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The wethepeople "Pathfinder" BMX Frame is the signature frame of Felix Prangenberg and uses "new school street inspired" responsive geometry with a ground breaking new offset thickness chain stay and bottom bracket sheel, to strengthen the frame in areas susceptible to grind damage. Now boasting a longer 12.9" - 13.5" chainstay, taller Standover height of 9.666" and some fresh new graphics. Furthermore the wethepeople "Pathfinder" BMX Frame includes a integrated seat clamp, wider rear triangle for a 2.4" tire and has no brake hardware holes (brakeless) for a very clean and modern look.

• Wheel Size: 20"
• Material: 100% 4130 Japanese CrMo, top tube and down tube gussets, butted tubes, integrated headset, integrated seatclamp, offset thickness dent resistant chainstays and mid bb for grind resistance
• Geometry:
  Top Tube Length (TT): 20.5", 20.75" or 21.0"
  Chainstay Length (CS): 12.9" (32.77cm) - 13.5" (34.29cm)
  Head Tube Angle (HA): 76°
  Seat Tube Angle (SA): 71°
  Bottom Bracket Height: 11.7" (29.72cm)
  Standover Height (SO): 9.666" (24.55cm)
• Seat Clamp: integrated
• Seat Post Diameter: 25.4mm
• Bottom Bracket: Mid BB
• Dropouts: Investment cast, 6mm thick, 14mm slots, CNC machined, 4130 CrMo
• Chain Tensioners: without
• Brake Type: without (brakeless)
• Brakemounts: without
• Brakemounts included with delivery: No
• Gyro compatible: No
• Features: Felix Prangenberg Signature, extruded offset thickness dent resistant chainstays, super strong offset thickness bottom bracket shell, super steep 76 degree headtube, wide rear end for fat 2.4" tires
• Model Year: 2023

Journalists looked to report inside the Kursk region after a Ukrainian cross-border incursion

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After 15+ years of blackholing IP addresses and making the Domain Name System tell more lies than Pinocchio, some may wonder whether site-blocking is harming prospects of a future open internet. Confirmation that piracy blocking tests are now being conducted at the internet's core routers isn't a surprise. It's only the internet's spinal column, so what could possibly go wrong?

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

BREIN has obtained a new blocking order in the Netherlands targeting TorrentGalaxy, one the world's most popular torrent sites. Internet provider Odido objected to the request, arguing that the Dutch anti-piracy group could have done more to target the problem closer to the source. The Rotterdam District Court found that the anti-piracy group can't be expected to do more than it's already done.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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Privacy: Our analog parents had the ability to read news anonymously, however they wanted, wherever they wanted, and whenever they wanted. For our digital children, a government agent might as well be looking over their shoulder: the government knows what news sources they read, what articles, for how long, and in what order.

For our analog parents, reading the news was an affair the government had no part of, or indeed had any business being part of. Our analog parents bought a morning newspaper with a few coins on the street corner, brought it somewhere quiet where they had a few minutes to spare, and started reading without anybody interfering.

When our digital children read the news, the government doesn’t just know what news source they choose to read, but also what specific articles they read from that news source, in what order, and for how long. So do several commercial actors. There are at least three grave issues with this.

The first is that since the government has this data, it will attempt to use this data. More specifically, it will attempt to use the data against the individual concerned, possibly in some sort of pre-crime scheme. We know this that since all data collected by a government will eventually be used against the people concerned, with mathematical certainty.

In an attention economy, data about what we pay attention to, how much, and for how long, are absolutely crucial predictive behaviors. And in the hands of a government which makes the crucial mistake of using it to predict pre-crime, the results can be disastrous for the individual and plain wrong for the government.

Of course, the instant the government uses this data in any way imaginable, positive or negative, it will become Heisenberg Metrics — the act of using the data will shape the data itself. For example, if somebody in government decides that reading about frugality probably is an indicator of poverty, and so makes people more eligible for government handouts, then such a policy will immediately shape people’s behavior to read more about frugality. Heisenberg Metrics is when a metric can’t be measured without making it invalid in the process.

