Weʻre Finally Starting the Race Inc. BMX Cruiser Build!

[@RadBMXBuilds]

Congrats on 2K subscribers. It’s a grind and you guys are killing it. Love the interaction between you guys. Stay rad!

[@cruisinginthe808]

It’s a long hard road, and the grind is real but we appreciate everyone for the support! Trying to build it up like you my man!! 🤙🏼

[@rickschmukler9479]

Hey gents. So appreciate the shout out! Awesome content as usual

[@cruisinginthe808]

Our pleasure! Love what you’re doing with getting bikes in the hands of kids! Thanks for watching our vids!! 🤙🏼

[@Stackedbmx]

Good info to put out there guys. FYI Free shipping is not FREE. Shops cover the shipping or partial even if you pay for shipping. If it is over sized it is dramatically more which we end up having to cover. Many times we lose money, not worth the sale. One of the main reasons we stopped shipping to Hawaii. The shipping cost increase was so dramatic it actually made a huge mail order go bankrupt. P.S. this bike would look nice with a disc brake ;)

[@cruisinginthe808]

Absolutely!! Shops pay for shipping if it’s advertised as “free” for sure. It’s just that we never get that because we’re in Hawaii. I totally understand and what sucks is that the shipping companies have jacked up their prices so high within the last 6 months that’s it’s near impossible to ship a bike anymore! Not the shop’s fault at all and I’m not blaming PeddlePower for not honoring their $65 price on shipping. I was just surprised they had it that low and they ended up canceling my order anyway. Appreciate you guys sharing that comment and watching the video!! 🤙🏼

[@RatRacer503]

Bernie is right on! Ship to Oregon and fly it back home with yah. Just tell the wife its content for the channel and get her something from PDX…no sales tax! Safe travels Kev! Enjoy the PNW…besides Hawaii its one of my favorite parts of the country. Look forward to the next builds. Mahalo!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

That was a great idea, sadly I wasn’t able to actually do it. All good though! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@stevenml5748]

Yes! Glad to see you guys are getting started on the Race Inc. Thanks!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for the comment and for watching! Appreciate you guys all being patient with us as we go through “life”. Thanks man!! 🤙🏼

[@OGUncle_Lino_1972]

I can't wait until you guys finish building the Race Inc. 🚴‍♂️💯😀

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Appreciate that comment and thanks for watching another one!!! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Ooh yeah, the Haro build….. can’t wait to see that one too.

[@juddosborne305]

Dang, the color combo is freaking epic

[@ratcamaro]

The fork steerer is long so you can cut it to fit all the different frame and stem combinations. MTB forks are the same way. They are all cut to length (steerer tube).

[@01FozzyS]

Sweet! I'm liking where this is going. My pro-tip when cutting steerer tubes: instead of buying the expensive Park tool guide, I just use an old stem as my guide for the saw. And I use a hacksaw. Less violent than a recipro. lol Hope the wheels arrive soon,guys!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Yeah I was a little worried when Bernie busted out that saw! We definitely need to maybe use a hacksaw or get a pipe cutter. Your idea about using an old stem is a good one! Thanks for sharing that and for watching!!

[@thisworldaccordingtome9495]

For getting things REALLY clean, try Quick & Bright. (or something like that. It's the pink paste). I bet it will clean white grips and wheels really well.

[@massassassin978]

The chrome stem is beautiful.....but the blue is a much better fir for the rest of the build. 💯

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you so much for your comment! I like how the blue breaks up the chrome from the bars and the forks so I agree with you! Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@jaydizzle8399]

Love the direction your taking on the RaceInc so far. You guys both have a good eye for what looks tasteful and not too over done. I know it’s a lot of work but thank you for these videos🙏

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you so much for saying that! We’re just some old dudes who love working on bikes! Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@davidgipson906]

So far the bike is looking bad ass!! Although I think it should be done all in blue and white

[@cruisinginthe808]

I thought about that too but the forks were chrome and I wanted to stick with the suggestion from our friend in Texas who told us that the chrome forks come with the frame kits so if we kept it chrome, more people might know we built the bike rather than buy a fully stock one. Appreciate the suggestion and you watching though!! 🤙🏼

[@billetbmx]

Bike is coming together good! I think the blue stem is a great choice and will look better on this build.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks Morgan! I’m liking the blue better too. Either stem would still look sick though! Thanks for putting in the work to make some solid parts! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

That’s it, I’m getting a race Inc kuwahara 29” !!!!!

[@ClubmanGT1971]

This is an awesome build guys. Always like your taste in design and colours of components.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you very much! Appreciate you saying that! Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Love all your videos, but the Brochanics in Bernie’s Garage are my favorites. I really like the white, chrome, and blue color combos… looking forward to seeing how this one comes together. And yeah, you totally need to ship the GT to Oregon and check in your luggage on your way home 👍🤣

[@cruisinginthe808]

That was a great idea that Bernie had! I couldn’t take advantage of it though but it’s in my head for next time!! Thanks for watching another one!! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Bernie is a genius !!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

That he is!

