Wednesday, 20 March 2013

BMX memories of the 80s on TV hopefully?



Got this from a TV producer. Looks good!

How are you? My name is *name deleted*, director from *company name deleted*
We have been commissioned by *name of TV program deleted* to produce a series of 60-second videos for television that will be aired in Asia. This series focuses on Singaporeans’ memories of 1980s. From the first BMX bicycle to the first MRT train, each of these short stories will be a nostalgic walk down memory lane for many.
We believe you may have a very interesting memory of the 80s through your involvement in bmx. You have been part of the BMX movement, almost from the start. We would like to invite you to share it with the viewers of *name of TV program deleted*.

As the director, I'm interested in your story from the point of view of 'a lifelong love affair that began in the 80s'. Of course this can change when I eventually do get a chance to speak to you.
Filming will only take half a day of your time and we will try our utmost to schedule to your convenience as i really want to do a BMX story as I ride a bike myself.

I'd really appreciate if you can give me a call at *telephone number deleted* so that we can have a chat about this.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Looks pretty good that is all I can say. Heaps of BMX memories...that I have. Stand by for education folks!




Friday, 1 March 2013

HOPE making BMX parts?

I had to do a double-take when I saw this. Hope, the brand synonymous with mountain bikes, making BMX stuff? Apparently yes! I got this image from Fastlane BMX Magazine and I must say that I am really happy to hear about this. According to the article on Fastlane BMX:

The Hope hub has been in design for a while now, but has taken a while to be actually be made. The picture shows it with a shortened freehub and a standard cog but the production one will have an international standard 6 bolt fixing and a choice of cogs from 15 tooth to 21 tooth, and also a 9 speed integrated cog. The production hub's will have an 80 tooth pick up. The rear hub will come in a 10mm or 14mm bolt option, with a bolt either side aswell as a 14mm nutted option. Hope are also going to produce a matching front hub to complement the rear ,which will have an option of a 10mm bolt like the rear or with a 20mm bolt through option .

I do not know about you guys but to me, that is pretty cool. Hope is to the UK what Profile Racing is to the USA. Great products that will last.