BMX is not just some product that can disappear from a shelf, it’s a subculture. An unusual way of life. Why people are motivated and how they define it are as different as people themselves. The difference between someone like Bob Scerbo to Dave Mirra. You can’t really say one did more or less than the other, they both just pushed in their own ways and BMX has greatly benefitted from that. With that being said, I honestly don’t care about the industry.
As oxymoronic as it seems from someone who chooses to write about the intricacies of BMX and it’s culture, I don’t personally care for it outside of my own parameters. I don’t care about steel vs. plastic pegs. I don’t care if oil slick is the best selling color way. I don’t care that someone think so and so is ruining BMX. I don’t ever care to ever film anything or even learn any more tricks. BMX is none of those things to me. I like pedaling around a new city and getting lost. Finding a weird spot and just getting my bike to react to it. Making something, whether it’s a blog post, video, or whatever. Do I wish everyone was more like me? Absolutely not! There would be no industry, just a bunch of weirdos riding around at 2AM in the morning with parts coming out every other year. It’s the differences that each and every one of us brings that makes BMX that much better. If everything were to collapse, then I find the fact there will always be dedicated people putting out zines, local videos, figuring out CNC to make their own parts, good if not great. To 99% of you out there, BMX isn’t the industry, it’s you and your bike and thats all it ever has to be.
The video more or less represents BMX to me. Riding weird spots in weird places, trying to make something cool out of it. Enjoying the sights, the sounds, and the small interactions throughout the process. Free coasters, brake cabled, plastic pegs, VX, sponsors and salaries all optional.
Mutiny Bikes - ROEY IN ISRAEL(2011)