bmx bikes

[2wheel_lee]

If I'm riding a 24" BMX bike, I'm not going to use suspension.
If I wanted to ride a bike with front suspension, I'm going to ride one with tires 2" larger in diameter (an Azonic Evolution set up as a 9-speed that has been to Orange several times).

Of course, it's easy to say that since my singlespeed is fully rigid that it is a 26" BMX bike.

[b-rad!]

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...-bmx-bike.html

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

If I'm riding a 24" BMX bike, I'm not going to use suspension.
If I wanted to ride a bike with front suspension, I'm going to ride one with tires 2" larger in diameter (an Azonic Evolution set up as a 9-speed that has been to Orange several times).

Of course, it's easy to say that since my singlespeed is fully rigid that it is a 26" BMX bike.

yea i hear ya on that one lee..

[shagginwagon]

Oh lets see here ..... bmx bikes I've owned ....
Schwinn Stingray w/ motomags
Two Wheelers Magnum Stroker ( still have F&F)
Diamond Back w/Redline forks
Mongoose Kos Kruiser 26"
SE PK Ripper w/tuff wheels
Hutch XL Pro
Haro Freestyler w/ Bottema forks (Torker rip off frame -- still have it w/ the forks )
SE Floval Flyer 24" ( still have it )
SE Freestyler -- pink & white ( hey it was the 80's )
87 Robinson Pro ( still have it )

PK Ripper build
Bike5b.jpg
PK Done
PK2.jpg
Hutch Pro XL
Bike5a2.jpg
Robinson then
Robinson1.jpg
Robinson now
Bike5e.jpg
My 1/2 pipe from the early 90's
Ramp2g.jpg

[tkblazer]

interesting brake lever location dood.. that half pipe looks sweet

[b-rad!]

Really though TK, all the bikes you listed off are amazing street/DJ machines, but very much not suited to the track. On the track you want something with a little longer wheelbase, especially in the chainstays, little more stretched out position, taller gearing, and mostly lighter. I suppose if you're just beating around, it wont matter. But to really get a good flow at the track, you'll want a race specific bike.

You can still get Cro-Mo "race" frames that will hold up to a bit more abuse.

At the very least, get something with a 20.5 or 21 inch TT.

[tkblazer]

brad, i'll be doing a majority of the riding on the street/park so i'd rather have a bike that is made for that.. i'm not looking to win any races, but it would be fun to go to the track once in a while.

[Rob]

I used to have a Powerlite P61 race bike.

I think I can remember the build...


Profile 3 pc cranks(get these, they're still the best)
Powerlite Alum handlebars(the ones with the bend in the grip)
Chrome Powerlite fork
GT Mohawk II sealed hubs
Tioga Comp III tires