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Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Anyone on here dirt jump MTN Bikes? I used to jump BMX and jump my piece of crap MTN bike I have now but I need a DJ. New to this type of bike and would like alittle more info. I almost pulled the trigger on a bike tonight and figured I should research some more. Thanks!
[ September 30, 2011, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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I freeride on single track trails and jump the shit out of my santa cruz bullit, it has about 6-7" suspension travel front and rear.
shit's fun, buy a used bike and work on it yourself, you'll save a shitload of money. There's youtube videos for how-to's on tuning up and repairing anything. Shit breaks when you jump bikes, but I've had no problems replacing spokes, tru'ing the wheels, bleeding and adjusting the hydraulic brakes, replacing seals and oil in the shocks, adjusting the gear derailleurs, etc.
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on
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I Pieced together my old school (99) specialized p3. Has 4.5 in travel up front and I put a 9 speed rear cassette on it. On wish it had disc brake mounts. Otherwise this thing is a beast!!
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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yeah i migrated.I started off with a kona stuff thinking that would do the trick. really didnt like the geo. but I still kept it as my recreational bike. Then I picked up a black market mob at the time they were still made at the S&M factory down in santa anna ca. I tried it with two different sets of front forks both with roughly 3" of travel but I went rigid forks and this thing rides like a F'ing bmx bike! skate park or trails it is awesome and expensive.It used a lot of bmx parts got the headset,profile 3pc and kink sprocket, primo pedals. heres a pic and yes thats a PBR seat.
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on
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Think you would be better off checking on ridemonkey.com. They have forums over there dedicated to DJing. I have a P2 that I rarely ride anymore. How much are you looking to spend?
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on
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^ I have to say Jeffs bike rides better then anything I've rode in a long time. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
And the PBR seat is SICK!!!
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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This is the one I almost bought. Apparently now it is sold. http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/899981/
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i migrated.I started off with a kona stuff thinking that would do the trick. really didnt like the geo. but I still kept it as my recreational bike. Then I picked up a black market mob at the time they were still made at the S&M factory down in santa anna ca. I tried it with two different sets of front forks both with roughly 3" of travel but I went rigid forks and this thing rides like a F'ing bmx bike! skate park or trails it is awesome and expensive.It used a lot of bmx parts got the headset,profile 3pc and kink sprocket, primo pedals. heres a pic and yes thats a PBR seat.
Looks bad ass. I definitely want shock fork and hard tail though. If you don't mind me asking, is it expensive to build?
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by DLo:
Think you would be better off checking on ridemonkey.com. They have forums over there dedicated to DJing. I have a P2 that I rarely ride anymore. How much are you looking to spend?
Thanks for the lead. I am going to check it out.
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on
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I got a pos specialized hardrock new for 450 a few years ago, took off two of the crank gears and been rocking it for about 4 years now with only minor problems here and there, my favorite local place to hit is the confluence under the forest hill bridge. A nice steep climb to a fun down hill run with some deadly drops to jagged rocks to keep the adrenaline goin.
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on
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I have a hardtail Trek i trail ride. I get some good air with it.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
I have a hardtail Trek i trail ride. I get some good air with it.
For some reason I thought of this when I read your post. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6Na4NH7J8&feature=related
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Yeah I'm about $2500 into this one but Sooo worth it.not sure where ur located but check out ride sfo. They also sponsor a bike EXPO at the cow palace with some sick find out at the stable area and have a dirt jumping comp. Look for ATS @ the coliseum for bids of the comp. Also DK is now making a complete DK bike for about $6-700. quote:
Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i migrated.I started off with a kona stuff thinking that would do the trick. really didnt like the geo. but I still kept it as my recreational bike. Then I picked up a black market mob at the time they were still made at the S&M factory down in santa anna ca. I tried it with two different sets of front forks both with roughly 3" of travel but I went rigid forks and this thing rides like a F'ing bmx bike! skate park or trails it is awesome and expensive.It used a lot of bmx parts got the headset,profile 3pc and kink sprocket, primo pedals. heres a pic and yes thats a PBR seat.
Looks bad ass. I definitely want shock fork and hard tail though. If you don't mind me asking, is it expensive to build?
