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Forum: Commuting
05-14-11, 07:28 PM
Forum: Commuting
05-14-11, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 387
Posted By AMERinMTL

Looking to get a bike, narrowed it down to a few. Opinions please!

Ok, I narrowed my bike choices down to only a few used ones i looked at this weekend. they are more or less the same besides the one odd ball.

I am looking at a used 2010 Jamis Allegro 3
used...
Forum: BMX
08-05-05, 01:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,717
Posted By AMERinMTL

36-16

36-16
Forum: BMX
07-28-05, 09:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,975
Posted By AMERinMTL

and the second

and the second
Forum: BMX
07-28-05, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,970
Posted By AMERinMTL

well i've tried everythign that prettty much...

well i've tried everythign that prettty much everyone has said on my own before and again now and little luck. I think it's the springs possibly or the gyro isn't set up properly, that seems mrore...
Forum: BMX
07-28-05, 03:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,970
Posted By AMERinMTL

basically the problem seems to be that i can't...

basically the problem seems to be that i can't get enough force to pull the brake pads against the wheel tight enough to lock the wheel. I've adjusted it so the pull is shorter in the brake lever...
Forum: BMX
07-27-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,970
Posted By AMERinMTL

brake levers, how much do they matter

in my mountain bike world i never switched brake levers themselves ever, i had xtr's and thats what i used. Same with my bmx, i've been using the same old cheap ass levers but upgraded the entire...
Forum: BMX
07-27-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,975
Posted By AMERinMTL

that was actually thesingle dumbest thing i've...

that was actually thesingle dumbest thing i've ever read. I think the batteries just went dead on my bull**** meter from going off so much.
Forum: BMX
07-20-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

UPDATE if anyone is interested. . ... Using...

UPDATE if anyone is interested. . ...

Using a formula i found in a book i've found this and it appears to be about right. . .

Riding a road bike sitting the majority of the time pedaling at a...
Forum: BMX
07-20-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,975
Posted By AMERinMTL

i've seen a bike outside my school with NO...

i've seen a bike outside my school with NO brakes, rust everywhere, some sort of old beach cruser have everything stole but the front wheel which was still neatly locked to the post. So yea, people...
Forum: BMX
07-19-05, 03:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,975
Posted By AMERinMTL

Locking up your BMX.

Well i just learned at this moment that my buddies fully built from ground up custom FBM bmx got robbed. he's out a good 1000 or more in parts. So it makes me wonder how safe am I, or you for that...
Forum: BMX
07-19-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

Awsome thanks so much!

Awsome thanks so much!
Forum: BMX
07-19-05, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

well i think i figured out something, i found a...

well i think i figured out something, i found a calculator in one of my books that tell s how to calculate calories based on heart rate, now i just need my monitor. i think you have it right on as...
Forum: BMX
07-18-05, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

And so far as being serious about fitness, i...

And so far as being serious about fitness, i would say i'm not overall, rather i've got one body, one life and i don't want to be some fat bastard sitting on a couch with food stains on my clothes,...
Forum: BMX
07-18-05, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

I actually had one, it fell to it's doom off my...

I actually had one, it fell to it's doom off my arm when i was riding about a week ago, i gotta get another. . . Is there a way to tell how many calories you are burning by heart rate??? It makes...
Forum: BMX
07-17-05, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

Yeah, it just feels like my mountain biking is...

Yeah, it just feels like my mountain biking is more of a sustained lower resistance pedaling as when I am on a bmx I am constantly pedaling at different speeds, sprinting over things, working to get...
Forum: BMX
07-17-05, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

All day long, I found plenty of results for...

