Lemon8 "One Zero" Alessandro Barbero edit

Alessandro Barbero's Lemon8 snowboard buddies have made a clip for him that you can watch right here. Did you know that Alessandro is an excellent snowboarder too? Maybe no triple whips in the snow but there are sure some in this edit.




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New Andy Buckworth Mirraco clip

Andy Buckworth is spending some time at Woodward riding with friends. Jorge Jovel took the time to create the following clip of Andy over in Pennsylvania. Enjoy the video edit.



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An update from Dave Mirra

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm feeling close to par after these meds have started to work. The progress has been pretty rapid so far. Have a great weekend and thank you for all the support to get through this crazy mess!

dm

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Nigel Sylvester in Soul-Paris clip

When Soul Magazine over in France celebrated their 10 years in existance, they threw a jam in Paris and invited a couple of BMX riders from the USA. Nigel Sylvester was one of them. You can see him in the following clip wearing a red cap.



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Viva Las Vegas!

Ryan Guettler will be riding the "Extreme Thing" dirt event in Las Vegas this weekend. So if you happen to be partying in sin city on Saturday 27 March 2010, look out for Ryan. More on the event by clicking this Extreme Thing website link.

After Vegas it's off to Florida for Guettler for a BMX kids camp and Amateur contest. Bug him for stickers, and autographs, and free Monster drinks...haha.

In case you haven't noticed, Ryan also appears in the latest Pro-Tec online ad promoting his new lid.

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Get yourself a mini Nigel Sylvester replica bike

Nigel Sylvester has a Mirraco Chocolate replica bike out at Flick Trix.

The Flick Trix Bike Check series features a pro rider's signature bike with exacting details specific to that rider, down to the colors and stickers. Each bike features working cranks along with interchangeable wheels, cranks, pedals, handle bars, grips and seatpost. Includes extra handle bars, 2 pegs and tool.

Get yours at Dan's Comp.



Warning: Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.

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Ryan Guettler Vacations in Huntington Beach clip.

On the way back from Australia Ryan Guettler stopped by at his sponsors in California and the Alpinestars crew filmed the following clip with him in Huntington Beach.



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Maxime Charveron and Harry Main's Nike/Mirraco partners in Crime clip!!!

The Nike 6.0/Mirraco Partners in Crime clip was just released and it's full of banging tricks. Maxime Charveron is seriously going off in this one and when is the last time you did a toe jam on a car? Check Harry do that and loads more in the following clip.

Thanks to Nike 6.0 for the project.



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Save the best for last

This year Nike 6.0 kicked off a series where 10 of their team riders hooked up with their bicycle brand sponsors (2 riders per team) and called it Partners In Crime. After flicks with FIT, Proper, wethepeople and Fly bikes it is now time to release the Nike/Mirraco Partners in Crime video. Today 24 March the video will premier on mpora.com/bmx and shows what Maxime Charveron (France) and Harry Main (UK) have put together the last 6 months. Plenty of trips were made by the riders and filmer Matty Lambert and today will be the first day that you can watch the clip.

Here are two links regarding the project:

-Nike 6.0 Partners in Crime
-The clip on MPora

We will post the clip on this site as soon as it becomes available.

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Dave Mirra released from hospital.

Good news regarding Dave Mirra's status:

I've heard from so many great fans todays and I just wanted to say thank you for your prays. I will be going home today with some strict meds tonight so I will keep you in the loop on the progress. Thanks again.

dm

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StayStrongMirra

Dave has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. He is on antibiotics and we are praying for a full recovery. He is very strong and we are confident that God will heal him! Keep him in your thoughts on his road to recovery.

Thanks to everyone for the love & support & prayers. He is strong and fighting this. We are believing he will fully recover! They don't call him MirracleBoy for nothin'.



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Maxime Charveron ad in Soul

If you buy the new issue of Soul BMX Experience magazine over in France and open up the first page, you will see Maxime Charveron about to hit a rail in a new inside cover spread 6.0 ad.

We can't wait for the Mirraco/6.0 Partners in Crime video with Max and Harry. It's going to be a wild one.

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2010 Mirraco Blink

Get ready to own the park and jumps with The Mirraco Blink 2010 BMX Bike. With versatile geometry and parts designed for aggressive riding on all surfaces, the Blink is ready for progression. To take your game up a notch, this bike rocks a chromoly frame and fork, plus awesome specs like Alex rims, a sealed MID BB as well as Odyssey tires. Plus, you can count on the Pivotal saddle and Snafu/Tektro brakes.

