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05-15-06, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mude
whyd you post
05-26-06, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GenralLee_Bmx
i am new to this and i am a redneck that bmx's that weird wen u think about it
10-02-06, 01:46 AM
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Hey...
Just moved from a fairly diverse terrain (lots of urban/creekbed/college campus type transitions) to a very urban type of terrain (think downtown detroit). Normally I rode more mtb type stuff, but I realize that the move has brought me a new playground to play on, so I'm gonna try and get ahold of a BMX bike, but I realize also that I have no real benchmark for what to look for. I'm going to be doing basic urban type stuff, no big drops or anything, I imagine the extent of my repertoire will be mainly various manuals and some flatlandish stuff with minor jumps/drops. I don't plan on doing any massivetacious jumps/flips, either, thinking about it.
In any case, I'd just like to know some real basic things to look for (or look for the absence of)
Just moved from a fairly diverse terrain (lots of urban/creekbed/college campus type transitions) to a very urban type of terrain (think downtown detroit). Normally I rode more mtb type stuff, but I realize that the move has brought me a new playground to play on, so I'm gonna try and get ahold of a BMX bike, but I realize also that I have no real benchmark for what to look for. I'm going to be doing basic urban type stuff, no big drops or anything, I imagine the extent of my repertoire will be mainly various manuals and some flatlandish stuff with minor jumps/drops. I don't plan on doing any massivetacious jumps/flips, either, thinking about it.
In any case, I'd just like to know some real basic things to look for (or look for the absence of)
10-02-06, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wompwomp
Hey...
Just moved from a fairly diverse terrain (lots of urban/creekbed/college campus type transitions) to a very urban type of terrain (think downtown detroit). Normally I rode more mtb type stuff, but I realize that the move has brought me a new playground to play on, so I'm gonna try and get ahold of a BMX bike, but I realize also that I have no real benchmark for what to look for. I'm going to be doing basic urban type stuff, no big drops or anything, I imagine the extent of my repertoire will be mainly various manuals and some flatlandish stuff with minor jumps/drops. I don't plan on doing any massivetacious jumps/flips, either, thinking about it.
In any case, I'd just like to know some real basic things to look for (or look for the absence of)
Just moved from a fairly diverse terrain (lots of urban/creekbed/college campus type transitions) to a very urban type of terrain (think downtown detroit). Normally I rode more mtb type stuff, but I realize that the move has brought me a new playground to play on, so I'm gonna try and get ahold of a BMX bike, but I realize also that I have no real benchmark for what to look for. I'm going to be doing basic urban type stuff, no big drops or anything, I imagine the extent of my repertoire will be mainly various manuals and some flatlandish stuff with minor jumps/drops. I don't plan on doing any massivetacious jumps/flips, either, thinking about it.
In any case, I'd just like to know some real basic things to look for (or look for the absence of)
But anywho, look at the DK Sixpack, Fit Pro, or Stolen Wrap. It would be much more helpful if you told us your height and weight...
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10-02-06, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GunzOfSteel 921
You used a lot of big words.
But anywho, look at the DK Sixpack, Fit Pro, or Stolen Wrap. It would be much more helpful if you told us your height and weight...
But anywho, look at the DK Sixpack, Fit Pro, or Stolen Wrap. It would be much more helpful if you told us your height and weight...
I'm roughly 5'9, 165lbs (~1.6m, ~75kg, off the top of my head), more legs than arms: I normally ride a 53cm road, and 16/17" mtb, if that helps any.
10-02-06, 12:08 PM
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Well, since you say you are more legs than arms, then 20.75 should do you good... maybe even 21, but 20.5 isn't going to kill you, you'd get used to it eventually.
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10-02-06, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GunzOfSteel 921
You used a lot of big words.
10-02-06, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
And he used them correctly too.
10-02-06, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
And he used them correctly too.
Thanks again for the help measurement-wise. What are some things to look for used-wise? Are particular types of steel (hi-ten/chrmo/etc.) better/worse than others? I've already got some tires, bars, brake levers (I know people feel different ways about brakes, I just have to have them,) brakes, and I'm thinking I might just build one up as a project, too.
10-02-06, 11:26 PM
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Cromo is the only way to go.
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10-02-06, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
Cromo is the only way to go.
10-03-06, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mude
Woah! Thats not normal in the bmx forum.
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Originally Posted by mude
never post again
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02-07-07, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FitRider 921
Agreed.
Sikeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
There was not point in me posting.
02-07-07, 02:06 PM
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I didn't say it... I only agreed with it.
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02-07-07, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wethepeople
Cromo is the only way to go.
she can see herself in the wide grill
and the white wheels
of a red chevelle
edit: i just realized it was about chromoly and not chrome