"newbie" looking for my first bike....
12-28-05, 04:49 PM
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Hi ,
Can anyone give me some advice on what kind of BMX bike i should get?
I am just getting started in this sport & i am confused about all the stuff...
do i need those big pegs sticking out of the side of the axles?
should i have pedal brakes or brake levers?
how high is to high?
Can anyone give me some advice on what kind of BMX bike i should get?
I am just getting started in this sport & i am confused about all the stuff...
do i need those big pegs sticking out of the side of the axles?
should i have pedal brakes or brake levers?
how high is to high?
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12-28-05, 04:57 PM
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well this really isnt much info. How tall are you, How much do you weigh, What will you do with this bike? If you can give us some more info, then we can help you. Also try using the search function because we already have 200 threads like this.
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Assuming that you're going to be riding the Alameda park, don't expect to get "big" air. The tranny in the bowl is awful, except in a couple spots.
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Originally Posted by Beerman
Assuming that you're going to be riding the Alameda park, don't expect to get "big" air. The tranny in the bowl is awful, except in a couple spots.
"tranny's" in the "bowl"??
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12-28-05, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
I'd rather not waste time explaining. Assuming that you go out there, you'll see for yourself.
you sure do utilize the word "ASSumption" alot i ASSume
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Yeah. I must utilize it a lot, seeing as how I've used it twice in a day.
I'm already beginning to agree with Dooley, as much as I loathe the Limey bastard.
I'm already beginning to agree with Dooley, as much as I loathe the Limey bastard.
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WOW for a 40 year old you do act a bit of "IMMATURE". If i were you i wouldnt fight with anyone on this forums, as for you are a "NOOB".Esspacially Beerman and Queensrider, because they will not stand down. Although i have never seen anybody stand down on this forum.
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Originally Posted by dooley
What goes on BMXBOARD, stays on BMXBOARD.
What can I say, I like winding those ****ers up.
What can I say, I like winding those ****ers up.
12-28-05, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
you limp-legged polecat.
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Originally Posted by Beerman
I thought you only read that threads that you start, you limp-legged polecat.
Expat - it's a bmxboard thing. I come out with the most childishly offensive remarks I can think of and bmxbard lot get their knickers in an almighty twist.
12-28-05, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dooley
your mum can do better than that.
Expat - it's a bmxboard thing. I come out with the most childishly offensive remarks I can think of and bmxbard lot get their knickers in an almighty twist.
Expat - it's a bmxboard thing. I come out with the most childishly offensive remarks I can think of and bmxbard lot get their knickers in an almighty twist.
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Originally Posted by dooley
your mum can do better than that.
Unless, of course, you're referring to my Guatemalan step-mother, and I couldn't care at all about her, you [insert rude insult here].
edit: Decidedly weak sauce, Expat.
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This totally sucks. I can't take sides, so either you both knock it off and PM insults to each other instead, or I'll have to ban both of you for a few days.
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All this started from one simple little straight forward question!!!
my,my,my tisk,tisk I think a spanking is in order....
my,my,my tisk,tisk I think a spanking is in order....
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Originally Posted by sngltrackdufus
"Esspacially"
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Originally Posted by Beerman
edit: Decidedly weak sauce, Expat.
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Originally Posted by sngltrackdufus
Hi ,
Can anyone give me some advice on what kind of BMX bike i should get?
I am just getting started in this sport & i am confused about all the stuff...
do i need those big pegs sticking out of the side of the axles?
should i have pedal brakes or brake levers?
how high is to high?
being only 40years old , i am really stoked about my new found sport
Can anyone give me some advice on what kind of BMX bike i should get?
I am just getting started in this sport & i am confused about all the stuff...
do i need those big pegs sticking out of the side of the axles?
should i have pedal brakes or brake levers?
how high is to high?
being only 40years old , i am really stoked about my new found sport