Frame: full Crmo with integrated head tube, MID BB shell & welded seat-clamp

Fork: full Crmo

Chainset: 3pc Crmo 175mm with sealed bearing MID BB set

Chainrings: MirraCo Black Label 25t alloy

Bottom Bracket: sealed bearing MID BB set

Cassette: 9 teeth 1pc driver

Pedals: Black Label "Graduate" plastic with 9/16" Crmo axles

Front Brake: Alloy calliper

Rear Brake: Tektro U-brake rear with soft baradine clear pads

Brake Levers: Snafu C-Lever

Handlebars: 2pc Crmo 8.0" tall

Stem: forged alloy threadless 1-1/8in., front mount, 50mm ext

Headset: FPD integrated 45/45 with angular contact bearings

Rims: Alex DM-24 DW alloy 36/48H black anodized rims

Front Hub: alloy hubs: front 3/8" Crmo axle & 14mm cassette rear

Rear Hub: alloy hubs: front 3/8" Crmo axle & 14mm cassette rear

Front Tyre: Odyssey Mike Aitken 20x2.125" front, 20x1.95" rear

Rear Tyre: Odyssey Mike Aitken 20x2.125" front, 20x1.95" rear

Saddle: Pivotal plastic

Seatpost: Pivotal alloy 25.4x180mm

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Partners in Crime teaser with Main and Charveron

The teaser of the Nike/Mirraco Partners in Crime video is now online. It's been a bit of a wait but like all good things, they need time. The actual video part is still worked on right now so expect new footage from Mirraco riders Maxime Charveron and Harry Main when the video drops.

Make sure to watch the teaser so you have an idea of what the final product will look like:



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Mirraco France trip 2009.

Here's a clip we made last year during some time spent in France. It has been viewed over 15.000 times but if you were not one of those, hit the play button for some motion.



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The Harry Main RIDE UK issue

Harry Main fans listen up. If you have a few bucks to spend, get your hands on the new issue of RIDE UK BMX mag. It's got a Harry Main interview from the time he spent in Australia to shoot for his upcoming Partners in Crime video. Not only that, but Harry's Top 5 list is in this issue too.

Here's one for you. Top 5 tips for getting sponsored:
1. Act yourself
2. Ride your ass off!
3. Get mental on your bike
4. Go as high as you can
5. Do something new.

Class answers to that one.

Harry also got a chilling photo, a party pic and a sequence (360 downwhip to bars) from the 2010 Simpel Session in Estonia.

Now if you are getting interested in what Harry rides, turn to page 46 for the Mirraco Mainline bike test.



Here's the web address of the mag in case your local bookstore doesn't sell the issue.

RIDEUKBMX.com

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Supporting the IBD

An important note about our dealers:

Mirraco does not authorize our retailers to sell new or used Mirraco product over the Internet or by mail order. Delivery should only be made to you at an authorized Mirraco retail location. This is for your safety. We want to make sure that your bicycle is properly assembled, properly adjusted, and is the right size for you. We also want to make sure that you receive your owners manual and consumer literature. Your Dealer will also explain how to properly use your bike and answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Looking for a dealer near you? Go HERE.

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Andy Buckworth interview

Susan Linerode interviewed Andy Buckworth about his new trick, the double front flip, typical Australian things, the Australian scene, what he's going to do if he wins some major prize money, who he likes to ride with etc.

The interview can be found on FATBMX. This link will take you there.

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Harry Main bike check

That is a wild colour combination. Where did you get the cans?
My friend owns his own Car spray shop, TRAVIS AUTOS. It's in St Helens, car repairs, body repairs and spray stuff. Sick setup over there, we started it just as a little project on a Sunday night and the idea was to go all green but the silver undercoat went too well with it so I was just like, nah do the back end blue now.. haha it worked sick!

How well do you strip a frame before applying the paint?
Usually just sand it all down nice and smooth but this time Travis Autos had some crazy machines that got it smooth as butter.

Parts you go through most often?
Hardly any. None.

Do you mind the bike getting scratched up when you put it in your car?
Not had that problem yet. I put it on the back seats, so it should be sweet.

Do you have a blanket in the car to protect it?
No way, haha.

Where's the next session going to be then?
I just rode Redditch today, amazing ride. A lot of stuff worked and off to ride somewere tomorrow!


