Straight out of the UK, 14 year old Lewis Cunningham, continues to crush it. Lewis has officially joined our AM Team for 2017 and we look forward to what he’s got in store for the future.
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Augie Simoncini – Triptape Photos
Augie Simoncini is having a good year. He just dropped a killer part in the new Trip Apparel – Trip Tape and got a well deserved add to the Fiend pro squad. We recently caught up with Augie to see whats up with the Trip vid, Fiend and what’s next on the agenda for him. Enjoy some photos from the Triptape courtesy of Chris Mortenson.
You’ve got a banging section in the new Trip vid. How was it filming for the video?
Filming for TripTape had similar vibes to that of the Deadline video. Filming with Ty Morrow was dope. He understands me and the way I like to approach set ups. Not to mention when he wasn’t filming he was dropping hammers of his own. He killed it on and off the bike. It makes you want to push yourself to do your best shit possible. That’s how it was on any mission with anyone from the crew. It’s an honor to have a section along side some of the best riders in the world.
Congratulations on getting on Fiend. How did that come about?
Thank you! A dream come true would be a lie. It’s something I did not see coming. The boys over at Fiend have always been family and always helped whenever I’ve needed something. At the end of the first Triptape premiere they completely surprised me at the end of the video with a dope cake and hit me with the news. I was completely caught off guard. The cake even had my graphic which they had been working on for months. Much love to the homie @Freakorico for killing it. I couldn’t believe it. Honestly it didn’t set in until the next day how crazy everything in my life had just become. A whole new door just open up in my life.
What’s next for you?
I’m trying to take advantage of the time and opportunities I have on my bike. Can’t take this shit for granted. It’s a privilege to still be doing this at 30 years old. Triptape was life as far as bmx goes for me for a while. Once the timeline had started to come together I was able to be more picky about what tricks I wanted to finish up my section. That gave me an opportunity to start stacking HD footage for a future Animal Bikes edit. Definately trying to keep the good times and good vibes rolling into this project. Having a new project to work on is both motivating and refreshing. I just want to put out the best footage I can. Looking forward to getting it done.
Demarcus Paul – Bike Check
In case you missed it, last week, we announced Demarcus Paul to the Animal Bikes Pro Team. You can expect to see a lot more from Demarcus in 2017, so sit tight. For now take a glimpse at his latest ride.
Frame: Volume Warhorse Bars: Volume Warhorse Stem: Volume Top Load Stem
Pedals: Animal Rat Trap – Mark Gralla Signature Pedals
Forks: Volume Anchor Headset: Animal
Cranks: Animal Akimbo Sprocket: Animal Thorofare – Chase DeHart Signature Sprocket
Grips: Volume
Seat: Volume Warhorse Seatpost: Animal
Wheels: Front-Animal RS Rim with Javelin Hub Rear-Animal RS Rim with Freecoaster
Pegs: Volume Warhorse Plastics Pegs
Photos by – Christian Rigal
Instagram – @christianrigal
Demarcus Paul – Welcome to the Pro Team
We are please to announce that Demarcus Paul will be joining the Animal Bikes Pro Team for 2017.
Demarcus is from Albany, Georgia and currently calls San Diego, California home.
Demarcus began riding 16 years ago. “I grew up riding, trails, street, skateparks and flatland. His style exudes those elements. It’s fluid, aggressive and smooth AF. Demarcus sees himself as “just a BMX rider”. We’ll say he is also as humble as they come.
“Riding for Animal is still surreal to me” and “it’s been a company that I have looked up to as a kid.” Now it’s for real and we are super stoked to have Demarcus be apart of the squad.
Be on the look out for more from Demarcus in 2017.
Welcome to the team!
Instagram – @demarcuspaul
Photos by – Christian Rigal
Instagram – @christianrigal
Steven Hamilton – OG – Bike Check
OG legend, Steven Hamilton, is still killing the game with his unique take on the streets. Check out his latest set up featuring a mix of old and new. (check that laid back post). Also, don’t miss his latest mix of clips on the Ride BMX site. See link below.
Grips: Animal Jeff Koscis
Bar Ends: Vintage Peregrine Pyott
Doughnuts: Retro checkered
Brake Lever: DiaComp Tech 77
Brake Cable: Animal braided
Brakes: Éclat
Brake Pads: Eagle Claw II red
Seat: Animal Kush
Seat Post: Custom Laid Back by Dominique
Seat Post Clamp: Mosh
Chain: Animal Mike Hoder special edition Gold
Sprocket: Animal 30t
Crank: Profile with DJ oversized arms
Pedals: Animal Hamilton metal sealed
Rear Wheel: Profile mini cassette 3/8″ 36 hole 11t driver with Sun
Big Baller rim
Front Wheel: Profile mini 36 with Sun Rhino Lite rim
Rear tire: Animal GLH 1.95
Front tire: Animal GLH 2.1″
Fork: S and M Pitchfork
Headset: Animal
Stem: Animal Inverse
Stem pad: Vintage Schwinn bmx with Misfits patch sewn on
Handlebars: S and M Slam
Check out his latest work right here.