Which BMX bike?
11-17-2007, 04:55 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
alright, so i went to the bike shop, and walked out with a Redline 1.2. The store supports Haro, which was nice, but he said they were made cheaply, and GT, which is the average "Staten Island" bike, so i wanted something different, he said the Redlines are the best quality because they are a smaller company, so they are trying to make a better product, and sell it for not too much, i paid $280 with tax, which is great, its blue with a little tan, and really comfortable to ride. What do you think?
The Haro- http://harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/backtrail_x2.php
The Redline- http://www.redlinebicycles.com/frees...kes/RL1-2.html
The Haro- http://harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/backtrail_x2.php
The Redline- http://www.redlinebicycles.com/frees...kes/RL1-2.html
11-17-2007, 07:17 PM
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why is that? the sprocket is too big? it looks bigger than a professional bike. Also, the chain is loose, should i get a tensioner, would it be better? Also, how do you think it will look with blue cables, blue pedals and a blue handlebar? or should i keep it black.
11-17-2007, 07:31 PM
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why is that? the sprocket is too big? it looks bigger than a professional bike. Also, the chain is loose, should i get a tensioner, would it be better? Also, how do you think it will look with blue cables, blue pedals and a blue handlebar? or should i keep it black.
why is that? the sprocket is too big? it looks bigger than a professional bike. Also, the chain is loose, should i get a tensioner, would it be better? Also, how do you think it will look with blue cables, blue pedals and a blue handlebar? or should i keep it black.
11-17-2007, 07:44 PM
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yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
11-17-2007, 08:04 PM
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yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
11-17-2007, 10:30 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
a better bike my *****, if you cant answer the question dont post a response
a better bike my *****, if you cant answer the question dont post a response
How did you have a $300 limit for a bike, but now have money to buy option parts?
I didn't look at the bike, but if it's not full 4130 you wasted money already. Also, the frame may be 4130, but is the forks and bars?
Anyways, to lighten it up. 4130 bars, 4130 forks, titanium spokes, lighter crank, etc
But now your just building a new bike IMO.
11-17-2007, 10:36 PM
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ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
To decrease wight you could go brakeless (brakes are for girls [sorry AUDS and Reiko]). I didn't use brakes and I never needed them. Then you won't have any of that loose crap and you could grind off the little mounts that hold the cables under the top tube. I can't tell you much else because I don't know too much about bikes now. Or I forgot it.
Does your bike have that thing under the bars where the cables don't get twisted when you do a bar spin? I forgot that name of it. If so, I would get a new set of bars and forks to get rid of that thing. Dead weight and gets annoying if you ride brakeless.
11-18-2007, 12:15 AM
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The chain should not be loose, just tighten it by loosening the rear axle, bringing it back and bit and tighten it.
To decrease wight you could go brakeless (brakes are for girls [sorry AUDS and Reiko]). I didn't use brakes and I never needed them. Then you won't have any of that loose crap and you could grind off the little mounts that hold the cables under the top tube. I can't tell you much else because I don't know too much about bikes now. Or I forgot it.
Does your bike have that thing under the bars where the cables don't get twisted when you do a bar spin? I forgot that name of it. If so, I would get a new set of bars and forks to get rid of that thing. Dead weight and gets annoying if you ride brakeless.
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
yeah, i get that, maybe just the cables then, should the chain be loose? its pretty annoying, everytime the bike hits the ground, it rattles like crazy. How could decrease weight, for not too much money?
To decrease wight you could go brakeless (brakes are for girls [sorry AUDS and Reiko]). I didn't use brakes and I never needed them. Then you won't have any of that loose crap and you could grind off the little mounts that hold the cables under the top tube. I can't tell you much else because I don't know too much about bikes now. Or I forgot it.
Does your bike have that thing under the bars where the cables don't get twisted when you do a bar spin? I forgot that name of it. If so, I would get a new set of bars and forks to get rid of that thing. Dead weight and gets annoying if you ride brakeless.
I never understood brakeless, You cant really stop fast enough to the point if a Mack truck was coming you would either lose your life and your bike, or jump and lose your bike. I will ride with brakes and keep both.
11-18-2007, 02:32 AM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
Fits are nice.. Get that, a Kink, or WTP. Avoid Hi-Tensile steel frames.. You want 100% Chromoly - don't skimp on that!
Inverted - I ride breakless, and I can stop just as fast with brakes.. You basically stand up quick with like a 45 degree angle, it's really haggard, but it works.
Inverted - I ride breakless, and I can stop just as fast with brakes.. You basically stand up quick with like a 45 degree angle, it's really haggard, but it works.
