I had some spare time over 2013 & 2014 to produce this self-filmed web video featuring me riding my bike for Impurity Bike Co. Enjoy! – VS
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Web Video of the Month/ Nov: DartBMX “Nami II” Test Vid!!!
Back in 2012 DartBMX (UK) sent me a ‘Nami II’ (v.3) frame to test ride for a product review. I gave the ‘Nami II’ frame a good thrashing on both Street and Ramp and enjoyed every minute of it! The Nami II lived up to it’s price tag – all in all this is one good frame! Also on test was a range of DartBMX components! Check the film for some of the riding I put my frame through a while back! You can find the written product review on Dartmoor BMX!!! – Chris@ValleySideDistro. Continue reading “Web Video of the Month/ Nov: DartBMX “Nami II” Test Vid!!!”
Events: The Official Opening of Knighton Skatepark & Valleyside Stunt Team Demo!!!
Last Saturday (24th of August) was the date set for the grand opening of Knighton’s new skatepark (Knighton BMX / Skate Park)!
A few weeks before the opening day I had been asked by David Bennett (of the KB/SP committee) if I could help make provisions for a BMX demo – I made numerous telephone calls and text messages, which resulted in the collaboration of a small team for the events BMX demo.
The team itself was called the ‘Valleyside Stunt Team’ and consisted of; Ryan Gorman, Gee Coles, Robbie Meade, Arron Whitaker and myself (Chris Smith). My role was to take photos, videos and notes whilst everyone else rode. Continue reading “Events: The Official Opening of Knighton Skatepark & Valleyside Stunt Team Demo!!!”
News: New VP-USA website and further VP riders!!!
VP Components have a brand NEW WEBSITE! The VP-USA team now includes James Jones and Chris Smith, both of which are representing the UK! The new VP-USA website is a vast improvement on the old website. The entire VP rig, be it product, team or marketing, is steadily improving year on year! VP will be introducing further product in the next few months – we will have news on them soon! Until then, if you want VP products don’t hesitate to make contact and we will hook you up! – VS Continue reading “News: New VP-USA website and further VP riders!!!”
Web Video: Faction Bike Co ‘Amero’ V S&M ‘Holmes’ 22″
In recent times there has been a good level of interest in 22″ wheeled bikes – a lot of dudes are wondering how they ride – especially taller riders who are looking for something just a little more accommodating. This particular video was made by Shawn Shimkets – he is definitely one tall dude! Prior to the arrival of 22s he was riding a custom standard 22″ top tube – when 22s arrived Shawn naturally wanted to try them! He put together this video which compares and contrasts two 22″ wheeled bikes: the S&M ‘Holmes’ 22″ and the Faction Bike Co ‘Amero’ 22″! This is definitely a good account of the two bikes and it sounds like Faction Bike Co come through a little stronger! We are currently in talks with Faction Bike Co about distributing their bikes! – VS
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Interview: Chris ‘valleyside’ Smith…
As seen on psbmx.com…
THE CHRONICLES OF CHRIS (The Chris Smith Interview)
Part One: The Lost Scriptures of Smithy.
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/// Name: Chris Smith /// Nicknames: Smithy & Valleyside /// Hometown: Welshpool (UK) /// Years riding: 14 /// Supporters: Dartmoor Bikes (UK), VP-USA, Force Field Body Armour, Vendetta Brand and Fluid BMX Store (flow) /// Continue reading “Interview: Chris ‘valleyside’ Smith…”
Web Video of the Month/October: Valleyside Ten Year Mash-UP/ Chris Smith Mixtape!!!
Got twenty minutes free? Why not spend it watching the ‘Valleyside Ten Year Mash-UP!‘ – this flick is basically a ten year montage of clips, featuring Chris Smith (me, myself and I) busting various manouvers, many of which are on street. The mix features a ton of clips from all over the place – it also features a killer sound-track, which was prepared by Deviant and Stet
Promotional: Fluid BMX Store.
You may have already read about Fluid BMX Store in our ‘Link of the Month (March): Fluid BMX Store‘ article… If not, Fluid BMX Store are basically a Welsh based BMX store, which also has a mail order facility. In short, the store has gone from strength to strength and they are now selling more products than ever before! Check out their newly updated web store! Fluid BMX Store is the leading BMX retailer in Wales! – VS
Product Review: Forcefield ‘Limb Tube’ Armour
I first learnt about ‘Forcefield Body Armour’ at the Cycle Show (2011), where I had the opportunity to meet the Forcefield Marketing Director – After subsequent correspondence, it was agreed we were to cooperate on some light advertising and product testing – Soon after, I received my first package, the Forcefield ‘Limb Tube’ Armour (Knee Pads).
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Product Reviews: Urban Kreation Jean (Inc Kevlar/Vectran lining).
/// Nb. Following report was produced on the 18th of October, 2011 ///
Urban Kreation recently sent over a set of jeans to be tested by a member of Valleyside Distro – I decided that I personally was going to take the opportunity to test the jeans.
Background…
Urban Kreation are a brand with definitive selling points, which lead to their products individuality within the market arena. But what makes their brand so different? In essence, Urban Kreation are making jeans (alongside other garments) using progressive technologies that result in extremely strong products for BMX (Mtb, skateboarding, etc) use. However, these aren’t your typical protective trousers – The jeans are stealthy and forward-thinking through design – Nobody would guess the technologies within. Continue reading “Product Reviews: Urban Kreation Jean (Inc Kevlar/Vectran lining).”