In most neighborhoods around the country, including city areas, there's ALAWYS a bicycle in the trash. I personally see them almost daily, so you may need to rethink that comment.

Agreed^^^

On the way home yesterday the BMX was still out by the curb. Roll d it home.

Parts on the yesterdays pickup are being cleaned or replaced.

Frame and fork sanded, rust converted and now coated in new colours. They will spend a month up in the attic before rebuild.

fun on the bike, fun off too!
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Umm,... :wtf: How is "it" hard to believe? I just purchased a Hurley Hydrous 27.5 for $206.38 shipped and delivered. It was originally $699. I'm confused as to WHY it's hard to believe what 3speedslow is saying. I'm TOTALLY confused. What is it you're not understanding? Can we help you with anything to make it easier to see what we're referring to?

All Good Bro’!

Definitely soundin' like a bOt,... :rolleyes:

First, let me say that I live in a military town. When schools out, the rotation of families begin in a wave. Since moving weight allowances have been cut, more stuff goes into the huge pile of stuff you see in front of their rental homes.

a month ago, I was doing my usual ride around the neighborhood in the evening. As I rode past a side street I saw one such pile. I turned down and went up to the house. Up close I saw the handle bar beacon! Always the first thing which catches my eye.

This is what I pulled out of the pile…
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2021 entry level Haro Boulevard BMX.

Rolled that beauty home!
dusty, spider webs and mud nests abound and two flat tires.

Oh wow!!! Now THAT'S A FIND!!!

Thanks!

I could not believe it myself as I stood there. As several people have said when I tell them the story” You can’t believe what gets thrown away in this town”!

The bike is entry level, hi ten frame, but still a 3-400 $ bike. I am enjoying it greatly! Have to post new pics of it soon.

Got this 2003 Mongoose Optic awhile ago as a wreck for a few $. Been slowly bringing it back as I can. No back brakes as yet, the two cable brake lever uses a double cable I can’t find yet. Might not even be available!

geometry is 19” top tube and 14” chainstay, good for manuals. Gearing 16/40 I believe…

First time out and around the neighborhood.
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liking the Skyway mags on it!

Looks like U-brake posts; double cables mean it may originally have had a gyro. Check out Dan’s Comp they may have what you need

*edit: just saw the front brake routed through the headset; that bike definitely had a gyro

Gyro…
 

It did indeed have a gyro! It was so rusted and the cables were fused inside the house I just removed the whole set up. Been trying to rework a solution so I can use the original 2 cable back brake. Might wind up buying a modern version of the 2 cable brake lever or go back to a new gyro setup.

The mags look awesome but even with new brake pads don’t stop so well. I’ve heard this about the DC Bulldog brakes as well.

The original wheels were still in great shape and aluminum too so putting them back on will be soon. Might make a difference.

"Too old to BMX".....
I'm 5'10" with a 31" inseam, 160lbs. Never ridden a BMX bike.
Been doing my research and now wondering if a 20" dia wheel with 21" top tube, raised lay-back seat post and handle bars tweaked forward (a bit) would fit me for neighbourhood cruising?
Or will a 24" dia wheel BMX fit my needs better? I pretty much decided that I don't want wheels 26" and bigger even though they would be better cruisers. Planning on visiting the BMX store this weekend.

Btw, I'm pushing 64, in decent shape but have no plans to ride the pump track........yet:)

We are very similar in height and age, my weight is 130. The BMX bike you describe is how I set mine up and have no problems. My Haro is 21” top tube and a great rider but hard to manual. My 19” Mongoose is better for that. I don’t do wild stuff but enjoy riding all around Jax. I’ve only been on BMX for a few months too.

20” or 24”, both will work!

I'm 6' with 34" inseam - I ride a 21" top tube for racing, which is typically longer bikes. I think that size should be great for you. If you're going to ride other than cruising you could probably run two seatposts - one for cruising, one for pump track or tricks.

3speedslow.....Thanks for the info.
I'm looking for an easy cruising BMX and plan on staying in the saddle vs standing on the pedals like the young kids I see riding them.
My visit to the LBS should be interesting.....

Two seatposts length is a great idea.
I'm 2" shorter than you and concerned that a 20" rim BMX might look awkwardly small which is one reason why I'm thinking about going with a 24".

On the track I FAR prefer the 20" - the 24" is big and clumsy. It absolutely looks awkwardly small.

Viich....I also think the 24" might be too "cruiserish".
Just discovered that there are BMX bikes with 22" wheels. Might be a good compromise between a 20" and 24" but doesn't seem to be much choice out there.
Another compromise that might work are the "trail ready" BMX bikes with a 21"TT and a longer chain stay to stretch out the 20"er wheel base. I think I'm leaning towards this option. All I can say is I'm learning more about BMX bikes then the fact that they're just small :)......

Quick update......Went to the local BMX store this am and brought home a United Motocross. Waited while they built it but was worth the wait.
The 21"TT and the 330mm(?) layback post makes it a bit roomier in the cockpit (for my needs).
It's gonna be a fun bike to boot around the neighbourhood......
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Nice. My 21" is pure race - no one is sitting and pedaling that without a stupid-looking seatpost extension.

I took a look at your Haro Blackout online....very nice but out of my BMX budget :)

Actually I've upgraded from the Haro, because I'm an idiot...... I'll edit my tagline.....

I'm now on a Yess World Cup.

Yess isn't operating as a brand name anymore, but Hydrogen BMX is still running out of the same factory in British Columbia and selling a very similar bike.


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Viich....that's a nice bike! My wallet just took a deep breath.
Congrats on the trophy!

LOL - BMX is great for impressive-looking trophies. That was just a 3rd and a 4th from our provincial championship weekend, and 4th for the series out of novice & intermediate riders.

And I buy used bikes. Definitely not paying new retail for these things.

53, and just getting back into BMXing. Growing up, I was too poor to be able to afford a reputable BMX like the other neighborhood kids. Mine was a Frankenstein bike with mix-match parts =) Meantime, they were sportin’ badass GTs, Haro’s, Redline’s, Diamond Back’s, and Mongoose’s. My dream bike was a candy apple red Hutch Trickstar. Anyhow, just got a nice BMX to have a little fun — can’t post pics because I’m still a newbie here.

Please post when you can, we love to see the ride pics!

Oh man I could have practically written that same post about my own age and past. Cool!

What a fun thread.

I don’t know if I’ll ever choose not to ride but I’m not even 30 yet so that could change. That said, I’m not even 30 yet and I already feel the age of creaks and groans on the horizon, just sitting too long at work totally wrecks my body.

Out on a fatbike ride today I met a guy wearing a state champ USA BMX patch on his pack. Long story short he is 50-55 age group like me and invited me to their track next summer. Now I'm looking into 24 vs. 26 inch cruisers!