11-18-2007, 08:55 AM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
lmao, me too, theres too many cars around here, and too many people at the skatepark to not have em, im not sure what the bike frame is made of but this is from their website:
+ Device Technology Design Frame
+ Redline Tubular Chromoly Cranks
+ Aluminum Platform Pedals
+ Alex Rims / 48H
+ Redline Aluminum Flip-Flop Hubs / 14mm Axles
+ Redline Freaky-X Tires
+ Tektro Front & Rear Brake System with SST DC Amplifier
+ Redline Padded FS Saddle
+ Redline Pegs (2 pair) & SST Oryg Detangler
Head Angle: 72.5°
Seat Angle: 70°
Top Tube: 20"
Chainstays: 14.4"
BB Height: 11.8"
+ Device Technology Design Frame
+ Redline Tubular Chromoly Cranks
+ Aluminum Platform Pedals
+ Alex Rims / 48H
+ Redline Aluminum Flip-Flop Hubs / 14mm Axles
+ Redline Freaky-X Tires
+ Tektro Front & Rear Brake System with SST DC Amplifier
+ Redline Padded FS Saddle
+ Redline Pegs (2 pair) & SST Oryg Detangler
Head Angle: 72.5°
Seat Angle: 70°
Top Tube: 20"
Chainstays: 14.4"
BB Height: 11.8"
11-18-2007, 08:59 AM
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i would pay for accesories, because then the parents wouldnt refuse me getting it, they would rather see a $280 bike, than a $550, which they wouldnt let me get, and then with some parts, i could get it the way i want, without them getting too mad.
Also, how do you guys transport the bikes, do you just bend bacxk the handlebars, lower the seat, and take off the front wheel?
Also, how do you guys transport the bikes, do you just bend bacxk the handlebars, lower the seat, and take off the front wheel?
11-18-2007, 10:23 AM
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Fits are nice.. Get that, a Kink, or WTP. Avoid Hi-Tensile steel frames.. You want 100% Chromoly - don't skimp on that!
Inverted - I ride breakless, and I can stop just as fast with brakes.. You basically stand up quick with like a 45 degree angle, it's really haggard, but it works.
Fits are nice.. Get that, a Kink, or WTP. Avoid Hi-Tensile steel frames.. You want 100% Chromoly - don't skimp on that!
Inverted - I ride breakless, and I can stop just as fast with brakes.. You basically stand up quick with like a 45 degree angle, it's really haggard, but it works.
to the OP, I heard titanium spokes save a lot of weight. How much does it weigh currently?
around 35 lbs and less is great.
11-18-2007, 11:57 AM
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bikecheck!
Well it says 20.23 on our shop scale. Got some new khe folding tires, ody pc pedals, cut the guides off my frame and sprayed random black spots around my bike. Polished my crank arms too.
its pretty murdered out
Well it says 20.23 on our shop scale. Got some new khe folding tires, ody pc pedals, cut the guides off my frame and sprayed random black spots around my bike. Polished my crank arms too.
its pretty murdered out
11-18-2007, 12:53 PM
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to the OP, I heard titanium spokes save a lot of weight. How much does it weigh currently?
around 35 lbs and less is great
around 35 lbs and less is great
Nice bike Texas! i saw those folding tires too, whats different about them?
11-18-2007, 01:02 PM
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im not sure if you're talking to me, but i weighed the bike and its about 31 pounds, which isnt too bad. The only bad thing about titanium spokes is that they are super expensive, theres like 60 spokes per wheel, and each spoke is $2.50! http://www.danscomp.com/435935.php?cat=PARTS
Nice bike Texas! i saw those folding tires too, whats different about them?
to the OP, I heard titanium spokes save a lot of weight. How much does it weigh currently?
around 35 lbs and less is great
around 35 lbs and less is great
Nice bike Texas! i saw those folding tires too, whats different about them?
]31 pounds is great. You can do every trick on the book if its only 31lbs. My current is over 40...it sucks.
11-18-2007, 01:20 PM
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eeks, Mirra is so lucky, he has the money to get his bike to 24 pounds! I might buy a few titanium spokes for the front wheel, if not for anything but looks, and maybe a carbon fiber seat post, as those arent too expensive, and i love carbon fiber, lol. I removed the reflectors, but kept the chainguard just because i usually wear jeans, so its not too safe.
My favorite rider- Scotty Cranmer. This is his bike, and the parts he has, a lot of titanium http://www.bmxonline.com/bmx/bike_ch...556336,00.html
My favorite rider- Scotty Cranmer. This is his bike, and the parts he has, a lot of titanium http://www.bmxonline.com/bmx/bike_ch...556336,00.html
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This thread kinda makes me want to get back into it.... and Danscomp has an error on the price on the one I want that will save me $100 on the frame.
11-18-2007, 01:45 PM
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which one do you want? i think [link=http://www.danscomp.com/201226.php]this one[/link] would be cool if you got it painted, and its only 3 pounds!!!! Add the rest of the titanium parts, and this thing would weight like 15 pounds, lol
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i ride for seshin, before that i rode for fit.
ive gotten alot of crap from eveyone for dropping fit,
but im glad i did.
check them out seshinbikes.com
i can get you some free grips and shirts too if you decide to go with them.
ive gotten alot of crap from eveyone for dropping fit,
but im glad i did.
check them out seshinbikes.com
i can get you some free grips and shirts too if you decide to go with them.
11-18-2007, 03:13 PM
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nice!! what kind of riding do you do? the company looks cool, but probably too expensive for me, i like their brake cables, lol
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RE: Which BMX bike?
if you want to save weight you can drill holes between the spokes or every other spoke... i dunno if this would work alright in BMX but trials bikes have drilled rims.