(The phenomenon is named after the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which is traditionally confused with the Observer Effect, which states you can’t measure some things without changing them in the process. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is actually something else entirely; it states that you can’t measure precise momentum and position of a subatomic particle at the same time, and does not apply at all to Heisenberg Metrics.)

The second issue is that not only government, but also other commercial actors, will seek to act on these metrics, Heisenberg Metrics as they may be. Maybe somebody thinks that reading fanzines about motorcycle acrobatics should have an effect on your health and traffic insurance premiums?

The third issue is subtle and devious, but far more grave: the government doesn’t just know what articles you read and in what order, but as a corollary to that, knows what the last article you read was, and what you did right after reading it. In other words, it knows very precisely what piece of information leads you to stop reading and instead take a specific action. This is far more dangerous information than being aware of your general information feed patterns and preferences.

Being able to predict somebody’s actions with a high degree of certainty is a far more dangerous ability than being vaguely aware of somebody’s entertainment preferences.

Our analog parents had the privacy right of choosing their information source anonymously with nobody permitted (or able) to say what articles they read, in what order, or for what reason. It’s not unreasonable that our digital children should have the same privacy right, the analog equivalent privacy right.

Privacy remains your own responsibility.

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.

David Arthur Biedermann prefer BMX street but he likes park and dirt as well

BMX Since: 2006
BMX Disziplin: BMX Street, BMX Street, BMX Park
Hometown: Stuttgart
Residence: Weil der stadt
Sponsors: kunstform BMX Shop
Homespots: "Kleiner Schlossplatz"
Favorite Spots: "Kleiner Schlossplatz"
Favorite thing beside BMX: -
Instagram: arthur098

Jonas Bader Isn't just always traveling he has also his bike on each trip with it.

BMX Since: 2006
BMX Disziplin: BMX Street, BMX Park
Hometown: Wangen im Allgäu
Residence: Berlin
Sponsors: kunstform BMX Shop
Homespots: the streets of BLN
Favorite Spots: Ravensburg Skatepark
Favorite thing beside BMX: everything about bikes and architecture
Instagram: baderjonas
Vimeo: badbader

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 august 19th 2017 will happend the famous Brickyardtrails Season Ender Jam 2.0. in Brackenheim next to Heilbronn (Germany). It doesn't matter if you ride BMX or MTB, if you love trails then this will be the place for you. There will be a lot of contest like Whip Off, Ring the bell, Best Trick or Highest Air.

When: 19.08.2017 (from 2pm)

Wo: Brickyardtrails, Im Sommerrain 8, 74336 Brackenheim, Germany

Wettbewerbe: Whip Off, Ring the bell, Best Trick, Highest Air

Webpage: https://www.brickyardmafia.de/ oder Facebook Event

Our globetrotter Jonas Bader has built up his bike with some fresh parts, which we had to check out!

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

Hey. I'm from the Allgäu and after my world trip I stranded in Berlin. I've been riding BMX for 11 years now

What is your favorite BMX video?

The CIAO Crew Barcelona Video. Great people and you can see what BMX is about! Video: Ciao in BCN

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

ALL BLACK!!

Frame: Sunday Exelsior 21.0
Fork: Odyssey R23
Bars: Odyssey Sweepstakes
Stem: Odyssey SXTN
Headset: Odyssey
Grips: ODI Longneck Softcompound
Barends: Odyssey parends
Tires: Flybikes Fuego
Rims: GSport Ribcage
FW Hub: Odyssey Antigram
BW Hub: Odyssey Antigram Cassette
Spokes: black spokes
Hubguards: Odyssey Antigram / Eclat Servo Drive
Pegs: Fiend Belmont
Seatpost: Odyssey Tripod
Seat: Fiend Morrow leather
Crank: Odyssey Calibur
Bearings: black bearings
Pedals: Odyssey Grandstand
Sprocket: Stranger Strangergram Guard
Chain: Shadow Interlock V2
Brake: Vans

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Thanks to kunstform for always helping me out! Special thanks to Wendel for the shelter and his lever during my Stuttgart visits.

