All 2008 complete bikes purchased from FIRM BIKES will be delivered FREE OF CHARGE and also come with a FREE DVD.
Order your new bike from FIRM BIKES AND DONE MISS THIS GREAT DEAL.
www.firmbikes.com
or call our mail-order hot line 0870 609 1059.
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Monday, 29 October 2007
rampworx haloween all nighter
gerbil reporting from the rampworx all nighter in aintree, liverpool.
and what a night!
first of all i arrived at the park to see a HUGE line of people waiting to go into the park, and my first thoughts where 'i want to go home'.
being a street lover, if theres one thing i cant stand its lots and lots of people when im trying to ride. i think though, this occasion was a one off.
without this many people, there would be no atmosphere to it. the amount of old friends i seen was amazing, and just about every rider i know from around these ways was there.
everyone got settled in, rode a bit, before the fun comps started. matty lambert on the microphone, a £50 not in his hand, and the jump box comp begins.
this was off the hook! seriously. we had irish jason phelan (failure bikes, snafu, orchid) doin big big 720's, superman seatgrabs, 360 whips, danger dave did a crazy barrel role... little harry main (FIRM, KHE, nike 6.0) did a flair-900 tap... nuts. halfway through it started getting a bit mad, with jay bean doin the biggest 'stem shags' ever. irish jay then took it upon himself to whip the jumpbox, backwards, to the flat bottom. amazing!
the box comp was eventually won by a little kid on a federal (leon perkins says his name was dean... but leons thick). the trick that got the £50 note was a superman seatgrab barspin, from a kid who looked about 14.
high air commenced, and was a showdown between little harry and sam ward (redline). harry main ended up taking it... after a change of ramp!
everyone carried on riding a little more until the high hop comp came along. leon perkins (diomandback, nike 6.0) won this, then irish jason decided he had another use for the hight bar (check the photo)
once this comp was done, i got old school jay screaming 'gerbil, bring your camera over here, sams flairing over the tombstone again!' to say i shit myself would be a bit of an understatement, as i was at rampworx the last time sam ward tried this... which left him off his bike for a few months. never good. but despite this, it was pulled, and id say it was one of the biggest flairs iv seen in person.
after this, the night pretty much consisted of ridin a bit, chillin with friends (old and new) and shooting a couple of photos... although mike and dylan at firm are goin to kill me when they read this, and realise that larry, bombhead and harry (all firm bike riders) where there, and i didnt take a single photo of any of them.
i went home at around 7.30... and there was still alot of people riding, i was truly tired, and ready for ym macdonalds breakfast.
heres the snaps.
bengo in the high hop contest
irish jay, superman
making good use of the high hop bar
words and photos by gerbil - www.pwpics.co.uk
and what a night!
first of all i arrived at the park to see a HUGE line of people waiting to go into the park, and my first thoughts where 'i want to go home'.
being a street lover, if theres one thing i cant stand its lots and lots of people when im trying to ride. i think though, this occasion was a one off.
without this many people, there would be no atmosphere to it. the amount of old friends i seen was amazing, and just about every rider i know from around these ways was there.
everyone got settled in, rode a bit, before the fun comps started. matty lambert on the microphone, a £50 not in his hand, and the jump box comp begins.
this was off the hook! seriously. we had irish jason phelan (failure bikes, snafu, orchid) doin big big 720's, superman seatgrabs, 360 whips, danger dave did a crazy barrel role... little harry main (FIRM, KHE, nike 6.0) did a flair-900 tap... nuts. halfway through it started getting a bit mad, with jay bean doin the biggest 'stem shags' ever. irish jay then took it upon himself to whip the jumpbox, backwards, to the flat bottom. amazing!
the box comp was eventually won by a little kid on a federal (leon perkins says his name was dean... but leons thick). the trick that got the £50 note was a superman seatgrab barspin, from a kid who looked about 14.
