Activism: In the ever-evolving landscape of politics, we often find ourselves confined to the traditional left-right spectrum. This binary view, with its emphasis on economic and social policies, sometimes obscures deeper motivations driving voter behavior and political trends. As a result, we might miss crucial insights that could enhance our understanding of why people vote the way they do, why political movements gain momentum, and why some ideas resonate while others falter. I have found an alternative framework to be far more helpful: the Maslow Pyramid.

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, typically illustrated as a pyramid, categorizes human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Maslow famously hypothesized, that a lower-level need must be satisfied before we start attempting to fulfill the needs of the next level — as an example, while we’re starving and live in fear of being robbed (level one), we’re not so much concerned with having the respect of the community (level four). By examining political trends through this lens, we can gain a richer, more nuanced perspective on what drives societal shifts and voter preferences.

Physiological Needs and the Politics of Survival

At the base of Maslow’s pyramid are physiological needs: food, water, warmth, and rest — as well as immediate physical safety. In times of economic crisis, political discourse often gravitates towards these fundamental concerns. Populist movements frequently gain traction by promising to address the immediate needs of the people. For instance, during the Great Recession, there was a surge in support for policies focused on job creation, healthcare access, and basic economic security. Politicians who can convincingly address these basic needs often see significant support from constituencies facing hardship just getting from one day to the next without getting beaten, robbed, or starved. Fear of getting to this state (fear of getting robbed on your way to/from work, school, etc.) will also suffice to place oneself at this level.

However, if established parties fail to address these concerns, voters will inevitably turn to whomever offers a solution, even if it’s an atrocious one. It’s like choosing Comcast for your Internet connection when no other provider is available—you know the service is subpar, but having some connection is better than none. Similarly, in politics, when mainstream parties neglect the foundational needs of the populace, fringe or extremist parties can gain support by simply acknowledging and addressing these unmet needs — and that is regardless of how flawed their solutions to said problems may be.

Safety Needs and the Demand for Stability

Moving up the pyramid, once the physical needs are met, then safety needs encompass longer-term personal security, employment, and health. Political rhetoric around law and order, immigration control, and national security taps into these safety concerns. When people feel their safety is threatened, whether by crime, terrorism, or economic instability, they are more likely to support policies and leaders who promise to restore stability and protect them from perceived threats. The post-9/11 era (just after 2001), with its heightened focus on national security, is a prime example of how safety needs can dominate the political agenda.

Yet again, if traditional parties fail to provide a sense of security, voters may gravitate towards any party that promises to deliver it, even if their methods are draconian and/or frankly ridiculous.

Love and Belonging: The Politics of Identity

The middle tier of the pyramid addresses social needs: relationships, friendships, and a sense of belonging. Identity politics, which includes movements advocating for the rights of specific social groups based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and more, finds its roots here. Political movements that foster a sense of community and belonging can galvanize supporters by addressing these intrinsic needs. The LGBPQRST+ rights movement, for instance, not only fights for legal rights but also seeks to create a supportive community for its members.

When mainstream parties overlook these social needs, people will seek out any group or party that offers them a sense of belonging, even if that party’s overall agenda is problematic. It’s a matter of seeking connection where it’s available.

Esteem: The Quest for Recognition

Esteem needs encompass respect, self-esteem, status, and recognition. Political leaders who can validate the contributions and worth of their supporters often build strong, loyal followings. This is evident in political campaigns that emphasize the dignity of work, the importance of patriotism, and the recognition of personal achievements. Policies aimed at rewarding hard work and providing opportunities for personal advancement resonate deeply with voters seeking validation and respect.

Self-Actualization: The Pursuit of Fulfillment

At the peak of the pyramid is self-actualization — the realization of one’s potential and the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment. Politics at this level involves visionary thinking and appeals to higher ideals. Environmental movements with or without solutions based in reality, space exploration initiatives, and educational reforms often engage this need. Leaders who inspire through their vision of a better future, who challenge citizens to think beyond their immediate concerns and contribute to something greater than themselves, tap into this highest level of human motivation.

It’s rather telling that the biggest telltale sign for voters (and media), who are personally at this level of human needs, is that they often and happily paint the political parties and movements answering to level-one and level-two human needs as brutish, uneducated, simpleton and backwards — when in reality, what such name-calling voters who pretend to hold themselves to some sort of higher standard are really doing, is disacknowledging that other people’s most basic needs are simply not being met. Talk about being overprivileged in ivory towers! “Let them eat cake”, anyone?

