NVWOCI WVS Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 probably been asked loads of times but cant be arsed to trawl through all the pages!could i use a pair of front mod rims on my bmx?...i had a pair of try all front rims in mind...i just think it would be cool to have drilled coloured rims on a bmx.the only problem i can see is the high pressure tyres with the drilled rims??? would this be ok if i bunged in a couple of decent rim tapes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 probably been asked loads of times but cant be arsed to trawl through all the pages!could i use a pair of front mod rims on my bmx?...i had a pair of try all front rims in mind...i just think it would be cool to have drilled coloured rims on a bmx.the only problem i can see is the high pressure tyres with the drilled rims??? would this be ok if i bunged in a couple of decent rim tapes??front tryall rims are single wall - i.e. death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 front tryall rims are single wall - i.e. death!oh yeah...thats me not really thinking about it!...what rims do they do in double wall annodised blue?!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 fly bikes do drilled anidozed rims in pink and all sorts of colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 they're £70 and some bellend's drlled holes in themeither get some real rims, buy some spray paint and colour them in yourself or get hazard lites in whatever rancid colour odyssey have brought out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 could i use a pair of front mod rims on my bmx?...i had a pair of try all front rims in mind...the only problem i can see is the high pressure tyres with the drilled rims??? would this be ok if i bunged in a couple of decent rim tapes??I've seen it done. One problem would be with running a high pressure, the sidewall can bend ever so easily. Thats what happens with the Big City Lite. Even if you don't rim out they can flat spot.fly bikes do drilled anidozed rims in pink and all sorts of colors!They were designed to be a heavy duty rim but weigh the same amount of normal rims. As they weigh in at 500 grams they're not really a light weight rim. The idea was good but as wheels rely on a decent build and spokes it doesn't really make much difference i would of thought.Question:Best way to put on grips so i can ride the same day without slippy grip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Best way to put on grips so i can ride the same day without slippy grip?wd40-it dries up and the grips stick fine within a matter of minutes-awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 wd40-it dries up and the grips stick fine within a matter of minutes-awesome I heard Vaseline does the same thing...I'm skeptical about both though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I heard Vaseline does the same thing...could work - it plays merry hell with latex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I've always tended to use deodorant, but i used WD40 the other day 'cause i was told by someone it works a treat. So yeah, just a little bit of WD40 seems to dry out pretty quick. Times like these you wish you ran MacNeil Silencer XLTs for the anti-throttle grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 throttle grip = better tablesor bike flips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 you're supposed to wrestle grips on dry. if you're in a hurry then dampening the bars with a wet sponge is acceptableanything more than that is just being a pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 you're supposed to wrestle grips on dry. if you're in a hurry then dampening the bars with a wet sponge is acceptableanything more than that is just being a pussy I used a little bit of water and brute force in the end. Shoved them in the airing cuboard and it worked pretty well. There was a slight bit of slip right at the end of the grips though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kells Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Anyone off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Anyone off?I really would love to go but it seems sooo far to go for just one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Anyone off?I am so gutted I can't make that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I'm going weenie...how much does a parkinson weigh?What's the deal with the strange TT lengths on a Light my fire - I think I read somewhere that the 21.2 is actually the same sort of length as a 20.75 - is this true? I'm a bit frightened of the 13.4 backend on the shorter version cos I like to bunnyhop.Is there anything else that's pretty light (5lbs ish) has a 13.75ish back end, 20.75tt and will survive the use of lots of pegs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 (edited) I'm going weenie...how much does a parkinson weigh?What's the deal with the strange TT lengths on a Light my fire - I think I read somewhere that the 21.2 is actually the same sort of length as a 20.75 - is this true? I'm a bit frightened of the 13.4 backend on the shorter version cos I like to bunnyhop.Is there anything else that's pretty light (5lbs ish) has a 13.75ish back end, 20.75tt and will survive the use of lots of pegs ?74.5 Head Tube71 Seat Tube13.8" Back End11.6" BB HeightWeight: 5.6lbsAlso they're available in 20.7tt Edited May 29, 2007 by Barber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I don't know much about bmx frames, i'm yet to get my first bmx actually, still waiting......but have always likes the simple enigma frame and the specs seem to match up to your wants:20.55", 20.8" or 21.05” toptube.345.85-364.70mm/ 13.62-14.36“ chainstays.74.5° headtube.71° seattube.Full 4130 cr-mo, heattreated, Sanko Japanese tubing.Double butted top and down tubes.BB Height 35mm/ 138" // Spanish BB.Integrated headset.Removable gyro tabs.5mm lasercut and heattreated dropouts, CNC'd on the inside.Extra large blowholes for reduced weight.Slotted cable guide for easy brake removal.2.25kg/ 5.14lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 the parkinson is no lighter than my division - bit of a shitter cos they're damn cheap at the moment.simple enigmaaha! well spotted. Steve Bancroft rides one of them so not only would I get street points it might make me good at taking photos as well.any advance on 5.14 lbs? do you reckon it's possible to reinforce the dropouts on a bibi with really big washers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I'm going weenie...how much does a parkinson weigh?What's the deal with the strange TT lengths on a Light my fire - I think I read somewhere that the 21.2 is actually the same sort of length as a 20.75 - is this true? I'm a bit frightened of the 13.4 backend on the shorter version cos I like to bunnyhop.Is there anything else that's pretty light (5lbs ish) has a 13.75ish back end, 20.75tt and will survive the use of lots of pegs ?It's probably to do something with the seat tube angle as the headtube is normal. Also 'light my fire', more a ramp frame, what are you trying to pull The new S&M Stricker frame Or this. Yeah it's bmxshop were talking but for £130 and a free hs and bb not bad if you wanted to try out a different size frame.I'm not really helping much but most frames will hold what your doing and most come in the geo your wanting.Winstanleys have the Josh Stricker first model in stock for £149 which to be fair is a damn good bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I said I was going weenie Those blank ones aren't full cromo I don't think. The back end on the stricker is a bit longer than I'd like - I'd consider a new one cos of the weight difference but they're pretty bloody expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I said I was going weenie Those blank ones aren't full cromo I don't think. The back end on the stricker is a bit longer than I'd like - I'd consider a new one cos of the weight difference but they're pretty bloody expensive.When i was reading the extreme direct mag on the bog not so long ago it said they were full sanko tubing. heh, why not buy a custom built Standard 250S if your looking to save money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 When i was reading the extreme direct mag on the bog not so long ago it said they were full sanko tubing. heh, why not buy a custom built Standard 250S if your looking to save money i would but i need to leave some money over for some profile race cranks, chrome slam XLTs and a titanium seatclamp bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 i would but i need to leave some money over for some profile race cranks, chrome slam XLTs and a titanium seatclamp bolt Poopipe in weight saving shocker, i hope you're taking the piss I know it doesn't come in 20.75 which is a pain in the arse, but the Sunday Waves have everything you want minus the tt length, which is a bit shite i know, but no chance you can go reeeeaaaalllll street and get a shorter frame, you know you'd love it? The 20.6 United squad has a 13.75 back end, and is 5.3lbs i think, might be worth a look.Be a real man and get the new Fit edwin, in 20.5, cant get much streeter The SourceFBM Stairmaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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