high air commenced, and was a showdown between little harry and sam ward (redline). harry main ended up taking it... after a change of ramp!
everyone carried on riding a little more until the high hop comp came along. leon perkins (diomandback, nike 6.0) won this, then irish jason decided he had another use for the hight bar (check the photo)
once this comp was done, i got old school jay screaming 'gerbil, bring your camera over here, sams flairing over the tombstone again!' to say i shit myself would be a bit of an understatement, as i was at rampworx the last time sam ward tried this... which left him off his bike for a few months. never good. but despite this, it was pulled, and id say it was one of the biggest flairs iv seen in person.
after this, the night pretty much consisted of ridin a bit, chillin with friends (old and new) and shooting a couple of photos... although mike and dylan at firm are goin to kill me when they read this, and realise that larry, bombhead and harry (all firm bike riders) where there, and i didnt take a single photo of any of them.
i went home at around 7.30... and there was still alot of people riding, i was truly tired, and ready for ym macdonalds breakfast.
heres the snaps.
bengo in the high hop contest
irish jay, superman
making good use of the high hop bar
words and photos by gerbil - www.pwpics.co.uk
Monday, 22 October 2007
STEPHEN MURRAY CLIPS.
The last stop of the DEW TOUR was in Orlando this past weekend. The tv coverage of the event on NBC featured this amazing story about our friend Stephen.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3602970617448632596&q=stephen+murray&total=1157&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=7
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6312409361392636220&q=stephen+murray&total=1157&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=9
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8986553224455139624&q=stephen+murray&total=1187&start=30&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
I think you will agree he IS an amazing person. He has a long rode ahead and is going to need all our help.
Dig deep please. http://www.stephenmurrayfamilyfund.com/
Stay strong.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3602970617448632596&q=stephen+murray&total=1157&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=7
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6312409361392636220&q=stephen+murray&total=1157&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=9
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8986553224455139624&q=stephen+murray&total=1187&start=30&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
I think you will agree he IS an amazing person. He has a long rode ahead and is going to need all our help.
Dig deep please. http://www.stephenmurrayfamilyfund.com/
Stay strong.
Thursday, 18 October 2007
SUMMER OF FIT DVD.
Yes people it's here. You just now this is full of bangers from AITKEN, HAWK, DELAROSA, HOMAN, CLEVELAND, DEHART, ROCHE AND MORE..
Order on-line or call 0870 609 1059.
Glamarorama clip with Larry & Bombhead.
http://www.cmbmx.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=51&products_id=59
Click the link and check it out.
Click the link and check it out.
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Larry & Bombhead.
Our two man FIRMBIKES TEAM of Larry and Bombhead (pictured right) Place second in the team battle this past weekend at the Manchester Central contest.
Good job boys.
Loades of new product coming in the next few weeks in time for Christmas. Keep checking the site.
If you can't see it just drop us a line.0870 609 1059.
Harry @ T-MOBILE contest Germany.
KHE BIKES, NIKE, FIRMBIKES rider Harry Main was in Germany this past weekend at theT- MOBILE contest.
He qualified first, then went head to head with Mark Webb. To say he rode nuts would be an under-statement.
Well done mate.
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Subrosa complete bikes.
We have added the SUBROSA complete bikes to the site cause we have had the arrival date, that date is the first week in November.
Check the site for specs and prices.
We are taking pre-orders on these bad boys so get your order in, they will sell-out very fast.
Pre-order on-line or call the mail-order hot line on 0870 609 1059.
Friday, 12 October 2007
HOFFMAN BIKES 2008 COMPLETE BIKES.
Hoffman bikes new range of completes is available to pre-order at FIRM.
You can pre-order on-line or call 0870 609 1059.
Check all spec's and colours on line NOW.
ODYSSEY FROM THE HORSES MOUTH.
NEW UK DISTRIBUTOR
Our new distributor in the UK is IMG. For the full info and press release, please keep reading...