All day long, I found plenty of results for normal mountain biking and road biking, but i feel that being on a bmx I burn more calories than i ever do on either a road or mountain bike.
Forum: BMX
07-17-05, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By AMERinMTL

weird random question

ONe of the reasons i got back into BMXing from mountain biking is I remember how much better shape i seemed to be in riding around a freestyle rather than sitting on a mountain bike switching gears...
Forum: BMX
07-16-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By AMERinMTL

well, it seems that the piece on the rear breaks...

well, it seems that the piece on the rear breaks that holds the cable on the end, not sure what it's called but it screws onto the break cable and goes on the one side of the break, well that metal...
Forum: BMX
07-16-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By AMERinMTL

diatech hombre question

Yeah yeah, i know they arn't the best brakes but they've been working out great for me till now, for soem reason i can't lock up my back wheel and i'm just not sure what to adjust. Basically i pull...
Forum: BMX
07-13-05, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,551
Posted By AMERinMTL

on all my mountain bikes i always used some good...

on all my mountain bikes i always used some good old spray hair spray, keeps your bike smelling pretty to!
Forum: BMX
07-10-05, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,697
Posted By AMERinMTL

Well, I myself am 21 and i claim to be no genius,...

Well, I myself am 21 and i claim to be no genius, however, i do find it fair to say that someone has thrown this board the lowest common denominator when it comes to the younger ones on here ;)
Forum: BMX
07-08-05, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 821
Posted By AMERinMTL

oh and hte whole build cost about $200 :D

oh and hte whole build cost about $200 :D
Forum: BMX
07-08-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 821
Posted By AMERinMTL

pictures of my ride

thought i'd share some pictures of my ride.

it's built on a schwinn jay mirron signiture frame
diatech hombre's front and rear
xs cranks
profile blackjack 36t sprocket
kmc 415h chain
fat...
Forum: BMX
07-07-05, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By AMERinMTL

looking for good shop in Northern NJ

Just curious if someone can recomend me a good shop in the northern New Jersey area to get parts put on etc. for a bmx bike. . . I currently have a love hate relationship with my current shop being...
Forum: BMX
07-07-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By AMERinMTL

Point well taken, unfourtantly they are known for...

Point well taken, unfourtantly they are known for not knowing anything about BMX's, but yes, i too am known for not knowing much about BMX's coming from a mountain biking past. I know what a spacer...
Forum: BMX
07-07-05, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By AMERinMTL

I just checked out what you said and checked at...

I just checked out what you said and checked at dans comp, under bottom brackets would I need the part called "primo spacer" would that contain what I need? If anyone can tell me what spacers even...
Forum: BMX
07-07-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By AMERinMTL

would that make sense that those are the only...

would that make sense that those are the only spacers I would need ot make this work? unfourtantly I am unable to see this bike for myself being away for school, they are supposed to bring it to me...
Forum: BMX
07-07-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By AMERinMTL

<<>>>><<<<>>><<<<>>>>><<<<<>>>>> EDIT...

<<>>>><<<<>>><<<<>>>>><<<<<>>>>> EDIT <><><><><><><><>><<<><><><><
><><><><>THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BY 3 25 CENT WASHERS! THANKS EVERYONE, I'VE REGAINED MY FAITH IN MY lbs AND TAKE BACK ALL THAT I...
Forum: BMX
07-06-05, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By AMERinMTL

well, i just picked up some old stock 4x4 XS...

well, i just picked up some old stock 4x4 XS schwinn hubs with 14mm axles for 10 dollars for both so i'm psyched, oh they are the "v2" right before schwinn went to hell, suppose dot be super good for...
Forum: BMX
07-06-05, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By AMERinMTL

Well, i'm running one right now with a KMC 415h...

Well, i'm running one right now with a KMC 415h chain and a profile 36t blackjack sprocket, and I love it. If you dont' liek that super loud clicking though than this isn't the freewheel for you, i...
Forum: BMX
07-05-05, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By AMERinMTL

thank you all so much for your help i'm really...

thank you all so much for your help i'm really looking forward to doing this, in a few weeks or who knows months maybe i'll have a set of shiny new home made rims to show everyone.
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By AMERinMTL

yes, i must agree that half of my want to build...

yes, i must agree that half of my want to build my own wheels is because it just seems liek such a satisfying feeling to role aroudn on wheels i put together my self, and of course they coudl be...
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By AMERinMTL

my friend you do seem to know your stuff! I'm...

my friend you do seem to know your stuff! I'm regretting not taking notes when I saw this done in person. . . .atleast i have plenty of free time with no job this summer :) looks like i'll be needing...
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,991
Posted By AMERinMTL

let's try this again, I can get a set of the old...

let's try this again, I can get a set of the old schwinn xs hubs, the 4x4 for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. Did i mention they are cheap? $10 for two hubs.

