Mirraco RECRUIT complete bike

Last year’s Signature series is this year’s Apprentice line. No matter what we call them, nobody makes entry-level bikes any better than we do. The all-new Recruit is the real deal.

Frame: 19.5” T/T 2-tube chromoly Icon frame with American bottom bracket and 5mm thick dropouts
Fork: BMX chromoly legs
Headset: VP A-88 Aheadset 1-1/8”
Crankset: M3 3-piece chromoly 170mm, 19mm x 8-spline chromoly axle
BB Set: American BB, sealed mech. 12-ball retainers
Sprocket: M3 39t
Freewheel: DNP 14t
Chain: KMC Z410
Pedals: Wellgo alloy 9/16” chromoly axles
Handlebar: 2-piece 7.0” 2.0T
Stem: Aheadset alloy 1-1/8” front mount
Grips: Kraton
Saddle: M3 Lite 8mm rails
Seat Post: Alloy 25.4mm x 200mm
Seat Clamp: M3 alloy 28.6mm
Front Hub: 36-hole 14mm SC 45 axle
Rear Hub: 36-hole 14mm SC 45 axle micro-drive
Rims: Alex C-303 alloy single wall black anodized
Spokes: 14g
Tires: CST Dirt 20” x 2.125” front, smooth 20” x 1.95” rear
Brakes: Tektro alloy rear U-brake with soft grey pads
Brake Lever: Tektro 289 alloy rear

Weight: 27.6 lb./12.5 kg
Colors: Flat Black, White, Purple

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Best bike he has ever had....

A bike needs to fit well. For riders who are in between a 16 inch bike and a bike with twenty inch wheels, it's tough to pick the right bike. But Mirraco has got some bikes with 18 inch wheels which are perfect for these riders. The Black Pearl 18 for instance. It doesn't only look cool but it will handle the riding of a 10-12 year old really well.

Now we also have an 18" bike in our line that is meant for the more serious rider. When the parents see that their kid is living the BMX life and talks about nothing else, maybe it's time for the Project 18. Michael Hobson is ten years old and his dad just uploaded some pictures to Mirraco's myspace of him riding at Rampworx skatepark in Liverpool, England. Michael is ripping it up on his Project 18, the best bike he's ever had!

Here are some links to the 18" wheeled Mirraco bikes:

Project 18
Black Pearl 18

Still want that bike with 20"wheels? Here's the first one in line:
Apprentice 20

Photo by DJJayH

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Mirraco all over the place this weekend

The Mirraco riders are a busy bunch. They go from jam to contest to show to autograph signing. Ryan Guettler will be on the road more than he will be at home with the Vans AM contest coming up (where he'll be judging), and plenty of European events on the horizon too. Harry Main will go to the JomoPro contest and there's a possibility Alessandro (who just got back from Mexico) Barbero will be there as well. Harry also made it on the Mini-FAT-JAM poster doing a 360 over the spine. Good to see BMX is alive and kicking.

Guettler will be judging at this event on Friday 3 April:
































Mirraco is supporting this jam. That's Harry on the flyer.

































Ryan Guettler will be present at this Dirt jump event in Germany in April:



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Andrew Buckworth video edit

Andy Buckworth has finished a web clip. It was made by his friend Matt Whyatt.

Viewing is easy. Just press play.




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Bike Check: Andrew Buckworth

Andy Buckworth built up a new Black Pearl. He's doing shows in Melbourne, Australia on that thing as we speak. Check out what parts he runs.


Name: Andy Buckworth
Hometown: Lake Haven, AUS
Sponsors: Ogio bags, Woodward Camp, Slam Factory, Mirraco bikes

-Frame: Mirraco Black Pearl
-Fork: Colony Ryan Guettler
-Handlebars: Kink Badger
-Grips: Mirraco M3
-Barends: Fly
-Brake lever: Eclat
-Brake cable: Snafu
-Brake caliper: Fly
-Stem: Ryan Guettler - Colony
-Headset: Colony
-Front tire: Fit folding
-Front rim: Odyssey 7ka
-Front hub: Profile mini race
-Inner tubes: lol
-Rear rim: Odyssey 7ka
-Rear tire: FIT
-Rear hub: Profile mini race
-Chain: Kmc cool light
-Cranks: Eclat
-Sprocket: Profile
-BB set: Mid something
-Pedals: Mirraco M3
-Seatpost clamp: Profile
-Seatpost: Eclat seat and post combo
-Seat: Eclat

Modifications: Lindsay Koala on my stem. Got given that on the first week in the US.

