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Forum: BMX
03-21-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,293
Posted By cmc4130

Why not just get a seatpost with rails?

Why not just get a seatpost with rails?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-21-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,212
Posted By cmc4130

That looks like a track designed by Clark & Kent....

That looks like a track designed by Clark & Kent. I've always been impressed with their stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,668
Posted By cmc4130

Retrospec Mantra 7 $359.99 ...

Retrospec Mantra 7 $359.99

https://www.retrospecbicycles.com/products/mantra-7
...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-17, 12:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,483
Posted By cmc4130

Still ride my Fairdale Weekender OG all the time....

Still ride my Fairdale Weekender OG all the time. Classic in its own time!
Forum: BMX
04-24-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,824
Posted By cmc4130

Post pics of it on bmxmuseum.com

Post pics of it on bmxmuseum.com
Forum: BMX
04-20-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,807
Posted By cmc4130

Looks like a STANDARD STA from the late 90's. ...

Looks like a STANDARD STA from the late 90's. Standard Bykes - BMXmuseum.com (http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/standard_bykes/?year=1998)

The gusset at the head tube, and the way the top tube extends...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
04-13-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,990
Posted By cmc4130

The article failed to note that most fixed gear...

The article failed to note that most fixed gear bicycles for sale in the low end category are actually just Single Speed. Some are both singlespeed and fixed (you just flip the rear wheel around).
Forum: BMX
04-13-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,349
Posted By cmc4130

SE's appeal is primarily "retro." Most younger...

SE's appeal is primarily "retro." Most younger BMX riders would not think the Quadangle is cool. But, whether a particular version and year of a Quadangle is collectible or not totally depends.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,815
Posted By cmc4130

Definitely agree with the above. Sometimes low...

Definitely agree with the above. Sometimes low end drivetrains are just not worth sticking with. And it's not really worth replacing a crankset and drivetrain on a low end bike either. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,759
Posted By cmc4130

So, how much bottom bracket drop does your frame...

So, how much bottom bracket drop does your frame have?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,822
Posted By cmc4130

Just yell STRAVA!!!!

Just yell STRAVA!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,811
Posted By cmc4130

I know what you mean. But, that's unfortunate. I...

I know what you mean. But, that's unfortunate. I don't know if the fear is taught or just has to be overcome differently.


http://www.londonderrynh.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chp_2370.jpg
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,811
Posted By cmc4130

"Toy store" bikes are under $150. I just checked...

"Toy store" bikes are under $150. I just checked ToysRus.com.

All of the youth bikes at Bicycle Sport Shop, a very reputable bike shop around here, are under $500.

Bicycle Sport Shop - Bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,811
Posted By cmc4130

I agree with the comments above about trying to...

I agree with the comments above about trying to figure out:

1) what kind of terrain?

a) bumpy dirt trails (rocks roots etc)?
b) smooth dirt trails (or crushed granite etc)?
c) neighborhood...
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
04-09-17, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,591
Posted By cmc4130

Just Google "FGFS." I think it peaked in...

Just Google "FGFS." I think it peaked in popularity around 2012. But there are still guys out there.

http://www.lockedcog.com/uploads/2013/08/bills-or-bust-valentin-racho-SMALL-749x465.jpg
Forum: BMX
04-09-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,114
Posted By cmc4130

Most bmx seatPOSTS are 25.4mm diameter (i.e. 1...

Most bmx seatPOSTS are 25.4mm diameter (i.e. 1 inch). Some MTB posts are also, but many others are 27.2, 30.9 and various other sizes.

A lot of "new school" bmx riders ride with their seatpost...
Forum: BMX
07-12-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By cmc4130

I don't know. I have never used OSB; I've always...

I don't know. I have never used OSB; I've always used regular plywood for ramps. I don't think I've seen it used as a surface at indoor bike parks either.
Forum: BMX
07-07-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,564
Posted By cmc4130

Try bmxmuseum.com

Try bmxmuseum.com
Forum: BMX
07-07-16, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By cmc4130

check out this video i made of our lake jump a...

check out this video i made of our lake jump a while back:
https://vimeo.com/11981288

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/upsetbmx/LakeJump_GregTait_photo_by_Octavio.jpg

Note how this...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-16, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,751
Posted By cmc4130

How To Fly Cheaper With Your Bike Jul 22, 2010 ...

