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10-16-08, 02:29 PM
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Yo and Hello
A little History
I use to ride a Kuwahara Magician and a Haro Master back in the day. Use to ride at lot of ramp and street stuff. Latter on did some Mountain biking
The Present
Now I'm an elitist jerk that hangs out on the road forum and foo
However my son is getting into riding his bike more, my roadie isn't best bike to take on rides with him for father son interaction. So I picked up a Free Agent Hellcat for 19 bucks at the local pawnshop. The bike is built like a tank and weights a ton, however I understand it is dirt jumping bike, which is cool with me since that is what we will start out doing. I'm pretty pumped up about getting out and dusting off my old tricks and showing my son that I still got it Even thinking about building a mini-half in my backyard. Who knows, it may take a few hospital trips before I can nail a 540 but it will be fun.
I'll be hanging out asking for tips and such, take it easy on old guy like me
I use to ride a Kuwahara Magician and a Haro Master back in the day. Use to ride at lot of ramp and street stuff. Latter on did some Mountain biking
The Present
Now I'm an elitist jerk that hangs out on the road forum and foo
However my son is getting into riding his bike more, my roadie isn't best bike to take on rides with him for father son interaction. So I picked up a Free Agent Hellcat for 19 bucks at the local pawnshop. The bike is built like a tank and weights a ton, however I understand it is dirt jumping bike, which is cool with me since that is what we will start out doing. I'm pretty pumped up about getting out and dusting off my old tricks and showing my son that I still got it Even thinking about building a mini-half in my backyard. Who knows, it may take a few hospital trips before I can nail a 540 but it will be fun.I'll be hanging out asking for tips and such, take it easy on old guy like me
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10-16-08, 04:06 PM
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Free Agents are tanks. Take pics of the 540.
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10-16-08, 08:15 PM
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10-16-08, 08:24 PM
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You should probably get a full faced helmet and some shin guards if you are doing something extreme. If the 24 had 20 inch rims it would look awkward so I don't think so.
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If you're an elitist jerk you should fit right in on the Road Forum.
10-16-08, 08:42 PM
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I think your right after looking at some more pic's I found a 20in with the brake mounted near the BB. My bike is similar to this
. However since it is used it has been though a few more battles. I think the front hub is shot, and needs new bearings.
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10-16-08, 08:44 PM
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10-17-08, 08:35 AM
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BTW, what us old fat guys called a wheelie is now a manual. Just so you know.
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10-17-08, 10:22 AM
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10-17-08, 11:44 PM
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10-20-08, 12:04 PM
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10-20-08, 12:44 PM
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I just did the same thing...picked up a 24" Haro this weekend to start riding with the kiddo. BMX -> roadie -> BMX...
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And to think I was going to share some of my wisdom with the younger generation here. Oh and Fuzzbox while I haven't nailed my 540, I hurt in about 540 different places. I'm already starting to look around for a 24inch bike.
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You old guys oughta go check out the how old are you guys? thread. We aren't all 15 here