If mainstream political parties neglect to engage voters at this level, people will align with any party that inspires them, even if the broader agenda is not entirely sound. It can be somewhat like signing up for a self-help seminar led by a guy who lives in his mom’s basement because he speaks so passionately about “unlocking your potential.”

A Holistic Approach to Political Analysis

By applying the Maslow Pyramid to our understanding of political trends, we gain a multi-dimensional view that goes beyond the simplicity of left versus right. This approach allows us to see how different policies and political messages resonate with various segments of the population based on their current needs and aspirations.

For instance, a comprehensive healthcare reform policy can address physiological needs by ensuring access to medical care, safety needs by providing financial security, love and belonging by reducing social disparities, esteem by recognizing healthcare as a right, and self-actualization by promoting a healthier society capable of achieving its full potential.

It’s further important to realize that an individual voter would vote for completely different parties, even at opposite ends of the traditional spectrum, depending on where they feel the most urgency in their personal needs at the moment, and that this is not a contradiction or uncertainty on policies.

In conclusion, the Maslow Pyramid provides a valuable framework for understanding the complex and dynamic nature of political trends. It reminds us that politics is fundamentally about people and their needs. By considering these needs in our political analysis, we can develop more empathetic, effective, and inclusive strategies that resonate deeply with the human condition. And crucially, we must remember that when these needs are ignored, voters will turn to any party that promises to meet them, even if it means accepting a deeply flawed solution. After all, in the absence of better options, you might just end up with Comcast.

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The Runtimes are guidelines in which the package should usually be delivered after we have handed over your order to DHL. Circumstances such as high shipment numbers from the shipping service provider, delays at external authorities such as customs, planned or unplanned package openings or other events for which we are not responsible can result in delivery times being extended. It also occasionally happens that packages are completely lost, but in any case we endeavor to provide information and find solutions together.

1. Delivery

1.1. Your order will be shipped via DHL / Deutsche Post

1.2. We ship to the following countries: Germany, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia , Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of) Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Serbia
The applicable shipping costs can be found below

1.3. DHL / Deutsche Post transports the packages and hands them over to the foreign companies involved for further transport and delivery - in accordance with the usual procedures for packages in the respective country of destination - to the respective recipient. We would like to point out that we have no influence over which transport company DHL / Deutsche Post uses to deliver abroad.

2. Shipping costs (Germany)

2.1. For shipping within Germany we charge a flat rate per order 5.95 EUR shipping costs .

2.2. In the case of pickup, the seller informs the buyer first by email that the goods ordered by him are ready for pickup. After receiving this email, the buyer can pick up the goods after consultation with the seller. In this case no shipping costs will be charged.

2.3. From a gross order value of 99.00 EUR we ship freight-free .

2.4. When paying by cash on delivery a COD surcharge of EUR 3 applies.

3. Shipping costs (Zone 1 - Europe EU)

3.1. For shipping in Zone 1 - Europe EU we charge a flat rate per order 10.95 EUR shipping costs .

3.2. Countries : Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark (except Faroe Islands, Greenland), Estonia, Finland (except Åland Islands), France (except Overseas Territories and Departments), Greece (except Mount Athos), Ireland, Italy (except Livigno and Campione d'Italia), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands (except non-European areas), Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (except Canary Islands , Ceuta + Melilla), Czech Republic, Hungary, Cyprus / Republic (except northern part)

3.3. From a gross order value of 199,00 EUR we ship carriage paid .

4. Shipping costs (Zone 2 - Europe without EU)

4.1. For shipping in Zone 2 - Europe without EU we charge a flat rate per order 20.95 EUR shipping costs .

4.2. Countries : Aland Islands (Finland), Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Mount Athos (GR), Bosnia-Herzegovina, Campione d'Italia (IT), Ceuta (E), Faroe Islands (DK), Georgia, Gibraltar (GB),United Kingdom (except Channel Islands), Greenland (DK), Guernsey (GB), Island, Jersey (GB), Canary Islands (E), Kazakhstan, Kosovo (Serbian Province), Croatia, Liechtenstein, Livigno (IT), Macedonia, Melilla (E), Moldova (Republic), Montenegro (Republic )), Norway, Russian Federation, San Marino, Switzerland, Serbia (Republic), Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City, Belarus, Cyprus / Republic (northern part)

4.3. From a gross order value of 499.00 EUR we ship carriage paid .

4.4. Please note that in the case of cross-border deliveries, additional taxes (e.g. in the case of an intra-community acquisition) and / or duties, e.g. in the form of customs duties which must paid by yourself.

