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Slyder · Posted: Sep 25, 2005 6:56 pm Post subject: BMX

Anyone ride? I've always wanted to get into it and never had the chance to. Now that I'm at college a bike would be useful, and I figure I could kill two birds with one stone. I have no idea where to begin on even what type of bike to get. I'd like a good all-around bike, flatland, ramps, but for not too expensive (i'm not looking to go pro or anything, hah, just something that will work fairly well). I'd be down for either building a bike, or buying a complete. (I might go used if things get too expensive, i honestly have no clue what i need)

Thanks

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

There are some guys up at fsu building a dj trail.

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

I used to ride everyday for like 3 years straight...I haven't really ridden in almost a year but I still managed to build 2 bikes this summer. I would recommend building one that way you will know how to fix it. The only bike that I ever bought from a store was the 2k3 Vegas Lavin...bike is soo damn durable but weighs a shizzle load. If you have any simple questions I might be able to help you out, nothing too complicated though haha

also www.danscomp.com is a great site for parts/complete bikes. not sure if it's still around though, but I used to buy all my parts and gear from them.

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

yep there still there!...order the free catalog if you are looking for a complete bike, it really is a nice way to compare a bunch of bikes side-by-side

Slyder · Posted: Sep 25, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:

Jonesie, I appreciate it, thanks. I'll check out the catalog for sure.

Just any info that's a step in the right direction will help, i'll mostly just be playing around with it riding between classes, occasinally at the skate park. I just don't know if there are certain frames/wheels/chains for different types of riding. I'm a complete n00b to this. Last time i rode any bike was probably 5 years go.

stompin9s · Posted: Sep 25, 2005 9:44 pm Post subject:

freerider4, where in talley is that? i wouldnt mind goin and hitting those

Mountnsk8 · Faceplant Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 2 City: Flagstaff

First off, that is not a BMX bike that is a freeride mountain bike, notice the shocks in the front and 24" wheels not 20" wheels. Get into it man I still ride all the time and they just opened a bikepark like two minutes from my house.

Slyder · Posted: Sep 29, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject:

I found a new Hoffman Rhythm and got a pretty good deal on it. I've had it for two days now. I'm having a lot of fun, not very good at it, but working on it. Any tips for complete beginners?
also, any good street bike videos that anyone knows of?

big country · Pop Shuvit Joined: 14 May 2005 Posts: 181

props road fools......... and the Etnies video will blow your mind... I use to ride all the time still do every once and awhile. Its a good way to get away from everythig in life and just go ride. Its also a good way to smash your shins. If your a complete beginner WATCH OUT FOR YOUR SHINS...... How big are those trails in Tally? Is it only a set or is it a bunch of trails? They look pretty gnar with all the big ass stumps.

mario c. · Guest

if you like bmx, and all the antics that go along with it, check out teamyoungbmx.com. bunch of gnar michigan riders that know how to have a good time. look out for MARNIMAL, that's me, i have some pics on a bunch of the posts.

Cody25911 · Ollie Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 96 City: Melbourne

just put profile cranks on whatever you get. 180mm is usuall what most people run. There the goods

frawley · Posted: Sep 29, 2005 8:28 pm Post subject:

i used to bike vert and what not until my bike got stolen. it was gay it got stolen by some thugged out gangster guy. about a week after i saw my bike, like i probly cud of beaten him up or whatever but then he has his "back" and his "brothers" so i couldn't do anything about it. and to this very day i haven't biked. Sad

Slyder · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject:

OK, all you guys out there, I'm having problems.

I got a tube replaced (i popped it the second day i had my bike), and ever since the chain gets loose and i have to fix it every half hour or so. (And by fix i mean sit around for 45 minutes while i try to do it by myself and it not working.) Is there any way to keep the back wheel from slipping and the chain getting loose. I would have been out riding for the past hour if it wsnt for this damn problem.

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

Slyder · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject:

Yeah, i don't have tensors on it. I'm pulling the whole tire back (after much effort) and i'm cranking the bolts down pretty good.

It's pretty rediculous, i'll look into getting tensors or calling the guys at the shop. It's really frustrating.

Thanks Jonesie

frawley · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 8:13 pm Post subject:

yah, tensors or chain tighteners will fix that right up, i used to have to same problem.

Slyder · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:

Oh, also, i've managed to do a few flatland tailwips, they're pretty cool.

mike.h · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 10:59 pm Post subject:

i wish i had my bike, its had a hole in the tire for so long now its ridiculous

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Oct 02, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject:

i rode when i was younger. thought i was good until i went to the grand natioanls in oklahoma city. all the guys from cali can get it.