THats why i would buy a couple of schwinn hubs,...
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,366
Posted By AMERinMTL

lacing your owns wheels

I've got a bunch of free time and never made a wheel, mountain bike or bmx. I've found it to be cheaper where i am (canada) to order all of the pieces and then when my parents come in two weeks to...
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 620
Posted By AMERinMTL

i second that, who does blame who when you guys...

i second that, who does blame who when you guys end up having a yard sale! and don't give us that seasoned profesionals BS!!!!! haha jk
Forum: BMX
07-04-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,991
Posted By AMERinMTL

Schwinn XS hubs

Just curious on everyones opinion of the Schwinn XS 4x4 v2 hubs from before they went out of bussiness? I can get a few sets witht eh oversized 14mm axles cheap cheap cheap and i am debating whether...
Forum: BMX
07-03-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,184
Posted By AMERinMTL

yeah, i kinda figured that, but atleast openly...

yeah, i kinda figured that, but atleast openly stating it's a bike would let me pack it super good, but then again i know who we're dealing with, i once had a snowboard fall off the baggage cart on...
Forum: BMX
07-02-05, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,184
Posted By AMERinMTL

i'll check the sunlight bag, money really sint'...

i'll check the sunlight bag, money really sint' much an issue, i was planning on packing the clothes i bring around my bike for some padding, and sense i always seem to get a little spend happy i...
Forum: BMX
07-01-05, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By AMERinMTL

personally, i come from mountain bike racing and...

personally, i come from mountain bike racing and i have just gotten into bmxing, and i have a hard time seeing where in bmx'ing clipless are really any good, i suppose the continued power by getting...
Forum: BMX
07-01-05, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,184
Posted By AMERinMTL

whats the average, i would rather drop like 50...

whats the average, i would rather drop like 50 dollars extra either way and have my bike safely stowed away rather than nott elling them and risk having it get screwed.
Forum: BMX
06-30-05, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,184
Posted By AMERinMTL

Flying (on airplane) with your BMX

I'm planning on taking two long trips and want to bring my BMX with me. I've seen the bags on danscomp for flying i just can't seem to find any others?

anyone know where I can get a good,...
Forum: BMX
06-27-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 697
Posted By AMERinMTL

XS 3 piece cranks w/o bearings for $1.46 on ebay...

XS 3 piece cranks w/o bearings for $1.46 on ebay plus $7 shipping (the guy named em wrong and no one bid on em, I found them by misspelling what i was looking for)

Jay Mirron frame new old stock...
Forum: BMX
06-15-05, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By AMERinMTL

well, i suppose it came off as if i already have...

well, i suppose it came off as if i already have everything, some is ordered, some is going to be ordered, all can be returned or exchanged thats why i was asking how it sounds before i start opening...
Forum: BMX
06-14-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By AMERinMTL

hows this look for a set up?

This is what i'm planning on building as a somewhat budget street bike for me. I've stopped riding for a looooonnnnnnggg time, only on mountain bikes now. So this is just for me to fool with and if...
Forum: BMX
06-14-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By AMERinMTL

well no, i've just seen a lot of frames from...

well no, i've just seen a lot of frames from pretty much any company around, it looks like people bought a complete bike, then for whatever reason upgaded the frame and kept the parts, like i said,...
Forum: BMX
06-13-05, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By AMERinMTL

best stock frames?

just curious what everyones opinion is on stock frames who and what are best for street riding? I've alwasy been a schwinn and GT fan, i'm looking at any frames from like 99-present. me just getting...
Forum: BMX
06-12-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By AMERinMTL

anyone know where i could pick up these any of these frames for a project

I got some extra cash, i'm building up my one old schwinn, my first freestyle for fun, trying to make it a good beginner intermediate bike as thats where i'm at, but i'm also interested in a larger...
Forum: BMX
06-11-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,585
Posted By AMERinMTL

http://i6.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/1a/e3/9f_1_b.JPG ...

http://i6.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/1a/e3/9f_1_b.JPG


thats what they look like! what cna you tell me from that, i paid next to nothing, so even if they are junk, it doesn't really matter.
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