have the dirt jump bug again. Let’s goooo🤙
48 and just bought another BMX, rode 20 or so miles to a friend's place
Man I was starting to think it was in my area, but after this new park closer to me opened I've met so many riders. I have never seen so many bikes in one place. I'm usually riding with a bunch of skaters by myself.
BMX can never die!
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I'm 53 years old, I have 2 1984 Schwinn Predator bikes ( a "P2200" I need to restore, and a "Team Alloy" that is 85% all original), and a 1999 Schwinn "Pro-Stock 3" 24 inch cruiser. I use to subscribe to BMX Plus! back in the day, was a fan of the monthly "Radical Rick" episodes. I raced back in the 80's, and tried again in my 30's (Cruiser class), when my son showed a short lived interest in the sport. I still ride my bikes, I get a lot of strange looks, and I get asked frequently about being "too old" for the bike. I still enjoy riding my BMX bikes, even though it's just a casual cruise. Great content, I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work, and have a good one.
I had a Vhs subscription to Props. And man, when I got that vhs in the mail it was the coolest feeling. Those days will never be relived.
I'm nearly 50 and pedal a Sunday park ranger custom. Ride or die.
I used to ride every day for more than 5 years then i blew my knee. I had 2 surgery, and just bought a bike but it doesn’t feel the same. Now its scares me.
Be careful guys, have fun and always wear protection!
56 next week... picked up an SE Bikes Fast "Mike Buff" Ripper... and am having a blast. Finally built my 20" Quadangle frameset I bought in 2003, and picked up a P.K. Ripper frameset as well... wanted one since the late 70's... BMX will never die. Everything old is new again...
I had a bad fall a couple of years ago and I can't ride how I used to. It takes too long to heal at this age. I keep it low, slow and simple, but I still hit the ramps (low impact, just flow and air) and will never get off my BMX. Never.
@@timspencer289 Yup, just turned 50 and that's hat I do with skating and BMX, I just cruise and take it easy - at least I'm still on my bike or board!!!
@@timspencer289 my wife wrecked her knee years ago and we stopped riding. I bought her an eBike the week after I got the Fast Ripper and we are both riding and enjoying it again.
Nothing will ever be as cool as the 80s. The internet and video games killed BMX. When I was a kid I’d come home from school do home work real quick! Then ride till it was dark. Now kids sit in front of the phone and TV all night.
Bmx might be big in South Cali, but I think is faded very much in the 2012-19. The fall started with the closerure of the brooklin banks. And in other places the homeless crisis killed of the spots.
The tolerance for riders, whether races looking for some dirt to thrash on behind a store, or a Freestyler handling some steps/railings. With Cell phones, copers are a call away. Very sad.
They stole all the bikes
I'm doing my part I'm 56 and still riding and buying.
Speaking of events, do you (Epic BMX) hold an event? If not, maybe you should, do something every few months or annually to not only promote the shop but BMX as a whole
Downhill , general MTB and DJ has taken over here in Scotland. Not alot of kids ride BMX anymore there all on hardtail MTB or super expensive enduro/downhill rigs
BMX has never been dead and I have been riding for 42 years. Good times!
And skateboarding is more of a lifestyle now just the challenge of getting into skateboarding is like nothing all u need is a board and so many people do it but it’s different for bmx
Adam 22 aka Adam 16 destroyed it. Bmx is for cucks and pedos now. Real one skate. Now there’s only on some shit adam 16 bmx and corn magazine
Yeah BMX is more expensive to get a good bike than a board. That automatically cuts out part of kids getting into it.
I need a bmx again.
Time to get back on the horse!
Im definitely a bmx head and gotta say I was dieing when he said "its off the roof"😂😂😂
nah man, your boy Phu be tweakin. BMX 4 life baby.
I skate aggressive inline, we are active but also seemingly get zero recognition from mainstream culture. We do it for the love 🙏
The Bmx trend always comes and goes…. But it’s not dead. Big bmx is huge now too
I think I'm kind of Lucky cuz the Florida BMX scene always has something going on.
That’s amazing
See, I'm wondering if climate has something to do with it. I was an anomoly even as a kid, as I would ride a beater BMX setup during the winter and leave my pride and joy in the basement (still got lots of love being ridden around i n a make shift track in the basement).
I remember watching a BMX demo at school. It was so cool to watch them do tailwhips and tricks.
Just dropped $1600 on an S&M tallboy custom last week. First new build from scratch in 22 years. Broke my wrist 2nd session. Accidental smith on unwaxed concrete. All my local shops are dead. Glad you are still killing it!
I still have every single ride bmx issue I've ever bought. I miss those.
