We always talk about how busy of a dude Pat “Big Daddy” Laughlin is. Here is a look into what he has been up too…

SE Bikes: Pat, you have seemed to be very busy lately, fill us in on what is going on with you.
Big Daddy: Well lately ive been all over the map pretty much doing anything i can get my hands on. Such as filming web edits to being a stunt man on THRILLBILLIES tv show on fuel. Then on the side im doing web videos at the dew tour for ball park. Witch is a funny prank show wit the pro athlets thats called BALL PARK PRANKS. I ride in dew tour aswell for dirt and park. TRANING BMX . PRANKING PEOPLE. BEING A STUNT MAN . WITING THEM WIT IT..

SE Bikes: Give us a run down on a typical day in the life of Big Daddy.
Big Daddy: My day is insane i work out at the gym. Ride for a few hours full tank of gas style. Then i treat the world like vice city… my world.. hit em

SE Bikes: How about the typical nightlife?
Big Daddy: Nite life is sick but slowing down to keep my head on tight. But the kid gets looooose when i do party…

SE Bikes: How has your riding been going, have you been working on anything new?
Big Daddy: My riding has been good trying to keep doing new tricks to keep people wondering whats going on.. Try to keep it fun..

SE Bikes: You have been to a lot of contests this year, fill us in on how the contest scene has been going for you so far this year.
Big Daddy: Its been good i feel like ive rode my best this year been getting ripped off but what ever im happy how i rode so thats all that madders . My peers are pumped and thats what counts.

SE Bikes: We have been seeing a lot of good web edits coming out of you recently. Are you working on any other web projects that we should know about?
Big Daddy: Yes im working on putting out a very insane street part this year witch i hope will make people say wow this guy can talk shit be funny but back it up by doing insane stuff on a bike too.

Casual suicide no-hander over a spine in San Diego, CA
Photo Credit: Kalin Law

SE Bikes: You are a regular on the hit Fuel TV show Thrillbillies, have you started filming for next season yet?
Big Daddy: Yes been filming this year stuff is getting to crazy but its 2011 so people want the deadly stunts. So they well see whats in store this year on thrillbillies check it on fuel tv..

SE Bikes: That’s awesome, anything big that we should look out for?
Big Daddy: Hell yea back flip bike trasnsfer to a to kidds toy wagen.. AND MUCH MORE

SE Bikes: Sounds like it is going to be a good season, good luck with all of that! Give us a rundown on where you are living now days, are you still in CA?
Big Daddy: Back in philly for a mission in the streets

SE Bikes: Now you are from Philly originally, what is your favorite thing about that city? People, riding spots, ect.?
Big Daddy: FDR lots of rails big gaps over all fun

SE Bikes: Any other big ideas that you are working on that we need to keep an eye out for?
Big Daddy: A new bmx show in the making.

SE Bikes: We have to know, have you ever ACTUALLY eliminated anyone from a skatepark for doing an X-Factor? Big Daddy: Almost but he was 10 hahah then kids do the x in happy then are having fun..

SE Bikes: Any shout outs that you want to make?
Big Daddy: Yes se big shot been so good to me thanks tl brett downs big pat evryone else there. yums shoes for fresh gear maro for keeping me on road fools dad mom girl daniela she been there sine i broke in the game rock well watches forn the gold gear. Thanks to everyone who helps me in the bmx world all my friends too witch is everyone who rides bmx….peace out hit em wit it

SE Bikes: Thank you Pat, we appreciate the you taking the time out of your busy schedule for this interview. Keep doing your thing.

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Big Daddy’s latest web edit.
Video by JC Pieri

For more updates on Big Daddy, you can follow him on twitter (@BIGDADDYakaGOD) or search him on facebook, and keep checking back to www.sebikes.com for daily updates.

The brand new Everyday is now available in the states! The Everyday is built for thrashin’ every single day of the week. The frame features a mid-bottom bracket, integrated headset, and a parts package that won’t break your piggy bank. Weighing in at 25.4 lbs and an MSRP of $389.00 this bike will get you riding any style of freestyle BMX. Contact your local SE dealer to get your hands on an all new 2012 Everyday!

