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SSDD
10-22-07, 03:20 PM
Hi !
I'm commuting to work (18K each direction) and wants something fun (I'm new to BMX ...) - Can I ride BMX that far ?
jonly
10-22-07, 03:31 PM
\shakes magic 8 ball

"my sources say no"


hmmm, it's not looking good for you.
syn0n
10-22-07, 04:29 PM
Probably not. I commute about 10mi roundtrip per day with my BMX, and that's just about the limit of tolerability, I think. Even with a high seat, it's simply not a great riding position when you've got a moderately heavy backpack.

It is fun though, because the high strength and small size make it agile and let you ride pretty much anywhere.
Lancerob2
10-22-07, 04:54 PM
What kind of BMX are you interested in trying? Flatland, racing,....? 18 Kilometers is way far to commute on a BMX bike each day. You will probably want to add BMX riding to your normal riding regiment rather than get off of your road bike for commuting.
live4muzic2
10-22-07, 05:38 PM
at least get a crusier.
jonly
10-22-07, 07:37 PM
tbh my 8ball remark was just meant to imply that we really didn't have enough information to hazard a guess. I mean, are you in shape? is there a paved path to and from your work? is it uphill? how early do you get up? Can you be sweaty and smelly at work?
try it on your off day and see how it works out.
ivegotabike
10-22-07, 10:01 PM
I could do it. I dont want to, but i could. That doesnt mean you can or that you cant.
BrandXComix
10-23-07, 01:11 PM
I do about the same as syn0n in a day, about 10 miles, give or take a few. I'd recommend trying it out first, I commute with a BMX because they're sturdier and more agile, and I prefer the size way more than that of an MTB or a road bike. It's way more fun, but you'll have to be able to tolerate 1 gear no matter how steep the hills get.
diff_lock2
10-23-07, 04:50 PM
I don't think single speed is the problem. I thing the problem will be damaged knees.
fuzzbox
10-23-07, 05:29 PM
The days when I didn't have a car I use to commute/ride to places with good spots with a bmx, it was the worst thing ever.
jonly
10-23-07, 07:28 PM
I don't think single speed is the problem. I thing the problem will be damaged knees.

you can always set it up a la 1986.
http://www.bmxnonstop.com/oldschool/images/hutchhollywood.jpg
live4muzic2
10-23-07, 08:04 PM
<3
syn0n
10-23-07, 09:48 PM
you can always set it up a la 1986.
http://www.bmxnonstop.com/oldschool/images/hutchhollywood.jpg
Haha. I do run my seat high, roughly 7" or so.
fuzzbox
10-23-07, 10:01 PM
I run mine like 3 inches give or take a few. I don't get why people get angrah when they see a high seat.
syn0n
10-23-07, 10:27 PM
Well, it's not really great for doing tricks, and some people don't like the look I guess.
FitRider 921
10-23-07, 10:28 PM
My seat is pretty much slammed. I can't get the damn allen key in.