5. Shipping costs (Zone 3 - World)

5.1. For shipping in Zone 3 - World we charge a flat rate per order 30.95 EUR shipping costs .

5.2. Countries : Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Yemen, Jordan, Canada, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria Tunisia, USA, United Arab Emirates

5.3. From a gross order value of 899.00 EUR we ship carriage paid .

5.4. Please note that in the case of cross-border deliveries, additional taxes (e.g. in the case of an intra-community acquisition) and / or duties, e.g. in the form of customs duties which must paid by yourself.

6. Shipping costs (Zone 4 - World)

6.1. For shipping in Zone 4 - World we charge a flat rate per order 40.95 EUR shipping costs .

6.2. Countries : All countries and areas that are not assigned to zones 1, 2 or 3.

6.3. From a gross order value of 899.00 EUR we ship carriage paid .

6.4. Please note that in the case of cross-border deliveries, additional taxes (e.g. in the case of an intra-community acquisition) and / or duties, e.g. in the form of customs duties which must paid by yourself.

7. Delivery time

The packed orders are picked up daily at 2.30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) by DHL / Deutsche Post. Thus, depending on the amount of shipping volume, all orders that we received by 2 p.m. and where the availability of all products in the shopping cart are "in stock (ready for dispatch)" on the same day handed over to our shipping service provider DHL / Deutsche Post. If products have the status "available (ready for dispatch in approx. 2-5 working days), we will order them from our suppliers and send them to you after we have received them. If you choose to pay in advance, we will wait until the payment has been received has been received in our bank account.

In general: ➜ delivery time = ready for dispatch + parcel delivery time

Ready for dispatch in ...

This is the time it takes to hand over the packaged goods to our shipping service provider.
This period of time can vary depending on the product or product option. This is always displayed in the detailed overview of each product:



Delivery time is always depending on three factors:

• product availability
• chosen payment option
• destination country

As a general rule:

➜delivery time = ready for dispatch + package run time


On this a tiny sample calculation:

With "on stock (ready for dispatch)" and with an average package run time of 1-2 working days (DHL inside Germany), a total package run time of 1-3 working days is resulting. (For delivery inside EU the total package run time increases by 1-3 weekdays, for delivery outside EU and Continental Europe by 3-8 working days).

Ready for dispatch in...

It´s about the time needed to deliver the prepared package to our shipping provider.

Depending on the product the term can be different. This is always shown in the detailed view of the product:




Following terms are possible:

• in stock (ready for dispatch)
• available (ready for dispatch ca. 2-5 work days)
• availability notification after order received
• curr. not available (delivery time upon request)

Please consider, that with an time designation of 2-5 working days the product has to be ordered at the distributer/producer. Delivery takes place after arrival in our stock.

You´ll find an overview of all payment options here: payment methods

We have send all our staff from 15 May 2015 - 17 May 2015 to the Highway to Hill BMX festival in Berlin Mellowpark. They will recharge energy and motivation that's why kunstform?! BMX Shop will be close on Friday, 15.05. and Saturday, 16.05. At Monday we will be back with new power.

Thank you for your understanding and we would be happy to see one of you there.

You can get more information about the event here: Highway to Hill Mellowpark / Berlin

BMX Autumn Session - Shawn & Robin - Mellowpark Berlin

Robin Kachfi & Shawn Hammer spend some time at Mellowpark in Berlin and made this edit for us! Nice autumn mood and chilled vibes out there!

