Who owns Animal Bikes?
Ralph Sinisi founded Animal in the early 2000's
What is Animal Bikes?
Animal Bikes is a longstanding Street BMX brand rooted in New York's street scene. Founded in the 2000's by Ralph Sinisi, Animal grew to be one of the core street brands within BMX known for its heavy influence from New York street culture. The rise of the brand is linked with (now) legendary street riders including Edwin De La Rosa, Nigel Sylvester and Steven Hamilton (plus many more) who rode for Animal and helped shape the technical street riding we all know today. These riders are pillars of the East coast street style and the Animal brand is right there whenever they are mentioned. Animal is known for producing high end and durable, street-focused BMX parts designed to handle the the toughness of the streets of NYC. This includes stems, pegs, tyres and more. Click here to see our entire range of Animal BMX products.
With a legacy shaped by influential BMX videos such as 'Can I Eat', a highly respected team and products to match, to this day Animal remains a key name in modern BMX culture.
Who is Animal Bikes for?
Animal Bikes combines rugged construction with minimalist design, making it a go-to choice for riders who prioritise strength, reliability, and authentic street style.
Has Animal released any BMX videos?
Yes, Animal has released a long list of BMX videos including full-lengths, mixtapes and web edits. This includes some of the arguably most influential full-length street BMX videos and feature iconic riders like Tyrone Williams, Corey Martinez, Edwin De La Rosa, Steven Hamilton and more. A few videos to note are 'Animal 1', 'Can I Eat', 'Cuts', 'Facts', 'WIDDIT' and 'Eh' to name a few.
Did Lil Wayne wear Animal clothing?
Yes, in the early 2010's Lil Wayne was seen on multiple occasions wearing Animal hats both in live performances and also when attending live sporting events.