BMX - Does it matter what the rider's weight is?

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BmxStreetz
11-09-05, 05:43 PM
hi there im new and been riding only 2 years,but i have a stupid question that i never got anwsered before.so i ride street and i was wondering does it madder what the riders weight is?like im been goin to the gym and i "built up".i workout all the time after biking and i was wondering would this affect my stunts,and my air etc?

bmxrdr88
11-09-05, 05:50 PM
not really, it will probably just increase your indurance and stamina. it won't make you like Van Homan or anything though.
pnj
11-09-05, 05:53 PM
you can't be a street rider if your weight is over 150 pounds.

BmxStreetz
11-09-05, 05:55 PM
actually I Ride street,im not a pro or nothing but i do pretty fine.
pnj
11-09-05, 06:01 PM
then why are you asking?
BmxStreetz
11-09-05, 06:02 PM
i was just curious if this affected me,and if i could do a lil better.
CMcMahon
11-09-05, 06:04 PM
stunts

This one word says it all.
Darin
11-09-05, 06:27 PM
This one word says it all.

I'm clueless. What is the proper term? Is is anything like the other guy that said he could "pro-hop 7 inches"
urban_assault
11-09-05, 06:28 PM
If you and your bike can handle the weight then it does not matter.
Darin
11-09-05, 06:31 PM
If you are heavy, then you will fall harder. :) If your bike is heavy, it will fall harder on you. :) :)
Brian
11-09-05, 07:31 PM
you can't be a street rider if your weight is over 150 pounds.

Where did you get this bit of disinformation?
queensrider86
11-09-05, 08:17 PM
from the encyclopedia, duh.
Brian
11-09-05, 08:21 PM
from the encyclopedia, duh.

Encyclopedia Incorrectica?
CMcMahon
11-10-05, 01:02 AM
Encylopedia Sarcasma, more likely.
ride till i die
11-11-05, 07:30 AM
I've seen videos of a 250 lbs guy doing backflips and insane grinds on a really bent handrail so that proves weight isn't a major factor in bmx.