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10 years of 2020 magazine

2020 magazine celebrates their 10 years in existence on the Australian market with a mega issue. It has photos of Mirraco riders Ryan Guettler and Andrew Buckworth and also a new Mirraco Blend ad.

Congrats to 2020 mag!

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Now who has gone brakeless?

"Here is a photo of my new bike. Brakeless. Check it out."

Now who on the team has gone brakeless?

Study that bike and you will find out.

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2 weeks of Woodward for Maxime are over

Maxime Charveron (France) was over at Woodward East for two weeks to get some riding done. The Frenchman teamed up with Alessandro Barbero and Harry Main and had sessions together with whoever was around at camp. Fun was had but to all good things comes an end. Maxime is back home in the cold but had a good workout while in the USA.


Photo by Ale Barbero

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Barbero wins in Mexico!

Alessandro Barbero described the Revolcon contest in Mexico as "really crazy." The weather wasn't working out as there was a lot of wind and the concrete parc he described as "sketchy."

But that didn't hold the Italian back from winning the contest, signing tons of autographs for the kids and having a good time.

Congrats Alessandro!

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Harry Main Bike Check

Harry Main just got a new bike check up on the www.fatbmx.com website. It shows his stealth looking prototype frame that he loves riding a lot.

As soon as it is time we will tell you more about this one.

Here is the link.

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Project 16 sighting at Woodward West

At the BMX Reunion at Woodward West last weekend we noticed a few Mirraco bikes around. This ten year old rider was testing out his Project 16 by dropping off this huge extension. Later in the day he was doing 360's on the resi section plus backflips in the foampit.

The Mirraco Project 16 was designed with these kids in mind so they can throw that bike around and progress on the same rate as the older and stronger riders.

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ICON OPTION

Internet spooks say “hate is the new black.” We didn’t know old black went away. In any case, the Mirraco Icon Option is a badass bike no matter which of three colors you choose. Five tubes of chromoly? We’re not kidding.

Frame 20” T/T 5-tube chromoly frame (H/T, T/T, D/T, C/S) with MID bottom bracket and 5mm thick dropouts
Fork chromoly Legs with 3/8” dropouts
Headset VP A-88 Aheadset 1-1/8”
Crankset M3 3-piece chromoly 170mm, 19mm x 8-spline chromoly axle
BB Set MID BB 2 sealed bearings
Sprocket M3 36t
Freewheel DNP 13t
Chain KMC Z410
Pedals Wellgo alloy 9/16”, chromoly axles
Handlebar 2-piece 7.0” 2.0T
Stem M3 Downside alloy Aheadset 1-1/8”
Grips M3 Flip grip
Saddle M3 Icon Lite 8mm rails
Seat Post Alloy 25.4mm x 200mm
Seat Clamp M3 alloy 28.6mm
Front Hub M3 alloy 36-hole with 3/8” chromoly axle, sealed mechanism
Rear Hub Alloy 36-hole with 14mm SC45 axle, micro-drive
Rims Alex C-303 alloy 36-hole single wall black anodized
Spokes 14g
Tires CST Dirt 20” x 2.125” front, smooth 20” x 1.95” rear
Brakes Tektro alloy rear U-brake with soft grey pads
Brake Lever Tektro 289 alloy rear

Weight 26.5 lb./12.0 kg

Colors Black to Graphite fade, Ruby Red, Flat Plum

BMX racing video with Ryan Guettler

Ryan Guettler sent in a video of him participating at the ABA Winternational BMX race in Phoenix.

He grabbed a third and a first place trophy. How he did it? Just watch the clip below:


Guettler Racing BMX from Ryan Guettler on Vimeo.

