First Look at the New Monza 27.5 BMX Cruiser!

[@jellis7042]

Bernie is too talented, he can build the whole bike with a crescent wrench! The chrome on the Monza's are amazing!

[@waxman9550]

🤣

[@anthonymasluk2295]

@@jellis7042 great video

[@204jtm]

Glad to see another 27.5 inch BMX. BMX style tires were tough to find for my GT650. As more are made more tire choices are bound to follow.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That's a good point! I never thought about not having a ton of tire choices for that size. Hopefully this brings more to the table! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Had a good time virtually hanging out with you guys on this one, as always. The blue sample bike is supposed to be here today or tomorrow. You guys got me excited, can’t wait to check it out. If anyone is planning to be at the BMX Hall of Fame events this weekend, I’ll have it there. 🙌

[@michaelpreddy5514]

Hope you put out a video of the blue one. Thinking about ordering one. Love your videos as well as these guys!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

@@michaelpreddy5514 Thanks so much. Yes, video for the blue one is coming later this week if all goes well! But yeah, I’m also big fans of Kevin and Bernie. 🙌❤️

[@fairwind8222]

Monza with custom blue decals look sweet

[@rvguy123ps]

Yeah buddy, as always great Contant, you are always truthful about what you see and what you get that makes you very very Authentic and I do love Monza every time I see when remind of kuwahara . PS I do love your socks. You are a bunch of great guys. We’ll see you soon.

[@PolyCProduction]

Yessah.... Team work makes the dream work. Awesome video and mahalo Kev for repping my shirt! We OutSide!

[@brettokamura]

how do i order one Paulie?

[@PolyCProduction]

@@brettokamura Shoots what's your size? I'll let you know when my next drop is ready.

[@juddosborne305]

I like Bernie’s Yoda laugh

[@Sunspot-19]

Bernie and Kevin, jonesin to build a Chevy, um bike!! What's in the box, what's in the booox??? Lemme seeeeee!!! Trademark, Kevin, trademark!! That creates their heritage. No can change, mang. Bars have an old school vibe. And stuff the seat post in and get that frame outta that clamp!! Oakley knockoff grips, how awesome is that?? That bike is a punkass, I'd rock that in a heartbeat. And place a bowtie on the headtube while keeping that sweet head badge!! Cause Chevy had a Monza many years ago.

[@RadBMXBuilds]

Awesome! So rad being first!! I have one coming as well

[@thomasbudi2000]

With the front brakes in the way of tyre installation, just let the air out. Usually it will pass. Much easier for me then loosening the brake cable or removing the brake shoes

[@cruisinginthe808]

That’s way smarter than what we did! 😂 Definitely going to do that next time. Appreciate the tip and you watching!! 🤙🏼

[@thomasbudi2000]

@@cruisinginthe808 God bless brother. I am in my late 40's. No more hard core cycling, just cruising now for me. You guys just share the same passion with me. Cool bros, beautiful bikes, nice cruise, my kind of cycling channel👍

[@roberthull959]

Thats what i came here to say lol!

[@waltersobchak7275]

Thanks for the build Bernie and Kev. You guys rock

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man!! Appreciate the kind words and you watching!! 🤙🏼

[@ronnythompson9115]

@CruisingInThe808 - Smart. They used the tires and tubes as packing material.

[@stormchaser6406]

My ACD kicking in, stem cap upside down....:)...love the content fellas...

[@TuesdaysTurn]

With all those bikes y'all have built, I KNOW Bernie has a 24 to 19 spacer in his box somewhere! haha

[@cruisinginthe808]

I bet he does!! We need to be at his house more often!! 😂

[@basilwarren2060]

Great build fellas!

[@robbchastain3036]

I bought a 26" Mongoose with a plated frame in early '82, a Cruiser Class bike that looked similar to this. Great to see this one on the market. And I did not know about Harry Leary's death, so sad to hear that, condolences to his family and friends. And in '79 I bought a JMC because of him and his BMX Action cover, the one where he is looking back while up in the air. I'd say that was my favorite BMX magazine cover. RIP Harry.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That lookback cover shot is one of the most iconic images in BMX history! Yeah, sad day for the BMX community to hear of Harry's passing. He was a polarizing figure for sure because of his temper, but you can't deny how much that guy worked to be the best. He's a true legend! Thanks for sharing that info with us and thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

