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i'm trying to find a good bmx bike, but i've been to the shop where one felt realllly uncomfortable and the other felt good, but they were both 20 inch i think. or is there a different size for adults? i'm not big or anything i weigh like 150.
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I am 31yrs old, and I ride a bmx that's a tad smaller than the ones available in stores. It's still 20inch, but the Top Tube is only 19.5"
When deciding on a bmx, they are all 20", but the length of the Top Tube (the tube between the seat post and the stem/handlebars) makes quite the difference. Some go as high as 22", and some as low as 17.9".
Wall-Mart bikes will feel very cheap and 'toy like', where'as if you go to a bike shop, you will be looking at more mid-high end bikes, with quality parts, built to last and take a beating.
Look for Double-wall rims, as they are a lot stronger and less prone to buckling. You won't be able to tell if they are double, single, or triple wall by looking at them, but some have stickers on them, saying so. Ask for the specs on the bike you are looking at, or take some makes and models of bikes you see in the store, and look up their specs online.
I am 6'0", and my bike is designed for Flatland, so it's light and short. Very few stores will stock Flatland bikes, because we make up only 5% of the bmx world.
Some handle bars have a lot of 'sweep', meaning the grip part of them are angled back or up. This can affect the feel of the bike a lot, but bars can always be changed over.
Tyre pressure, believe it or not, can also make a bike feel different. Most people will roll on 65-80psi.
Best way to go is to ride a few bikes and look at the parts that make it feel different, and see what takes ur preference.
Bar sweep, top tube length, tyre psi, seat height, angle of the bars(forward or back), crank length... all these things vary on all bikes, but all (besides the top tube) can be adjusted to suit your preferences. :)
I am 31yrs old, and I ride a bmx that's a tad smaller than the ones available in stores. It's still 20inch, but the Top Tube is only 19.5"
When deciding on a bmx, they are all 20", but the length of the Top Tube (the tube between the seat post and the stem/handlebars) makes quite the difference. Some go as high as 22", and some as low as 17.9".
Wall-Mart bikes will feel very cheap and 'toy like', where'as if you go to a bike shop, you will be looking at more mid-high end bikes, with quality parts, built to last and take a beating.
Look for Double-wall rims, as they are a lot stronger and less prone to buckling. You won't be able to tell if they are double, single, or triple wall by looking at them, but some have stickers on them, saying so. Ask for the specs on the bike you are looking at, or take some makes and models of bikes you see in the store, and look up their specs online.
I am 6'0", and my bike is designed for Flatland, so it's light and short. Very few stores will stock Flatland bikes, because we make up only 5% of the bmx world.
Some handle bars have a lot of 'sweep', meaning the grip part of them are angled back or up. This can affect the feel of the bike a lot, but bars can always be changed over.
Tyre pressure, believe it or not, can also make a bike feel different. Most people will roll on 65-80psi.
Best way to go is to ride a few bikes and look at the parts that make it feel different, and see what takes ur preference.
Bar sweep, top tube length, tyre psi, seat height, angle of the bars(forward or back), crank length... all these things vary on all bikes, but all (besides the top tube) can be adjusted to suit your preferences. :)
is 40 hours on a dirt bike Too much?
NORCAL_4
Im planning on buying a kawasaki kx250
and it has been riden for 40 hours
is this too much
Answer
Absolutely not. BUT BUT BUT!!! that is in consideration that it is and has been properly maintained. After the first 12 hours there are things that need to be done. some things the rider can do, some things are for the technician. You might have to re-fit the grips with ones you like (everyone has their favorites) all of the old material must be removed before plugging the ends and applying hairspray to both the handlebars and the grips. slide on quickly and completely in the right spot already pre-established by you, then don't touch it or mess with it at all. The hairspray will cure with the grip and alloy and the grips will be ready in a day or two at most.
The chain slack and tensioner needs inspection the head bolts need to be checked, or re-torqued (this is engine specific, and depends on the engine) I run two strokes a little richer in oil (just a tiny bit now!) their first tank or two. Then after that she's ready. four strokes the crankcase oil.
Did you mean 400 or 4000?
40 hours is not that much, about a half season for some(I guess that depends on how much, how long and where you tear it up.) Not me though,
Ive ridden that long in one day! hah! oh you got me on that one huh!
LOL your'e not kidding though...lol The bike you are planning to buy should look like a cream puff, practically new! ok?, No is the answer 40 hours is not too much. It's not a new bike, just after new though. An engine takes 10 hours to break in properly, put it that way.
Wow, what's ^ all bent about? hope he finds peace man. shew!
Absolutely not. BUT BUT BUT!!! that is in consideration that it is and has been properly maintained. After the first 12 hours there are things that need to be done. some things the rider can do, some things are for the technician. You might have to re-fit the grips with ones you like (everyone has their favorites) all of the old material must be removed before plugging the ends and applying hairspray to both the handlebars and the grips. slide on quickly and completely in the right spot already pre-established by you, then don't touch it or mess with it at all. The hairspray will cure with the grip and alloy and the grips will be ready in a day or two at most.
The chain slack and tensioner needs inspection the head bolts need to be checked, or re-torqued (this is engine specific, and depends on the engine) I run two strokes a little richer in oil (just a tiny bit now!) their first tank or two. Then after that she's ready. four strokes the crankcase oil.
Did you mean 400 or 4000?
40 hours is not that much, about a half season for some(I guess that depends on how much, how long and where you tear it up.) Not me though,
Ive ridden that long in one day! hah! oh you got me on that one huh!
LOL your'e not kidding though...lol The bike you are planning to buy should look like a cream puff, practically new! ok?, No is the answer 40 hours is not too much. It's not a new bike, just after new though. An engine takes 10 hours to break in properly, put it that way.
Wow, what's ^ all bent about? hope he finds peace man. shew!
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