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Guettler's Favorites on FATBMX

Ryan Guettler has a list of Favorites up on the FATBMX.com website. What spot is his favorite to ride? Who is his favorite BMX photographer? What's his favorite car?

Hit this link to find out.

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Barbero goes Mexico!

Alessandro Barbero received an invite to go to Mexico for the first round of the Revolcon BMX contest series.

Round one will take place this upcoming weekend (March 21-22) in Mexicali City so if you live anywhere close to that, make sure to come by. Alessandro has been riding at Woodward Camp the last few weeks so he is well warmed up for this contest that will be held at the Juventud 2000 skatepark.

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7th place for Harry Main in Toronto, Canada

Harry Main made the trip over to Canada for the Toronto BMX jam. He showed everyone that his tricks like the flair to toe-jam were real. After qualifying in 6th place Harry ended up getting 7th.

RIDEBMX has loads of coverage on the event. Find Harry in there somewhere.

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Nigel Sylvester: My Ambitions as a rider.

Nigel Sylvester talks about his ambitions as a rider in this Bayonet video clip. Shot on location in New York City.

Nigel Sylvester - My Ambitions as a Rider from Strictly Fitteds

Photo by Nai

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Harry Main interview on The Come Up

Harry Main has a good interview up on The Come Up. He talks about all kind of things that will give you a better impression of the Mirraco rider if you have never met him before.

This link will take you there.

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Ryan Guettler Sheep Hills movie

Ryan Guettler's sponsor Alpinestars recently joined the shoot at Sheep Hills and made a cool video clip about the session.

Ryan was obviously enjoying the Costa Mesa sun and liked the recently built up trails that he visited for the first time.

Go HERE to see the movie.

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Harry Main clip number 2. Same angle, different trick.

Harry Main trick number 2 from his recent visit to Dave Mirra's place in Greenville. What is it? The only way to find out is to hit the play button.

Oh yeah, Harry also got this two-page spread Nike ad out that you can find in the magazines.

He also has a large poster made of the same 6.0 advertisement. You can ask him for one next time you see him. He's got them rolled up and saved in his top tube. You bring the rubber band and a marker so he can sign it.

The clip. Almost forgot:


Harry Main at Mirra's place. Truck2toejam. from Mirraco on Vimeo.

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Mirraco PROJECT 18 (Weight 19.4 lb./8.8 kg)

Last year we introduced two new freestyle bikes that changed the game forever. The Project 18 and Project 16 are designed for the committed. Both models feature alloy frames for lightness and quality parts for high performance.

Weight: 19.4 lb./8.8 kg
Colors: Black Anodized

Frame: 18” T/T 6061 T6 alloy frame with Euro bottom bracket and 7mm thick dropouts
Fork: full chromoly with 3/8” dropouts
Headset: FSA 1-1/8” integrated sealed

Crankset: M3 3-piece chromoly thin-wall 160mm, 19mm x 48-spline hollow chromoly axle
BB Set: Euro BB 4 sealed bearings, alloy cups
Sprocket: M3 alloy 25t
Freewheel: 9T 1-piece driver cassette
Chain: KMC Z410 1/2” x 1/8” Nickel
Pedals: Wellgo magnesium Jr. 9/16” chromoly axles

Handlebar: 2-piece 6061 T6 alloy 6.5” tall 3.2T
Stem: M3 Downside Lite CNC alloy Aheadset 1-1/8”
Grips: Odyssey Dash Mini with flange

Saddle: M3 Project 7mm rails
Seat Post: M3 alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 180mm dual bolts
Seat Clamp: M3 alloy 31.8mm

Front Hub: M3 alloy 32-hole with 3/8” chromoly axle, 2 sealed bearings
Rear Hub: M3 alloy cassette 32-hole with 3/8” chromoly axle, 4 sealed bearings
Rims: alloy 32-hole, single wall black anodized
Spokes: stainless 15g
Tires: Duro Fantasy 18 x 1.95” front and rear, 80 PSI

Pegs: Colony One-Way 7005 alloy butted (1 pair)
Rotor: SST Oryg top tube single cable route
Brakes: Diatech 997 Magic rear U-brake with Fiesta pads
Brake Lever: Tektro 289 alloy

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Nigel Sylvester scores DansComp cover

Nigel is one of DansComp's riders so it's okay for them to use him on the cover of the new catalog. Double peg up the rail to bars off.

