Which BMX bike?
11-18-2007, 03:33 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
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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?
11-18-2007, 03:45 PM
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yeah, ill just cut some of the seat post off, and i took off the reflectors already. To tighten the chain, i have to loosen the wheel nuts right? I dont have anything to do that with, so i have to wait until i ask my uncle to, and then i could take off the stand too, since the bike owner didnt do it for me.
11-18-2007, 04:03 PM
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i see, thanks. How are the carbon fiber mini bars? http://www.danscomp.com/361000.php?cat=PARTS# Are mini bars shorter too because mine seems pretty big, and reaches the crotch when spun, which scares me, lol
11-18-2007, 04:10 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
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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
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
11-18-2007, 05:09 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
i see, thanks. How are the carbon fiber mini bars? http://www.danscomp.com/361000.php?cat=PARTS# Are mini bars shorter too because mine seems pretty big, and reaches the crotch when spun, which scares me, lol
i see, thanks. How are the carbon fiber mini bars? http://www.danscomp.com/361000.php?cat=PARTS# Are mini bars shorter too because mine seems pretty big, and reaches the crotch when spun, which scares me, lol
11-18-2007, 05:19 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
i ride alot of park.
the best thing for you would just be a complete,which kink is the way to go.
but you know a lighter bike wont make you ride better,right?
heres one of my vids
http://vimeo.com/209218
edit:woaa that video is real old
ill upload a new one on youtube
the best thing for you would just be a complete,which kink is the way to go.
but you know a lighter bike wont make you ride better,right?
heres one of my vids
http://vimeo.com/209218
edit:woaa that video is real old
ill upload a new one on youtube
11-18-2007, 09:59 PM
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well i already bought a Redline complete, which im totally satisfied with, but i think the bars are a bit long, beccause its super hard to spin em aroudn without hitting your area, which is pretty dangerous, dont ya think? How much do you cut them?
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
11-18-2007, 11:15 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
well i already bought a Redline complete, which im totally satisfied with, but i think the bars are a bit long, beccause its super hard to spin em aroudn without hitting your area, which is pretty dangerous, dont ya think? How much do you cut them?
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
well i already bought a Redline complete, which im totally satisfied with, but i think the bars are a bit long, beccause its super hard to spin em aroudn without hitting your area, which is pretty dangerous, dont ya think? How much do you cut them?
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
11-19-2007, 10:53 AM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
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if your riding fakie(backwards) it feels so much better and its much more eaiser with big bars.
if your riding fakie(backwards) it feels so much better and its much more eaiser with big bars.
They are beautiful though.
11-19-2007, 11:48 AM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
well i already bought a Redline complete, which im totally satisfied with, but i think the bars are a bit long, beccause its super hard to spin em aroudn without hitting your area, which is pretty dangerous, dont ya think? How much do you cut them?
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
well i already bought a Redline complete, which im totally satisfied with, but i think the bars are a bit long, beccause its super hard to spin em aroudn without hitting your area, which is pretty dangerous, dont ya think? How much do you cut them?
Damn, you're really good nbk, and i like the skatepark, theres not much room in New York, for a spacious one like that.
11-19-2007, 12:56 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
11-19-2007, 01:31 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
no i didnt cut my bars.
the pics are in my photobucket somewhere,just let me find them.
edit:
a little old again,but oh well
its painted now and has new tires.
the pics are in my photobucket somewhere,just let me find them.
edit:
a little old again,but oh well
its painted now and has new tires.
11-19-2007, 02:19 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
11-19-2007, 03:04 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
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Yes but how tall are you? Most bikes are usually between 20-21 inch top tubes. You may have been better with a 20.5 tt depending on your height.
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
ORIGINAL: ferrarimk13
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
nope, its a regular 20 inch frame, with 20 inch wheels, but actually im working on a 180 spin to fakie, to another 180, but its pretty hard, so itll take time. Theres no doubt that a lot of people ride in NY, but most of the people use the streets as a skatepark, because the regualr skateparks are small, but have everything you need, like a bowl, table top, and a load of jumps.
NBK, did you cut your bars? Do you have any pics of your bike?
11-19-2007, 06:19 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
Been getting out there and having fun and really motivated to get a new bike now. Mine is just too small and heavy to really advance.
Looking at a couple, but this one looks nice.
http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/items....d=2&itemid=241
I have heard things about Diamondbacks before; but this one seems pretty nice. Full 4130 frame and forks. Any opinions/ reccomendations on other bikes in the same price range.
What about the Eastern Element?
http://www.danscomp.com/101182.php
http://www.danscomp.com/101557.php
Have heard great things about them; but the top tube might be too big (20.75?)
But the 08 has 4130 everything... NICE.
Any other reccomendations?
Looking at a couple, but this one looks nice.
http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/items....d=2&itemid=241
I have heard things about Diamondbacks before; but this one seems pretty nice. Full 4130 frame and forks. Any opinions/ reccomendations on other bikes in the same price range.
What about the Eastern Element?
http://www.danscomp.com/101182.php
http://www.danscomp.com/101557.php
Have heard great things about them; but the top tube might be too big (20.75?)
But the 08 has 4130 everything... NICE.
Any other reccomendations?
11-19-2007, 07:22 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
ORIGINAL: -Inverted-
Been getting out there and having fun and really motivated to get a new bike now. Mine is just too small and heavy to really advance.
Looking at a couple, but this one looks nice.
http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/items....d=2&itemid=241
I have heard things about Diamondbacks before; but this one seems pretty nice. Full 4130 frame and forks. Any opinions/ reccomendations on other bikes in the same price range.
What about the Eastern Element?
http://www.danscomp.com/101182.php
http://www.danscomp.com/101557.php
Have heard great things about them; but the top tube might be too big (20.75?)
But the 08 has 4130 everything... NICE.
Any other reccomendations?
Been getting out there and having fun and really motivated to get a new bike now. Mine is just too small and heavy to really advance.
Looking at a couple, but this one looks nice.
http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/items....d=2&itemid=241
I have heard things about Diamondbacks before; but this one seems pretty nice. Full 4130 frame and forks. Any opinions/ reccomendations on other bikes in the same price range.
What about the Eastern Element?
http://www.danscomp.com/101182.php
http://www.danscomp.com/101557.php
Have heard great things about them; but the top tube might be too big (20.75?)
But the 08 has 4130 everything... NICE.
Any other reccomendations?
http://www.danscomp.com/101661.php?cat=BIKES
http://www.danscomp.com/101777.php?cat=BIKES
And the Eastern Element looks good.
11-19-2007, 07:54 PM
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RE: Which BMX bike?
i like the second eastern element, looks nice, i always liked white bikes, if there wasnt blue, lol. Im still young, so im only 5'5'', so i dont think this one is too small, maybe i just have to get used to it. My dad wants to ship my old bike to europe, so next time we go to the shop, i might get white handlebars, which would look nice on the bike.
Hey NBK, you got the bike painted, or you get it done from the company? you dont run brakes either, hm, and what pedals are those? they look really nice. [sm=thumbup.gif]
Hey NBK, you got the bike painted, or you get it done from the company? you dont run brakes either, hm, and what pedals are those? they look really nice. [sm=thumbup.gif]