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

Arthur Biedermann loves to travel and when he's on his bike he prefers trails or the streets of Stuttgart


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

I'm from "aus Weil der Stadt", which is in the near of Stuttgart, GER. I got my first BMX around 9 years ago and before I was riding BMX I rode 3 or 4 years MTB. MTB was in our area very popular but when my MTB was stolen (RIP), I started riding BMX.

What is your favorite BMX video?

Cult Talk is Cheap - DAK Part and No Bicycles - Ty Morrow Part

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

I'm riding a street setup, which is (for me) an allround machine. The colorway is actually very simple...I like it!

Frame: Flybikes "Geo" BMX Rahmen - 21” TT
Fork: 1 x Federal Bikes "22" BMX Gabel
Bars: Division "Aesthetic Chrom" Lenker
Stem: Odyssey BMX "Raft" Topload
Headset: Sunday Bikes "Internal SB"
Grips: Cult "Faith"
Barends: Odyssey Parend
Tires: Animal "GLH"
Rims: Eclat "Trippin XL"
FW Hub: Eclat "Cortex"
BW Hub: Eclat "Cortex" Freecoaster
Spokes: Eclat "PG" Speichen
Hubguards: VR: Eclat "Cortex" Front Hubguard, HR: eclat "Gong V2" Rear Hubguard - Kunststoff / CrMo und eclat "Viper" Rear Hubguard
Pegs: Eclat "Venom" 4.5" lang
Seatpost: Flybikes Tripod
Seat: Eclat "Bios" Tripod, braun
Crank: Subrosa "Big Bitchin" schwarz
Bearings: Odyssey "Mid BB"
Pedals: Eclat "Contra"
Sprocket: Merrit "Pentaguard 25T" Kettenblatt
Chain: The Shadow Conspiracy "Interlock Supreme" Halflink
Brake: Vans

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Thanks to kunstform BMX Shop for the support!

Yo Arthur, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!

Justin Rudd BMX rider and rapper

Our team rider Justin Rudd AKA Cartierrudd produced his first music video with Robin Kachfi for the new track "Louis Scarf", in which Justin has a feature with Lil Yello & Lil Phase. Check their song now on Soundcloud.

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!

Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

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On the 18.08.2018, the "Aichwalder Schanzafeschd" BMX Jam will take place again at the Aichwald trails. The trails will open at 12am (local time) and you're invited! BBQ, cold beers and BMX sounds good or not? If you like camping, you can easily pitch your tent there.

All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

What:
Aichwalder Schanzafeschd - BMX Jam 2018

When:
18th August 12am (local time)

Where:
BSC Aichwald e.V.
Schönbühlstr.24
73773 Aichwald


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Felix Prangenberg's WTP Pathfinder Promo went finally online. 4 minutes of pure action are waiting for you. You'll be definitely not disappointed!

Enjoy the Video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!



Video: Grant Castelluzzo



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Jonas Bader filmed together with Raphael Jeroma-Williams his new street video, which they've filmed over the last months in the streets of Berlin. The whole video is a real OG video, which was filmed on tape and in 4:3 format, just awesome!

All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!



Video: Raphael Jeroma-Williams



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We got the new Tall Order 2019 Parts now in stock, like for example the Tall Order "187 V2" 2019 BMX Frame, which has an 7.4" (187mm) standover height with a unique investment cast seat clamp that's angled to follow the lines of the seat stays and with the 2019 Version it features the addition of a logo embossed external gusset on the top tube for increased strength and integrated chain tensioners.

Also now in stock, the Tall Order "Drone" Cassette Hub, which is made by an aluminum hub shell and a lightweight female axle with 10mm (3/8") bolts.

Check our online-shop for more new Tall Order products!



Have fun!



All the best,

Your kunstform BMX Shop Team

Felix Prangenberg filmed a new promo video for the new colorway of his Pathfinder signature series of wethepeople. The clips to the video were produced during Felix's stay in California and include some wild grind combos. Watch the whole edit right here.

Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: Wethepeople

Related links:

• all products of wethepeople
• all signature parts of Felix Prangenberg

Federal FTS Video Premiere - Stuttgart

Federal FTS Video Premiere - Berlin

Felix Prangenberg got the samples of his Pathfinder signature series from wethepeople last week just in time for the X-Games. The new frame and handlebars were put through their paces in the streets of Cologne. The result is a wild promo video in vintage style, which you can watch here now.

The new Wethepeople Pathfinder 2020 parts are available end of September 2020!

Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: Wethepeople

Related links:

• all products of wethepeople
• all signature parts of Felix Prangenberg

Yeah, spring is comin closer! Perfect that we were able to get the last Fiend Type B 2019 BMX bikes and Felix Prangenberg's signature wethepeople Pathfinder 2019 BMX frames which we can offer now for a great special price. Also the first parts of the Vans Spring 2020 collection, in which none other than BMX Pro Larry Edgar has a signature line and the new 2020 colors and BMX parts from BSD arrived.

We still have a few wethepeople Pathfinder Felix Prangenberg Signature 2019 BMX frames in stock, which we are now offering in a greatly reduced amount while stocks last.

Related links:

• all signature parts of Felix Prangenberg
• all products of wethepeople

Yeah, Cult 2021 BMX bikes just arrived! From 12" to 29", Cult brings solid BMX bikes for every type of rider!

We got the new Federal Bikes 2021 softgoods in stock. Fresh new colors and new designs!

Related links:

• all products of Federal Bikes

Hailing from the epicenter of the UK BMX community, Vans and Hastings-based Federal Bikes have partnered on a limited head-to-toe collection, including a fresh take on the Old Skool BMX. Highlighting both brand’s iconic logos, the three-piece collaboration is now available.

Related links:

• all products of Vans
• all products of Federal

Hailing from the epicenter of the UK BMX community, Vans and Hastings-based Federal Bikes have partnered on a limited head-to-toe collection, including a fresh take on the Old Skool BMX. Highlighting both brand’s iconic logos, the three-piece collaboration is now available.

The new BMX frames from Federal Bikes, developed in collaboration with Bruno Hoffmann, Boyd Hilder, and Dan Lacey, are now available. These frames are characterized by their top-notch performance and durability, influenced by these experienced riders. In addition, there is the Chiller BMX frame, which was created in collaboration with DUB BMX. These frames offer exciting designs and solid performance.

Er det bedre at smitte danskere med min hudsygdom end at pisse dem af ved at nægte at give dem hånden? En ung muslim er i tvivl og beder RokokoPosten om hjælp.

Indlægget Brevkasse: Jeg er muslim med klamme hænder – skal jeg give hånd eller ej? blev først udgivet på RokokoPosten.

Den kun 55-årige danske kronprins skal om få uger være konge. Det har hans mor bestemt. En egoistisk beslutning uden hensyn til barnets tarv, mener RokokoPostens ekspert. 

Indlægget Uansvarlige Margrethe: Frederik alt for ung til at blive konge blev først udgivet på RokokoPosten.

Inspireret af Emma Holtens nye bog, Underskud - Om værdien af omsorg, vil skatteminister Jeppe Bruus gøre kvinders usynlige arbejde skattepligtigt.

Indlægget Jeppe Bruus: kvinder skal beskattes af deres “emotional labour” blev først udgivet på RokokoPosten.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is the latest Star Wars series arriving on Disney+ and 75374 The Onyx Cinder presents the titular crew alongside their ship. Though little is currently known about the vehicle, it definitely captures the traditional Star Wars aesthetic.

The asymmetrical turrets and offset cockpit are interesting and I like the Onyx Cinder's worn exterior, featuring lots of rusty dark tan accents. Moreover, the interior is relatively spacious, with enough room for five minifigures and some accessories, which is exactly what I hope for when building Star Wars sets like this one.

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