iloveboxcars Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 but joker.. how will you pedal!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 man. wheres all the bmx racers at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 These days, BMX racers are like respectable women... they're out there but they're really hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 truth. i haven't raced in 8 years now. just dirt jumps and some street for the 20s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 quit racing bmx to skateboard at age 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupBDC Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thats that tioga spyder saddle. Looks like a spider web, rides like my bmx saddle from the 90s, cost you 90 bills for the pleasure. FSA has quality control issues with that crank of theirs too. Its anyones guess how stiff yours will be. At the moment price seems ok for what hes offering, just who knows what the geometry is since 53.5 isnt a real size, and shipping is retardedly unclear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomat Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 what would you guys recommend, my girl rode from london to nepal a couple years ago and was intending to come all the way back to australia but the x was too much anyway.. we are going to go and tour asia for a few months, i'm thinking like maybe a mongoose with strong forks paniers etc.. iron or aluminium? looking to spend around 1000-1500 $AU... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 shit i quit racing too about 2 years ago... but i still could come back and smash on the expert class right now. but FSA has a few really nice pair of cranks, i prefer the carbon fiber ones. there is also titanium ones coming out so i hear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 what would you guys recommend, iron or aluminium? I'm going to assume that you're in Australia so what we get over here is going to be slightly different from what you get down there. Each region gets different stuff... I don't know why, but most manufacturers ship out according to destination. That said I would go with Aluminum and if possible a a very comfy seat. That's really my only suggestion. Shocks up front on long rides could do the upper body well so definitely look into that as well. Soup... if I win the auction the seat will be the firs thing to toss. I'm not a fan of that seat, my ass is way too wide. FSA cranks are certainly not my favorite but will do until I can afford what I want... maybe I'll have to rethink Hesh's offer if it still stands. There's definitely some upgrades in the future if I get the bike but it's a good start and I won't feel like I just walked out of the showroom with it. Haven't ridden for a few days due to excessive heat. I'm about to head out now for a few hours... could be interesting after the race I had on Tuesday. Ugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomat Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I'm going to assume that you're in Australia so what we get over here is going to be slightly different from what you get down there. Each region gets different stuff... I don't know why, but most manufacturers ship out according to destination. That said I would go with Aluminum and if possible a a very comfy seat. That's really my only suggestion. Shocks up front on long rides could do the upper body well so definitely look into that as well. yes correct australia, i'm leaning to aluminium (aloominum for you guys..) as well but the problem is that if there's any breakages in a 3rd world country it's hard to find aluminium welders but easy to fix iron.. not sure if this is really important or not.. thanks for the reply thats pretty much all i was thinking too just wondering if there are any serious dirty cycle tourers out there that had any specific tips.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Living with a host family in chicago with an old teammate. First race tommorow. 50 Mile Crit. YIKES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 50 mile crit?!?!?!?! Jesus... best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 yeah, no shit. and thanks, i'm going to need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bik/363655809.html i'm quite tempted here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crime stoppers Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I cant be fucked uploading pictures, i ride an 06 norco manik, with drop-off triples, sun single tracks, Hayes 9 8" brakes, e-thirteen bashy, shimano componentry (i think i have a few xtr parts on the drivetrain), truvativ hussefelt/howitzer bars, cranks, stem. It's decent entry level long travel ht, the geometry is suited for freeriding but it stands up to downhill like a boss. I'll have pics soonerish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Saturday was the 50 mile nut buster. It really wasn't that bad. at about mile 27 a group of 7 got a way. I missed it, so i was stuck chasing, as always. I managed to muster up some help by screaming at people, and we caught 4 of the guys in front. We sprinted for 4th, and i got 5th. BUT WAIT, the plot thickens! I go to get my money, and i'm amazed to see my name isn't on there. I look at the bottom of the results sheet, and i was disqualified for foul language!!!!!! FUCK YEAH! Today same sort of deal...2 guys took a flyer with 3 to go, we finished 5 seconds behind. Got boxed in but i still took second in the sprint and got 4th place. 2 Points away from my cat2 upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 That disqualified for foul language shit is shit. I hate that. Everyone in the race is in agro-mode and to have to be on your best behavior at the same time seems a bit much to ask. Unless you're yelling at bystanders then it shouldn't be an issue. My two cents. Congrats on both great finishes!! Looks like the cat2 upgrade is in reach before the end of the year. Yeah, have fun with that. Fist666... for $500, that is a pretty nice ride. Don't sleep. I nixed the auction on the Bareknuckle and now have my eye on this Pista Concept but the pictures the guy sent me are really small. Trying to get some better photos before I bid or make him an offer. It's a black one... the kind I've been looking for, for way too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosoner Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Back home after three weeks of little to no real bike use. I love Europe and bicycles. Someday Im getting the fuck outta the states for good. My french and italian needs some work first. Dont ask me about Mash. I know nothing of a dvd release. From what I saw at the premier, Dos apparently knows everyone Im close with in SF so if anyone can talk about it thas him. the only people in sf that i acually know in a real world sense is dirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Joker, you and your aluminum.. haha. I was considering a Pista Concept but I just don't like aluminum as much as steel I've found. There's the people that will say it doesn't matter what material you ride, and I'm sure they're right when you put enough money down on a frame, but from what I've rode, steel feels best to me. I'm in the market for another frame... something to hold on to for life this time I think. What's worth doing is worth doing right. Anyone run Velocity Aerohead rims? I think I'm about to build up a set of those for a lightweight wheelset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Rubbish... it's not that I dislike steel it's more that I - we - live in a wet climate so steel doesn't seem all that smart of an investment. However... if Sasha White handed me a Vanilla I would ride it till my dying days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Rubbish... it's not that I dislike steel it's more that I - we - live in a wet climate so steel doesn't seem all that smart of an investment. However... if Sasha White handed me a Vanilla I would ride it till my dying days. This is true that Portland is a rainy city, but there is things like FrameSaver and owning a winter/rain beater that can ease the situation. I do envy the people with sun year round though, so much less maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 ooooooooh. my bike is still available. i might be able to check it on tuesday. this is nice. nice. i've also been researching forks. its been a while since i followed the mtb part scene. (pretty much since my bikes got stolen). fun times. fox makes some sexy ones. i've had a couple marzocchis in the past, seems like they're not such hot shit now. but i'm still aroused... i've got a 2001 marz z1 x-fly in storage that needs some lovin'. that could save me some money i suppose. thinking aloud for y'all FTL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505boogie Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 What kind of bike is this with one gear and no handlebar brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 the gayest ones going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish erotica Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505boogie Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 that bike is nasty. vintage. classic. what are you rocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r o n d a Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 oh boy here we go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoiseuth Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 it is called a track bicycle. to be ridden on steeply banked circuits called velodromes. haute stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i would think you would want the big guy in back so his ass isnt right in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i want to shake the hand of whoever came up with tandem racing on the velodrome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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