“A hot dog at the end of the hallway.” 🤣🤣🤣
Any idea what bmx I should be looking for as I'm 46 and 210lb. My daughters given me an old Haro F3 and I'm seriously considering taken that out but not sure it will take my weight. Loving the videos and subscribed.
A new bike shop opened in my town, went down there to support him, got a gyro so I could start learning bar tricks. A kid came in and got a new kink curb while I was there. Btw isn’t Woodward super expensive? I ride basically every night. Love learning transition
I don't see BMX bikes anymore. I see E bikes and electric scooters. Kids have no muscle mass or endurance these days. I have to think you have a very old viewers base. Lots of nostalgia watchers cruising TH-cam looking for old memories. I know I have.
Every now and then I get the bug to restore my BMX bike, old Elf frame/fork with lots of GT parts. Missing GT chain (ones with the holes in them), bad hubs, bad pedals, missing crank bolts (Peregrine). I honestly should just sell off what parts aren't junk. Wonder how much I could get for an 88' Elf XL frame and fork?
BMX must be regional now. TX, it's dead. (or too hot? lol)
i'm 30 this year. just starting riding & learn how to do trick few weeks ago. for me BMX is a cool bike actually. hoping the scene keep going. go out and ride 😉
ride was my fave bmx magazine, a new one i like is called (silent) it has luvly pictures in it nice video lads , BMX will never die
Saw x games finals and got me hyped!
I bought some S&M forks off you Phu! Anytime I work on my bike I always review Alf M and Epic before I set out on anything. Ty bro for keeping the candle burning. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't know the first thing about working on my bike. A+ brother!
Miss my 1984 Haro Sport, 1985 Haro Master, 1991 Haro Sport. Wish I still had them.
I've done my part and built 2 customs this year .. you do mail order? I' want that subrosa X shadow rose seat (third down by the forks, with the red splatter on the nose)
Where is your shop located? I'm looking for a few things
advice...where to find replica forklifter or patriot bars???
Where is this shop at
Phu must be hitting with Hunter to even thank of saying it's dead.
It's just expensive as all get out to keep up an 80s bike with Era, correct parts in decent condition, and not repop parts.
Crazy yall post this I just sold my bike last 2 weeks ago
There was a magazine on the East Coast called Total BMX. I think it was dedicated to a single BMX organization like perhaps the WWBMXA (World Wide BMX Association).
subscribed to you. I used to ride a bmx all over growing up. That was how I got around before I had my license. I've definitely been thinking of grabbing another bike. Im only 27 Im still young!
There's a contest here in NYC at the legendary Mullally skate park
just turned 37 riding bmx 20 year 4 year-old son love riding bmx is fun
i used to bmx back in high school but i just took out my bmx bike clean and grease the wheels and im about to go get new grips and forks and maybe some handlebars . ima startbriding back again.
Skateboards are wayyy more prevalent...and cheaper.
I spent a lot on my built BMX.
i've been riding bmx bikes since i was 13 years old. im 20 now. i NEVER switched to another category. bmx forever!!
You rock man. 48 here still bmx’n.
I started BMX racing in the mid-80s n mountain bike in the early 90s. Now I do both n I love them all!
Phu's hair is gettin majestic af.
I rode BMX in the late 90s (first new bike was a Specialized Fatboy Y frame, owned DK SOB, etc) and I honestly miss the days of just ripping a bunny hop off of a curb, jumping the grass in between peoples driveways, etc. it was the simple things I really enjoyed. We looked up to guys like Nate Wessell, Dave Mirra and Nyquist, Mat Hoffman, etc. honest question…is flatland still a thing? I remember it was smaller scale and all Scandinavians that were popular…tennis balls in the spokes and the whole nine yards 😂
BMX 4 life never give up
I am trying to get into BMX at 45 years old. I just need to know how to build it back.
I’m part of the problem; in the 80’s I loved BMX. I was excited when X Games came out but once I got my license I was done with watching or riding. Here I am in my late 40’s watching and riding( for health reasons, LOL) but I’m all in again.
im 5"10 will a 21TT Begin frame be a good fit?
A 20” will
It’s not dead. It’s just changing.
Just rebuilt resprayed and refurbished a redline call it customized but yea I'll never stop grinding 🚲
LOL…I’m just getting back into BMX/freestyle after 35 years! In fact, I’m looking for a nice OS GT Performer. How do I get in contact with you?
I loved BMX Plus, I still have a few mags somewhere. I also have a stack of BMX VHS somewhere lol.
47 here and still riding. Hi from France !
It is not dead at all! It has just returned to its non-mainstream place on cycling culture. I do long rides and commute with my 20 inch and people look at me with a sort of admiration. Advances on the field like the wtp swampmaster will create new events and attract new enthusiasts! Long live BMX!!