When you are looking in the frame section of the DansComp catalog, make sure you check out the Chocolate frame. Designed, endorsed and ridding by none other than Mr. Sylvester himself.



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Guettler's take on the Winternationals

I just got done with the 09 Winter Nationals in Phoenix. I got back from Australia on Monday and Jerry Badders (Vans team manager) asked if I wanted to watch him race bmx in Phoenix on the weekend and then fly to Greenville after. I was down but as soon as I heard Nasty was going to race I wanted to also.

Jerry got me a bike and full face and even went to Vans and got all matching long sleeve Tees. Jerry drove the Vans bus on Thursday and I stayed behind in Cali and rode Sheep Hills and got my berm and race sprints on, then got a flight that night.

On Friday we got to the race track, did a few starts but I soon realized that I suck at gate starts. I was getting waxed by every man and his dog, even a little girl on a pink bike smoked me off the line but as soon as I got going it was smooth racing.

Saturday might have been the funniest day I've ever had. I never knew Nasty used to race and he's fast as, jumping the triples and easy won his class. My class was harder for me to win but I came through with a win and I'm pumped as. Racing is super fun and I'm going to try and go to a lot more races.

Thanks to everyone who gave me pointers about gate starts and to Jerry, Vans shoes, Monster energy and Mirra co for getting me a bike, helmet and loads of fun. Dig deep and pedal like you stole it hahahahha

Ryan Guettler

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Mirraco Chocolate frame

Nigel Sylvester designed frame made from seamless, butted 4130 chromoly featuring an integrated headtube, integrated seat clamp, ovalized toptube at the seattube junction for a stronger joint, wishbone chainstays, 6mm thick dropouts and no U-brake mounts for a clean brakeless look. Headset and 19mm Mid BB included.

Headset Type: Integrated (Campy Spec)
BB Type: Mid
BB Height: 11.5"
Chainstay: 13.75"
Headtube Angle: 74.5°
Seattube Angle: 71°
Seatpost Size: 25.4mm
Dropout Size: 14mm
Weight: 4 lbs 11 oz

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Ryan Guettler: Numero Uno!

We informed you that Ryan Guettler was going to race at the ABA Winternationals in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. Now look what he came home with: A first place trophy!

Too bad there was no finish line jump otherwise the spectators would have seen something they haven't seen at a BMX Race track ever...

Congrats Ryan!


Resutls ABA Winternationals, Phoenix, Arizona. Saturday 7 March 2009:

19-27 NOVICE
1 RYAN GUETTLER, VANS/MONSTER/MIRRACO,
2 PETER KRUSE, , SCOTTSDALE, AZ
3 SARAH PENCE, , RIVERSIDE, CA

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Harry Main at Mirra's place. Clip 1

Harry Main was flown into Greenville for a litte Mirraco photoshoot. Next to stills, there is also some video footage.

Now Harry Main and video footage go hand in hand. To understand his tech skills it's easier to see them in motion. Or better, slow motion.

9 second clip of Harry riding the Animal house right here:


Harry Main clip at Dave Mirra's warehouse in Greenville, NC from Mirraco on Vimeo.

By Justin Kosman

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Guettler joins French Wheels of Rock tour

Mirraco's Ryan Guettler will be one of the riders on the upcoming "Wheels of Rock" tour in France. A group of pro riders and two bands will visit five different skateparks to ride with the locals and enjoy the concerts at night.

Sounds like a cool deal. Cool enough for French Mirraco distributor Sunex to support the tour.

Dates:
1) 8 May: Lille
2) 9 May: Abbeville
3) 14 May: Nantes
4) 14 May: Lyon
5) 16 & 17 May: Troyes

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Mirraco Wallstreet

Nigel’s signature bike thrives in The City that Never Sleeps. It’s got caliper brakes, but you know what real guys do with them. Four pegs and rubber from NYC’s own Animal Brand keeps the Wallstreet ahead of the game.


