Help me become a BMX poser!
It seems that I have decided I need a BMX style bike. Not because I want to race or start learning radical park tricks at almost age 60, but mostly because I appreciate the look of the bikes and just think it would be fun to ride around on one. Mostly in the neighborhood, or on the local MUP’s. Some light off road riding would be fun too.
I’m looking at 26 inch wheel bikes so I can actually ride it somewhere and back. Nothing bigger than 26 since I already have a 29” mountain bike. I have spent much time looking online and have a good idea of what I want. More on that later. What I’m interested in hearing is what bike(s) YOU recommend for an old man just wanting to have some fun… and why. Thanks! |
Hi, you might wanna check out the SE Ripper & Subrosa line up. I was researching about the 26incher and stumble upon these names the most. I don't own one so I can't really say anything beyond that
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HEre ya go -- pose away
https://shop.fairdalebikes.com/colle...j-26-candy-red https://www.sebikes.com/products/om-flyer-26 |
Thanks, @acir71 and @DMC707.
That Fairdale in Candy Red with chrome fork and bars is hot. Graphics and lettering are nice and subtle too, which I like. Of course the video is fun also. Most of the SE's are just too visually busy for me. Multi colors and lettering all over aren't my thing. |
24 inch cruiser is what you need
get seat post extender if you need it |
Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
(Post 21321164)
24 inch cruiser is what you need
get seat post extender if you need it I recently got a Redline PL26. The bike has everything I like. Old school looks, standard size gearing, chrome, and subtle graphics/lettering. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a8e3e2cffd.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f79d5f01a4.jpg While assembling it I noticed a repair on the top tube, where the paint was a shade darker or a bit thicker. Also a tiny dent when the light catches it right. The paint was glossy and smooth so I suspect it was a factory repair. I went back and forth between "it's barely noticeable just keep it", to "nope, my $550 new bike should be mint, send it back". It's been re-packed and is going back. On my test ride it felt big. And heavy. Hopping or lifting even just the front wheel was difficult. Still, the bike absolutely fits the image I want, and since I promised my wife :love: I wouldn't be doing any risky stunts, I'd be keeping it if it were mint. |
Beautiful Redline :thumb:
i wish more people would ride BMX on a daily basis. |
Love it! Timeless
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J&R bikes has a 'big bikes' collection of 24"-29" wheel BMX bikes. https://jrbicycles.com/collections/big-bikes
Fit, GT, Haro, wtp, Sunday, subrosa,........ Most companies look to have 26" or 29" as well as 24". Race cruisers are in there too, not sure if that's what you're looking for. |
If you have a little time (to find one) and like to work on bikes go vintage!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7e8a8bc5b0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...226d12f847.jpg |
Thanks for stopping by with the link, Viich .
Originally Posted by Oldbikenut
(Post 21330078)
If you have a little time (to find one) and like to work on bikes go vintage!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7e8a8bc5b0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...226d12f847.jpg |
Not a traditional BMX bike, but I've been admiring this WTP cruiser quite a bit...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c05ac48797.jpg |
Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21330145)
Thanks for stopping by with the link, Viich .
OMG Obn, Why didn't I even know this was a thing? So cool! Thanks. |
Have you considered a 24" if you like the old school look? I got a Monza 24 inch earlier last fall and I'm impressed so far. Check them out at Monza bc dot com (I can't post links yet...)
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I agree with the SE color schemes. So busy and wild.
Sunday makes a 24" bike. There was another one I was thinking of too...….. Schwinn is making a 24"er that is BMX styled too. I think the only change I'd make is probably a plusher seat if I was gonna sit most of the time. There's another one out there too but I forget which company. Might be the subrosa one that someone posted. I think the other one I'm thinkin of is a 26"er. Cult I think has one. https://sundaybikes.com/bikes/2020-completes/model-c/ |
Actually Cult makes a 26" and 29" cruiser/ bmx type.
https://cultcrew.com/collections/202...on-cruiser-raw |
Originally Posted by Wonka
(Post 21331186)
Have you considered a 24" if you like the old school look? I got a Monza 24 inch earlier last fall and I'm impressed so far. Check them out at Monza bc dot com (I can't post links yet...)
https://monzabc.com/collections/monz...e-skyway-white https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...94ba4ea730.jpg |
Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21331238)
I'm not sure on the 24" yet, I'd need to try one to see how comfortable and quick it is for distance.
