New bike

[.glib]

http://members.shaw.ca/madbiker/bmx.jpg

I've been m33ped. In short, I didn't want a MTB at UVic next year (bigger, WAY more expensive, more likely to require money) so, thanks to Garris, BMX! :)

Haven't gotten any real time on it yet. Just like 15 minutes hopping curbs and stuff. Still feels really weird...but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

(and yes, I did Photoshop the hell out of it :rolleyes: )

Excited!

[theoriginalhardcore]

nice i hav elot sof freinds who bmx it spretty sweet

[OCRONPORD]

what type is it ???

[freeeeeerider]

do you still have a mountain bike? BMX is amzingly fun. i have one too:)

[.glib]

Yeah...keeping the MTB around for the summers and whenever I'm home. It's definately still fun.

It's a Schwinn Automatic Comp. I had the specs in the gear forum. I'll dig em up.

[.glib]

Specs:
Frame: Schwinn Trail Design, TIG Welded Cro-Moly Maintubes 2" Down Tube, 1 1/2" Top Tube, 1/4" Dropouts, 14mm Dropout Slots, Chain Stay U- Brake Mounts, Pierced Top Tube, Welded on Rotor Tabs
Fork: Schwinn 100% 4130 Cro-Moly Freestyle, Oversized 1 1/8"Steerer, 1 1/4" Legs, 1/4" Thick Dropouts, 14mm Axle Slot
Headset: Dia-Compe SB-1-F Aheadset, Steel W/Alloy Cap and Alloy Spacers
Cranks: 3 piece redline cranks

14mm Axles & pegs
16T freewheel
44T front sprocket

Wheels: Alex DM24 double walled Rims & generic Hub
Tires: XS Dirt Diggler, 20 x 2.125" Front / 20 x 1.85" Rear
Brake: diacomp 990 rear brake and lever
Saddle: Two-Piece Padded, 9mm Rails
Seatpost: Oversized Steel Micro-Adjust 26.6mm x 300mm

[.glib]

The only problem I have is with the seat. It's like a rock covered in a thin pad. And I don't want to spend money on a new one :cry:.

[DangerousDean]

STFU wrong forum :rolleyes:

BTW bmx's are sweet :)

[blinded]

awesome bike!

[.glib]

Originally posted by blinded
awesome bike!
I learned today that black = sexy.

Have you gotten your Norco... .... yet?

[blinded]

Originally posted by Gandalf
I learned today that black = sexy.

Have you gotten your Norco... .... yet?

That norco idea is long dead!

I'll post up pics of my new bike when I get it after exams! It isn't the Norco, it isn't the Haro, it isn't the Volume, but you'll see!

[.glib]

Originally posted by blinded
That norco idea is long dead!

I'll post up pics of my new bike when I get it after exams! It isn't the Norco, it isn't the Haro, it isn't the Volume, but you'll see!
Oh my! The suspense!

I will also post some real pics of my ride later...stupid crap ass like .5MP digi cam doesn't do it justice.

[Kyle the Hun]

Originally posted by blinded
[BIt isn't the Norco, it isn't the Haro, it isn't the Volume, but you'll see! [/B]

Oh I know I know! :)

[dudski]

try adjusting your bars to the same angle as your fork, makes bmx'es feel much nicer i finds

[::Liam::]

nice... bmxs can be alot of fun but personally i prefer a moutnain bike anyday... perhaps i just dont go big enough to regulrly brek thigns but to me they are much more fun

redline super x bmx for sale... odyssey pro dirt forks fsa x drive cranks, dice triple wall 48 spoke sealed bearing joytech huced wheels, 415 chain and aps fat freewheel... :rolleyes:

[bullit_kid]

look at the newest member of the bb

:???:

[barry]

nice bike, you'll probably find it's easier to hop if you have the bars leaning forward.

[.glib]

Originally posted by Barry
nice bike, you'll probably find it's easier to hop if you have the bars leaning forward.
That's called 'Chicago style' right? The mech at Garris' shop had it that way...gave it a test ride and absolutely hated it. Felt really weird.

dud: Maybe it's just the angle of the shot. They are in line with the fork. I decided to go that route since it's the general concensus amoung BMXers I think. Might as will stick with that since I don't really know what I'm doing right? :P

[243_ht]

yeah man bmx's are sweet. i really don't ride street or dj's on my mtb much anymore.

[blinded]

Gandhi youll have so much fun on it, bmx's are so easy to throw around.

[.glib]

So far: 5 minutes on new bike, 1.5 blocks traveled, 1 flat. :mad:

[Garris]

Originally posted by Gandalf
So far: 5 minutes on new bike, 1.5 blocks traveled, 1 flat. :mad:

WHAT??

what happened?

[.glib]

Originally posted by Garris
WHAT??

what happened?
Going up a curb. Didn't even hop to case it, just lifted front then lifted rear a little late, smack, pinchflat :(. I'm patching now. Ron's waiting at the skatepark.

[Garris]

Originally posted by Gandalf
Going up a curb. Didn't even hop to case it, just lifted front then lifted rear a little late, smack, pinchflat :(. I'm patching now. Ron's waiting at the skatepark.

ah, ok...

have fun :)

[.glib]

Back. I think the pressure was too low. I put it up to around 60, but after some skatepark riding I think I'm gonna run it around 80 or 90.

[Mr. Charles]

run the psi high.

[.glib]

Yeah...I think I need to put another 30 or so in.