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3 Things You Need to Know About BMX Bikes

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If you ride BMX or are thinking of getting into the sport, there are three things you need to know before you make your purchase. Knowing these things can make all the difference in how much fun and how long you get out of your bike, and ultimately whether you’re satisfied with your purchase or not. 1) Why Buy a Good Bike? BMX bikes are built for BMX racing and tricks, but they are also often used for street riding. If you're going to be doing a lot of jumping, then you'll need a strong bmx bike that can take the abuse. Also, if you plan on using your bike as a form of transportation as well as recreation, then it's best to invest in one with better brakes because these types of bikes don't stop as quickly. It's important to note that all bmx styles use different types of tires and gearing so it's important not to buy one without consulting the rider beforehand. 2) What To Look For In a BMX Bike First, you'll want to know the bicycle's intended use. Wh...

How to Treat Your Dog for Fleas and Ticks

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 How to Treat Your Dog for Fleas and Ticks Fleas and ticks can infest your dog’s skin, causing discomfort and health problems. Luckily, there are many products on the market that are safe and effective at killing these parasites. These include flea and tick collars, shampoos, topical solutions, sprays, powders and more. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the various products available so you can figure out what will work best for your dog and your household situation. We’ll also tell you how to use these products to ensure you kill the fleas and ticks on your pet! How to Get Rid of Fleas Before you take your dog out for a walk, check his coat for fleas. Some dogs get live fleas, but others get fleabites or tick bites. You’ll know that your dog has fleas when he begins scratching excessively—and when live fleas jump off his coat onto your carpet or furniture. To eliminate these unwanted pests from your home, grab some heavy-duty insecticidal soap from pet supply stores or veteri...

Roller Skates for Dummies

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 Roller Skates for Dummies Roller skates may look easy, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye! Whether you’re heading to the local rink or taking your kids to the neighbourhood playground, it helps to know what you’re doing before you lace up those skates, strap on that roller skate helmet , and take off into the wild blue yonder. Whether you want to learn how to skate forward or backward or stop without falling over, we’ve got everything you need to know about roller skates here in this roller skates for dummies guide! Why Roller Skating Is Good For Your Health Many of us have fond memories of roller skating as kids, and with today’s great designs in both inline and quad skates , there’s no reason why roller skating has to be a memory. Whether you’re looking to gain some exercise or just enjoy your time outside, roller skating is a fun activity that gives you some physical benefits like improving balance and endurance while also giving you an opportunity to get some fr...

Diversity Quick Six - Jason Watts

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Next  Diversity Quick Six is with Australian young gun  Jason Watts, who has been absolutely killing it lately with some insane web videos, getting picked up by Haro and a few trips to the states. Hit read more to learn some more about Jason ...

Help save Rampit

Just spotted this on Facebook . Apparently Rampit in VIC is in some trouble and needs some help from local riders. I'm not to sure on the exact details but if you're anywhere nearby be sure to get in there and show your support! Check out the Rampit website here or their Facebook here . If anyone can fill us in on some more info, do so in the comments!

Beechy Keen

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This edit of Beechy is absolutely insane! A fair bit of bro-cam footage but it adds to the rawness. Sit back and enjoy! Killin it for Fit BMX Bikes .

Ev's Tech Corner - A Beginner's Guide to Freecoasters

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Another new feature we're running on DiversityBMX is Ev's Tech Corner . For those unfamiliar Evan is one half of LUXBMX Store in Brisbane and is regarded by many as the best BMX mechanic in the biz, so who better to run a tech section? With more and more people converting to freecoaster hubs by the day we though that shedding a bit of light on some of the more popular options would be a great place to start... Alex Kennedy is one of the new wave of riders taking freecoasting to a whole new level. To put it simply, a freecoaster hub allows the rider to roll backwards without the drive- train engaging and making the pedals spin backwards with the wheel. Evolved from traditional coaster brake hubs, early freecoaster designs were basically coaster brake hubs with the brake pads removed. However bearing load issues, inconsistent driver/clutch engagement and overall weight often deterred riders from experiencing the freedom of which a freecoaster hub can offer. Pigeon hol...