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Old 05-02-23, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jughed
My son rides his flatland BMX bike faster than I see some old guys riding their 10k+ super road bikes.
Okay. What's your point?
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I go pretty fast downhill, even on a big wheel....
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Originally Posted by Eric F
Okay. What's your point?
Is there a point to this thread? Is the thread for real?
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Originally Posted by Jughed
Is there a point to this thread? Is the thread for real?
That's fair - LOL
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Originally Posted by Jughed
My son rides his flatland BMX bike faster than I see some old guys riding their 10k+ super road bikes.
I bet he pulls a better tailwhip too. 🤘
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I once was passed by a kid wearing flipflops on a bmx bike. Took me forever to catch and get past him.
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Originally Posted by tobbykeller
are BMX bikes fast?
If they are red!
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How about Bmx vs bronpton? Is it the same story as bmx vs road bike but just less dramatic?
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