[@macguyverson9370]

It’s looking nice so far! The shipping to Oregon is a great idea!

[@cruisinginthe808]

It was, wasn’t it? And that just came off the top of his head as we were filming! Bernie’s a genius! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Bike is built enough to see what it’ll look like, just the details now.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Finally got some hoops getting made....hope it arrives soon so we can continue! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@jellis7042]

Miss you guys building! Another fun video. The fork is long because it might be used on other frames and some like to leave room for future adjustments.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That totally makes sense as it’s probably better to have it longer for using it on other frames. Plus the user might want it long anyway. Thanks for the comment and for watching another one!! 🤙🏼

[@cthebikeman9733]

Good people!

[@anthonyconnell8180]

Glad you guys are back. Like the bike

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man!! Appreciate the comment and you watching!! 🤙🏼

[@massassassin978]

Great to see u guys back on here. Been missing watching u guys doing ur builds. Always an entertaining show. Lol. And I've learned a few bike hacks from u guys. Much appreciated 🙏 💯 Can't wait to see the outcome of this RaceInc. 🔥 BMX Bike.......

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you so much for sharing that! We really appreciate it! Mahalo!! 🤙🏼

[@MulksBikes]

New favorite bike channel👍

[@cruisinginthe808]

Aww, thanks man! Really appreciate you taking the time to say that! Welcome aboard! 🤙🏻

[@YakSquad]

You guys are so sick!!! Keep it up.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you so much for taking the time to say that! We totally appreciate it! Mahalo for watching! 🤙🏻

[@garysansom8636]

Shaka Bra!!! Aloha from bmxmuseum!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Aloha Gary! Thanks for the comment and for watching! I sent you a DM on IG about this weekend! 🤙🏼

[@JamieleeAaronWilliams-vx7ru]

Nice bikes

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you! Appreciate that and you watching! 🤙🏻

[@stuartpointer1661]

Great to see you both..another great blog

[@cruisinginthe808]

It’s been awhile and we’re still not able to get together regularly but we’re trying!! Thanks for being patient with us and thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

[@FranciscoGonzalez-es9ef]

Bernie's Garage is the best. If you want to get rid of bikes, you can always hold a raffle...

[@cruisinginthe808]

We definitely can but I would need to make sure we had enough to cover the sale and shipping. What would you pay for a chance at it? Appreciate the suggestion and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@gilbertoloucraft9080]

Looks great. I wouldn't change a thing

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Appreciate that and thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@jamieorndoff7615]

I love your new build. I recently purchased a blue SE monster quad. It’s to big for me. I’m used to my old hutch pro racer and trick star. I’m in my 50’s now. I thought I would like the big 29” monster quad. I’d get a 26” hutch xl , I don’t want the wait years to get it. I’ve been looking at the Race inc and the S&M ATF . Anyway love you guys..

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you so much for that kind comment!! Did you see Hutch has that set they are selling with the F&F and all the Hutch parts for like $3800? Wow! Hopefully you can get your hands on a 26”! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

[@scottsemrau2942]

You could mix the stem with the chrome top. That would look awesome in my opinion. Or chrome bottom and blue top.

[@cruisinginthe808]

If both stems were the same size, that would be a killer combo! I have something similar with my Supercross using the Knight Bike Co stem. These two Billet BMX stems are actually different sizes so we canʻt swap them. Appreciate the suggestion though and thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

[@nvrMTda808]

Congrats on 2K followers ! 🤙🏽

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Appreciate you being there from the start!! 🤙🏼

[@offthechaincycles]

It's great to see you guys back at it. However, I will warn you about that bearing press, it's fragile. I had one and it broke not long after I had one. I decided to spend the money and get one from Park Tool. You'll never have issues again with their bearing press.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for sharing that info! Yeah for $21 we can’t expect a whole lot and we will be careful with it. Appreciate you letting us and our viewers know and thanks for watching the video!!

[@stormchaser6406]

Same issue on my fork…love the content

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! We really need a better tool but we got the job done! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

I had to do that with my Master, like a 0.5 spacer to make it work.

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Looking fly!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks brother!! Appreciate you watching and commenting! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Y’all are next level- great entertaining video.

[@buddyjune8673]

Awesome guys!! Going to be a great build!! Still putting my RA26 together. Had to go on pause for a moment but back at it. Would love to show you my progress and get some feedback from you.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Absolutely! Send us some pics as we’d love to see it! Always interested in what others are doing so send them our way! 🤙🏼

[@FreightHustler_]

Awesome guys 🤙🏽

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man!! Appreciate you watching another one!! 🤙🏼

[@walker4180]

You guys need a pipe cutter to cut your forks. You can also use it to cut the width of your handlebars if desired.