The spec:

-Frame: Mirraco Mainline
-Forks: Colony Official 10mm
-Headset: Colony
-Seatpost: Mirraco
-Seat: Mirraco
-Seatpost clamp: intergrated
-Stem: Colony Official
-Bars: Kink KC badger 8"
-Grips: Some thin ones
-Bar ends: Colony
-Brake lever: Odyssey medium
-Brake cable: no idea
-Brake caliper: Proper Bike co
-Brake pads: Inspired bikes pads
-Rotor: Snafu gyro
-Chain: KMC kool lite
-Sprocket: Snafu 25t
-Cranks: Colony
-Bottom Bracket set: no idea
-Pedals: Colony plastic
-Front tire: 2.0
-Front rim: Proper bike co 36 hole
-Front hub: Profile 36 hole
-Rear rim: Proper bike co 36 hole
-Rear tire: 1.5
-Rear hub: Profile 36 hole

Weight: 20lbs

Thanks to:
My Mum, Mirraco bikes, Monster energy and Nike 6.0 for helping me live the life I live, Colony & Proper for hooking my parts up!
All my friends for supporting me and all the other amazing riders out there who keep me motivated to ride! LIVE TO RIDE!

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Going through time with DM on 23Mag

23mag.com is a website from France run by Eric Rothenbusch. It's got amazing BMX history all stored on one website. Magazines, events, riders, just type something in the 23Mag Search block and you will be directed to the result.

We typed in Dave Mirra for you and this is what came up.

Hit this link.

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Charveron and Guettler to Germany

Next month Maxime Charveron and Ryan Guettler will enter an invite-only dirt comp in Duisburg, Germany.

The name of the event is the T-Mobile Extreme Playgrounds and it's filmed live for MTV. Next to the dirt riding it has bands on stage such as Sum 41, AFI and Bad Religion.

You'll be able to follow it live on www.mirrabikeco.com but we'll remind you on that a bit closer to the event date (25 April 2010).

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Update by Ryan Guettler. Watch the lights!

Hey guys,

I just got back from Australia. Had such a cool time while I was home. Spent a lot of time with the family.

I'm in Phoenix right now doing a Vans road trip to get photos and video but we started the trip at the bmx race. I ended up getting 3rd in the Vans team race and Cory "Nasty" Nastazio won. It was such a cool time.

I'll keep you updated on how this trip goes.

Ryan

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2010 Mirraco No. 7 complete bike.

Miraco No. 7 Toptube length: 20.8”
Colors: 1 Black / White
2 Purple / White

-Frame: full Crmo w/ internal head tube, MID BB shell & welded seat clamp
-Fork: full Crmo
-Wheels: alloy DW 36h black anodized rims w/ alloy hubs: front 3/8” Crmo axle & rear 1PC driver cassette w/ 14mm hollow Crmo axle
-Tires: CST “Chaotic” 20x2.125 front, smooth 20x1.95 rear
-Crankset: 3pc Crmo 175mm w/ sealed bearing MID BB set
-Cassette: 9t 1pc driver
-Pedals: Black Label “Graduate” plastic w/ 9/16” Crmo axles
-Saddle: Pivotal plastic
-Seatpost: Pivotal alloy 25.4x180mm
-Stem: forged alloy threadless 1-1/8in., front mount, 50mm ext.
-Handlebar: 2pc Crmo 8.0” tall
-Headset: FPD integrated 45/45 w/ angular contact bearings
-Brakeset: Tektro U-brake rear w/ soft baradine clear pads / Tektro XL 320 alloy Lever

Other components Black Label 25t alloy sprocket, Duo “Chris Doyle” grips



Weight: 25.8lbs

MSRP: $ 409.99


Click here to see a movie of the No. 7

Ryan Guettler on the BMX race track.

On day one during the ABA Winternationals BMX race in Phoenix, Arizona Ryan Guettler scored a third place.

His gate starts aren't what they're supposed to be after a one year break. A podium isn't that bad though but there's always Sunday with these races. One full race on Saturday, one on Sunday.

Early night, lots of rest? We'll see if Ryan grabs another trophy on day 2. Stay tuned.

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Catching up with Andy Buckworth

Andy Buckworth is on a mission. We're glad he's on the Mirraco program because if you haven't heard of him yet, you will. Andy is back in the USA for a while and we caught up with him to see what he's been up to.

You're one of those lucky guys to enjoy two summers per year. What did you all do when you went back to Australia?

Andy: I just rode my bike as much as I could with my friends back home and on the hotter days I went to the beach or chilled in my pool

How's the scene in Australia at the moment? Do you believe it's growing?

