Check Out the Checkmate, Mate

Just in from Fly Racing, a new take on the Talon II. The “checkmate” has arrived in stock, and is now shipping.

A cool new take on the checkerboard, the Fly Checkmate features:
• Mesh in the toes for ventilation
• Synthetic leather construction for durabilty
• 3 Straps the hold your foot tight
• Super stiff sole
• Youth 13 – Adult 13 in stock
• Black, White, and Checkmate color in stock

And for the ankle-biters, good news as well. All Talon shoes are now available in Youth size 13 through Adult Size 13 (including all three Talon II colors).

Get ‘em now at your local bike shop or favorite mail order (Especially it they are a BMXNEWS advertiser).

Calls to Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen on his plans to upgrade to the Checkmate were not returned as of this writing.

—Mike Carruth