[@ThomasHood-px5fv]

The blue and chrome one is my favorite

[@cruisinginthe808]

That is my favorite too and no lie, I was a little bummed to see the red when we opened the box! But man, this thing looks great in the sun. Check out our other video comparing it to the Monza 26. Comparing the new Monza 27.5 XL Cruiser to the Monza 26! #bmxcruiser kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZm0kHZ3ds2XkNE

[@rodwalk1443]

That’s the one I pre ordered

[@kcopt]

Really nice build! Love your vids!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you!! Appreciate the kind words and you watching! 🤙🏼

[@01FozzyS]

I'm digging that Monza. Either that red or blue would be my choices. Looking forward to the ride review guys!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! We are too! Looks like a great bike!! Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Love my 24 and 26 Monzas. This looks wicked.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That's awesome! Are you thinking of picking this one up? Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@jsvecnik615]

Couple things, Guys... excellent video as always! First, I was with you, Kevin, when you mentioned the traditional "sunset" stickers (I own both a 24 and a 26 inch Monza) UNTIL you put on the padset at the end- those pads made the stock stickers "POP", in my opinion. Also, a 27.5 is awesome (I love my OM Duro), but higher bars are a must! I did 9.5's on the SE and they're significantly more comfy. Aloha!

[@ericphillips4573]

Not seen one channel give a shout out to Harry Leary yet props to you guys for doing so

[@cruisinginthe808]

He was a true BMX legend and it was so sad to hear of his passing. I owned a Silver Streak back in the day and idolized that entire DB team! Thanks for taking the time to share that and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@OGUncle_Lino_1972]

Heck yeah it's dope 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juddosborne305]

Great build- exciting

[@hueyl1973]

Looks old school, monza did a good job on this one

[@cruisinginthe808]

They did! They have tried to stick to their old school BMX roots for all of their bikes. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Those tires are the Kenda Kwick style, Haro uses them too. They are definitely directional, and you have them mounted correctly!

[@cruisinginthe808]

I finally did something right!! 😂 Appreciate all the expert advice you give!! Thanks man! 🤙🏼

[@stuartpointer1661]

Pre ordering soon lol 😆

[@juddosborne305]

Can’t wait until the test ride and the first time y’all do the b’donk test on the curb

[@pisto_run_cycling]

Let the air out the front tire to install.. no need to remove cable or pads on that caliper brakes.. 🤙

[@cruisinginthe808]

Such a smart thing to do! We’ll have to remember that the next time! Thank you for sharing that and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

when's the ride video for this bike coming out? cant wait to hear how you feel it compares to Monza's 26" ....those handle bars seem kind of small for that bike though,its a cruiser not a 10 speed id throw some CW handle bars on that bike..

[@cruisinginthe808]

Bernie can only meet once a week and this week he has zero days off so I'm recruiting another biking friend to help me film the riding video tomorrow. Hope to have that ready by Friday so stay tuned! Thanks for checking in and watching!

[@thisworldaccordingtome9495]

The thing about new bikes 8s they can be designed on computer aided design software which has finite element analysis which can calculate structural loading and failure.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Gotta love technology!! Well, when it works! 🤣 Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

A few companies had those grips but the name I remember is OGK

[@HOAreble]

I usually let the air out of the tire when it won’t slip through the old school breaks.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That’s the smart thing to do! We haven’t worked with wider tires in awhile but man, I don’t know why we didn’t think of that ourselves! Appreciate the info and you watching! 🤙🏼

[@bringtheseo]

I wsh Haro would make more 26" lineage freestyle bikes. They didnt make enough of them

[@juddosborne305]

Heck yeah

[@stuartpointer1661]

I'm sure the pedals are made by wellgo

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

Update the decals for sure

[@chrisparker7815]

Call your local shop, they probably have a drawer full of Hat Washers in all sizes.

[@tmbmx]

Wow Harry Leary died !!! He was a total powerhouse. He was running a track here in AZ plus still racing plus running BMX clinics. He will be sadly missed. :(

[@cruisinginthe808]

Yeah it was a shock to everyone in the BMX community. He was a true BMX legend for sure and will be missed by many. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Ok, I was wondering if y’all had ever done a 27.5

[@juddosborne305]

😂😂😂 y’all funny

[@nikanika24]

Did you guys get a used bike? The tired are dirty?

