I just seen this video over on VP’s facebook page – Check the size of those berms!!!
“VP’s BIKE PARK… we are building a bike park on 15 acres at the VP factory in taiwan… here is some unofficial video from the soft launch party we had to celebrate the fact that the bmx track is rideable an the concrete berms are dry… it will include a terrain park, free-ride zone with ladders and jumps… the official opening is not till June – But we got a BMX TRACK!” (VP-USA)
Here’s a copy of the latest ValleySideDistro advert, which was designed in house by Dustin Millard. It features in the current edition of Ride and The Albion. Shout-out to all the riders and photographers who were involved. Cheerio – VS
The postman delivered a package yesterday, from Mr Saunders (manager of VP Components). It contained a range of VP products, ready for testing. The main pedal sets (pictured) are the “VP-569″s and the “VP-59″s.
The VP-569’s are the chunkier model. They feature an aluminium shell, with knurling and grip nodes. They also feature a Cr-Mo axle and removable reflectors. Initial thoughts; look to be robust, feature a trusted contemporary design, and they’re a fair weight – Suitable for dirt, street, park and flat.
Next we have the highly anticipated VP-59’s. These are very light, feature a sophisticated, low-profile shell with superior grip pins. They also look to be durable through design. The VP-59’s have been subjected to a level of refinement rarely seen in pedal technology (at least in the BMX sphere) – There is no surplus material, period. Another point to note, they’re to be affixed using an Allen-key. And if that’s not enough, they’re available in a range of colours (anodized) – Swish! Ref BMX, these pedals would be best suited to BMX racing/trails (Nb. These pedals are actually marketed specifically at MTB riders, ref Mtb footwear).
Service announcement: A quick message to the valleyside team, we have a few set’s free for testing. Get in contact if you want to test a set! We’ll be featuring a second performance related report on these pedals in the not to distant future. For now, check the pictures below!