-Frame: 20.75” T/T full chromoly with D.B. down tube, heat-treated integrated head tube, MID bottom bracket and 6mm thick dropouts
-Fork: full chromoly with 3/8” dropouts with alloy cap
-Headset: FPD 1-1/8” integrated sealed
-Crankset: 48-spline M3 3-piece chromoly 175mm with 19mm chromoly axle
-BB Set: MID BB with R12 sealed bearings
-Sprocket: Animal SprockyBalboa alloy 25t
-Freewheel: 9t 1-piece driver RHD cassette
-Chain: KMC Z410 nickel plated
-Pedals: M3 alloy 9/16” chromoly axles with molded pins
-Handlebar: M3 2-piece 7.5” chromoly 2.0T
-Stem: M3 Downside alloy Aheadset 1-1/8”, black anodized
-Grips: Animal Edwin DeLarosa
-Saddle: M3 Wallstreet Pivotal
-Seat Post: Pivotal Stump alloy 25.4 x 135mm single bolt
-Seat Clamp: Welded clamp-on frame
-Front Hub: M3 alloy 36-hole 3/8” chromoly axle, 2 sealed bearings
-Rear Hub: M3 alloy cassette 36-hole with 14mm chromoly hollow axle, RHD, 4 sealed bearing, 9t 1-piece driver
-Rims: Alienation Black Sheep double wall, black anodized front and rear, 36-hole
-Spokes: 14g stainless
-Tires: Animal GLH 20 x 2.1” front and rear, 110 PSI
-Brakes: Tektro 275A alloy with hinge
-Brake Lever: alloy side-pull caliper rear
-Pegs: Snafu chromoly pegs with inserts (2 pairs)

Weight: 26.3 lb./12.0 kg
Color: Flat Black

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Riders ready, watch the lights!

Many freestyle riders have a BMX racing background, but going back to the BMX track is something they talk about more than they actually do. This upcoming weekend Ryan Guettler is going to test his fitness and racing skills at the ABA Winternationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Make your banners and go to the track. Pedal! Ryan Pedal!

This double page Vans ad showed up in the new issue of Freedom BMX magazine.

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Harry Main and Dave Rytell shooting at Mirra's

Harry Main and Dave Rytell have arrived at Dave Mirra's Animal warehouse for a shoot with Justin Kosman. Some filming, some stills, having some fun.

Note Harry Main showing off his badass black bike with green parts. It's like a monster.

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Harry Main in RIDE UK magazine

Harry Main has been living it up over in the USA lately but before he left Harry got covered in RIDE UK magazine as one of the 2009 Role Models. This got him a 2 page spread where he answers questions about his riding, his bike and some miscellaneous questions. Find it on pages 72-73 when you find a copy of RIDE # 125.

RIDE UK also posted a video about the photoshoot they did for this particular issue that you can check out by going HERE.

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An update from Ryan Guettler

What's up guys. It's been a while... I've been chillin in the sun in Australia. Was such a fun time but now I'm in CA again. I'll be out here for 9 days going to hit up the trails and even go see most the sponsors like Mirraco and Vans shoes. I'll be filming a day in the life type thing with Vans showing everyone how we make and design a Vans Whip 2, so look for the video soon.

Also while I'm out here Me, Jerry Badboy Badders and Nasty will be doing a BMX race in Phoenix, can't wait.

In case you didn't hear about it yet, the Bush Fire appeal at Beenleigh went so good. Had one of the best days ever. We made around $3000 dollars and gave a lot of cool gifts away. Highlights include:

-Dave Dillewaard winning the flyout comp and giving the winnings to the appeal
-Richo killing the bunny hop comp and almost braking the world record
-The live Dj's set up on top of the wall ride and rocking out all day in the sun
-Clint Millar pulling a truck fly out haha
-Brad Taylor on the mic all day

This year is going to be fun. I'm going to be going to a lot more comps overseas. 1st one will be a Vans road trip with Colin Mackay in a few weeks and it ends up at the Fise comp.

Ryan Guettler























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