It will not be comfortable ----- they (24" cruisers) are too small for an average size adult to actually ride ---- you would have to source an XL seatpost and reinforce it somehow to keep it from collapsing backwards -- keep in mind these little bikes are only made to be ridden for 45 seconds at a time and the seat is usually only on there for decoration when in an actual BMX race Mine pictured is a 26" wheeled machine and I had to epoxy a wooden dowel inside the seatpost to keep them from folding backwards when I had it extended for actual riding outside of a BMX track https://i.imgur.com/3YLiVV1.jpg |
Originally Posted by DMC707
(Post 21331437)
It will not be comfortable ----- they (24" cruisers) are too small for an average size adult to actually ride ---- you would have to source an XL seatpost and reinforce it somehow to keep it from collapsing backwards -- keep in mind these little bikes are only made to be ridden for 45 seconds at a time and the seat is usually only on there for decoration when in an actual BMX race
Mine pictured is a 26" wheeled machine and I had to epoxy a wooden dowel inside the seatpost to keep them from folding backwards when I had it extended for actual riding outside of a BMX track https://i.imgur.com/3YLiVV1.jpg Your orange and chrome bike sure looks hot! It may be my favorite in the thread. :thumb:
Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21323197)
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Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21314889)
It seems that I have decided I need a BMX style bike. Not because I want to race or start learning radical park tricks at almost age 60, but mostly because I appreciate the look of the bikes and just think it would be fun to ride around on one. Mostly in the neighborhood, or on the local MUP’s. Some light off road riding would be fun too.
I’m looking at 26 inch wheel bikes so I can actually ride it somewhere and back. Nothing bigger than 26 since I already have a 29” mountain bike. I have spent much time looking online and have a good idea of what I want. More on that later. What I’m interested in hearing is what bike(s) YOU recommend for an old man just wanting to have some fun… and why. Thanks! |
Originally Posted by Oldbikenut
(Post 21330078)
If you have a little time (to find one) and like to work on bikes go vintage!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7e8a8bc5b0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...226d12f847.jpg |
Originally Posted by sean.hwy
(Post 21332032)
Since you are older ( me too ). How does your body feel riding one of these? I was hit on my motorcycle in 2016. Did the PT/yoga for year no improvement. Had need surgery both knees 2017. More physical therapy and yoga. I can now hike 15 miles ish, but still can't run. So I am picking up bike riding. When I look at the bmx bike the idea of sitting down so low and peddling for like 30 minutes seems like my knees would have to bend way to much. dunno. Looks cool though.
Here's a retro Schwinn SX 1000 with 24" wheels available on sale at City Grounds for only $225. Pretty cool for sure! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ffe0bd3ba1.jpg |
Originally Posted by sean.hwy
(Post 21332034)
What are those? They look really like. I like the extra gusset on the lower bike, reminds of my bmx bikes back in the day.
That would be because those bikes ARE from BITD. Top one is a Schwinn King Sting and the other one is a Murray Baja --- both from the early 80's . Extremely cool machines --- pretty rare too |
Originally Posted by DMC707
(Post 21331437)
you would have to source an XL seatpost and reinforce it somehow to keep it from collapsing backwards -- keep in mind these little bikes are only made to be ridden for 45 seconds at a time and the seat is usually only on there for decoration when in an actual BMX race
I'm partial to this thing, and its ancestors, though there's no room in the garage or budget. The Surly Sunrise Bar is also a good first step for turning any old MTB into a BMX. https://surlybikes.com/blog/attentio...owside_is_here |
Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
(Post 21332101)
It feels normal because I adjust the saddle the same as any other bike, to near full leg extension on the bottom of the down stroke. This kinda does ruin a bit of the cool, because a true BMX'er would have the saddle slammed. (and tilted up) But they are only riding for short distances, and spend a lot of that time standing. Riding anything more than a mile or two like this would be uncomfortable for sure. But with the saddle up it feels as comfortable as a beach cruiser. Especially with the 26 inch wheels.
Here's a retro Schwinn SX 1000 with 24" wheels available on sale at City Grounds for only $225. Pretty cool for sure! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ffe0bd3ba1.jpg |
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