For immediate release:IMG to distribute ODYSSEY, G-SPORT, SUNDAY and SHOOK in the UK
We are very pleased to announce that Carlo Griggs’ IMG Distribution is the new home for Odyssey in the UK. In addition to stocking the full Odyssey line, IMG will also be carrying products from G-Sport, Shook and Jim Cielencki’s Sunday Bikes. Shops in the UK will soon be able to replenish their out-of-stock items, and they'll also be able to buy any of the new or hard-to-find products that we’ve released within the last six months. We are looking forward to working closely with Carlo, and we’re committed to providing the highest level of service to our UK shops and customers. For ordering inquiries and other questions about Odyssey, G-Sport, Sunday and Shook products in the UK, please contact IMG today.
IMG Distribution LTD1 Beach RoadPaghamWest SussexPO21 4SXUK
Tel: +44 (0) 1243 268075Fax: +44 (0) 1243 266499E-mail: info@imgdistribution.co.ukWeb: www.imgdistribution.co.uk
IMG carries products from: Odyssey, G-Sport, Sunday, Shook, Proper, Fly Bikes, Ilegal and Simple.
======================================================================
What happened to Padded Cell?:
In lieu of recent misinformation and internet speculation, we would like to take this opportunity to clear the air on what happened between Odyssey and our former UK distributor, Padded Cell.
In September 2006, Padded Cell’s parent company, Cool Brands LTD, then Hi-Gear LTD, began to default on payments. In an attempt to help keep Padded Cell supplied, an exception was made to our customary “upfront” payment rule and Cool Brands was offered 60 day terms. As time moved on, Cool Brands continued to default on payments and a substantial six-figure US dollar debt began to build. In mid-2007, we expressed interest in looking for a second, non-exclusive, UK distributor, hoping that this would assist Cool Brands by relieving some of the financial pressures that they were dealing with. However, the option of allowing a second distributor was quickly denied by Cool Brands, who chose instead to close Padded Cell, using the return delivery of their existing Odyssey inventory to balance the ledger on the longstanding debt they had accumulated with us.
The Padded Cell employees were a passionate and dedicated team that had the misfortune of being stuck in the middle of all this, and it should be understood that they were not to blame for Cool Brands’ inability to make the required payments.
In the wake of this disbanding, the former Padded Cell employees have started Zeal Distribution, a company that is independently owned and operated by James Hitchcox. The Zeal team is highly dedicated and passionate about their work, and we're sure that everyone will be hearing a lot from them very soon. Please contact James, Aaron and Neil for more information on how your shop can carry products from Mankind, Superstar, Standard Byke Co, Sputnic, BSD, Alone and Manmade Clothing in the UK.
Call; +44 (0) 20 8428 6107, e-mail; info@zealbmx.com, or go to; www.zealbmx.com
Our new distributor in the UK is IMG. For the full info and press release, please keep reading...
For immediate release:IMG to distribute ODYSSEY, G-SPORT, SUNDAY and SHOOK in the UK
We are very pleased to announce that Carlo Griggs’ IMG Distribution is the new home for Odyssey in the UK. In addition to stocking the full Odyssey line, IMG will also be carrying products from G-Sport, Shook and Jim Cielencki’s Sunday Bikes. Shops in the UK will soon be able to replenish their out-of-stock items, and they'll also be able to buy any of the new or hard-to-find products that we’ve released within the last six months. We are looking forward to working closely with Carlo, and we’re committed to providing the highest level of service to our UK shops and customers. For ordering inquiries and other questions about Odyssey, G-Sport, Sunday and Shook products in the UK, please contact IMG today.
IMG Distribution LTD1 Beach RoadPaghamWest SussexPO21 4SXUK
Tel: +44 (0) 1243 268075Fax: +44 (0) 1243 266499E-mail: info@imgdistribution.co.ukWeb: www.imgdistribution.co.uk
IMG carries products from: Odyssey, G-Sport, Sunday, Shook, Proper, Fly Bikes, Ilegal and Simple.
