bmcd308 0 #26 May 13, 2003 >>Odyssey Giro, or ACS (Pro)Rotor?<< Definitely the Odyssey. The ACS system gives a really mushy feel (at least it did in 1989). >>Brakes<< Dia Compe MX-901 (I was a purist) >>Pedals<< Shimano for freestyle. Bearclaws will tear you up doing tricks. I broke a Hutch spindle one time, and wound up buying the heavier ACS Beartrap pedals, which I loved. I still have a scar from my Urchin cages. >>wheels<< 72 spoke Peregrine for freestyle, 36 spoke Araya rims on Hutch magnesium hubs for racing. The early Hutch hubs absolutely rocked the house, but then Hutch came out with "Hutch Pro Series" (I think that was the name) components that were not as top of the line. The early Hutch stuff was awesome. OK - back at you - Cranks? Diamond Back, Redline, or Pro Something (that is what I had - they were only big in the South). BMcD... ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #27 May 13, 2003 Cranks - Definitely Redline 401 FlitesI also like the GT 3-piece w/ 2 bolts on each arm (if I could remember the name). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #28 May 13, 2003 >>I also like the GT 3-piece w/ 2 bolts on each arm (if I could remember the name). << No such thing when I left the sport. I am still trying to remember what my cranks were called. I bought them instead of the Flites because they had sealed bearings and they were available in 185, while Flites were only in 170, 175 and 180 (I'm tall). I may have to call my parents and have them look at the bike. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #29 May 13, 2003 Quote I wound up using my race bike for ramps Aaahhh... Like Matt Hoffman - winning all the contests on a Skyway TA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #30 May 13, 2003 >>on a Skyway TA<< With those POS white 10-lb Skyway mags. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerKimmy 0 #31 May 13, 2003 Quote What are these GTs that you speak of? Wanna sell a bike? Sure I do. But you may be better off with some on ebay. They are in better condition and would be easier to get shipped. Mine are still together, but not in the best condition. I rode them ragged as a kid. They aren't the prettiest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #32 May 13, 2003 I currently own a Volume Destroyer which is a great all-around bike. It is long, sleek, and reasonably light. I don't run four pegs because flatland isn't my primary gig, but I do run two on one side for grinds. I have some very basic flatland tricks which I can perform with the two pegs I have. I agree that setting up a street/ramp bike for flatland is better than flatland bike setup for street/ramp. Honestly if it's 20" with two wheels, it'll be plenty fun to ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #33 May 13, 2003 Quote you may be better off with some on ebay And look what I found. I had one of theseThis thread is strting to make me want to spend my tax refund on a freestyle bike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #34 May 13, 2003 Quote I would love top get my hands on an original GT Performer/Pro Perfomer or Pro Freestyle Tour And look what I found that's got your name all over...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3608538914&category=22677 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #35 May 13, 2003 That bike is sweet! Although other than the nostalgia, I don't think it is as functional as a modern freestyle bike. A bitchin' bike none the less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #36 May 13, 2003 I had a GT Pro Freestyle Tour. A neon pink one too.And if you guessed Martin Aparijo as one of my favorite riders... Ding ding ding. We have a winner. Though my all time favorite was Ron Wilkerson who now I guess owns 2-Hip bikes. Back to the Pro Freestyle Tour. As much as it's 100% 4130 chromoly, the metal is soft. Especially where the hub nuts go, you could squeaz the plates a new shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #37 May 13, 2003 Why don't you think it would Rock?! Who are you to say Besides what makes you think I could even make the bike do any tricks other than a endo or a rear wheel pogo? ...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #38 May 13, 2003 Marin Aparijo was the bomb, I watched him and the other GT guys do a demo at Knott's Berry Farm in ...198? And his Hair kicked ass! I would love to have a pink Pro Freestyle Tour, or a GT blue Pro Performer. Where did all of those old bikes go?...