Yep and when broken/damaged bodies means time off work, longer healing time etc,. it is not quite the fun it was when 16 years old.
With age comes wisdom. We dont need to impress anyone. We can put or egos aside and master the basics before progressing to riskier riding.
@b230ftw - love that build, classic mid school. I used to run milk bars as well, something like 25" wide - how did we ever cope?
I wouldn’t want massive bars now anyway. I have really short arms and legs so needed everything low and narrow to even try any flatland stuff.
I bought an ACS Boa which had been modified with cartridge bearings and a 10mm mount – some company in the UK modified the stock ones.
That company was just Rob Ridge. Still ripping it now and one of the best in World at what he does.
That company was just Rob Ridge. Still ripping it now and one of the best in World at what he does.
I had forgotten that, thanks! I do still watch his videos.
Yep and when broken/damaged bodies means time off work, longer healing time etc,.
It's a supported fracture so no cast and still at work. 6 weeks till i can ride or swim.
That company was just Rob Ridge. Still ripping it now and one of the best in World at what he does
I sold him some titanium pegs I made some years ago. Commented on both our ages when I linked the name to my reaction boa.
I wouldn’t want massive bars now anyway. I have really short arms and legs so needed everything low and narrow to even try any flatland stuff.
I used to rock Castillo Bar (really cutdown) and a S&M Redneck, now rocking a lovely profile toploader and 9 inch bars with nothing off the width and it feels great, my lower back has never been happier!
I've been going down the local pump track with my boys recently.
Yesterday a guy turned up on a tricked out bmx (in his 40's same as me). He let me have a go. I loved it! so fast. Didn't have any brakes on though.
Got me thinking i'd love to pick up a second hand bmx.
What should i be looking at? whats the deal with sizing? do they pretty much fit anyone? think the one i rode was 20.5 inch?
Any good makes i should be looking at?
Saw a Fly neutron on ebay which didn't look too bad
also a mongoose legion L60
I'm not up to date on current bikes and models but Fly make nice bikes. As do Fit, BSD, Sunday, We the People etc.
The vast majority of frames have 20.5" top tubes but some modern bikes have longer reach and taller head tubes. I think people have finally realised that these things are actually ridden by young adults and grown men and not just the 8 year olds that they were originally designed for.
So yes, they're all tiny, twitchy, danger machines but if you want to ride one you get used to it.
Also, I've got a new favourite frame...
bsdforever.com/products/sureshot-frame
How about Mafia kush ?
Ive been riding BMX since the 80's, im now 45 and still reguarly ride Southsea skatepark (my local park since 1992)
It does take longer to heal now compared to 30+ years ago but the enjoyment is still there
Have friends who are in their 50's who still ride (ex pro's) who have no plans to stop riding and bmx is their life
Here's a couple of pics of me riding over the years, been an S&M guy since 1993, with a soft spot for Standard's
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gng8hoC9L8RpqbxH8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5to52FbwCyH7MCyz7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjg6cvvA2VYSmG4y8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UhXfUiCbAXjd7yXu7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DTQPs7KeAra7bDdQ6
Spotted this on YouTube
Brutal but good progression
Rather than back go BMX in your 40's, how about getting into BMX in your 40's ?
Any recommendations? Been looking around at some 2nd hand one's. What are some good makes? Mongoose, GT, Mafia, Wethe people?
As above. TT lengths. i;m 5'9" and by all accounts should be 20.5 to 21"? Can you not adjust with a longer stem?
found this pretty decent GT that came up on fb marketplace
or this mongoose legion
it's a 20" TT though
Mafia
No!
Out of the GT or mongoose the GT probably
interesting. I have heard other ppl say no to Mafia
Someone mentioned GT are more race orientated. How do i tell this?
Mafia make BSO level BMX's or at least they did last time I worked in a shop and had to fix the bloody things.
Someone mentioned GT are more race orientated. How do i tell this?
Some might be but they'll be easy to spot because they'll look like race bikes. Avoid anything with a massive chainring and a V-brake. Everything else will be a normal do anything BMX.
Mafia make BSO level BMX’s or at least they did last time I worked in a shop and had to fix the bloody things.
GT and mongoose are not dissimilar now that they are more corporate brands, but I think the main Thing with Mafia is they are direct to consumer only and screw the small bmx shops which as I am sure you are aware are few and far between now. It the old because there is not the money on bmx compared to mtb people are protective. (I know you probably know this but just for others who may be reading).
Someone mentioned GT are more race orientated. How do i tell this?
They have a good freestyle team again now, as above a race bike looks very different, loooong back end, canti, big chainring, aluminium or carbon usually.
Here’s a couple of pics of me riding over the years, been an S&M guy since 1993, with a soft spot for Standard’s
FBR!
Is that the Charlton ramp?
Saw this and thought of you lot, this could be you soon 😉
Probably not, but inspiring all the same 🙂
So I've kind of made a commitment to myself to actually try to ride more often.
I went to Asylum last night after work, first time since breaking my arm in the summer.
I'm basically back at beginner, the bike felt twitchy and wobbly and turning on the vert walls got a bit sketchy at times. Strangely I had to lower the bars (swapped spacers from under the stem). My goal is nothing more that to ride the BMX once a week and get a bit more confident on the bike again.
I can't get used to the brakes being rubbish years ago I would be breakless, but not really at a level where that's safe at the min.
I was great though 1 1/2 hrs and knackered this morning 👍
