Skinnies? What's that all about then?

[factory pilot]

Okay I know smaller kids ( like Tony Lee )  rode skinnies BITD ..
But did bigger riders .. why? What are they all about .. ?
Was it a choice?
Could I race them against 'fat and thin' tyre riders?
What was the score?
Anyone ride them now?


Bubba Hayes on some ...
Which got me thinking about all this ..


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[In2bmx]

Lighter , faster .
Could be twitchy going in to a corner on lose gravel.

I had them Bitd. I remember Tony Holland , Craig Schofield and Dale home using them . 

[griff]

Skinniest I’ve gone is 1.5” on the Ripper
I think they make it look fast 

[deeman]

Skinnier tyre ...less resistance.....more speed!
Lets not forget Eddie Fiola either who rode them in the 85 KOSP in an attempt to get more air than the others!

[Retrodan72]

isn't this a question we should be asking DTTDB after seeing his BOTD entries?

[factory pilot]

isn't this a question we should be asking DTTDB after seeing his BOTD entries?

Classic Dan ... PMSL !!


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[MartyC]

I used them for a while bitd on a Procraft I had,  they were great on hard packed surfaces but tended to get loose and wash out on anything else.

[VOIVOD]

  When you change from standard size rims/tyres do you change your gearing to match? You should do..

[Mikku]

I've never had them or even ridden a bike with them but with a few exceptions, they generally just don't look right to me!

[Gashead]

I've got a nice set for sale

[Peter J]

BITD I raced on skinnies 1" 3/8th up to been about 12 then swapped over to 1.75's as I was a big lad back then to 

They were more for the pocket rockets 

[torkerdude180]

Great wheels imo. Nice and strong too. Limited to what bikes look good with them on really.