Kamera: Robin Kachfi, Meo Kunze & Markus Lange
Music: Danny Brown - 25 bucks instrumental

Simple Session 17 - Public Viewing, Stuttgart

BMX Street Session in Stuttgart 2017 - Felix Prangenberg, Miguel Smajlji, Robin Kachfi

Felix Prangenberg and Robin Kachfi have visited Miguel Smajlji for a few days in Stuttgart to work on their BMX video projects. Before the BMX street session starts the boys had a little warm up session in our BMX stock room. What else they have done you can check here. All the best your kunstform BMX Shop Team

Kamera & Edit: Robin Kachfi
Music: JI Beats

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BMX Roadtrip 2017 - Miguel, Felix, Robin, Tim

Miguel Smajlji and Robin Kachfi have visited Felix Prangenberg for a few days in Roßbach, Germany, to continue their BMX video projects. In these few days they also went to Venlo, NL and Koblenz where they met with Tim Korbmacher for a cool BMX photo session. What else they have done you can check here. All the best your kunstform BMX Shop Team

Video: Robin Kachfi

Music: Ryan Little - chopping the piano

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BMX Street & Skatepark Session - Robin, Miguel & Felix

Miguel Smajlji and Felix Prangenberg have visited Robin Kachfi for a few days in Mannheim, Germany to continue their BMX video projects. What else they have done you can check here. All the best your kunstform BMX Shop Team

Video: Robin Kachfi

Music: JI Beats - Honey Berry

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Felix Prangenberg comes from Roßbach and is one of the most talented German BMX riders. Meanwhile Felix is an international pro rider and shreds everything, no matter what, whether skatepark, street or dirt, Felix loves everything!

BMX Since: 2005/2006
BMX discipline: BMX Street, BMX Park and BMX Dirt
Hometown: Roßbach/Wied
Residence: Köln
Sponsors: Monster Energy, wethepeople, eclat, kunstform BMX Shop, ourhouse, Vans, doomed, Vodafone Shop Neuwied, Heimwärtstattoocollective Linz
Homespots: Backyardpark, Salatschüssel Köln
Favorite Spots: hard to say. I like everything to ride, no matter how shabby the spots or the ramps are
Favorite thing beside BMX: drawing, get tattooed haha, listening to a lot of music and traveling
Instagram: felix_prangenberg
Youtube: felix prangenberg

André Bodlin makes Barspin or Tailwhip combos look so easy that you just have to shake your head

BMX Since: 2010
BMX Disziplin: BMX Street
Hometown: Sonthofen im Allgäu
Residence: Stuttgart
Sponsors: eclat via Traffic Distribution, The Fella BMX, kunstform BMX Shop
Homespots: all around Stuttgart & Sonthofen Skatepark
Favorite Spots: Parallel (Barcelona)
Favorite thing beside BMX: motorcycling and watching movies
Instagram: andrebodlin
Youtube: andré bodlin

Miguel Smajli AKA swaglord is creative BMX rider and also a nice guy.

BMX Since: 2010
BMX Disziplin: BMX Street
Hometown: Sindelfingen
Residence: Sindelfingen
Sponsors: Shadow, Subrosa, Unity, kunstform BMX Shop, Vans
Homespots: Subrosa Streetrail
Favorite Spots: anywhere with good friends
Favorite thing beside BMX: HipHop
Instagram: sm1ley
Youtube: Sm1ley

Felix Donat has an unbelievble control about his BMX bike, no matter where or when Felix shows the craziest grind or manual combos.

BMX Since: 2010
BMX Disziplin: BMX Street "but I like everything"
Hometown: 76Karlsruhe
Residence: Karlsruhe
Sponsors: BSD via TRAFFIC Distro, TheFella BMX, kunstform BMX Shop
Homespots: "NCO" Skatepark in Karlsruhe.
Favorite Spots: If necessary, there are also curbs
Favorite thing beside BMX: When Rammstein hears count, then that!
Instagram: cockmog
Youtube: felixdonat

Felix Prangenberg Wethepeople Endstate Part

Felix Prangenberg has produced a lot for his WTP "Endstate" part during his Cali trip, in which each clip is just sick! enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop

Video: Grant C.

