Daylife BMX

May 31, 2011

DayLife Promo

Here's a new edit of some of the DayLife riders featuring Werner Matthee, Carl Friebus, Wayne Gorton and Jacques Mulder. Edit made by Epikco.

May 29, 2011

If you had to walk past him in the streets you wouldn't even notice him, but as soon as he picks up his bike to ride... trust me its a very different story. Jacques is smooth, creative and just pure awesome to watch and chill with. He is always trying something new, and really likes doing footjam's. With his quick learning and fast paced riding style he is quickly being recognized as a bomb thats waiting to explode onto the local BMX scene.

Wayne Gorton

So first things first, why do you ride BMX... what do you get out of all the baills and swollen body parts?
Well it’s about the end result, nothing compares to the feeling you get when you bust a trick you have been trying for so long. Bmx is all about the good times you have while riding.

What do you think of the BMX scene in S.A?
SA BMX has taken off. We got so many world class riders and so many little rippers that will follow the pro's examples.

Who is your favourite SA rider and why?
It would have to be a mixture of Stu and Blaze, digging their style!

Wall ride to table at his local park

Wall ride out the concrete quarter

Top 5 local spots to session?
1. Langebaan park
2. Stellies
3. Gen X
4. Town
5. My neighbour's wall (hahahahaha)

Chicken or fish?
Chicken all the way

Favorite quote?

Do what you like and you will like what you do.

What is your favorite DayLife part and why?
It would have to be the ELONGATE front hub. Sleek, solid, sexy... I mean what more could you want!

throwing down a table

downside

Thanx for your time with us today, homie, and keep on keeping on... Any last words?
The only way I can describe BMX is good times, hard bails and pure enjoyment... nuff said!

Thanks to GB BMX and Nic Vorster for the pics

May 28, 2011

Daylife Slow Mo//Wayne Gorton

Untitled from jacques mulder on Vimeo.

So by now I think a couple of you must have seen this already, a lil' clip of our man mr. Wayne Gorton, but its not official until it's on the site, man!! Filmed and edited by EpiKco.

March 25, 2011

Team rider

Wayne Reiche Introduction

Solid, Stylish and Fearless – a few words that come to mind when watching Wayne ride his bike. He is an optimistic, versatile and creative rider who loves riding difficult lines, strange obstacles and boosting trails as he continues to push his capabilities. On and off his bike he strives for perfection, building immaculate crafted trails and never settling for a half decent trick. He’s a true ambassador to BMX and Cape Town as he continues to progress, motivate and give back to the scene. - Albert Retief

Interview by Harold Brettenny

1. What was your reaction when you first got approached by DayLife?
  I was really keen, I am always supportive of people who take initiative to change a situation instead of just complaining. Daylife is a solid product thats filling a niche. I am looking forward to the future.

2. What or who inspired you to start BMX?
I started by jumping Mountain Bike and then moved onto BMX with my friend Gerhard Hoffman. Garth Carnell and John Coetzee really helped me out so much in the beginning. Francois April, Nigel Morta and Tobie Groenewald had a big influence on me in the early years. Thank you to them all.

3. How long have u been riding??
  Over 11 Years Now

4. What has kept you riding for so long?
       Love

5. You have had a number of epic bails, which was the worst?
  Haha, Definitely had some testing times. The second Ankle Surgery I had was bad - Torn Ligaments, Broken Ankle and Tibia, Clean broken Fibula. I was on crutches for almost 5 months. Still have the plate and pins in. Breaking my coccyx last year was also really unpleasant haha

6. What are your top 5 spots to sesh?
  Gum Trails
  The Ditch
  Brackenfell Wall
  The Stellenbosch Shed
   Durbanville Municipality Pavements

7. What is the most random thing that has happened to you?
      I seem to be a magnet for random things. Attempted trail muggings, Sinking fishing boats in Angola, Road trip Stabbings, Tiny Town Hospital Visits, Farmer Gunpoint for trespassing, Serious Lamp Post Electrical Shocks …

8. You have been around in the SA BMX scene for a long time and have had an influence on a lot of riders, "spectators" , and Trails builders. What advise can u share with these people??
       Do things with Passion or not at all.

9. You have "owned" many spots you have ridden, which spot have you made your "BITCH" ! ?
       I would like to think Gums. Also stunted the Ditch pretty hard. I don't think anyone can really own a spot though, there are so many good riders with many different styles.