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #39 May 13, 2003 2-Hip Bikes owner Ron Wilkerson is still around. He puts on the "Meet the street" contest every year in San Francisco. Very popular among the pro's as it is a laid back event, compared to the heavily publicised X-games and gravity games. He's actually got some really good bikes too! Most bike manufacturers now are rider owned and operated, which makes me feel much better about spending a little bit more on a high end setup. Just about all bmx bike manufactures today have increased the thickness of the dropouts (aka rear hub plate). I think that was a common failure on heavily beaten freestyle frames. I remember one time I landed 270 off a launch ramp and my front wheel was probably 10-15 degrees out of true because the front dropout was badly tweaked. They are in the 3/8" thick range now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #40 May 13, 2003 That depends on what you have. I would much rather rebuild a bike than buy a showroom antique. Give me the low-down!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #41 May 13, 2003 Aaahh yes... Dropouts And most certainly the welding too. Their a lot thicker around the joints that take the most stress like the top tube. I remember cracking the top tube of my PFT while attempting to learn a "wall ride" - right when "street" was introduced. I even had a Bully (made by RL Osborne after he left Redline to start his own co). It had a bash guard complete with the replaceable nylon grind plate thingy below the chainwheel.edit: I think Matt Hoffman has his own bike co too if I'm not mistaken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #42 May 13, 2003 What are you some BMX Nerd? ...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #43 May 13, 2003 Don't you have a Bontager? Who's the nerd now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #44 May 13, 2003 Quote Marin Aparijo was the bomb And who did you like better on the ramps? Matt Hoffman, Josh White, or Mike Dominguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #45 May 13, 2003 Bully Bikes! Matt (Mat) Hoffman owns Hoffman Bikes (appropriately named). As a matter of fact, I had the Hoffman Codor which is his signature bike. I actually have a video that has him BASE jumping a bridge into some freezing river in what appears to be the dead of winter. In that same video there is some footage of John Vincent "testing" some of Hoffman's bikes of a LARGE Norwegian fjord (BASE rig tested). Bikes failed terribly. He also BASE jumps the inside of a dome frequented by the super bowl. Pretty insane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #46 May 13, 2003 dude..i loved my PK. i beat the hell out of that bike and it took it all and more.. stupid me sold it to a dude.. when i went off to college and of course his check bounced...last time i ever took a check from anyone i didnt know...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #47 May 13, 2003 Quote Don't you have a Bontager? Who's the nerd now? Remember this?edit: Speaking of old school... Twenty sure fire ways to tell if you're "old school" or not: You know you're "old school" if: 20. You ever rode a bike with a "frame stander" built around the seat post tube 19. You remember when "knee saver" bars first came out 18. You ever wore leather Haro racing pants to freestyle in 17. You ever wore a pair of suede Vision Street Wear high tops 16. You know who "Andy" & "Lew" are 15. Your tires ever left any "bare feet" tracks in the dirt 14. You ever rode ACS Z-rims 13. You remember when Mat Hoffman was sponsored by Skyway 12. You remember Spike Jonze the freestyler, before Spike Jonze the director 11. You ever used an ACS "Rotor" 10. You know what "AFA" stands for 9. You were ever a member of "Club Home Boy" 8. You ever rode a "day-glow" pink bike 7. You ever ran fork standers or frame standers on your bike 6. You ever hung Eddie Fiola posters on your wall 5. You remember the BMX Action Trick Team 4. You ever bought a bike that had built in pegs 3. You ever ran a number plate on your bars, but didn't race 2. You ever rode a set of Skyway Tuff II wheels 1. You ever wanted to grow up to be Cru Jones - RAD! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #48 May 13, 2003 Quote dude..i loved my PK. As in PK Ripper? The one and only all-aluminium freestyle bike that could take a beating? That is one very awesome bike. And look: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=PK+%2B+ripper You might just be able to buy one back. edit: And look! My old bike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #49 May 13, 2003 The PK Ripper is probably the most sought after bmx bike. I've seen several of them fetching a good chunk of change on ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #50 May 13, 2003 Miek Dominguez stands out in my mind as a past favorite, but Hoffman kicks ass!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