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BMX BMX Trip to CPH 2017 - Felix Prangenberg & Robin Kachfi

Our team riders Felix Prangenberg and Robin Kachfi were on a BMX trip in Denmark last week, where they rode some really crazy street spots and destroyed them properly. Check their BMX Trip right here! enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop

Video: Robin Kachfi

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AWESOME BMX Street POV 2017 - Felix Prangenberg & Robin Kachfi

Our team riders Felix Prangenberg and Robin Kachfi were on a BMX trip in Denmark last week, where they rode some really awesome BMX street spots which they've captured with a actioncam. Check their adventure right here! enjoy the video! Best regards, your kunstform BMX Shop

Video: Robin Kachfi

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Felix Prangenberg got his first signature prototype from Wethepeople which has some unrivaled highlights to offer like the extruded chainstays and offset thickness bottom bracket shell. We will get the "Pathfinder" frame early in september and you can read some words of Felix and more details at the bike check of wethepeople (goto pathfinder bikecheck)! Best regards, Your kunstform BMX Shop

On 12.08-13.08.17 the 9th time the BMX "Männle Turnier" takes place in Tuttlingen, it took place for the first time in 2009. At the Männle, there are different classes, no matter if you are big or small, everyone can register and prove themselves at the Männle Turnier. Besides the main contest, there are various jam sessions, a concert and a night session. If you need a housing and don't know where you can sleep, there is either a Hotel, which is 5min. From the park and where you get as a driver even a bonus, otherwise there is a small campsite right next to the skate park which is free of charge. We are happy that you're coming!

When: 12.08-13.08.2017 (from 12a.m.)

Where: Skatepark Tuttlingen, Stuttgarter Straße, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany

contests: BMX Contest & BMX Jams

website: http://bmx-maennle.de/ or Facebook Event

BMX Männle Turnier 2017 - BMX Highlights

From the 12th to the 13th of August 2017, the 9th BMX Männle Turnier took place at the Skatepark in Tuttlingen, Germany. As every year, many spectators and BMX riders appeared to the "Männle Turnier", where there wasn't only a BMX contest for boys and girls, there was also a "best trick", and a "jump the carton" contest. How it all looked, look here! Have fun with the video, your kunstform BMX shop!

rankings:

BMX Amateur
1. Moritz Kuhn
2. Mika Köhler
3. Justin Dennell

BMX Girls
1. Lotta Grüber
2. Stephanie Rohr
3. Elisa Dünger

BMX advanced
1. Zeno Lehmann
2. Nils Jacob
3. Tim Rude

BMX Pro
1. Mätti Hilber
2. Janis Oriovich
3. Chris Halbritter

BMX Best Trick
Nils Jacob

Jump the carton
Michael Dunger 2,10 Meters

Video: Robin Kachfi

Musik: Ryan Little - ballet

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BMX Jam + best trick & best line Contest in Jena (Germany)

On 23 September, a BMX Jam with Best Trick + Best Line Contest will take place in Jena. The Jam / Contest takes place in the Skatepark Jena Paradies. Registration from 1 pm and start approx. 3 pm. The whole is supported by the Crossroads Jena e.V., which also provide for grill pies, drinks, music and afterwards for an open air cinema.

address: Crossroads Jena e.V. Lindenstraße 1, 07747 Jena

More infos on Facebook.

Are We There Yet? – wethepeople in Australien

Our bro Felix Prangenberg was visiting Australia with his Wethepeople team mates Jordan Godwin and Ed Zunda. Unfortunately, the weather was not quite on their side, despite all the guys had a good time in Down Under! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop.

Video: Callum Earnshaw

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Felix Prangenberg you should actually know, if not, you still have a lot of videos to catch up! Felix has been an integral part of our team since this year and finally has his own signature parts from Wethepeople, which you can review on the photos. You can find out more about his Signature parts in the following Bikecheck!

Yo Felix, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from "Roßbach an der Wied" and I'm riding since 12-years my kids bike.

What is your favorite BMX video?

This is quite clear Nathan Williams Etnies Chapters Part. The guy is crazy!

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

I've been driving my Wethepeople Pathfinder Signature frame for a couple of months with my Pathfinder 4pc Bar and all sorts of other Wethepeople parts. I am incredibly happy with my parts since the guys from Wethepeople really have everything built as I had it in my head. My bike feels exactly the way I always wanted it. The steeper control tube, high standover, stabilized chain struts and bottom bracket, you can also ride different chain strut lengths - everything as I've imagined.

