Wearing a helmet when you ride is not a bad thing. Even when you’re confident and have been riding the same spot for years, a snap of the chain or a fly in the eye can get you on the ground or against a tree in no time. Mirraco’s Ryan Guettler has a signature Pro-Tec ACE helmet out that will save you from a lot of headaches. It’s light enough to where you almost don’t notice you’re wearing a helmet. The signature helmet is equipped with SXP Multi-impact technology and comes in gloss black with scary zombies.

Is your head worth the money of a Guettler Pro-Tec?

The Ramp Rats Fall Classic took place last weekend and Mirraco signed up as a sponsor of the event and donated a Black Pearl 3 complete bike for the winner of the “Almost Pro” class.

Don’t worry if you did not win the bike, NorCal Ramp Rats Pro shop can get more.

Photos: Lloyd Ramsay�

If you want to read about five things you probably should know about Dave Mirra, you can click this link that will take you to the SNAFU site. As you see, the bike that Dave rides has SNAFU parts all over it. We are currently working on a Mirraco parts line which is scheduled to be released before the 2008 model year.

Model BLACK PEARL LTD

Colors Metallic Black

Frame 20.8” T/T full D.B. Crmo w/ heat-treated integrated head tube, MID BB shell & 5mm dropouts

Fork Colony Guettler signature, full H.T. Crmo, butted legs, CNC steerer, 3/8” dropouts

Headset FSA 1-1/8” integrated sealed

Crankset Mirraco 3-Pc Crmo 175mm, w/ 1-Pc forged heads & CNC sprocket interface, 19mmx48-spline Crmo axle BB Set MID BB w/ R12 sealed bearings

Sprocket Odyssey “Vermont” alloy 30t

Freewheel Odyssey 1-Pc Crmo driver 11t

Chain KMC Pintle half-links

Pedals Wellgo MG-52 magnesium 9/16”, Crmo axles

Handlebar Colony “Unlucky 13” 2-pc model 7.3”, 13-butted H-T Crmo

Stem Fly Bikes Potencia alloy 1-1/8”

Grips Odyssey Team

Saddle Mirraco Pivotal “Medium”

Seat Post Pivotal alloy micro adj. 25.4mm w/ single bolt assembly

Seat Clamp Mirraco “Barrel” 28.6mm alloy

Front Hub Odyssey Vandero 36h, 3/8” Crmo axle, sealed bearings

Rear Hub Odyssey Hazard 36h, cassette 1-Pc driver, 14mm hollow Crmo axle, sealed bearings

Rims Sun Rims City Lite double wall, welded, 36h chrome plated Frt, black ano. Rr

Spokes 14g stainless D.B. black

Tires Odyssey “Dirt Path” 20×2.2” Frt, “Path” 20×1.85” Rr, both 90 Psi

Pegs / Acc. Colony One-Way street Crmo w/ inserts (1 Pr) Rotor Snafu Mobeus w/ Snafu Astroglide top & lower dual cables

Brakes Fly Bike for seatstays, w/ alloy accessories, Rr only

Brake Lever Odyssey MonoLever medium

*Specifications and geometry subject to change at any time and without notice.

“Growing up wasn’t easy. If it weren’t for my bike I probably would have ended up like some punk kid. When I heard Dave Mirra was gonna start his own bike company, my first thought was ‘man-he’s gonna have an amazing team’ I still can’t believe I’m actually getting to ride with one of the best guys ever. Bein’ on Mirraco is a dream come true…” - Dave Rytell

When Mirraco sales manager Mike Russell visited the Ramp Rats facility, that is run by Mike Krnaich, he felt right at home and bought all the locals Pizza. Now that the Ramp Rats Fall Classic is on the program, Mirraco signed on to support the event.

Look out for the Mirraco bikes in the pro shop when you make it up to Petaluma this Saturday. Contest starts at noon with the Groms and the Pros will ride at 6:30pm. For more info visit: norcalramprats and don’t forget to check out the pro shop.

Who fits the NEWera fitted hats better than Nigel Sylvester? Animal have two 59fifty models out and their ad in the latest DIGBMX magazine features Nigel Sylvester doing a 180 barspin down a 10 stepper at the Brooklyn Banks in NYC.

Check Nigel’s profile on the Animal site

Mitch Donnolley from Helensvale Cycle Scene on the Gold Coast in Australia sent in this photo of two Mirraco Icon complete bikes at their store. It’s proof that Mirraco has arrived in Australia.

If you’re not living anywhere close to Helensvale Cycle Scene, ask your local dealer to order some Mirraco bikes. If they don’t know who to contact, we’ll help you out. Here’s the number of the Australian Mirraco distributor they can call: 02 8832 6910

The Local Exposure Tour has a nice concept. A good group of riders hops on a bus and travels to the local parks to meet new talent. This year Mirraco riders Michael Cleveland, Dave Mirra and Ryan Guettler were on board of the RV and had a good time. The video of the trip is available now. Read on to see how you can get your hands on a copy.
Ride along with the crew on the 3rd installment of the Local Exposure Series. “The Southern Comfort Tour” shreds across Georgia and Florida’s finest skate parks: United, Hazard County, The Factory, Skate Park of Tampa, and Mesh. Featuring Allan Cooke, Michael Cleveland, Gary Young, Ryan Guettler, Chris Doyle, Corey Martinez, Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Kenji Tsuruta, Special Guest Dave Mirra and the 2005 Local Exposure Champion Brandon Hoerres. And of course the tour would not be complete without our dynamic duo announcers – Catfish and Micah Kranz.

Local Exposure Tour is a voyage that sets out in search of unknown BMX talent. At the end of tour one fortunate local BMXer will be voted on by the crew to join the next tour. Our number one priority is to give local kids some much deserved coverage on an insane road trip with the sole purpose of having a good time!

Local Exposure , Southern Comfort Tour is available just about everywhere and just shipped out this week. Retail price is $17.99. Support the only tour that supports the unknown talent in BMX and pick up a copy. With our editing team of Chad Shackelford and Will Stroud you won’t be disappointed!

It’s nice to see people getting creative. On the bike or off the bike. Check out this Mirraco pumpkin! Bonus points for sure.

If you have a photo of you and your Mirraco bike, send it in and there’s a chance we’ll put you up here on the Mirraco site. Jpeg format, maximum 500 Kb. Send to: bart@mirrabikeco.com