Looking to buy a BMX cruiser...not looking for top of the line or anything. It also has to be a small because I'm only about 5'3" tall. Anybody have something???
Want to build up a 2007 Haro F3 frame with BB, crank, and pedals? I'll get pictures up tonight or tomorrow. Some rusting around BB, but no grinding.
Hey SD, check out this link from Lee Likes Bikes: http://www.leelikesbikes.com/20-vs-24-vs-26-for-bmx-riding.html Carla asked him about sizing, here's his answer: Here's this bike she got: http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bmxracing/bikes/proline-pro-cruiser.html Here's the expert model: http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bmxracing/bikes/proline-expert-24.html We changed a couple things on her bike. Shorter cranks first. The bike came with 180mm, which were a little long for her and hard to spin. We also went with some narrower, faster rolling tires.
Actually got some pics uploaded on my Flickr account: http://flickr.com/photos/tehelmo/sets/72157604970458556/ GEOMETRY LINK: http://harobikes.com/2007/bmx/bmxgeometry.pdf SPECS LINK: http://harobikes.com/2007/bmx/bmxspecs.pdf If I'm reading correctly that you're in SD and I'm actually going to be in SD area tonight, so I can leave it with my friend down there for you to check out or I can take it down to The Path. Story is that my neighbor gave me this frame and I don't have a use for it. I'm open to offers.
Steph- While I do not own a 24" cruiser, I DO own a 20" BMX bike. Make sure it is something you want. These bike generally "feel" smaller (i.e. your body is over the bars), they may "feel" a bit twitchy (much steeper head angle) and they will "feel" (i.e. handle) much differently from your 26" bikes. Last thing, they are "generally" LESS forgiving than a 26" bike. It takes a bit of time to adjust to. My point: If you plan on BMX racing- the cruiser is a good idea! If you have the ca$h for a niche toy- the cruiser is a good idea! If your primary goal is to use your time on the BMX track as a TRAINING AID for XC/SD/DH, you may want to go with a 26" bike! Just my opinion... Better yet, join us at Orange BMX one day! Bring your own bike! Use one of ours (24"/26")! Bring your new cruiser! It will be fun! :beer:
Where are you going to ride ? Orange Y ? Perris ? Cutting Edge in Ontario ? Bellflower ? all mentioned are ABA or Whittier Narrows NBL ? I would go to the track and see if anyone is selling a used bike . Intense makes a pretty good complete race bike for less than $400.00 for the SABOT frame and $600 for the Podium frame
ive got a friend in lb with a schwinn superstock 24 in army green- he wants 200 frogskins. but it will need some good cranks!
I'm dumb . your name is SDyeti so you must live in SD and I saw on your "bike to work" post that you live in La Jolla so why don't you come out to Kearny Moto Park if you haven't already .
I'm looking for a complete bike. Good info, MW...what size did she end up with?? Expert? I can't see the pics I'll be out of town all weekend... I've ridden around on a cruiser before...and I have ridden my 26" Tazer at the bmx track. I hated it. I need to learn how to get comfy on the smaller wheels and want to learn how to jump/manual (eventually). Trust me, I know how weird they feel I live in SD, so the Kearny track. My friend Kim suggested I go out and see if anyone is selling anything...good idea. I rode the Kearny track about 3 times about 2 years ago...good times for sure but soooo hurts on a 26".
a cruiser maybe too big. try a 20 on for size. they move around easier,they re lighter and you can stand over them in an emergency. = ) 20 s come in different sizes. if you can find one or some start at the size pro.being 5'3" that may be it. 20 s go up to xxxl. check orange y in orange ca. and ontario/cucamonga as thay have alot of peeps selling good used bikes and parts. good luck.
A 20" is going to feel really twitchy and foreign to you. The 24" is a good compromise, since it feels more like your mountain bike but still handles similar to a BMX bike, just a bit more stable (basically what Lee says on the Lee Likes Bikes link). Most BMX companies make only one size cruiser, and they're all really similar in build and dimensions. Except Redline, they do offer a smaller cruiser. I tried a bunch of bikes back to back and went for the Redline Pro Cruiser. It's the bigger of the two cruisers that Redline makes, but it felt comfortable to me - it actually has a top tube length that is similar to what my trail bikes have!
Steph- What Carla was trying to say is: Stop by the Orange Y one evening (cough drive cough take the train).... you can pedal HER cruiser around! That is what you were trying to say... WASN'T IT CARLA!!!
Sorry to do a quick post-by...Depending on the cruiser you go with, many brands do offer an expert, pro, and even pro+. Those that do offer an expert cruiser usually equip it with 24 x 1-3/8" wheels, which are a bit thin (and because the diameter is slightly different, you can't use 1.75" tires on them). If you were racing, I'd consider that, but for just playing around, you're probably stuck with a pro model. Since most completes come with 180 mm cranks, you may want to exchange them for 170s (I assume you run 170s on your mtbs). You'll also want to play with the gearing.
24" is a good way to go for you. Don't get a DJ/4x bike...you don't need the added weight if you're planning on BMX racing or light jumping at a BMX track. A "small" cruiser should fit you...I'm not up to speed on all the current bikes, but ig you want something slightly retro there are fantastic deals to be had on eBay (Free Agent, SE Floval Flyer, etc). Good luck!
Like we told julia though, if you just want to ride at the bmx track, and ride 4x, dj a little get a 26" I can keep up witht he 24's pretty well on my Riot
Lee, I run 170s on my DH bike and 175s on my Yeti/Niner. Okay, so now, this is an interesting point to debate: I'll open up the floor...pros/cons of DJ vs. 24" BMX cruiser?