======================================================================
What happened to Padded Cell?:
In lieu of recent misinformation and internet speculation, we would like to take this opportunity to clear the air on what happened between Odyssey and our former UK distributor, Padded Cell.
In September 2006, Padded Cell’s parent company, Cool Brands LTD, then Hi-Gear LTD, began to default on payments. In an attempt to help keep Padded Cell supplied, an exception was made to our customary “upfront” payment rule and Cool Brands was offered 60 day terms. As time moved on, Cool Brands continued to default on payments and a substantial six-figure US dollar debt began to build. In mid-2007, we expressed interest in looking for a second, non-exclusive, UK distributor, hoping that this would assist Cool Brands by relieving some of the financial pressures that they were dealing with. However, the option of allowing a second distributor was quickly denied by Cool Brands, who chose instead to close Padded Cell, using the return delivery of their existing Odyssey inventory to balance the ledger on the longstanding debt they had accumulated with us.
The Padded Cell employees were a passionate and dedicated team that had the misfortune of being stuck in the middle of all this, and it should be understood that they were not to blame for Cool Brands’ inability to make the required payments.
In the wake of this disbanding, the former Padded Cell employees have started Zeal Distribution, a company that is independently owned and operated by James Hitchcox. The Zeal team is highly dedicated and passionate about their work, and we're sure that everyone will be hearing a lot from them very soon. Please contact James, Aaron and Neil for more information on how your shop can carry products from Mankind, Superstar, Standard Byke Co, Sputnic, BSD, Alone and Manmade Clothing in the UK.
Call; +44 (0) 20 8428 6107, e-mail; info@zealbmx.com, or go to; www.zealbmx.com
Monday, 8 October 2007
STAY STRONG STEVE.
Here's a picture of some of the guy's that went out to visit Steve last week.
Chico, Martin, Jay, Fonz and Dale.
Stay strong bro. Hoping i can make it out soon.
EASTERN BIKES 2008.
Just got a few images of the new 2008 EASTERN BIKES range.
This is the ACE OF SPADES model and yes it is chrome. We will have the full range landing the mid next in time for Christmas.
Please call for more info and pre-ordering.
0870 609 1059.
Thursday, 4 October 2007
2008 FIT BIKE CO COMPLETE BIKES.
We have just had word the 2008 FIT BIKE CO completes will be here the second week in November.
So we have loaded them onto the site and we are taking pre-order as of now, cause these bad boys will sell out real fast.
Complete range starting from the AM model to the FLOW. There's a bike for every-one in this awsome range of bikes from FIT.
Order now www.firmbikes.com
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
TWOAND8 CLOTHING.
We are now proud stockist of TWOAND8 CLOTHING.
Check out all the lastest designs on our site.
They also have a Stephen Murray family fund tee available on our site, with all money going to the fund.
Show some love.
DEMOLITION NEW BLOOD RED COLOUR-WAY.
DEMOLITION have released this blood red colour-way. It is available in all their parts except cranks arms. So F40 STEM, D CLAMP, F1 SPROCKET, JOHNSON 7075 POST, TAEM PEDALS, VULCAN BRAKE and both the ANOREXIA & BULIMIA HUDS.
Keep your eye's peeled chrome's the new black.
HARRY MAIN & PAUL RYAN.
We just added these to hot riders to our shop team. Liverpool locals Harry Main KHE BIKES/ NIKE 0.6 rider and Paul Ryan look for these guys shreadin parks in your area.
Full interveiws and bike checks coming soon on our family page.
Stay posted.
SAD NEWS.
The bmx world lost one of it's stars late last Friday.
Ross Hill was one of my old race freinds. He sadly was hit by car on his way home and was fataly injured.
You will never be forgot.
RIP my freind.
Ross far right. Early 90's picture with the L.R.P.
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