mlacks

I'm currently on a Nirve Night Owl beach cruiser with a three speed hub transmission. The bike is stock except for a new chain, chain tension, and a rear rack over the wheel. I got this bike in December when forced with the choice of buying a 1000 car - or a getting bicycle and have the leftover money go towards rent. I used this bike all throughout the 08-09 Michigan (Rochester Hills) winter, putting on about 400 miles a month and subsequently know every inch of the machine.

This is just a little background as to why I would even attempt to think about taking my "Beach Cruiser" downhill mountain biking. With no front or rear shocks, no designer rims or a purpose built frame - I was able to outpace my friends with much more expensive "mountain bikes". It may have been their lack of experience, but I had the time of my my life flying down the trail. I'm going to go as often as I can before I ship out for the Navy in December. Maybe with some new tires (I've been using the same tires that came with the bike! must have a couple thousand miles on them!!).

Other than sharing my success story, I was wondering if anyone has tried mountain bike racing in say, a foldaway bike or a pedal gokart?

Ka_Jun

nebrider

assuming you aren't a troll, you are going to thrash that bike in no time. and probably yourself as well

Dannihilator

I don't believe this.

-_RebelRidin'_-

Don't get hurt before you get shipped off...
*whats that smell in the air?..... B/S!*

dminor 

I think the OP means riding down hill (as in bombing fireroads, etc.) rather than riding 'downhill.'

Owner of my LBS put together a beach crusier team a couple years ago for our local 24-hour race. They had a blast and smoked more than a few teams riding mtn. bikes.

Siu Blue Wind

Don't laugh too heartily. Karma comes around and you might Cheeto.

Check this out, mlacks.

Spanky-G-Master

make sure to post videos......if you survive

-_RebelRidin'_-

it already has...

my kona got a scratch =(

Siu Blue Wind

Now you can enjoy it!