How To Fly Cheaper With Your Bike
Jul 22, 2010
How To Fly Cheaper With Your Bike - Pinkbike (http://www.pinkbike.com/news/fly-cheap-with-your-bike-mitch-chubey-2010.html)

Note that a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,418
Posted By cmc4130

I've done the hockey bag thing several times with...

I've done the hockey bag thing several times with BMX bikes. However, my hockey bag is not wide enough for MTB 26" wheels. I've been looking online for a bigger hockey bag and there are very few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By cmc4130

I'd definitely be interested in seeing some pics...

I'd definitely be interested in seeing some pics of a two-speed fixed gear setup. I was thinking the way to do it might involve having a frame with long horizontal dropouts, so you could move the...
Forum: BMX
10-12-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,737
Posted By cmc4130

You would ride a 21"-21.5" top tube on a 20" bmx,...

You would ride a 21"-21.5" top tube on a 20" bmx, and a 21.5"-22" top tube on a 24". Top tube in bmx is measured as "actual," not "effective" like in mtb and road.

I'm 6'1", with about a 35"...
Forum: BMX
10-02-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By cmc4130

Can you post a pic of all the handlebar?

Can you post a pic of all the handlebar?
Forum: BMX
10-02-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,552
Posted By cmc4130

I'm sure that's fun to mess around with (I like...

I'm sure that's fun to mess around with (I like "Frankenbikes" as well), but it's definitely not a serious BMX bike.

You know, the old "lipstick on a pig" saying....?
; )

Check out...
Forum: BMX
10-02-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,280
Posted By cmc4130

Are you going to be racing? Because there are...

Are you going to be racing? Because there are also street/park/trails 24"s.... Like We The People Atlas, Sunday Model C, Stolen Saint, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,687
Posted By cmc4130

22"s are now a possible alternative to 20" and...

22"s are now a possible alternative to 20" and 24". (Although I can see how 26" uni is getting popular too).

22"s are catching steam in the bmx world, but I have yet to see a unicyclist try a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-24-15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,882
Posted By cmc4130

Definitely agree with the above, re: no-pedals...

Definitely agree with the above, re: no-pedals BALANCE BIKES.


On another note, re: FEAR. . . . I once helped a small-for-his-age 8 year old. He was very scared of falling.

I decided to...
Forum: BMX
09-24-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,163
Posted By cmc4130

Post some pics, and add it to bmxmuseum.com ! ...

Post some pics, and add it to bmxmuseum.com !

No, there's no rule of thumb on seat post height. Some people run it all the way down for looks (or jumping tricks etc.), and others just based on...
Forum: BMX
09-24-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,233
Posted By cmc4130

A new complete quality freestyle bike that comes...

A new complete quality freestyle bike that comes in pink. Yeah... I think that's kind of rare. In the 80's (as you may remember) the GT Pro Freestyle Tour came in dayglow pink.

In the late 90s,...
Forum: Texas
09-24-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,295
Posted By cmc4130

You can check out this page, although I think the...

You can check out this page, although I think the Austin forum is a lot more active than the San Antonio one.

Bike MoJo - Texas Bike Forum (http://www.bikemojo.com/speak/)

San Marcos & New...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,240
Posted By cmc4130

SE Draft -- 110 spacing vs. 120 spacing -- chainline

So, I'm a longtime bmx'er and mtb rider. Last year picked up a Fairdale Weekender with gears.

Only just now picked up a SS/FG road bike.

And it's crap, I know it. Actually got a free SE Draft...
Forum: BMX
05-20-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,815
Posted By cmc4130

check out...

check out http://cruiserrevolution.com/tag/26-bmx/


the 2011 Volume Sledgehammer 26" BMX is worth a look too....
http://www.citygrounds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Sledgehammer1.jpg
...
Forum: BMX
05-20-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,675
Posted By cmc4130

It's obviously not 20" wheels.... but the...

It's obviously not 20" wheels.... but the Blackmarket Killswitch is a full-suspension mtb designed to be single speed and designed for BMX-style riding, aka mtb-DJ / Slopestyle.

...
Forum: BMX
05-20-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By cmc4130

It's kinda hard to tell in the pic if those cups...

It's kinda hard to tell in the pic if those cups are threaded. If they are, then normally that would be "euro" but they also look like a larger diameter than a typical euro bb shell. Maybe they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,838
Posted By cmc4130

just found one of these "miami vice" classics ! ...

just found one of these "miami vice" classics !

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh138/upsetbmx/Raleigh_Grand_Prix_1986_cmc4130_zps2eee0571.jpg
...
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