BMX style bikes

[gearhead79]

Originally Posted by djjiz

Got tired of bent rims on anything bigger than a 20" but havent found a decent replacement under 2k.

It sure does suck that they bend easier,but from what ive read on pinkbike theres a couple decent rims that wont break the bank.atomlab trail pimps and azonic outlaws(complete wheels) seem to be about the best bang for your buck,and inferno 31's also seem to be a popular choice in the dj scene,but its the hubs that could break a budget too!!!!!

not sure if anyone is familiar with ns bikes,but they have a dj street frame called the capital and it uses bmx rear hub spacing,110mm.it helps keep cost of a build down being able to use a bmx rear cassette hub

This is my "one day" dream build

[fr8cture]

I have a 2008 SE wildman Pro and alot of the guys around here owned SE bikes growing up. Great bikes imo.

[hpiguy]

You guys are making me want to dig the old BMX out of my parents basement. There's a decent concrete park that's free not far from me. Please stahp!

[junkman]

Love the big ripper! I think they nailed it with the proportions. I really wish gt would have done something more like that with their retro 26". I'm still inches away from pulling the trigger on a pro-performer 26".

[gearhead79]

Sorry for the crummy pic,but it looks like haro re-did the master with some modern bmx tech and also available in 20",24",and 26"

[skedhead]

I ride a redline expert xl converted to a trick bike

[R/CMaxximus5.0]

Damn. this thread brings back memories....I'm old

PK ripper, Hawk f-20, GT interceptor & Mach one, Auburn, Robinson, dyno vfr....

when the hell did the front sprockets get so small?

[djjiz]

when the hell did the front sprockets get so small?

Blame flatland. Graveyard OG 30t sprockets were used almost 20 years ago. Best anti theft system to date. TheIves could run faster than they could peddle.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by djjiz

Blame flatland.

I never liked those guys. Always in the way doing nothing.

[Purptr8r]

Originally Posted by gearhead79

It sure does suck that they bend easier,but from what ive read on pinkbike theres a couple decent rims that wont break the bank.atomlab trail pimps and azonic outlaws(complete wheels) seem to be about the best bang for your buck,and inferno 31's also seem to be a popular choice in the dj scene,but its the hubs that could break a budget too!!!!!



not sure if anyone is familiar with ns bikes,but they have a dj street frame called the capital and it uses bmx rear hub spacing,110mm.it helps keep cost of a build down being able to use a bmx rear cassette hub



This is my "one day" dream build

NS is a great product but super expensive ... And you can really only get them from chan reaction cycles .. So not only are you paying 450 for a dj frame then another 50-80 for Dhl to get it to you ....
But if you're building a wheel set buy some spank tweet 28 rims I use dirt jump wheels on my downhill bike and they are rugged 2 seasons so far and not the slightest bend or wobble ... I run industry9 hubs but look into dmr hubs fairly cheap ... My dj bike I have halo hubs with halo rims ... And I throw that bike often and those wheels are mint as well


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[gearhead79]

Awsome!!!! Thats good to know purptr8r,thanks bud.
I couldnt agree more with ya on ns and their prices.their frames are dam good quality,but i just dont see why they charge so much.go on lamacycles,they were charging $600+ for ns frames in the beginning of the year.they can keep them for those prices

[jsowens]

Originally Posted by R/CMaxximus5.0

when the hell did the front sprockets get so small?

Mid 2000s or so. Bikes got lighter, chainrings and cassette cogs got smaller while still keeping the same pedaling feel of their larger counterparts, etc... I love the nostalgia of some of the old bikes, but BMX bikes these days are pretty awesome and a good 15lbs lighter than what I use to ride.

[gearhead79]

Ive learned to live with the tiny sprocket thing,as long as it feels like the good old 44/16 im all for it,but there is one huge benefit,you dont have to get a new sprocket every time you do a sprocket stall on the coping

[The Violator]

Originally Posted by gearhead79

Ive learned to live with the tiny sprocket thing,as long as it feels like the good old 44/16 im all for it,but there is one huge benefit,you dont have to get a new sprocket every time you do a sprocket stall on the coping

I understand that 44/16 and 11/4 are theoretically geared the same, but IMO there is something to be had from the large front being closer to the pedals, almost like there is more mechanical advantage. My lowrider bike and my supercross are gears within 10% of each other numbers wise, but the huge front sprocket seems to make it pedal much easier. Maybe its all in my head.

[gearhead79]

In all honesty,thats a genius thought.i can see that

[hpiguy]

I think a lot of it has to do with the leverage given with the larger sprocket also. If you slice a sprocket into four quarters, and think of them as a cam (think compound bows), turning over a very sharp short lobe is much harder than a larger lobe with a more gradual radius.

[The Violator]

Originally Posted by The Violator

Here is V2. When I built it I had the lower deck clamped to a 2x4 steel pipe. I raised the rear with a .75" tube to let the rear wheel spin so I could test fit the brakes. I got in a hurry and welded on the front end. When I let the clamp go it fell, and I thought nothing of it. WELL......... the extra height in the rear added about 15 degrees to the head tube. She sits about 60 degrees, and I wanted 75. My bad. It sits nice and low, but it is WAY floppy when you turn it wants to fall over. I will chop off the neck and fix it tomorrow. Oh well, you lose some, and you lose some more.

[hpiguy]

Dammit, I may just have to have one of these. The new PK Ripper fat, coming this summer, rolling on 26 x 3.5" tires.

[gearhead79]

That looks awsome!!!!!!!!

[hpiguy]

Agreed gearhead! And the 26" fatties will measure out right at 29" OD. I already ride a single speed fat bike, so I'd freaking love to have one, we'll see what price point it comes in at though.