thinkin of havin a bash at o/s racing....where to practice etc

[karlos100]

Im building an old school race legal bike over christmas with the intention of possibly getting to some meets next year. Where is the nearest track to me,i live opposite buckmore park near maidstone. Id like somewhere to go set the bike up and hopefully get a feel for it as well as some air!

[kdw712]

you've got one in dagenham
another East Kent BMX down near herne bay at broomfield
and also Hersdens not far from there either 

[karlos100]

Cheers for that i found their websites...jus one other thing im 6ft1 and 15 stone of solid beer....how long do you give the frame before it snaps  . its a haro group 1 using sealed tuffs!

[Peter J]

I'm 5ft 8 and 3/4 and 17 1/2 stone of Derbyshire fat.............my o/s frame is still ok and my pro class rims are straight............ish

[karlos100]

I'm 5ft 8 and 3/4 and 17 1/2 stone of Derbyshire fat.............my o/s frame is still ok and my pro class rims are straight............ish

do you race pete? if so how do you do? im a bit worried of my height /weight combo! i guess practice makes perfect(ish)!

[RATTY]

I started back two years ago, weighing nearly 19 stone, the weight soon goes once you start riding again. Good luck

[bmxbob]

   Thread hijack 

I too am considering os racing next year and im also building a Haro group 1 with tuffs over the winter, lol 

in in Durham and would also like some info of clubs/tracks n stuff in the surrounding area

cheers and sorry for the hijack 

Bob

[karlos100]

  Thread hijack 

I too am considering os racing next year and im also building a Haro group 1 with tuffs over the winter, lol 

in in Durham and would also like some info of clubs/tracks n stuff in the surrounding area

cheers and sorry for the hijack 

Bob

hijack welcomed bob! love to know what other bits you are bolting to that haro!

[Peter J]

I would'nt say race............more a slow wobble   I'm in the same boat as you I've spent most of this year re-learning old skills.............the main one is keep the rubber side down  

I've had a couple of races on my cruiser and its helped. I've been to watch a couple of O/S races one thing I have noticed is it doesnt matter how good you are as long as you have a go thats all that matters.

From what I've seen the O/S guys are a cool bunch, some are very good, some are good and others are like me ..........got L plates on.....

Not to sure how old you are but at 34 I don't bounce as well as I used to so buy some body armour....it doesnt stop broken bones but helps absorb some of the knocks....

[bmxbob]

im 6`2

15 stone

29 years old

it willd deffo be a slow wobble at first 

[karlos100]

cheers for the recommendations . i think when i get used to riding the bike its gonna go one of two ways...ill either be "just ok" or "completely sh**e". lets see eh! .only a few week to go then i can unwrap the tuffs(thanks to the super wife)bang em on and go cause havoc   all before chrimbo dinner!

[Peter J]

"Just ok" or "completly sh**e".......................welcome to O/S racing 

To me O/s racing is about having a go and meeting up with other guys who share a love of O/S its not about........clipping in, carbon fibre forks etc.........Its about having a laugh and using plenty of deep heat 

[karlos100]

"Just ok" or "completly sh**e".......................welcome to O/S racing 

To me O/s racing is about having a go and meeting up with other guys who share a love of O/S its not about........clipping in, carbon fibre forks etc.........Its about having a laugh and using plenty of deep heat 

it sounds like its for me then!!!

[bmxbob]

  Thread hijack 

I too am considering os racing next year and im also building a Haro group 1 with tuffs over the winter, lol 

in in Durham and would also like some info of clubs/tracks n stuff in the surrounding area

cheers and sorry for the hijack 

Bob

hijack welcomed bob! love to know what other bits you are bolting to that haro!

cheers, well so far its :- White alloy hubbed skyways (my old ones)
                                      Haro fusion seat post clamp (nos ebay)
                                      Elina UL seat and post combo (for sale section here)
                                      Black tuff neck style, lol stem (for sale section here)
                                      Mongoose Pro class rear brake (came on a blue max)
                                      Three piece crank (for sale section here)
                                      Tuff neck ring                    "
                                      SX or DX pedals                "
                                      White AME grips                "

                                      Need some race bars, maybe GT i think 

What you boltin onto yours ?
                                      

[moley]

Watch this guys!!

Were still L platers!!  

http://www.ossbmxracing.co.uk/Reports/08NorthWinterRound4/OSBMX.Manchester.Rnd4.Winter08.B.Final.avi

If we can race then anyone can!!

It doesn't matter what shape you are or what experience you have!!

I have never raced before this year and I was out of action since May due to a foot injury.  Although I have race since May, I haven't been training due to my foot.  After Manchester I have started Training because that Track in Manchester nearly killed me!!   And MotomagII doesn't look too happy either!!  

Make sure you have pads!!

Take it easy!

And above all else, have fun!!

See you at MK09!!  

PS. I found the Haro Group One RS1 a little small for my height 5'10".  Use a Pro XL stem to stop ya legs bashin' on the bars!!  

[bmxbob]

doh, i only get the sound track 

is there anything i have to install to get it to play ?

[karlos100]

The build consists of>> Nos haro group 1,black pleggy hub sealed tuffs,redline 180 flights,tuf neck chainring,se black bars,black suntour power stem,black nikyo headset,dia compe 901 brake,haro seat clamp,comp 3 copys,ame tri grips and some used haro dx style pedals. not sure of freewheel yet. the tuf neck chainwheel is 43t which i think is a bit small. im hoping someone might give me an idea on gearing as im big with long legs!

[Tony 1-4]

I just started back this year after 25 years! I have had 2 races on a Haro Group 1 RS2 with a really basic set up. I was over 18 stone and 5' 11". The bike had a 1 piece crank and 30 quid tuff copies. I jump anything (as a few people will have realised now!) and frame, forks and sh*t wheels have all lived to tell the tale.

Frame was a little small but I got on OK with it for a starter bike. Now have a Haro Pro XXL

Love it to bits. Should be getting my first race on it this weekend at the Norwich winter regional.

[karlos100]

I just started back this year after 25 years! I have had 2 races on a Haro Group 1 RS2 with a really basic set up. I was over 18 stone and 5' 11". The bike had a 1 piece crank and 30 quid tuff copies. I jump anything (as a few people will have realised now!) and frame, forks and sh*t wheels have all lived to tell the tale.

Frame was a little small but I got on OK with it for a starter bike. Now have a Haro Pro XXL

Love it to bits. Should be getting my first race on it this weekend at the Norwich winter regional.

now im worried....bike too small!!!!

[Tony 1-4]

Don't panic. It's amazing what a little adjustment can do. I changed the stem from a crappy Win stem to a big long GT stem. Chucked my bars forward another inch and hey presto, you've gained yourself another 2 inches. As the missus says "It's amazing what a difference your extra 2 inches makes"

[karlos100]

 

[moley]

doh, i only get the sound track 

is there anything i have to install to get it to play ?

If you can't play the file then you probably need to download the appropriate CODEC.

Try downloading and installing one of these :-

K Lite CODEC Pack

[kdw712]

heres some footage from hersden
prob from 06 i would think

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FdmPZOdFv3Y

[dialledbikes]

Good to see some new blood coming into the old school series 

It's a great way back into BMX.

[mileyboy]

I'm thinking about it too-my mate wants to be able to do a backflip by next summer-he's clearly insane-I think the racing would be fun!