[@cruisinginthe808]

I agree. We got some good suggestions here and will definitely look into getting one! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@FunkyWalker3k]

If you lose or run out of alcohol, try Windex on the grips. This bike is gonna be sweet!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for suggesting that! That’s another great liquid to use! Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@jeremybarriga9266]

jb got 93 db racer 20, in progeress 23 pro performer 26 tricked 23 legend 26 tricked ra 24r stock sweet bike but its not a cruiser , its big bmx. esp with a seat tube that long , not a bmx cruiser . in comparison; its totally feel . if you ride a 24 cruiser , its a totally diff class unit . i have both and love them all 26 is big bmx , not cruiser totally different machine bmx purity is good spread the word and maintain whats what in the age of whatever . sweet unit and thanks for the vid jb

[@cruisinginthe808]

Are you talking about a cruiser in the BMX racing type of situation? For me anything bigger than a 20” was considered a cruiser so that’s why I call all of these bigger BMX bikes cruisers. We just ride them to cruise around the neighbor so to me they are cruisers. But we all may have our own definitions of them. Main thing is you ride them! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@Stefan-ql5ze]

looks great

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thank you!! Appreciate your comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@rvguy123ps]

As always the comedic dual strikes again very good video as always you guys are funny and I enjoy watching your Contant need to get together sometime

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching another one! And yeah, we gotta get together!! 🤙🏼

[@davidgipson906]

You guys should really look at the Johnny True Torch hubs. I think they’re the nicest for the money.

[@cruisinginthe808]

I had no idea they made hubs! I’ll have to look at his site to check them out. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@apexbmx5852]

also, I normally hammer the bearing race using a pcv pipe that i bought that fits perfect. I saw Bernie put the race on, but did he just press it on via the compression bolt?

[@urielanderson3159]

Kevin, found your videos thru the interview you did with Sean at his shop. Found one of his ads, found your video on his bikes/shop/him, bought a bike from him! & subscribed to you here. Appreciate the content you have and put out. And as a side note, are you the teacher who had doors put inbetween their class room? If I’m correct, I actually cut those concrete walls, and was a part in helping make that happen!

[@cruisinginthe808]

That’s awesome that you bought a bike from Sean! And yes, I’m that teacher so thank you so much for cutting through those walls! Makes my life so much easier!! Thanks for being a sub and watching the vids! Appreciate you sharing that comment too! 🤙🏼

[@Paul-d8q2z]

That's crazy you mentioned the gt performer. I've been lookin at that online but I wanna get a bike I can put disc brakes on. And I think the bike looks great with the blue neck and handlebar grips =)

[@cruisinginthe808]

Funny you should say that because we’re getting the disc brake adapter from Stacked BMX and we might just see how it can fit on the Race Inc! I love disc brakes so we can test that out and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@Rolling100]

Bottema to the front bro. Sick build though.

[@juddosborne305]

I got 3 bikes that need stainless/ titanium hardware for the stem, seatpost, axle nuts.

[@juddosborne305]

Wicked 🤙🏽 Kev & Bernie, thanks for the shoutout 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Excellent parts list !!!! Wish y’all could catch a break in schedule and pricing. Thanks for doing these builds for us. Are y’all still selling that Race Inc ?

[@cruisinginthe808]

We’re gonna have to see how the build comes out. If we can get enough for those crazy shipping prices, we may be able to raffle it off or something. Stay tuned!!

[@juddosborne305]

Blue spacers for the fork

[@ricardosemino8133]

Muy buen video un abrazo desde Perú

[@charlesp.2017]

Buy a Ridgid or Reed brand pipe cutter. Make sure it has cutting wheels for steel pipe. Home Depot carries Ridgid brand.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Appreciate that suggestion and that is something I’m going to seriously look at as you’re the second person to suggest that. Really appreciate the feedback to help us out. Thanks for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@hallowed45]

Park tool sells a tool that goes in a vice with a hack saw to cut forks..i say go to home depot and buy a ridgid pipe cutter.. thats what i use

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for that suggestion! You’re the second person to suggest that so we will definitely take a hard look at that tool! Appreciate your comment and watching!! 🤙🏼

[@dannynelson7263]

Try Powers Bmx Shop in Richmond VA got my wheels built here!! Powers also has a Rad Museum!!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Thanks for that tip! Iʻll keep them in mind for the next build. If I ever get out there, I will need to check them out! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

[@juddosborne305]

BERNIE, gimme a bottle water ?!?!?!? 😂😂😂

[@kipdrippers]

It looks like that headset tool can put the top and bottom on at the same time? I never used it but I like it

[@cruisinginthe808]

It does look like it but the comments we’ve received from much more experienced mechanics all have said to do just one at a time. One person also said that this particular tool isn’t too strong and can break so if you get one, be careful. Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Bars look like a 9” rise to me

[@dfworks2239]

Need to chase that head tube….y’all take this long AND doing it wrong?????? Sheeesh

[@juddosborne305]

Get the level out and line up the “B’s”

[@davidgipson906]

I do have a set of white 26 inch race inc. forks if you wanted them. I would give them to you, but you would have to pay for the shipping.