When are your parts available?
End of October/Beginning of November

Frame: Wethepeople Felix Prangenberg Pathfinder Frame 20.75
Fork: Wethepeople Battleship Fork
Bars: Wethepeople Felix Prangenberg Pathfinder Bars 9.6"
Stem: Wethepeople Hydra Stem
Headset: Wethepeople Compact
Grips: Wethepeople Hilt XL Grips
Barends: Wethepeople
Reifen: Schwalbe Big Street
Rims: Eclat Raven
FW Hub: Wethepeople Supreme
BW Hub: Wethepeople Helix V2
Spokes: Wethepeople
Hubguards: Wethepeople Nylon
Pegs: Wethepeople Dill Pickle Pegs
Seatpost: Wethepeople
Seat: Wethepeople
Crank: Eclat Tibia
Bearings: Salt
Pedals: Salt plus
Sprocket: Wethepeople Felix Prangenberg Pathfinder Sprocket
Chain: Eclat
Brake: Nike SB

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Thanks to all my friends, family and sponsors who are always behind me.

Yo Felix, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board and look forward to the coming time with you!

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Brügglesjam 2017 Highlight Video

The Brügglesjam 2017 in Schweinfurt was pure fun! Check the highlight video now! Enjoy the the video, Your kunstform BMX Shop.

Rankings:
1. Daniel Peter
2. Kalle Frank
3. Johannes Spahn
4. Johannes Winkelmann
4. Alex Schmitt


Video: DaCrew



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Miguel Smajli AKA Swaglord AKA $miley recently built up his new Sunday Bikes x Odyssey whip from Sport-Import, which you can check right here! Skrrrt...Skrrrt...Skrrrt..

Yo Miguel, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

What's good, I'm from Sindelfingen, GER and I've been riding BMX for 8 years

What is your favorite BMX video?

Chad Kerley's "the HUNT" Part

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

Sunday and Odyssey parts, metal spegs and cassette, handlebars slightly forward, not too short not too long

Frame: Sunday Excelsior 20.75
Fork: Odyssey R25
Bars: Sunday Excelsior
Stem: Odyssey Raft
Headset: Odyssey
Grips: Odyssey Broc Raiford
Barends: Odyssey plastic
Tires: Odyssey Path Pro 2.25
Rims: Odyssey Hazard Lite
FW Hub: Odyssey Antigram
BW Hub: Odyssey Antigram
Spokes: Odyssey
Hubguards: Odyssey Antigram, G-Sport Uniguard
Pegs: Fiend Belmont 4.4
Seatpost: Sunday Tripod
Seat: Fiend Morrow
Crank: Odyssey Thunderbolt 170mm
Bearings: Odyssey 22mm
Pedals: Odyssey Twisted Pro
Sprocket: Odyssey La Guardia 25t
Chain: Shadow Interlock Supreme
Brake: Vans or Etnies

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Huge thanks to kunstform and Sport-Import for always having my back, don't know where i would be without them! Thanks to everyone who's f**kin with my instagram videos, luv y'alls. Ciao

Yo Miguel, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board and look forward to the coming time with you!

Kevin Nikulski X Dustyn Alt - BMX Flatland in Berlin 2017 Video

Kevin Nikulski has filmed a new video with his homie Dustyn Alt in Berlin, GER, in which both show their flatland skills. Enjoy the Video, Your kunstform BMX Shop.

Video: Dustyn Alt



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André Bodlin has recently received parts from eclat via traffic distro for his new whip, which we had to check out!

Yo André, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I come from the beautiful Sonthofen in the Allgäu, but I'm living for 3,5 years in Stuttgart now. I've been riding BMX for about 6-7 years.

What is your favorite BMX video?

Difficult task from the abundance of great BMX videos to choose a favorite, but the Above Below Part by Nathan Williams (filmed by Rich Forne) I've probably watched most.

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

Most of the parts on my bike are Éclat products. Only frame and handlebars come from Wethepeople. The frame is - since I`m not the largest - with the small top tube (20.75 ") quite perfect for me. In addition, I`ve made sure that the Chain Stay is slightly shorter. Tailwhips are a bit easier. There is not much more to report. Except maybe my light Chicago handlebars (but still limited). Oh yes: I am very satisfied :)

Frame: WeThePeople Patron 20,75“
Fork: éclat Storm with 30mm
Bars: WeThePeople Patron 9“
Stem: éclat "Mercury V1" Topload
Headset: éclat Cargo Headset
Grips: Odi
Barends: Odyssey ParEnds
Tires: éclat Mirage
Rims: éclat Trippin XL
FW Hub: Cortex-Female-Vorderradnabe
BW Hub: éclat Dynamic Cassette
Spokes: good question
Hubguards: èclat
Pegs: éclat Venom in 4“
Seatpost: -
Seat: éclat OZ Pivotal
Crank: éclat Spire in 170 mm
Bearings: -
Pedals: éclat Slash Nylon
Sprocket: écalt Vent Guard
Chain: -
Brake: Etnies Jameson Vulc

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

I would like to say "thank you" to all people who`ve supported, embossed or motivated me in any way. Whether family, friends or sponsors. Merci!

