Author Topic: im being drawn to the dark side (mtb,s) (Read 2590 times)

spesh · « **on:** March 03, 2010, 11:39 AM »

for quite a while now ive been less and less interested in bmx,s as the old parts have dried up and im bored at looking at my two completed builds
ive started frequenting "retrobike" forum and thoughts of building a nice mtb have been festering in my noggin
do i need help?
will 26" wheels cut to the chase?
is suspension a good thing?

WHAT SHALL I DO !!!?

$:-\$
PLEASE HELP!!!!

monkian · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2010, 11:41 AM »

Get a BMX

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2010, 11:52 AM »

Depends what you want one for.They`ve grown quite specialised (no pun intended) but you don`t want a flimsy XC/leisure bike if you`re going dirtjumping...

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2010, 11:57 AM »

You should get something single-speed with no suspension and 26 or 24" wheels.
A cruiser!

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:10 PM »

there's room for them all......i love my MTB and have had a fair few over the years

daz bmx it! · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:38 PM »

Yep,get some of every type as I have done

spesh · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:46 PM »

Quote from: Jon The Bassist on March 03, 2010, 11:57 AM

You should get something single-speed with no suspension and 26 or 24" wheels.
A cruiser!

i do have a ss which i will post pics of soon and i restored a schwinn beach cruiser for the summer again pics soon
but im losing the love for the 20"ers

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:50 PM »

Quote from: spesh on March 03, 2010, 12:46 PM

Quote from: Jon The Bassist on March 03, 2010, 11:57 AM
You should get something single-speed with no suspension and 26 or 24" wheels.
A cruiser!

i do have a ss which i will post pics of soon and i restored a schwinn beach cruiser for the summer again pics soon
but im losing the love for the 20"ers

Sweet, I'll look forward to them pics

. Maybe a little break from the 20s is what's needed?

martylaa · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:22 PM »

get all types, i have various old school bmx's, also have a boardman carbon road bike and my mtb is a 09 commencal meta 4.2, class for downhilling......

kev-s · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:52 PM »

spesh decide what sort of riding u want to do, no real point in doing downhill around here as all there is to ride is queen elizabeth counrty park

maybe x country which can be fun getting covered in mud, getting lost, moderate downhill rides and its good for fitness

or if u prefer road riding look at road bikes/hybrids

see if ur work do a ride to work scheme, ours does and if we spend for example 1k we get 45% off and it comes straight out of our wages

thecrooch · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2010, 03:50 PM »

go for it - loads of fun... just got back from Afan in South Wales razzing down the mountain on my new baby...

2010 Santa Cruz Heckler with 150mm Travel - Fun Factor 11 Rides over/through pretty much everything and will then ride back up again....

but then back to the BMX's this weekend - theres room for all in the garage... just ride and have fun.. if your smiling its working...

kdw712 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:10 PM »

Since i got my MTB i've hardly looked at BMX

MTB straight out and riding, ( i'm only a mile from decent off road riding )
no driving to tracks / parks etc

trashing through all the mud and slop you can handle

i love it

steve69 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:55 PM »

Gears are for Girls

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:49 PM »

i've had all, Hardtail XC, Full suss XC and full suss freeride/DH but gone full circle and have a long travel Hard tail now and love it! great for everything, quick on the climbs and just as quick going down!

Have a word with Mike and look at one of his Dialled Prince Albert frames

dannywhiteley · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:02 PM »

I kept the old school vibe going with a 1991 Marin Palisades Trail (the matt grey one with fluo yellow bars and forks). Got a Cosmic Trail fluo cross bar pad, one of those triangle frame packs and a fluo yellow speckled bottle cage.

Gets more attention than all the modern rubbish on my local trails...

n.b. Modern rubbish jibe was a joke.

Jonnyboy bmx · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:38 PM »

Ive gone old school with my MTB as well, 1991 Kona Explosif

Build yourself a old school one & you can still get your bike building fix, the same but different

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2010, 09:34 PM »

Quote from: BMXJON on March 03, 2010, 06:38 PM

Ive gone old school with my MTB as well, 1991 Kona Explosif

nice bike

CD17 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2010, 10:03 PM »

Quote from: BMXJON on March 03, 2010, 06:38 PM

Ive gone old school with my MTB as well, 1991 Kona Explosif
Build yourself a old school one & you can still get your bike building fix, the same but different

Sweet Explosif

I love these old Kona's, I've had four Kona's

My first was a 93 Lava Dome, then a 96 Lave Dome & a 04 Kula, I would love to find a mint 96 Lave Dome

Have you checked out this site

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/

Jonnyboy bmx · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2010, 10:46 PM »

Quote from: wish id kept my TA on March 03, 2010, 10:03 PM

Quote from: BMXJON on March 03, 2010, 06:38 PM

Ive gone old school with my MTB as well, 1991 Kona Explosif
Build yourself a old school one & you can still get your bike building fix, the same but different

Sweet Explosif I love these old Kona's, I've had four Kona's

My first was a 93 Lava Dome, then a 96 Lave Dome & a 04 Kula, I would love to find a mint 96 Lave Dome

Have you checked out this site

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/

Yes mate, they really know there stuff over there

gobshite · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2010, 10:54 PM »

what a load of lycra clad fags

i'm banned for life from retrobike

old school mountain bikes are like old school bmx's ,

pretty to look at but shit to ride,

and tbh they're utterly and completely piss-weak.

something like this is what you need if you actually want to ride off road,

Del · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:48 AM »

i quite fancy a MTB jump/street bike and always keep looking at this baby....

What's the advantages and disadvantages of 24" and 26" as you can get this one in both

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:57 AM »

this is my current choice.......long travel fork and steel HT frame, go up or down whatever you want and light enough for all day rides as well

you can pick up a frame new for about £150

gobshite · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:59 AM »

Quote from: Del on March 04, 2010, 08:48 AM

i quite fancy a MTB jump/street bike and always keep looking at this baby....

What's the advantages and disadvantages of 24" and 26" as you can get this one in both

"24 wheels are a little more nimble and handle a little quicker,
"26 wheels cover more ground quicker and handle a touch slower,

any joy with the T1 stickers del?

nice on-one ther pickles, good choice sir

dialledbikes · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:11 PM »

Get a 4X bike. Like a big BMX but a bit more forgiving/talent compensator.

spesh · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:36 PM »

i got this frame and fork for sale

subway alloy frame good condition with hoffman ek decals fitted c/w seat and post and clamp
marzochi drop-off 6" travel forks slight scratches disc only
plus i may have some other bits to throw in £100 posted