[@cruisinginthe808]

That is so kind of you to offer that!! I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks so much!! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

🤣🤣🤣 y’all cracking me up !!!

[@cruisinginthe808]

I promise, we aren’t high when we make these vids!! 😂

[@juddosborne305]

Bernie did like 4 “ unboxings”😂😂😂

[@brettokamura]

what brand stand do you use? was this from the sale 350 for f/f?

[@cruisinginthe808]

We got the stand from Amazon. Try check one of our older videos where I have more info on it. For the price it works for regular bikes. I wouldn’t put a heavy e-bike on it though. And yeah, I bought the Race Inc when they had the Father’s Day sale. Couldn’t believe they had free shipping to Hawaii!

[@johncarlson2258]

I've noticed that you guys don't install front brakes. Why is that? I think the wider bars help it look well proportioned to handle a taller / bigger bike. I've cut new bars back by only 1/2" and regretted it.😫 It needs the blue stem to prevent it from becoming to chrome-heave up front. Can those brake levers work on either side or is there an obvious left and right?

[@cruisinginthe808]

Since we just ride our bikes around our town, we donʻt really need front brakes all that much. There is a ride we do that goes down a steep hill that would be better to ride with front brakes to help but if we do that ride, I like to use by Monster Quad with disc brakes in the front and back, unless I have a friend riding it. These bars were too wide for my liking and I actually could have cut even more and Iʻd be fine. Brake levers for the back are normally on the right side but I do have a photographer friend who mounts it on the left because he uses his right hand to hold his camera. They can pretty much be swapped but some of them will have designated front and back levers based on their design. Best is to just check the manufacturer to see. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@juddosborne305]

Is Bullshot red grease still available, or are they out of business ?

[@cruisinginthe808]

Man, that is a name I haven’t heard of in years!! I have no idea if they are still in business or not. We’ll need to look into that! Thanks for that blast from the past and for watching!! 🤙🏼

[@apexbmx5852]

hey guys, how much is the shipment via bike flights? I’ve saved a lot using those guys!

[@cruisinginthe808]

I looked into that and they were actually even more expensive than the bike shop, if you can believe that! Oh, I was trying all kinds of things to see how else I could get that bike home! Sadly, I was not able to figure it out this time. Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏻

[@juddosborne305]

I wouldn’t cut it at all

[@mnetjes9520]

Nice frame ,im from Holland ,how or where can i buy this frame ?

[@cruisinginthe808]

You can order the Race Inc from their website or from a shop online like PlanetBMX.com. Not sure what it would cost to ship it to your location. Hope you can find something affordable!! Thanks for the comment and for watching! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

Wide for device mounts

[@cruisinginthe808]

I did not think of that so thanks!

[@juddosborne305]

Are y’all still changing the stickers ?

[@cruisinginthe808]

I just confirmed the new set so yes, I’m getting rid of the red! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

@@cruisinginthe808 custom touches 🤌🏼

[@brettokamura]

no such thing as too many bikes!

[@juddosborne305]

$21 ?!?!? That looks like a $50 tool !!!

[@juddosborne305]

Oh, someone gonna say something about “ Bottema” facing the front of the bike.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Haha! I’m sure it’ll cross someone’s mind! 🤙🏼

[@juddosborne305]

@@cruisinginthe808 🤣🤣🤣

[@juddosborne305]

What color GT ?

[@cruisinginthe808]

It was the Maui Blue one. Man I love that bike!

[@juddosborne305]

@@cruisinginthe808 are we getting abuild video on t huh e GT ?

[@juddosborne305]

Blue stem is better

[@theOrkinMan1]

It doesn't matter what the subject is everybody across the planet is complaining about Bidenomics

[@tjborboa722]

lol these guys are such dorks. They know absolutely nothing about true modern day bmx culture. I love how doofus is an actual school teacher and can't even pronounce Mike Hoder's name correctly. "These are my S&M 'HODOR' bars" 🙄

[@RadDadBMX]

Imagine being so miserable you leave a negative comment on KZbin.

[@cruisinginthe808]

Weʻre just some older dudes who enjoy riding and working on bikes. Weʻve never said we were the experts on anything. But I do appreciate you checking us out and sharing how that name should be pronounced. I hope you can find another channel that you can enjoy since it doesnʻt seem to be ours. Thanks for watching the vid anyway. 🤙🏻