official BMX thread

[kalikid23]

I have a Redline 380 and a Redline Flight.... Team Redline FTW

 

[kdawg]

BMX frames will never really get below about 3lbs because below that you compromise enormously on strength and even more on stiffness - like riding a damp noodle.

Both of those factors are way more important than weight in a BMX race. A decent BMX bike will weigh around 22lbs and you would spend $000s to get it below 20.

There are a couple of carbon frames around - but the advantages aren't really there for BMX like they are for road bikes or to a less extent MTB. Same with aluminium. Steel is still the best material.

 

[killamastermind]

Thanks. What are some brands your recommend?

If you want a bmx bike, then I recommend a Stolen. I had one in junior and High school that I used to get around town before driving. It was all stock, but decent for $300. My local bmx shop owner rides for them too. 

 

[josebronx]

 

[xxpizzo]

[h1]i got a Kink Liberty BMX Bike 2012, will post pics when i get home from work inalil [/h1]

 

[young halo]

i was about to cop a 96 robinson rebel the other day.. im holding out to see if i can find a GT interceptor though

 

[kalikid23]

i was about to cop a 96 robinson rebel the other day.. im holding out to see if i can find a GT interceptor though

Either of those are I remember having a GT Interceptor, I used to own the block with my GT while all my friends had Diamondbacks and Dynos.

 

[concordefliteschool]

one pic in this entire thread?

 

[kalikid23]

one pic in this entire thread?

I will post pics of a few of the bike I own once i get home, but in the meantime this site is def. worth checking out if youre into BMX.

http://bmxmuseum.com/

 

[kalikid23]

one pic in this entire thread?

I will post pics of a few of the bike I own once i get home, but in the meantime this site is def. worth checking out if youre into BMX.

http://bmxmuseum.com/

 

[infam0usp]

my '88 GT Vertigo

put blue Animal grips, blue Kenda tires, gold chain, & Shadow pegs on it; all other parts are OG

bought it @ a yard sale (grips & tires were DOA then) for $20 last summer

 

[iamlegend2345]

I used to be into this stuff, never owned a bmx bike though. Black kid in South Carolina, you aint had too many places to ride out here in the country,lol

 

[odog24]

wanted a haro when i was little all i could afford was a vertical tho 

 

[xxpizzo]

 kink liberty 2012

 

[kdawg]

my '88 GT Vertigo

put blue Animal grips, blue Kenda tires, gold chain, & Shadow pegs on it; all other parts are OG

bought it @ a yard sale (grips & tires were DOA then) for $20 last summer

Nice.

Is that your workshop or a bike shop? Pretty nice setup if it's yours.

 

[infam0usp]

^ Lol I wish. It's my homie's bike shop, Area 51. I order all my parts & stuff from him; great prices...we're talking about building a lowrider bike together this Fall

 

[kdawg]

I wondered. There are some pricey tools hanging there.

I kind of miss that day-glo period too. I liked it when bikes were like that. Maybe it's just nostalgia but it was a good era.

 

[SoleByThePound]

For those of you who have done a rebuild; is there a way to find all of the original parts for a certain year if you want it to be accurate? I'm looking to build a 1986 GT Pro performer unless I can find one that's in complete tact for a reasonable price.

 

[DB Cooper]

Still in search of a '87 or '88 Haro Master...

 

[tee eye ehm]

Needed a new hobby/project for the Summer:

1983 Diamondback Silver Streak, about 80% done. Want to get some NOS Dia-Compe brakes, new chain, new chainwheel, and some other minor things.

 

[mojodmonky1]

^ damn thats a clean looking bike.

i havent ridden a BMX bike in damn near 20 yrs now, but I was looking at picking one up just for nostalgia sake. Do they still make them in the bright *** colorways or do I have to get lucky and find an original from the 80's?

 

[Comparison Ford]

A good friend of mine rides for Animal.  Kid kills it.

 

[tee eye ehm]

For those of you who have done a rebuild; is there a way to find all of the original parts for a certain year if you want it to be accurate? I'm looking to build a 1986 GT Pro performer unless I can find one that's in complete tact for a reasonable price.

Check bmxmuseum.com as well as their for sale section. Of course there is eBay, and your local Craigslist.

^ damn thats a clean looking bike.

i havent ridden a BMX bike in damn near 20 yrs now, but I was looking at picking one up just for nostalgia sake. Do they still make them in the bright *** colorways or do I have to get lucky and find an original from the 80's?

Same here man. Its been a while, and the new project has turned into a full on addiction. A lot of companies are retro-ing their old school styles but I find searching Craigslist for OG's cheaper and more fun for re-building's sake.

 

[putting in work]

Dope vid

 

[tee eye ehm]

Thinking of getting a 24" cruiser next. Definitely want to keep it old school, 80's to very early 90's at the latest.

Anyone have any suggestions?