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Rad Rides

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Rad Rides has to be one of the greatest books we've seen on BMX and it's in store now at Fat Buddha Store . BMX bikes are iconic, theres something about them that appeals to kids, adults and cyclists. And, of course, BMX has now become an Olympic sport. Rad Rides is the most in-depth exploration of the world of BMX bikes through their riders and the culture that surrounds them. The introduction explains the birth of BMX culture and where it is now, while the main body features bikes ranging from those that are well-worn through years of riding to beautiful, sculptural works of art gleaming, built-but-never-ridden keepsakes. The featured bikes are organized decade by decade and are BMXs drawn from the best collections in the world. There are also in-depth details of specifications and interviews with some of the collectors, many of whom have had their bikes exclusively shot for the book. This has to be one of the best books we've seen on a specific genre....

Who York?

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Zoo York that's who! Last week I done a wee feature on one of my favourite brands, The Hundreds. This week it's my second favourite brand we sell in Fat Buddha, Zoo York . Beginning in the 70's in the 'Undesputed center of the universe', New York City by a tight crew of progressive minds with creative energy started the name. The original artists built a thriving scene of graffiti, skateboarding, banging tunes and complete originality. By the 80's Zoo York was symbolizing NYCs underground artists, b-boys, skateboarders and all the similar off-shoots. In 1993, OG skateboarders Rodney Smith, Eli Morgan Gessner and Adam Schatz teamed up to found the East Coast's first true skateboarding-inspired lifestyle brand, Zoo York. Created to be dark and gritty, like New York City they created culturally relevant products from skateboarding, hip hop and graffiti scenes. Designed to withstand the city's rugged terrain Zoo York grew into a fully fledged streetwea...

Way Back Home

Our good Fat Buddha friend, Big Al from Sneaker Things , popped in today and was showing us a few video's and sharing stories as he does. He showed us this one of pro rider Danny MacAskill 's new video's entitled 'Way Back Home', produced by none other than Red Bull . The video is just amazing and great fun to watch. If you would like to know more about Danny please check out his website here and enjoy the video below, best viewed on HD . David