Orange Y BMX track Wednesday 12-12-07

[2wheel_lee]

I know it's last minute, but if any of you are interested in going to the track, I'll be there!

Practice is from 5:30 to 7:00, and racing begins at about 7:15ish. It's a great way to stay in shape while many of the popular trails are closed, and you dont' have to bring your own lights.

http://www.orangeybmx.com/

[Rob]

I gotta get the hardtail built up again for some more track action...or maybe I oughta just get a cruiser.

How weird would that look to be on the El Guapo? I have no lockout front or rear.

[Devoid169]

Lee -
What gearing do you recommend for my 24 cruiser for that track? Think I'm running a 39/17 now. And do you have to be an ABA member to practice?

[Rockinthecasbah]

i'd be there but my new rims arent in yet

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Devoid169

Lee -
What gearing do you recommend for my 24 cruiser for that track? Think I'm running a 39/17 now. And do you have to be an ABA member to practice?

Yeah you have to be a member. It's 45 bucks, plus 5 bucks to practice. Another 5 to race.

[Rockinthecasbah]

You can ride 1 day without a membership if youve never had one, and if you buy a membership you get a couple free practices or a race

[Rob]

Dang, they didn't offer that to me

[Rockinthecasbah]

they never offer it you just have to bring it up its been around for awhile , seacrets form my 6 years racing

[2wheel_lee]

That's strange...usually they do offer perks when you join such as a couple free practices and a free race or two.

For a 24" cruiser, either 39/17 or 41/18 gearing is good. I just switched to the 41/18 so I can get my chainstay length where I wanted it.

For mountain bikes, I seem to like about a 32/16.

I also don't have my wheels yet, so I'm just using an old set. I probably won't have them until Jan some time.

Rob, with all the deals out there, I'd just pick up a cruiser. Unless you're like Brian Lopes, you're probably faster on a 24" than a 26" (although you were pretty fast on the 26", despite the gearing you said you were using).

Rockin, the number on my cruiser is 299.

[northshore]

Man, I miss my old BMX from high school.

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by northshore

Man, I miss my old BMX from high school.

Me too. I also miss the practice track that used to exist along what is now the Fullerton Loop.

Nonetheless, nothing is stopping you from reliving the old days, right?

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

they never offer it you just have to bring it up its been around for awhile , seacrets form my 6 years racing

6 years of racing, huh? You will be racing cruiser tonight, right? The seasoned veteren (you) vs. the old school recent returner (me)? Although, if I remember correctly from the Loop last week, you looked fairly young, so if there are a bunch of cruisers, you may be in the younger class, whereas I'm surely in the old class.

[northshore]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Me too. I also miss the practice track that used to exist along what is now the Fullerton Loop.

Nonetheless, nothing is stopping you from reliving the old days, right?



6 years of racing, huh? You will be racing cruiser tonight, right? The seasoned veteren (you) vs. the old school recent returner (me)? Although, if I remember correctly from the Loop last week, you looked fairly young, so if there are a bunch of cruisers, you may be in the younger class, whereas I'm surely in the old class.

That is true. They are cheaper but being in my 30s the hospital bill won't be cheaper. I bought my GF's kids BMX bikes for x-mas, I thought about getting one so I can ride along with them.

[tkblazer]

i may stop by towards the end and hang out

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by northshore

That is true. They are cheaper but being in my 30s the hospital bill won't be cheaper.

Please tell me that you do have medical insurance, right?

[HUGH]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I know it's last minute, but if any of you are interested in going to the track, I'll be there!

Practice is from 5:30 to 7:00, and racing begins at about 7:15ish. It's a great way to stay in shape while many of the popular trails are closed, and you dont' have to bring your own lights.

http://www.orangeybmx.com/

Are you racing??

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by HUGH

Are you racing??

Yes...assuming they have enough riders for a cruiser class (participation diminishes with cooler weather).

[HUGH]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Yes...assuming they have enough riders for a cruiser class (participation diminishes with cooler weather).

I might have to come check this out.

HUGH

[2wheel_lee]

Ah man...the pressure is on! I suck as it is (seriously), but it's fun.

BTW, I also plan to go there on Friday night as well, as that is the last points race of the year (until Jan).

[2wheel_lee]

Hugh, thanks for coming out! It was good to see you out there. And I seriously think you're contemplating getting a bike. That would be so cool. Oh, his full name is Peter Hoffsaes (may have misspelled it).

Rockinthecasbah, I didn't see you out there (or I didn't identify you, sorry). There was another guy on an mtb, but he didn't know what the heck I was talking about when I asked him if he's from STR.

[Rockinthecasbah]

I posted I could be out next week my hardtail I ride at the track has a serioulsy taco'd rim and i'm waiting on ups with my new ones, yea 6 years , 4 of that serious when I was like 13-17 ish on a 20inch I actually just got rid of my 20" bike when I'm out theyre I ride my silver jamis

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Hugh, thanks for coming out! It was good to see you out there. And I seriously think you're contemplating getting a bike. That would be so cool. Oh, his full name is Peter Hoffsaes (may have misspelled it).

Rockinthecasbah, I didn't see you out there (or I didn't identify you, sorry). There was another guy on an mtb, but he didn't know what the heck I was talking about when I asked him if he's from STR.