Yah, I know... It seems really lame, but I've been on a BMX bike kick lately. I raced them for a couple of years when I was a kid and have a lot of fond memories. I decided I'd replace my last bike ('84 GT) recently and now seem to own like 5 bikes.
Anyone else into it?
I can't believe how much fun I have riding the things!
Thread: Old school BMX bikes?
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12-02-2010 10:47 PM
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-03-2010 01:18 AM
Not currently but have thought about it--had a Mongoose and Diamond back from early 1980's. Then got into cycling around 87/8, Miele Elite and did Mountain biking with a sweet Off Road Toad. The last two bikes were fairly pricey, $2,000 and near $5,000! Moved to Phoenix with girlfriend just after high school. Left all these bikes at her Mother's house, get back, and the new boyfriend cleaned the garage. He claims he tossed them, but still think the MF'er sold them. Long rant, I've wanted to get all of them back ever since!!!!!!!!
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12-03-2010 02:31 AM
My sister stole and traded mine for drugs, as I understand it... Was very very pissed about it for a long time. I couldn't believe the weight that was lifted off my shoulders when I handed the dude $75 for a beater '89 GT Mach 1. Been riding with my kids and having an awesome time.
And shockingly, I can still do some sweet hops and wheelies. Not bad for a 260#, forty year old "man"!
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-03-2010 12:20 PM
I have been riding BMX since the early 80's I still ride a new style Profile.
Ryan Beckley
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12-03-2010 02:34 PM
Right on Ryan!
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12-03-2010 08:16 PMI have a 1976 Yamaha Moto-bike. It is just like a dirt bike with pedals on it. It has motorcycle front forks and rear shocks. This was one of the first real BMX bikes produced. They bring pretty good money on Ebay. Jeff Wurl
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12-06-2010 01:21 PM
Jeff, lets see pics dude! That's a bit before my time (I was an early '80s guy) but I always though the moto-bikes were way cool.
Ryan, you just fun ride now, race or freestyle?
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-06-2010 05:29 PM
Still have my 82 Schwinn Predator but is pretty beat up with a lot of aftermarket junk on it. I dug my brother's 83 Predator out of storage last year and cleaned it up. Looks like a new bike. All original but the tires, Tron graphics and all! He wasn't as abusive on equipment as I was.
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12-06-2010 05:30 PM
i got a dyno gt limited
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12-06-2010 08:06 PM
You guys are all right! Here I thought I was having the goofiest midlife crisis ever and I find out that there's a bunnch of other guys who are down too! Well done.
Tried foot stoppies yesterday and it went surprisingly well! I'm sure I'll kill myself in no time!
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-07-2010 11:43 AM
My preditor is still hanging in moms garage. Saving it for my son. I am sure I put 10,000 miles on that thing. Frame is not the original. I broke the original frame! I bought it with money I saved in 5th grade. So it must be from summer of 81 or 82.
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"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-08-2010 08:23 AM
this was my exact bike when new. Colors and everything. God i loved that bike.
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/schwinn/24931
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12-08-2010 10:56 AM
Niced ride Pete! I'm a sucker for chrome bikes and love the "period correct" checkerboard pads.
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-08-2010 11:14 AM
Here's some terrible pictures of my '90 GT Mach One (wrong seat, wrong bars, wrong wheels, fun as sh*t!)
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-08-2010 11:17 AM
And what it's supposed to look like...
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-08-2010 01:58 PM
Almost traded in my schwinn in 1986 for a redline
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12-08-2010 02:00 PM
I have two BMX bikes, and I thought I was one of the only ones.
I have a all original 81 Cooks Bros.
87 GT Pro Performer that I still need some parts for, crank and sprocket. Maybe some GT tires.
It sure brings back my younger days.
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12-08-2010 05:21 PM
I've gone nuts over the past month. Picked up that 90 above and then picked up a 91 interceptor, an 88 Diamondback Reactor another 90 Mach One and the one I'm really stoked about, an 84 GT Pro Series. Best part is I'm in this whole bike circus for under $500.
Love to see some pics of the bikes guys! 81 Cook! Super cool.
"Tear gas and draft beer don't mix."
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12-09-2010 03:47 AM
Raced ABA from 82-90. Won the 86' Grand Nationals and the Gold Cup Championship East in 87' still have my Zeronine just as it was the last day I raced it, still has the Gold Cup #1 plate still on it , Dang that was awhile ago! Lol, I'll try and post pictures later.