Yo André, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board and look forward to the coming time with you!

Photos: Sebi Geiger

Happy Days: Kriss Kyle, Felix Prangenberg & Daniel Tünte in Copenhagen | freedombmx

Felix Prangenberg was with his Nike team mates Kriss Kyle , Daniel Tünte and Freedombmxmag in copenhagen, to film a new street video, which turned out sick!
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Video: Freedombmxmag

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Our Bro & team rider Felix Prangenberg has injured his knee last august so badly, that he will be back on his bike in a few months. Freedombmx has asked Felix about his Injury for a little interview which you'll find right here: LINK
Get well soon Felix!

SIBMX X Sunday Bikes: Three Days in Berlin

The new SIBMX X Sunday Bikes video just went online on Freedombmx, in which Mark Burnett, Markus Reuss, Daniel Portorreal and our team rider Miguel Smajli have produced a lot of crazy stuff in the streets of berlin last summer! Check it now! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: Freedombmx

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Freedombmx - HOW TO Nollie Barspin with Miguel Smajli

Our bro Miguel Smajli has filmed in cooperation with Freedombmx a short HOW TO video, in which Miguel will teach you the Nollie Barspin ! Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: Freedombmx

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Felix Prangenberg - Wethepeople Foundation DVD Video Part

Felix Prangenberg's Wethepeople Foundation DVD Part went finally online! The Wethepeople team set out in january 2016 to film for their third full-length BMX video and traveled to over 10 countries, exploring over 20 cities and destroying themselves mentally and phisically in the process. Check Felix Prangenberg's Part right now!

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Video: Calum Earnshaw

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Best Lines 2017 | freedombmx

Freedombmx made a "Best lines of 2017" Video, in which our team riders Miguel Smajli and Felix Donat have some clips. Check the official "BEST OF 2017" Video from Freedombmx HERE

Enjoy the video,

your kunstform BMX Shop Team!


Video: Robin Kachfi

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Jonas Bader - Australien BMX Trip Video

Bro Jonas Bader was in 2015 with his homies in the beautiful Australia, where the boys enjoyed the "Aussie" BMX life with the locals there! Jonas captured all his moments and adventures with his camera, to make sure to don't miss any moment. Check the full video now!

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Simple Session 18 - Tallinn, Estonia

The 18th edition of the annual Simple Session contest series, one of the world's most iconic action sports events will take on the heart of the notorious Nordic winter in 2018, taking place on February 3 –4, in Tallinn Estonia.

The world-renowned international contest will once again host 140 contestants from 30 countries and their newest show-stopping tricks at the cozy Saku Arena, the place that everyone has come to love through the series. As one of the most international action sports events out there, Simple Session 18 pits the globe’s best BMX riders and skateboarders against each other on it’s magnificent one-off contest course, so watch out for the ultimate show of progressive riding ever seen!

The contests will again be held in pro BMX street/park and Pro skateboarding street/park + additional shows/demos. The electrifying contest will be followed by non-stop after-parties and make up one unforgettable festival experience.

Simple Session 18 - Public Viewing, Stuttgart

André Bodlin - Welcome to the Fella

Last year our bro André Bodlin published his "welcome to the Fella" part, which was at the end of the "The Fella - Mid West Trip" Video. You can watch the full "Welcome Part" as single clip right here!

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Video: Marcus Brückner



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Simple Session 2018 - kunstform Team Qualification

Our homies Felix Prangenberg, Miguel Smajli, Robin Kachfi and Felix Donat have reached a great result at this years Simple Session and we're more then just proud of our bros and we looking forward to next year! Watch the Simple Session Qualification runs of our bros right here!