I miss 🥺 Riding I’m gonna buy a new BMX soon
I just rebuilt 2 bikes not long ago and got a frame that needs built and a GT Dyno for sale. All was bought within a year times frame. Guess it depends on who you are but in general yes it's probably dead.... but I love them they bring joy and happy to look at the two rebuilds everyday.
Remember the old Trend shirt "If BMX is dead, Quit"
BMX is NOT DEAD! it's evolving. I have been involved since 1982/83. 7 years ago I founded 308 BMX in Nebraska because the scene in the Mid West seems to have dropped off a bit. In Nebraska we currently have 3 tracks on the East side of the state and one of them is poorly ran so it doesn't get a lot of action or attention. We are in the process of fundraising for not only a USA BMX sanctioned track but also a 1 acre asphalt pump track. My hope is that North Platte Nebraska becomes a mecca for Mid West BMX and skateboarding! It's not dead, it just has to be marketed differently! I love your comments about the magazines and DVD/VHS. It's a new world and we as pioneers have to and MUST ADAPT! I am 52 now and I just built a 2006 SE 24" Floval Flyer to hopefully compete again with. I haven't raced competitively in 30 years. Alfredo, I subscribe to your page and really enjoy most of the content, keep up the great work and PEDDLE PEDDLE PEDDLE!!!!!!!
Hilarious timing with me finding this video. I've been a skater for as long as I can remember. I recently got the idea I should bike to work. I remember having Mongoose BMX bikes and the toy BMX finger bikes when I was in elementary, playing Dave Hoffman's games etc but I never considered myself a BMX kid. I do remember how much fun I had as a kid just tearing through our neighborhood though. So at the ripe age of 29, I bought a Stolen a couple weeks ago. And my mid 30s manager said "BMX IS DEAD" when I asked him if I had found a good deal on a used Aaron Ross Sunday, just a few days before I ultimately bought the Stolen. I don't think he realizes that the sport and technology exploded since he gave up and became one of those weird super-soldier tactibros. People like Ryan Williams have made those of us with an inner child, sort of peek in again to see what's happening. I'm glad I'm back in the game, I've been having so much fun the last couple weeks just reteaching myself how to properly bunny hop, and traverse the weird mapping of Texas cities. I don't think anybody on our robotics team has a cooler commute than me now haha. So no, its not dead. I remember when I was casually getting into skating, it was because pros were going nuts at the time. Then I got hardcore into it. Idk if that will happen to me with BMX but I've found my lifer bike and it feels so natural to be back on two wheels!
Unfortunately they also haven't had a disc drive option on most computers in years to play dvds
Some one had to say it and I’m glad that epic bmx spoke 🔥🔥🔥
X games had some freaking sweet tricks this year. Btw thanks for the content.
35 still riding a d I'm coming down to your shop soon I'm in SF so gotta drive down for parts for sure.
I'll be 50 this year and it's not the same for me. but I do know that it's super popular. In fact, I build a new flatland bike. it's a Hoffman bikes big Daddy Kevin Jones model. I hope I can finish building it before the end of summer.
Lower BMX prices. As a EX bmx rider we get older and start having kids then we can’t afford parts even small things like seats. I’m a local rider outta San Diego CA and I remember forks almost cost the price of a bmx price.
Stunt shows and demos are a lost art.
I would watch bmx shows like Props on fusion tv back in the day. I skateboarded alot but loved bmx as well. Even inline skating was alive back in the early 2000's. I miss them days man. Turning on Fusion TV or ESPN to watch X-Games, Maloof Money Cup, Dew Tour, etc.
I wish I still had my old Diamondback Viper. Must have been a late 90's model. I aggressive inline skate too. I rode BMX and bladed hard from 01-09' and took a 10 plus year break. I bought blades recently some Razors Shifts - and a triple eight helmet - a must!!
What is dead may never die haha
Bmx 4 life 🤘🏼
I understand the OP wants everyone to support every aspect of Bmx. Reality is, as a 40 something year old rider, I too have my own business, family and other interests too. I'm not going to realistically tune into EVERY video, search a bunch of riders etc. Who has time for that? As a teenager, yes, but not as a grown adult. I own 3 Bmx bikes and get on them couple times a week. That in of itself is a blessing at my age. I know the OP is doing some low-ki plugging, but there's only so many bikes and parts one needs.
BMX PLUS was my magazine … I just converted my Lectric Xp lite into a BMX bike so much fun besides the heavy hub motor lol😂
It died when they took off the breaks😂😂😂
Me and my younger bro just got two bmx bikes gonna start mobbin around haha miss my younger child hood
Bmx isn’t dead around me bro !!! My bmx game is still breathing massively :D 😊