10. What is your favourite trick at the moment.?
      Tyreslides and Flairs

11. Which international riders inspire you?
  Mike Aitken and Joe Rich for their amazing riding and there positive attitude towards to life. Brian Yeagle, Geoff Slattery, Dan Foley, Chase Hawk,

12. Seen as you are a "Trails Suzie" , what has been the best day at the trails?
      I have had so many truly amazing days over the years. An average belter day would be a gentle sunny, windless Winters Day. Some prepping followed by a good session with the boys. A little meat on a trails braai with a cold blackie watching the Sunset.

13. What are your feelings on the DayLife products??
      I am stoked. Products are as solid as any overseas product. The front hub is pure butter! Local is Lekker!!

14. What music do u enjoy riding to?
      Classic rock, Folk rock and Post Rock do it for me. Led Zepplin, Joy Division, Red Sparrowes, Russian Circles, Dire Straits, Doors, CCR, Black Sabbath …

15. Do u think u would have been a badass trooper if u had to go to the army :) ?
      YES!!! Would of definitely tried to be a Recce

16. What are your feelings on the term "GTL"?
Strong. I have a lot of respect for anyone who dedicates a lot of time into a passion - Trails, Art or Anything. Putting in a lot of hard work makes one savour the finished product that much more. The GTL crew is small but really tight and thats the way I like it. Dirt, Laughing, Braai and Beers - You can't go wrong with that combination . We keep each other rolling no matter what. GTL!!!

17. Any last words??

Get out there and do things. And then Lots of Thank You's - Family. Daylife, The Riot, Iron Fist and DC Shoes for all their help. All the guys I ride and skate with. Jon Sherwood. James Brawn for everything he does for the Cape Town Scene without people even realizing and always helping me out. Eric Palmer for taking rad Pictures. NSC. BP. GTL

Reiche - Wallride to table at one of his fav spots

Photo by Sam Clark

Bike check !!

Frame: United Forte 21" (Thanks Kye)
Fork: Odyssey Race
Bars: Sunday Triumph
Stem: Daylife
Headset: Mix
Front Wheel: Odyssey Hazard 36, Odyssey Aitken Tyre Laced onto a Daylife Hub (Thanks Harold for building them true)
Back Wheel: Odyssey Hazard 36, Odyssey Aitken Tyre Laced onto a Odyssey V3 Cassette
Chain: KMC
Seat: Giant Pivotal
Seatpost: ?? Something out of Colin Loudon's Garage
Brakes: Odyssey Lever pulling Fly Brakes
Sprocket: Daylife
Cranks: Primo Powerbites
Pedals: Odyssey Trailmix

"I like my bike to feel worn in and usually ride my parts till they are totally thrashed".

BIG THANKS too Wayne and everyone els who helped out with this interview.!

Next team update with Jacques Mulder !!

March 23, 2011

Werner Hendrich's bike check . one two.... one ... two

Good DayLife everyone !

So lately I have been at collage doing some extra courses to improve my machining skills. While still going to work at night to finish off some things. I have been riding a lot in front of my house learning some "hang nothings" and "half cab" stunts"... so it struck me that I should take some photo's of my steed and get it up here!

my steed!/ best friend

Frame: Salvo mp3. no brake mounts !

Fork: Fit blade light

Stem: Raw daylife fountain Werner Matthee sig stem.

H.Bar: Primo tall boy

H.set: Fly

Grips: lotek that i got from Lorens!! they are super rad !

Bar ends: ummm. not to sure. some plastic one's

Cranks: primo holowbites with ti- axle 175mm

Sprocket: Daylife 3D gold 23t .pimp

Chain: KMC Kool

Pedals: Primo Plastics

Seat: Giant !! these seats are super strong!!

Post: primo

Front Wheel: Daylife Hub with Hi-ten axle .on Primo 7 series rim.

Rear Wheel: Primo cassette on 7 series rim . both wheels laced with ti spokes

Tires: Fly ruben front. for life! snafu rim job 2.1 back.

Pegs : Black Basil

Extras/Mods: cut down seat post. Polished crank arms. Machined fork cap and spacers. Made the chain super tight so the pedals would not slap my shins when missing the pedals. BMTH sticker on handlebar sayn: Greetings from Sheffield !

I like my front end to be a bit higher so I flipped the stem around and set the bars a touch forward for front wheel actions

Been rocking these pegs for a long time now and they still holding up good.

Both my wheels are build by Harold - one off the twins who maintains Gumtrails in Cape Town.

Everything Harold do, is to perfection !

Thanks to James Brawn for hooking me up with this seat. From Giant and Wayne Gorton for awesome Vans shoes!!!

DayLife is about having a party on and off your bike having fun riding with friends and not taking anything in life to serious. Thats wat it is about !

Hope you enjoyed it .

Stay tuned for another update with Wayne" GTL trooper" and James Brawn's hub guard design. Check out Bmx Direct and TheRiot store for some rad parts!!