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Video: Robin Kachfi



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Felix Prangenberg X kunstform - BMX Street Video 2018

We're very proud to finally present you the new BMX video of our bro Felix Prangenberg which he filmed together with Robin Kachfi over the past year across Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. Felix invested a lot of miles ,time and pain for it and this is why you'll not be disappointed!

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Video: Robin Kachfi

Additional filming: Callum Earnshaw

Music: Datura - Voyage

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On the 31st of March the Vans Invitational Contest took place again in Huntington beach. Huge Congrats to our bro Felix Prangenberg who visited California a few weeks earlier and ended up with the second place!

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Video: Vans



Music: France Camp. Song: C'est La Vie



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Felix Prangenberg has been in California for the last 6 weeks with Miguel Smajli to advance a few video projects. During their USA trip, Felix Prangenberg and Dan Kruk still found time for a small VX Skatepark video for Wethepeople BMX, in which our bro Miguel Smajli got a little guest clip, as well.
Check their video right here!

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Video: Grant Castelluzzo



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Huge congrats to Felix Prangenberg who's invited for the X-Games 2018 in Minneapolis for the first time. The X-Games are the biggest extreme sports event in the world. More than 200 elite athletes will compete at the world's premier action sports event July 19-22, 2018 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The world's best will battle it out for a podium spot in Skateboard, BMX, Moto and more.

We wish our bro Felix all the best!



Click here for the BMX street replay video from last year:



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Tickets: http://xgames.espn.com/xgames/information/minneapolis-2018/tickets



Video: XGames



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The homies from Autum Bikes hosted a little BMX Street jam in Berlin, where the guys checked out some of the best spots in our capital city. Of course, our bro Kevin Nikulski was there, as well and did some crazy moves for the camera. Björn Mager, the man behind the camera, accompanied the whole jam and made a great video!

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Video: Björn "Bommel" Mager



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From the 04 - 05 of August 2018, the BMX Männle Turnier will take place again at the Skatepark in Tuttlingen. It's the 10th time for the BMX Männle Turnier, this means that we have to celebrate the anniversary on this weekend! You can sign up via e-mail info@bmx-maennle.de or on-site as usual. It's possible to pitch the tents directly at the park. Showers and toilets are also available directly at the park and can be used free and at any time. For a more comfortable stay, the Hotel Schlack offers single and double rooms at discounted rates.

Check the highlight video from last year!



All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

What:
10th BMX Männle Turnier Tuttlingen

When:
04 - 05 August 2018

Where:
Skatepark Tuttlingen
Umläufle 6
78532 Tuttlingen


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Our bros Felix Prangenberg and Miguel Smajli were in California for over a month, to hang out, ride BMX and filming for their video projects. Both filmed a lot of insta jibs, which you can check out in the latest Freedombmx video. Check also the Interview about their USA trip on Freedombmx.


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Video: Freedombmx



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A new episode of "Drop the Pin" from RideBMX just went online, this time with our two bros Felix Prangenberg and Miguel Smajli. Check their random adventure right here!

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Video: Zach Krejmas



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Our boys Markus Schwital and John Kraemer filmed a little flatland split edit during their vacation in Lisbon, which you can watch right here!

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Video: Markus Schwital



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Felix Prangenberg recently gave a short interview on SWR television about his BMX career. He talks about his invitation to the Olympics, the Xgames, his last injury and more.

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Video: SWR television



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On the 26.05.2018, Felix Prangenberg will celebrate his 20th birthday at the "Salatschüssel Skatepark" in Köln-Ehrenfeld. Come over and enjoy this special day with your Idol Felix Prangenberg! Requirement: Ride BMX and trink some Beers!

All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

What:
Felix Prangenberg - Birthday Jam 2018

When:
26th May 13pm (local time)

Where:
Salatschüssel Skatepark
Subbelrather Str. 488
50825 Köln-Ehrenfeld

To escape the cold german winter our bro Miguel Smajli visited the sunny state of california. He spent a fun time riding in the sun and filmed some clips with Grant Casteluzzo during his stay. Check the full video now on our Youtube-Channel!



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Video: Grant Casteluzzo



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Felix Prangenberg celebrated his 20th birthday with his homies at the Schüssel Skatepark in Köln-Ehrenfeld. Although it was actually too hot for riding, it was still a great day! Check the full video now on Freedombmx.

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Video: Freedombmx



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