Andy: Hahahaha, the scene is scooters. A lot of the young bmx riders have made the switch to scooters. NOT COOL.

Australia has loads of public concrete parks. Are they still building new ones?

Andy: YEAH, it's crazy. Instead of making 2 or 3 really good parks they make a hole lot of little parks in every town.

What park is local to you back home and who do you ride with?

Andy: Local parks are Slam Factory indoor and Wadalba outdoor. That's where I ride with my mates

Luke Bowerman, Danny, Bryan, Tom Glue, Amen, Danny C and a lot more.

You went back to the USA a few weeks ago but stopped in California first. What was going on there?

Andy: They had a big mega ramp style jump set up so we could get some practice in for the upcoming Nitro Live shows in Australia.

You pulled a double front flip on a big ramp. How long had you been thinking about that one?

Andy: Well to me it was just a joke trick in the pit. I never planned on doing it but after a week of playing on the Nitro jump I knew if I was ever going to do it, it was going to be there.

When is the Nitro Circus Tour going to start and where will it take you?

Andy: We all fly out to Australia at the end of April so the shows will start early May.

You're at Woodward camp now. Got any new tricks you're working on?

Andy: Not really right now. I'm just trying to get used to all the ramps again but I have been working on a few front flip tricks.

Did you set any goals for yourself for 2010?

Andy: Yeah I'd like to have a nice car by the end of the year hahahahahah, and also I would really like to get invited to the X games.

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Barbero goes XD

In Europe Disney's XD channel got launched at the beginning of the year. It caters to the younger riders out there but it's good to see they're using "extreme sports" rather than soccer, tennis and field hockey to get the kids glued to the TV. BMX is one of the bigger parts of the show and in Italy they got in touch with Mirraco rider Alessandro Barbero.

Watch the clip that made it to the Youtube channel. That's Ale with the orange hat and yes, he's wearing make up during the TV production.

Barbero is now at Woodward West enjoying the dry indoor ramps.



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Ryan Guettler "Off The Wall"

Earlier this week we mentioned that Ryan Guettler was going to extend his presence in Australia to ride the US vs. THEM contest but he has decided to go back to the USA to do a Vans Autograph signing and a BMX race as originally planned.

If you're in Phoenix this week, you can meet Ryan at the new Vans store on Thursday 4 March (Scottsdale Fashion Square) or at the ABA Winternationals where he's going to try to take home another BMX trophy like he did last year.
























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Double frontie for the Circus

Andy Buckworth is spending some time in Cali getting ready for the Nitro Circus Tour that will be taking place down in Australia this summer. Now if the show is as good as Andy's latest trick, you should get down to the box office today to get yourself some tickets.

Double front flip clip:



By Luosdetniat

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The 2010 Mirraco Mi6

The new Mi6 bike from Mirraco comes in two colours; Flat black and Teal. It's got a 20 inch top tube length, weighs 25.7 lbs and has the following spec:

Frame: 2-tube Crmo D/T & T/T w/ MID BB shell & welded seat-clamp
Fork: Crmo legs
Wheels: Alex Y-303 alloy 36h black anodized rims, w/ alloy hubs: front 3/8” Crmo axle & rear 1PC driver cassette w/ 14mm Crmo axle
Tires: Maxxis Grifter lite (20x2.10 frt, 20x1.85 Rr) w/ wire beads
Crankset: 3pc Crmo 170mm w/ sealed bearing MID BB set
Freewheel / Cassette: 10t 1pc driver
Pedals: FPD plastic w/ 9/16” Crmo axles
Saddle: Black Label Mi6 8mm rails
Seatpost: alloy 25.4x200mm
Stem: alloy threadless 1-1/8in., front mount, 50mm ext.
Handlebar: 2pc 7.5” tall
Headset: VP Aheadset 1-1/8”
Brakeset: Tektro rear U-brake only w/ soft baradine clear pads / Tektro XL 320 alloy Lever / SST Oryg rotor w/ SST cables


Other components: 28t sprocket, Duo Scotty Cranmer grips, 1 pair steel pegs 36mm O.D.


Geometry:

-Top Tube length: 20"
-Head Tube Angle: 74.5
-Seat Tube Angle: 70.0
-Seat Tube Length: 9.4"
-BB Height: 11.5"
-Chain Stay Length: 13.75"
-Wheelbase: 35.8"

Advertised Retail price: $ 369.99

Watch the video by hitting this link

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