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05-27-07, 06:20 AM
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What was...
Your first 'upgrade' on your first complete bike.
And while on that note, what was the first part you broke?
I'll go first:
My first 'upgrade' was an S&M Redneck LT and Primo Brian Foster grips.
The first part i broke was my rear wheel on my Haro X1. That thing was trashed.
And while on that note, what was the first part you broke?
I'll go first:
My first 'upgrade' was an S&M Redneck LT and Primo Brian Foster grips.
The first part i broke was my rear wheel on my Haro X1. That thing was trashed.
05-27-07, 08:17 AM
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First Upgrade: new grips (edwin's)
First Broken Part: pedals
First Broken Part: pedals
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05-27-07, 08:26 AM
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uhhh... that was a long time ago.
i think my first new part was new forks...i bent the stock haro forks.
first broken part was my stock haro forks.
i think my first new part was new forks...i bent the stock haro forks.
first broken part was my stock haro forks.
05-27-07, 09:15 AM
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1985 - while assembling my GT Performer, I put on a shiny, chrome Tioga layback seatpost instead of the white straight post that came in the box.
So really, I've never ridden a "stock" bike
-Bill
So really, I've never ridden a "stock" bike
-Bill
05-27-07, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by wds178
1985 - while assembling my GT Performer, I put on a shiny, chrome Tioga layback seatpost instead of the white straight post that came in the box.
So really, I've never ridden a "stock" bike
-Bill
So really, I've never ridden a "stock" bike
-Bill
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First broken part, cracked one piece crank. First new parts. Redline Monster 3-pc crank, S&M Sprocket, and ****ty aluminum welgos that destroyed my shins.
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First broken part: Crappy 1 piece cranks, replaced with my current 3 piece's, then it was replacing the crappy bent DK bars with Haro Slims.
Then my first upgrade was: Full brakes, Evolvers, Monolever, Slic Cable, Kool Stops.
Then my first upgrade was: Full brakes, Evolvers, Monolever, Slic Cable, Kool Stops.
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05-27-07, 07:12 PM
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I haven't actually broken anything on this bike yet. Pretty solid parts on it, some of them are worn after a year but not broken. I replaced the grips and pedals within the first couple days, though...
05-28-07, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mude
kinetik, what was it for me? you know my bike better then i do.
05-28-07, 10:32 AM
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Good question. I'm new to BMX, old to biking, and I rescued an old 24" Schwinn frame & wheels. It looks beautiful to me even though it's funky primed here and there. I need break pads cause there are none. What would you recommend?
05-28-07, 10:59 AM
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Odyssey 1x4's or 2x4's. In your case, since it's a 24", 2x4's are probably better in your scenario.
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I really can't remember, since that was back in the late 1970's.
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I had broke my brake line. i got a crappy one. which i broke 4 times now. either a sticker or primo barends new part on my nyquist
05-29-07, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by eightdip
There seems to be a trend emerging with broken 1 piece cranks
05-29-07, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cwt341
My 1pc cranks are bent but i still ride them
05-29-07, 05:01 PM
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No you don't, you can just use your stock unsealed American.
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Actually, the BB comes with the cranks. And then you can just get a cheap Odyssey sprocket.
