R@ndomH3ro Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 BMX dudes: what are yalls thoughts on that fixed gear trick stuff? It seems to be looking more and more like bmx these days, although more akward.... I think fixed gears need to stick to what they are made for...track racing, get a bmx if you want to do tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 What's everyone's opinion on Japanese sankro chromoly? I've heard it's weaker than 4130, but others tell me different. Sankro chromoly is the same as 4130 Sankro is the company name in Japan that makes 4130 chromoly tubes. So American 4130 = Japanese 4130, it should be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 aitken from here http://fromoverhere.squarespace.com/fromoverhere/2010/3/9/mike-is-back-at-it.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Glad to see him better. I thought he would never come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELT Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Keep the fixed-gear queer talk out of this rad thread . ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Fuck the Redline, out of 2009s and the 2010s (while cheap) are ugly/aluminum. Now trying to snag one of these B) Anyone have a price though? I can't find one anywhere online and I can't check with out supplier till tomorrow. Edit- Nevermind. On one site they had it up for $899, but on the Sunday website in a Q/A they said around $560. Dooooooope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francis buxton Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Just came in the mail. Works been kicking my ass though and I haven't really been able to enjoy it yet. I'm actually posting from work right now. Fuck this place. I'll probably post really pictures later just for shits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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R@ndomH3ro Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Fuck the Redline, out of 2009s and the 2010s (while cheap) are ugly/aluminum. Now trying to snag one of these B) Anyone have a price though? I can't find one anywhere online and I can't check with out supplier till tomorrow. Edit- Nevermind. On one site they had it up for $899, but on the Sunday website in a Q/A they said around $560. Dooooooope. The model C's are dope, I rode one on some trails awhile ago. It was awesome, didnt even feel like a 24 at all. It has the same geos as a 20 and the BB is a little high so its kind of weird at first. But it is light as hell and really launches on trails. I liked it a lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Well fuck... I guess Sunday dropped QBP as a distributor because the guy that founded just made his own distro company, Full Factory. So now I have no way to get the bike ordered/get a discount unless I can: A. Convince my boss to get a Full Factory account (unlikely) B. Still get a discount (some companies offer employee discounts for shop employees, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Are you trying to get it complete? I thought they only sold Model C's in parts, mostly just frame, forks, and bars. Everything else you have to build yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keso cheese Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Man, I really regret selling my bike, probably one of the biggest mistakes ive made. Random Hero do you know if the united completes are any good, I assume they are because they make good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Are you trying to get it complete? I thought they only sold Model C's in parts, mostly just frame, forks, and bars. Everything else you have to build yourself. Goods bmx in Portland http://goodsbmx.com/sundaymodelccomplete.aspx and Empire http://empirebmx.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9551 both sell the complete model c's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Are you trying to get it complete? I thought they only sold Model C's in parts, mostly just frame, forks, and bars. Everything else you have to build yourself. Nah they sell a complete now along with all the Funday models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Nice, I haven't been in the market to buy a complete so I haven't seen them. Those Model C's are dope though. The guy that let me ride his built it up from frame and forks, like I said it almost made me think about getting rid of my 20". Sunday makes good stuff man, I got some Sunday bars and they are awesome. Funny you said Empire, when I was in Austin I was there all the time. Good dudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Man, I really regret selling my bike, probably one of the biggest mistakes ive made. Random Hero do you know if the united completes are any good, I assume they are because they make good stuff. United...hrmmm, what kind of money are we looking at? Basically on a bike what you are looking for is sealed hubs, cromo frames, 36H double walled wheels unless you want some heavy 48H wheels, BRAKES (unless you are a fag), Bars and everything else can get replaced but the money is in hubs and wheels so get good ones while you can. Also you need a good strong frame that is light, so go 4130 will get you there. I would go with the SU2 http://www.unitedbikeco.com/v2/pd/2010supremeSU2complete.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 More mishaps with me trying to get a bike... I guess the completes they are producing now (to be available in June) are almost sold out already, which means that the next shipment I would be able to get would be in September. So now I'm contemplating just building one up... The frame set would work out to be around $320 (I think/hope) and I'm still attempting to keep it sort of cheap, and recommended parts/brands for doing so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 what kind of bike? Are you talking about the Sunday C??? Are you going to be riding in the street or doing some trails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Yeah. I'd like to do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 For the model C, nothing will be cheap Get the frame and forks from Sunday, the Morning 24.1 forks and the 24umph bars For wheels, man whatever fits them muthafukas that has got sealed hubs. You might have to build custom wheels since I dont know a light 24 wheel stock. Tires, since you are riding dirt/street I would go with a big fat knobby up front (24x2.1) and a semi slick on the back (24x1.95) Find a nice 25-10 gearing ( I would go with an Animal chain ring, they are awesome) a good set of cranks (I got Primo's but they will cost you a bunch, get some Oddys or Stolen makes nice ones) and last but not least DONT GET THOSE FAG ASS PC PEDALS!! They are cheap but you get a little mud on em and you are slipping off like a son of a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 The Sunday looks choice. If it rides as good as Random claims that would be an awesome all-purpose bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 For the model C, nothing will be cheap For wheels, man whatever fits them muthafukas that has got sealed hubs. You might have to build custom wheels since I dont know a light 24 wheel stock. You will spend almost as much as the frame/fork on wheels. Not much for stock wheels so gonna have to do custom. Sun ryhnolite xls or alienation runaways are cheapish and lite. Can also get 24" odyssey hazrds but they are not cheap. Find a nice 25-10 gearing ( I would go with an Animal chain ring, they are awesome). I ran this gearing on my 24" and hated it. Currently running 30-11. Would like 30-10 a bit better but my hub can't run a 10 tooth cog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 You hated a 25-10? Do you ride street or trails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 What about 33/11? Same ratio (three to one) as 30/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 street and park mostly. 25-10 felt too slow. Would run 33-11 but there would not be much clearance at the chainstays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 street and park mostly. 25-10 felt too slow. Really? I run a 25-9 and I accelerate quick, not much on the top speed but I accelerate fast. Doing trails you need accelerate quick on the first pumps to get over that first jump. After that you just need to clear em. But a 25-10 gets you there. I dont see how you said its to slow, but I guess to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 20 vs 24. On my bmx I still ran 30-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 What about 33/11? Same ratio (three to one) as 30/10. 33/11? What the hell man, this aint no road bike. The only thing with a big gearing is you are going to need to get a hub with flip-flop hubs and a free wheel. I dont know if they make 11 free wheels, I seen 13/16/17/18 everything else is cassette. Cassettes are lighter and easier man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 20 vs 24. On my bmx I still ran 30-10. 30-10?? That must have been hard to pedal. The top speed would be awesome but you would be slow to accelerate quickly. I can get real fast real quick to set up tricks and set up for the first jump on dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealmighty... Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I liked a faster top speed. Helped with big gaps, and high speed3's, 180's...and you can still find some 2 piece drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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