Author Topic: New school bikes. (Read 1808 times)

Flatcap · « **on:** May 20, 2007, 10:57 AM »

My long and stressful search for a bike ended a couple of weeks ago when I bought that Haro F5 at a very very reasonable price. I'm going to change one or two bits on it but overall I really do like it. It's strong, not too heavy (32lbs) and looks great. I'm going to use the Haro as my main bike for ramps etc. so I've also bought a new school GT which I paid next to nothing for which I'm mainly going to use for back up parts or as a seperate street/dirt bike so I'm not too worried about thrashing it which often happens with street/dirt. So overall I'm very happy, I've got my Haro F5, the GT for street, my red and chrome Steet Beat project and I'm on the look out for a GT Performer ideally in yellow for a future project.

However, if there's one thing that really dissapoints me about the new school bikes is that they are all so similar, they all look virtually the same. The bars are the same shape, most of the frames give or take some minor details are the same. That's one of the things I really love about the old school bikes is they were so diverse, how much different does a Hutch Trick Star look from a GT Performer or a Street Beat for instance. There was more scope for individuality and creativity which is what BMX is all about.

I'm sure the new school bikes are better, stronger and more reliable but it's just same same same which is such a shame shame shame!

Anyone else feel the same?

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:16 AM »

Yeh i kinda know wot ya sayin Flatcap.

Thats why i got a DK Cleveland in citrus orange! I didnt want a "dull" bike, ive always liked my bikes to look clean and tidy.
I dont personally like the "grimey" look that seems to be the style at the mo.

Just my two bobs worth

Sean.

darkersomeday · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:21 AM »

i think youre right,

there are only really small details that set them apart, brake mounts, tubing specs,geometry,etc,

the main reason is that the old double diamond frame design just works so well, form over function.

lighter weight is another eason, frames now are doing away with everything unecessary inorder to shed weight but keep strength,

aesthetics play a big part too, the DD just looks so clean.

gav12345 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:26 AM »

yep you are right, the only big difference is the colour! i just dropped out of new school, and i am learning about old school. but the rims are nice on old school hubs??

ronnie360 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:29 AM »

i think the old school bikes look so much better than the new school ones

and they are more eye catching but that is my opinion

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 11:41 AM »

They are as "same same" as you build them.........................................

Right Stidds?

Right Harris?

stidds · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:25 PM »

Quote from: 94 performer on May 20, 2007, 11:41 AM

They are as "same same" as you build them.........................................

Right Stidds?

Well said Simon.

I do understand the sentiment about new school but it isn't all like that. Look at my 3 new school 20" bikes, not a hint of black.

My White/Orange Superstar Parkinson is pictured above. Here are my other 2.

2004 GT Power Series Pro

2007 SE Racing Looptail Quadangle

rarman1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:15 PM »

i find that the different styles of frames part of new skool bmx-ing is in flatland frames where there are loads of designs,

and dont be afraid of slapping a pair of kneesavers on a new skool ride

Haley · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:27 PM »

Stidds, That Parkinson has just got me excited about new school. Lovin' those wheels. Any chance of any close up shots?

stidds · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:51 PM »

Quote from: Haley on May 21, 2007, 07:27 PM

Stidds, That Parkinson has just got me excited about new school. Lovin' those wheels. Any chance of any close up shots?

No problem, I will put some up tomorrow. Save your pennies and you can buy the Superstar.

Haley · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:05 PM »

Cheers mate. Pennies is all I have to save (literally). May have to sell my soul.

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:10 PM »

Quote from: Haley on May 21, 2007, 08:05 PM

Cheers mate. Pennies is all I have to save (literally). May have to sell my soul.

Thats what I like to see... You can tell when you are hooked on this hobby, when a grown man is prepared to sell his soul for a kids bike

Haley · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:34 PM »

Tell me about it. I dont know whats happened to me in the last six months. I blame it all on me gettin' broadband.

Its all good though.

Mattdub · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2007, 12:03 PM »

New School does'nt have to be Bland !

Old School colourways do rock though

stidds · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2007, 12:23 PM »

I love that GHP, one of the best looking new school builds around. The Vegas Hoops are soooo cooool, I am on the trail of a set myself.

Flatcap · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2007, 05:22 PM »

Some great looking bikes there guys.....I think some of you missed the point of my post though. I wasn't saying ALL new school bikes I was saying the majority are dull. I think some of the bikes above look awesome and would very happily own any of them but there are some really boring ones when you look around.

I suppose it's up to us old schoolers to change things - if we dare.....LOL!

Mattdub · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2007, 05:24 PM »

Quote from: Flatcap on May 22, 2007, 05:22 PM

Some great looking bikes there guys.....I think some of you missed the point of my post though. I was saying ALL new school bikes I was saying the majority are dull. I think some of the bikes above look awesome and would very happily own any of them but there are some really boring ones when you look around.

I suppose it's up to us old schoolers to change things - if we dare.....LOL!

I totally agree , most NS are boring .

Let's get some colour going , interestingly quite a few manufacturers are doing more colours now

( Profile , Proper etc )

lazychubs · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:02 PM »

heres mine a lovely metalic green
and toys r us spokes as joe says lol
plus fitted with plenty of ti axles and bolts and seat rails
to save weight

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2007, 09:30 PM »

check out some of the rides on here www.bikeguide.org and look in the bike gallery forum, some beauties in there

DINGO

thesku11s · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2007, 01:55 AM »

Quote from: Lazychubs on May 22, 2007, 06:02 PM

heres mine a lovely metalic green
and toys r us spokes as joe says lol
plus fitted with plenty of ti axles and bolts and seat rails
to save weight

Ive never understood all the Ti -

you could save the weight just by cutting down seatpost, runing plastic bar ends, losing crank bolts etc etc

better still, lose a few stone of that beer belly.

tricknuts · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2007, 05:29 AM »

Here's my S&M josh Striker. I've changed the bars since the photo.

Trev · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2007, 06:23 PM »

Quote from: thesku11s on May 30, 2007, 01:55 AM

you could save the weight just by cutting down seatpost, runing plastic bar ends, losing crank bolts etc etc

Plastic bar ends...

pffft!!!

zed4130 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2007, 06:50 PM »

mines a star

lazychubs · « **Reply #23 on:** May 30, 2007, 06:59 PM »

Quote from: Trev on May 30, 2007, 06:23 PM

Quote from: thesku11s on May 30, 2007, 01:55 AM
you could save the weight just by cutting down seatpost, runing plastic bar ends, losing crank bolts etc etc

Plastic bar ends... pffft!!!

all ready done that lol
and the beer belly comment cost to much lol

Author Topic: New school bikes. (Read 1808 times)

Sean 2000

darkersomeday

gav12345

ronnie360

rarman1

Haley

Haley

Haley

thesku11s

Trev

zed4130