What Big BMX bikes are you riding? 26"/29"???
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What Big BMX bikes are you riding? 26"/29"???
We have a local Pump Track now and I'm considering buying a 26" or 29"BMX. Either a Haro, Redline, SE....
What are some good options on a brand that you like?
What are some good options on a brand that you like?
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My neighbor has a big ripper. Only 29” bike I’ve ever ridden. It’s fast but it’s kind of more like a really light weight and fast beach cruiser than a BMX bike.
I think 26” is already pushing it for a pump track. The bigger gyros will be harder to pull up and push down, without losing enough rolling resistance to make it worthwhile.
I think 26” is already pushing it for a pump track. The bigger gyros will be harder to pull up and push down, without losing enough rolling resistance to make it worthwhile.
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26" OM Flyer
Have a 29" Big Flyer at home too, so i can echo what SkinGriz said about 26" being at the upper end --- The 29'er can be a handful on tight bowl turns, but its fun for other types of cruising
Have a 29" Big Flyer at home too, so i can echo what SkinGriz said about 26" being at the upper end --- The 29'er can be a handful on tight bowl turns, but its fun for other types of cruising
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And fitting 26" wheels to a 29'er wouldnt work -- unless you dont like to have a brake - but the bike is physically too big -- aesthetically it would be horrible , even if it were hypothetically a disc brake machine or something. Im also leery of what putting 26" wheels on a bike designed around 29" would do to the bottom bracket height. a pedal strike on a pump track would not be fun
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Both wheel size and wheelbase
And fitting 26" wheels to a 29'er wouldnt work -- unless you dont like to have a brake - but the bike is physically too big -- aesthetically it would be horrible , even if it were hypothetically a disc brake machine or something. Im also leery of what putting 26" wheels on a bike designed around 29" would do to the bottom bracket height. a pedal strike on a pump track would not be fun
And fitting 26" wheels to a 29'er wouldnt work -- unless you dont like to have a brake - but the bike is physically too big -- aesthetically it would be horrible , even if it were hypothetically a disc brake machine or something. Im also leery of what putting 26" wheels on a bike designed around 29" would do to the bottom bracket height. a pedal strike on a pump track would not be fun
I was thinking wheelbase is the biggest issue hence my “lack” of handling with my 20” bkie that has pretty much a cyclocross wheelbase length…
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Get the frame that fits you. Different frame sizes are available in 20” wheel frames.
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How high can you bunny hop these bigger bmx bikes vs when you where younger on a regular bmx bike?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
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How high can you bunny hop these bigger bmx bikes vs when you where younger on a regular bmx bike?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
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How high can you bunny hop these bigger bmx bikes vs when you where younger on a regular bmx bike?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
I remember 1 to 2 feet was easy on a regular bmx bike when I was a kid. Now I am lucky to hit six inches on my gravel bike. I am thinking it would be fun to get a bmx bike again just futz around on but are the adult size bmx bikes so much heavier than before it won't be that much different than my 20lb gravel bike ?
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Lots of the big cruisers are really heavy. Good for wheelies, but the long wheelbase and the weight aren't optimal for bunnyhopping. IMO, the closest thing to the feel of a 20" is a 24" cruiser. Super fun, a lot lighter than a 29er, but you can still ride some miles on it.
I wish I was good at doing wheelies. Back in the day if I was really really lucky I good probably do a wheelie for 10 to 20 feet. lol 90% of the time maybe 4 or 5 pedal revolutions
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26'r what else.
Haro railer.
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I have a klunker I really enjoy, except I would like shorter chainstays.[/QUOTE]
all stock except tires + seat.they also came in lime green.
Did it come like that?
I have a klunker I really enjoy, except I would like shorter chainstays.[/QUOTE]
all stock except tires + seat.they also came in lime green.
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I'm thinking of building up an older Specialized P2 with a rigid fork to see how it rides on the BMX track...... I normally race 20", but also have a 24" cruiser. The 26" P2 is allowed in cruiser class though.
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Riding a 2018 SE Big Ripper. a 29'' BMX style bike. I def have more fun on 20'' haro at the pump track but I bring the 29'' with me too.
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I took a hybrid and drewed the hangers and cable stops off and made this thing, 29r
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Ohhhhhhhh-kay! BAssett with Pro Class homage rims !
I am going to have to do some research here !
Sadly, a scofflaw has relieved me of my Big Flyer and i may need to replace it this spring! That Bassett looks very tempting ! Or a Gary Turner - who knows -- or maybe just skip it -- i still have the orange 26'er pictured by me earlier in this thread thankfully --- but you're right - the 29'ers sure make sweet cruisers for chilling out on the boardwalks and sidewalks
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