Got a mid-school BMX bike again

[bird_dog0347]

Got new stickers for it, looks much better now! Lots more to do but it's getting there.

[Rreemo]

It's pretty cool to see the BMX craze that's happening lately. Funny story...one of my long time friends (since grade school) still had his old bike in the shed next to his parents house all these years, a Cook Bros that he has had since we were in about 6th-7th grade. Last year he got it out and back into riding shape for one of his sons, who is now about that age. His boy was over at a friend's house and the friend's Dad (apparently big into vintage BMX) took notice....called Dave and told him what that thing is worth now. He's done some research on it since, and was telling me that this old thing is worth like $5K now! He said that when he took it down to a bike shop, the dude begged him to just sell the seat post, and offered $500 for the post alone (its a slant post).

Needless to say its not for sale, and he's more proud that his son appreciates it even more...said that he's no longer leaving it lay in the yard at night anymore.

[dcs13]

Ive been riding my cruiser pretty heavy lately. About 20 miles a week. Been wanting to pick up a decent mountain bike to ride but just finding overpriced non negotiable people on craigs wanting too much for their junk.. If any of ya'll see a decent $200 Mountain bike in a medium size, send me a note please..

[Stephen]

So I bought my boy this for Christmas (he's 12).. it's a "Sunday blueprint".. I have to say for a mid level bike, it sure has a lot of bells and whistles we didn't get factory from our mid skool bikes..
3 piece cranks
Center pull brakes
And seems really light too but I haven't weighed it yes because I'm hiding it until Sunday.. we got him a Yamaha piano for Christmas and gave it to him early because the lady that gives him lessons said he really needed a piano with weighted keys asap.. he had mentioned he wanted a bike for his birthday in February but I got too good of a deal to pass up.. so on Sunday one of his presents will be some "wethepeople pegs" for the bike were going to build.. then I'll send him to grab something out of the truck and it will be there in the back yard..lol


Thanks to this thread I'm already considering buying a project bike to build when I'm bored.. thanks a lot assholes! Lol

[dcs13]

LOL. I had a friend at work give me 2 old frames. A GT and and something else I can't remember. I'm gonna build those. I've had 3 mountain bikes since the last post. Been riding a lot.
Have you seen the new pump track in Frisco and the place in Grand Prairie ? Some crazy cool stuff.

https://www.facebook.com/actionparkgrandprairie/

[Stephen]

LOL. I had a friend at work give me 2 old frames. A GT and and something else I can't remember. I'm gonna build those. I've had 3 mountain bikes since the last post. Been riding a lot.
Have you seen the new pump track in Frisco and the place in Grand Prairie ? Some crazy cool stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/actionparkgrandprairie/

I live super close to Frisco so I need to check that place out

[dcs13]

Heres the Frisco track

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647295032219018/

I was planning on it this week, BUT I broke a couple of ribs last saturday. I can't freakin breathe without pain, much less hit any of those jumps..

[Stephen]

Heres the Frisco track

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647295032219018/

I was planning on it this week, BUT I broke a couple of ribs last saturday. I can't freakin breathe without pain, much less hit any of those jumps..

Thanks.. that place looks really nice! I'll definitely be taking him one day very soon..

[bird_dog0347]

I've been to the Frisco pump track once so far as it's only like 4 miles from my house but the problem is that it's just far enough not to want to ride there and back and the bike doesn't fit in the mustang without taking it apart... I need a rack.

The track is pretty cool, but it will certainly remind you how old we have all gotten in a hurry!

[Stephen]

I've been to the Frisco pump track once so far as it's only like 4 miles from my house but the problem is that it's just far enough not to want to ride there and back and the bike doesn't fit in the mustang without taking it apart... I need a rack.

The track is pretty cool, but it will certainly remind you how old we have all gotten in a hurry!

I'm 35 so I can't imagine it feeling great haha

[Gasser64]

I want one, but I'm certain I'd look like a gorilla on a tricycle. I remember having a blast on mine as a kid. Do they make slightly larger ones? Or maybe those are bigger. Can't really tell from pics

[bird_dog0347]

I'm 35 so I can't imagine it feeling great haha

Yeah, I'll be 37 in March... it hurts!

[Stephen]

I want one, but I'm certain I'd look like a gorilla on a tricycle. I remember having a blast on mine as a kid. Do they make slightly larger ones? Or maybe those are bigger. Can't really tell from pics

24" cruiser frames

[dcs13]

I want one, but I'm certain I'd look like a gorilla on a tricycle. I remember having a blast on mine as a kid. Do they make slightly larger ones? Or maybe those are bigger. Can't really tell from pics

Here is a 24" and a 26".. The 24 is a race bike. The 26 is more for just cruising, but you could ride the pump tracks

[1carcrazyguy]

So who makes a good 24" BMX cruiser now? I was going to buy a SE Floval Flyer but I really don't like the chrome that is being offered now. I was looking for a retro color. The only brands I am seeing now are brands that were not around when I used to be into bikes? I see We The People, Sunday.... what happened to GT, Haro, Skyway, and those good brands. Redline is now box store bikes so what is good these days? Looking for 24" BMX cruiser to get some exercise.