ScotchDave Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 (edited) Afternoon ladies and gentlemens. After twisting the muscles in my back leaving me barely able to walk let alone ride this was partially due to a short bmx, so now I'm looking for a longer bmx frame, I don't have a huge amount of money, but can probably deal with £200. Right now I have a mongoose fuzz, it has a 20.7" top tube, I need something longer. I'm around 6'2/6'3, so what do you guys recommend. Also preferably it will have an american BB and standard headset. I had a wee scan of alans bmx so heres what I was looking at: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,. I'm welcome to other suggestions of course and all help is greatly appreciated. Dave P.S. just measure up the fuzz again, top tube, centre of headtube to centre of seat tube is 21" and from bottom of top tube to bb is 22". Edited October 19, 2005 by div Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Speak to trialsboy560 :$ He has a pashley frame I think he is wanting to get rid of because it is too long. Worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameer Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Man, 21" top tubes are considered long enough in the bmx world so it ain't too good to be having problems on one. Have you like just literally started riding around on it from a MTB? Or have you been on it (and it alone) for a fair while? If you changed over from a MTB then it's obvious you need time to let your body adjust to the new position it'll be in for riding bmx. It took me like at least a month before the back pains went (although mine weren't as bad as you make yours out to be...). But anyway, try to avoid long ass frames. Obviously if your back is going to f**k up if you carry on then go for the 22" or whatever, but it's generally a lot harder to pull stuff on longer frames. So, erm, good luck anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Thing is, I ride a giant team trials and that has a 22" top tube, and I have no problems on that, but I've ridden the bmx 5 or 6 times, for atleast a good 4-5 hours. Even when I didn't have a bmx of my own, I once borrowed a mates for a few hours riding and switching from a 22.75" top tube frame to it (20.75") was no problem, so I don't know. :P I know one has to get used to the position, but if I'm going to have to be in so much pain for a month I'm definitely going to have to wait til I have fewer demands upon me being fit and healthy. :$ Also paying 28 quid for 2 sessions at the chiropractor so he can untwist all the muscles in the right side of my back is a bit steep if I'll ned it for a month. The muscles were so badly knotted he thoght some of them were scar tissue.;) I know I make it sound like I was in a lot of pain, but I truly was, I've ridden home with broken arms, broken ribs and been out on me bike next day etc I don't have a low pain threshold but this was crippling. :ermm: Anyway off to see chiro ta for the help lads. (Y) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Pashley kye forte? Buy me a new frame and you can have it. I find it too long :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 What bars are you running? I'd recommend maybe getting a higher front end on it, as you'll be less hunched up on it? I'm your height, and have a 20.75" tt SuperS*** Parkinson, but with an Odyssey Elementary stem and S&M Beringer bars, which have a whole load of rise. Feels really comfy to me? Anyway, TT measurements from BMX to stock don't really mean shit, just due ot the differences in seat tube angles/head tube angles and so on, so don't think "This is _ _", therefore, this will need to be _ _"" or whatever. It just doesn't really compare like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Whats the geo, wanna swap for my fuzz+some money? :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 lol I dont know the geo, sorry. Have a look on the pashley site :$ I will only sell it really or if you buy me a new frame that would be easier :D Get me this and you can have it :ermm: (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I still think you should carry on with the frame you have give it a few more weeks. I got back pains when I first rode bmx and I went from my long echo team to a 20icnh frame now I dont have any pains in my back. Mostly liky your muscles are being used for the first time so keep at it, bet you save a lot of money this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangler Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I'm 6'3, and i ride a 22" top tubed macneil deuce deuce with big berringer bars it feels nice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I've got the stock fuzz bars mark and the stock stem too not sure what size they are. :$ I think I know how I got the injury, so I might give the fuzz another chance. :ermm: Michael, I think you'll find it very hard to find any muscle in my body that's not used to being abused, between rugby, running, gym, swimming etc I doubt I miss any parts. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Lol ok but I thought the whole idea of going to the gym was to build muslce and make esisting muslce stronger. Anyway thats whay I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 i'd definately favour the macneil Deuce Deuce. You are a big boy who needs a big toy and that's a good buy in mthe macneil. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 alternatively with a 21.5 tt PM if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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