Reading the BMX forums on a few websites recently I have noticed a severe hatred towards mountain bikers. Now, most of the haters were younger riders...
Reading the BMX forums on a few websites recently I have noticed a severe hatred towards mountain bikers. Now, most of the haters were younger riders, but there were a few older guys as well. A lot of you guys have ridden the Gunbarrel jumps, and you know (or should know) that a BMXer by the name of Matt tore down over 15 jumps. Why? Because he thought 26" wheelers destroyed the park, when all that was done was maintaining and more building. I feel that mountain bikers have a deep respect for the 20" guys, but I don't know why it doesn't go both ways. Even the recent Odd Couple vids get so many negative comments towards mountain bikers when the point of the videos is to bring the two sports together. What is going on? Are mountain bikes crowding the skate parks? Are they a threat to 20's for unknown reasons? Maybe this should be posted on some BMX forums, but whatever is going on, it's ridiculous, and we need to bring it to an end. There are enough forces working against bikers in general; we don't need to beef with our 2-wheeled relatives.
i agree. im not a tall guy... but i am a wide guy
I am 5'8" and weigh 220... i look funny in lil bikes... a 22... i just may buy one... in like.... .. wait i just ordered mine :D and it IS a faction. 398euro plus 99$ for shipping to the US... awesome.
Reading the BMX forums on a few websites recently I have noticed a severe hatred towards mountain bikers. Now, most of the haters were younger riders...
Reading the BMX forums on a few websites recently I have noticed a severe hatred towards mountain bikers. Now, most of the haters were younger riders, but there were a few older guys as well. A lot of you guys have ridden the Gunbarrel jumps, and you know (or should know) that a BMXer by the name of Matt tore down over 15 jumps. Why? Because he thought 26" wheelers destroyed the park, when all that was done was maintaining and more building. I feel that mountain bikers have a deep respect for the 20" guys, but I don't know why it doesn't go both ways. Even the recent Odd Couple vids get so many negative comments towards mountain bikers when the point of the videos is to bring the two sports together. What is going on? Are mountain bikes crowding the skate parks? Are they a threat to 20's for unknown reasons? Maybe this should be posted on some BMX forums, but whatever is going on, it's ridiculous, and we need to bring it to an end. There are enough forces working against bikers in general; we don't need to beef with our 2-wheeled relatives.
Yeah... They asked me to be on their team about 5 months ago and I've been riding the 22 ever since. It's awesome...
i agree. im not a tall guy... but i am a wide guy :P I am 5'8" and weigh 220... i look funny in lil bikes...
i agree. im not a tall guy... but i am a wide guy
I am 5'8" and weigh 220... i look funny in lil bikes... a 22... i just may buy one... in like.... .. wait i just ordered mine :D and it IS a faction. 398euro plus 99$ for shipping to the US... awesome.
you lucky dog...
And Joel, that bike is a real looker. I like the super long chainstays evened out by the TALL bars.
i agree. im not a tall guy... but i am a wide guy :P I am 5'8" and weigh 220... i look funny in lil bikes...
i agree. im not a tall guy... but i am a wide guy
I am 5'8" and weigh 220... i look funny in lil bikes... a 22... i just may buy one... in like.... .. wait i just ordered mine :D and it IS a faction. 398euro plus 99$ for shipping to the US... awesome.
Those stays aren't really that long... you're just used to super slammed 26's... this thing manuals really well. The new frame they're sending me has stays about 1/2" shorter...
So I have a decked out fitbikeco (2016) bmx I have well over 600 invested and I love the bike but someone offered to trade me a 29” Scott aspect 950 (2014) I’m not sure how reliable this bike is. But I know Scott isn’t a bad brand I just need some help on it.
If you're into light XC rides and gravel path cruising, that could be a decent trade. If you want to actually mountain bike, save up a bit more, and buy something like this (new):
...or scour craigslist. The guys over on reddit/MTB would be happy to help. Geometry, standards, and tech have come a long way since '14. Don't get me wrong, you can have fun on any outdated ride, but you'll have more fun on the modern bikes, and you'll find parts more readily.
And Joel, that bike is a real looker. I like the super long chainstays evened out by the TALL bars.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-sentier-hardtail-bike-de… OR
http://www.wiggle.com/vitus-bikes-sentier-vrs-hardtail-bike-slx-1x11/
...or scour craigslist. The guys over on reddit/MTB would be happy to help. Geometry, standards, and tech have come a long way since '14. Don't get me wrong, you can have fun on any outdated ride, but you'll have more fun on the modern bikes, and you'll find parts more readily.
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