There is a lot more to riding BMX than just the big tricks, filming lines, and riding contests. Sure all that is still fun, but those are just the finished product of hard work, dedication, and fun times days and weeks prior. There is a “behind the scenes” type of feel with the thought of BMX outside of the public eye. When you take away the thought of huge tricks, the crowd, or the commotion of a city, BMX becomes very simple. It becomes a pair of handlebars, a frame, wheels, cranks, pedals, and what type of unique twist you can put on them to make it your own style. It becomes sounds of cassette hubs, tires humming on dirt, squeaky breaks, and clanking metal at the bottom of a ramp. It becomes hanging out with friends and good people who share a similar interest in their lives. It is something you can dedicate yourself too, putting your physical and emotional health on the line just because you have a burning desire to become better at the activity in life that you love to do more than anything.
That is just a little different perspective on things. There can be many things said and every rider will have their own unique outlook on how they relate to riding their bike. But one thing is for certain, if you have fun, do your own thing on your bike, and don’t take the little things for granted, the sky is the limit. This type of perspective on riding is rare to see in photos, but some photographers just have an eye for it. These photos are a few riders from the SE Freestyle BMX team taken by world-class photographer Matt Lingo. There are no big tricks or crazy back drops in them, they just portray BMX in its “simple” form. So go out, enjoy the day, and have fun on your bike.

All photos taken by Matt Lingo

More great news for the youngster today from SE Bikes! The 2012 Bronco 16″ is now available for sale in the USA. This bike is a perfect stepping stone to get to the Dirt/Street/Freestyle series for a youngster. The Bronco 16″ has a steel frame, fork, and bar so it’s strong enough to take a beating. It has big 2.25 Kenda K-Rad tires to keep the young one stable and plowing over rocks and debris. And it has a coaster brake to help stop on a dime without worrying about finding the brake lever. This bike MSRP’s at $259.00 and is now available at SE Dealers around the country.

After all this talk of the 2012 Soda Pops, we are lucky enough to announce that the 2012 Soda Pop 24′s are now available for sale in the USA. These bikes are the absolute perfect bike for the kid who sees their older Brother, Sister, Uncle, Aunt, Mom, or Dad riding around the city on their cool single speed bike. If you know a youngster who wants a head start at being the hippest kid in elementary school, then these Soda Pop’s are the perfect bike. This is a scaled down version of our Draft, Draft Lite, and Lager bikes, so you can expect them to easily adapt to the 700c world once they go through their growth spurt! With a MSRP of $309.00 this bike is at an attainable price. Check out the “Entry Level” section of our bikes link above on www.sebikes.com . Contact your local dealer about acquiring one of these guys!

Check out the write-up of our newest bikes from the peeps @ Urban Velo. Get you some!

http://urbanvelo.org/se-bikes-soda-pop/

It’s the Pedal Powered Assault Vehicle! Courtesy of our main man, Sean Ewing.

2012 SE Heavy Hitter Frame

The 2012 SE Heavy Hitter frame became available around the beginning of this month for purchase. The team all got their frames a couple weeks early to get on them in the public eye and feel them out before the official release to the public. The 2012 frame has some upgrades from the 2011 version and all the team riders are loving it. The frame geometry has been updated with a 75 degree head tube, 21″ top tube, and 11.5 bb height. The whole team says it feels nice and responsive with the new head tube angle. Fernando, Kris, and Mike also like the longer top tube to flow around on when they ride trails. This new and improved frame really fits the mold of the new additions that have been made to the SE Freestyle team over the last couple of months. Our riders are all unique in their own way with their own style of riding, so we needed to update the frame to accommodate all the different riding styles they have. The feedback that has come back from them is telling us that it was a success. You can take this frame to the streets, trails, park, and it’s even been said to feel great on a vert ramp. Our team riders are very happy with the way this frame has came out, and we are very happy to share it with you.

Along with the frame, the 2012 Heavy Hitter complete is also available for purchase. All the amazing features of the frame ready to go straight out of the box equipped with dialed parts. Can’t beat it.

Contact your local SE dealer or local bike shop and be sure to pick up a Heavy Hitter of your own!

2012 SE Heavy Hitter Complete

Fernando Sabat cranking one on his 2012 Heavy Hitter

Big Daddy on his 2012 Heavy Hitter
Photo: Kalin Law

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