[@cruisinginthe808]

It’s not used but it was assembled and ridden by members of Monza to get a feel for it since it’s a pre-production bike. The production model will be very similar to what we see here but with a mid-bottom bracket instead of the euro.

[@tmbmx]

The chrome on the crank didn't look so good maybe because it's a prototype bike or maybe it was just dirty and in need of some chrome polish. Also it needs a red chain.

[@cruisinginthe808]

It kinda has that brushed look to it. It’s not like the frame but I’m not sure if it will be better in the production model. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@rvguy123ps]

Just for the information the same manufacturer that makes the SC products are making the products for Monza

[@rob4121]

too bad the 26 and 27.5 inch don't get the tuff wheel option. If it did, i'd probably get one.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Yeah, Skyways only go up to the 24" size so that's why you don't see them on any 26's or higher. Would be super cool if they did! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@tommyrose553]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulhewson4600]

Who makes the Monza frame?

[@cruisinginthe808]

The old school frame and fork manufacturer, Tange, makes the Monzas. They definitely have that old school look and feel. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@iMiik]

can you tell me the brand of your bike stand. i need a good quality workstand.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Check out this video we did on it awhile back! Pretty good for $99! Thanks! Is a $99 Bike Stand Worth the Money? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWS3gHqwoJyLfKc

[@roberthull959]

Not too sure about the integrity of monza. Hurried and pre-ordered the gold 24 as they were limited to 50. Since it sold out so fast, they are releasing 50 more. Took the point out of limited to 50!

[@cruisinginthe808]

I can see where you are coming from for sure. Yeah, if you're lead to believe this is a limited drop only to find out it's not, I can see why you might think that. I've known Thomas for awhile now and while I can't speak for him, I can tell you that he does not seem like he's that type of guy to try and do cash grabs like that. They got burned a little having to order a ton of bikes in their last order and so this time around, they wanted to take less of a risk by doing the pre-orders. Pre-orders allow them to not have to have a ton of cash backing orders that might take awhile to sell. It's not as nice as being able to just order and get your bike in a few days, but they are a small company trying to do their best to stay in the game. Thomas reads the comments so hopefully he'll see this so he can see where you are coming from. I think you'll still love that gold Monza though and I hope this didn't sour your purchase too much! Keep us posted on how you like it when you get it! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@anthonymasluk2295]

The top bar on the frame it’s geometry is wrong for big bike bmx I'm

[@cruisinginthe808]

Are you thinking it should be smaller? I’m curious to know your thoughts on the geometry. Appreciate your comment and watching the video! 🤙🏼

[@anthonymasluk2295]

@@cruisinginthe808 what I’m saying is the top bar on the frame has no lean it looks more mountain bikeish there’s no lean angle so wheelies wouldn’t be great I bet it’s a great cruiser I think gt haro se are your wheelies bikes

[@cruisinginthe808]

Good point! I didn't look at it like that before but it makes sense. Appreciate the feedback! 🤙🏻

[@anthonymasluk2295]

Your welcome my friend

[@chandawilliams1257]

I wanted to buy the 26inch for 700 now all of a sudden there gone new bike 1100 bull crap

[@cruisinginthe808]

In all fairness, they have had their 26 in stock for a few years now and are a small company so orders for bikes to their factory don’t happen often. They aren’t big enough to keep bikes in stock all the time. They are moving to a pre-order model to save on costs. The 27.5 is bigger and has better parts. That along with shipping costs doubling or tripling creates a higher price point for this new bike. I’ve been riding a pre-production one this past week and it’s a nice bike! I have a video comparing it against the 26 that will be live on YT in a few hours. I also have a code you can use for $100 off if that helps! Use 808FRIENDS at checkout and the discount will be applied to your order. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@chandawilliams1257]

@@cruisinginthe808 it’s cool I guess

[@anthonymasluk2295]

Looks like a mountain bike not a big bike bmx I’m not sold on Monza

[@cruisinginthe808]

It does have mountain bike feels and I think it’s because of the larger frame size. We each have our own likes and dislikes and not every bike will fit our needs. Appreciate you watching and sharing your comments! 🤙🏼

[@anthonymasluk2295]

@@cruisinginthe808 cheers buddy Australia here I got a Maui blue gt world tour 29 when I come to hawaii someday we will hang out