Posted by HYFLOHDS (Member # 4198) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i migrated.I started off with a kona stuff thinking that would do the trick. really didnt like the geo. but I still kept it as my recreational bike. Then I picked up a black market mob at the time they were still made at the S&M factory down in santa anna ca. I tried it with two different sets of front forks both with roughly 3" of travel but I went rigid forks and this thing rides like a F'ing bmx bike! skate park or trails it is awesome and expensive.It used a lot of bmx parts got the headset,profile 3pc and kink sprocket, primo pedals. heres a pic and yes thats a PBR seat.
last week i put a hold on a black market malice, hoping to pick it up next month. where do you ride something like this?
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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we got a couple of skate parks near by i'll go ride and some of the local kids have built a couple sets of dubs and i went over there about a month ago and helped/showed them how to pack the lip and groom it. I work a lot and have a few projects going on so i dont ride this nearly as much as I would like.hopefully in about 6 more months everything else I go going on will be sewed up and I'll be back to riding a lot more.
Posted by HYFLOHDS (Member # 4198) on
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let me know, maybe you can show me how to catch air with this thing.
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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for sure!! just a heads up for the o.p.if you shop around you can still build a complete for pretty cheap I bought a ton of top notch shit and all of it was new. the older riot frames are out there in great shape for a great deal. check craigslist,pink bike and ebay of course. my profiles have a titanium spindle and i ought the magnesium pedals and bought deity stem and bars. there are ways to cut a corner and still get the job done. I was just trying for a pretty light bike. mine is roughly high 24's-25lbs which for a bike with steel frame,fork alum bars and stem is pretty good. i know more weight can go if i go pivotal on the seat setup and buy better wheels but the azonic outlaws on their have held up and those wheels with the single speed kit and axle conversion in the back were about $350. so they are out there you could find a p-series bike ride it for a bit and if you dont like it but a different frame and swap over a good majority of the stuff.
videos to check out are "floatin" and "2six git sum" ride sfo .com has the 2nd title on clearence for $5.00
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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For those of you who already own or have owned a DJ, what do you think of this one? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2530023716.html
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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5 years old, no front brake, single speed, fork doesn't have much travel...I think it's overpriced.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by Blind:
5 years old, no front brake, single speed, fork doesn't have much travel...I think it's overpriced.
You are probably right. I think I want gears and front brake. Also, I didn't even pay attention to the fork travel. Thanks, Blind.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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How about this one? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bik/2537383576.html
Or this one?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2534933446.html
[ August 09, 2011, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by Blind:
5 years old, no front brake, single speed, fork doesn't have much travel...I think it's overpriced.
You are probably right. I think I want gears and front brake. Also, I didn't even pay attention to the fork travel. Thanks, Blind.
fwiw I can hardly ever use my rear brake on trails, it's 90% front brake to stop anyways, the back tire just lifts up and locks into a skid if you use it, doesn't slow you down for shit.
I like that orange one, the silver p3 looks beat up
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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This is EXACTLY what I want.
http://www.yeticycles.com/#/bikes/DJ/1/
Too bad I am poor. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/2535839901.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2535369666.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2529971685.html
DK is having a sale on their 26" jumper:
http://shop.dkbicycles.com/2010-DK-Asterik-Cyan-Blue/dp/B004EK8LWQ
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/2537352137.html
hope this helps when / if i find more ill let you know
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Thanks for the links. Still looking.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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v-town, what do you think of this one?
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/838917/
[ August 15, 2011, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
v-town, what do you think of this one?
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/838917/
not bad if he'll ship it for that price. how tall are you? by the way ,because if you rode bmx you were used to top tube length and a lot of mtn bikes youll look at they usually measure seat tube.
Posted by 86redGT (Member # 6961) on
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http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BI258R02-Jamis+Kromo+08+Bike.aspx
I mean for 475 its not that bad of a deal
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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Originally posted by 86redGT:
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BI258R02-Jamis+Kromo+08+Bike.aspx
I mean for 475 its not that bad of a deal
I love how it's advertised that with the rear disc brake and no front brake you're free to show off your bar spinning tricks.
um, you can't spin the bar with the way the rear brake cable is setup.
if you want to ditch a brake, keep the front one not the rear.
[ August 16, 2011, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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So I am between these two right now.
Any insight on these would be helpful. Both will be about the same shipped to me.
White Trek:
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6532199/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/838917/
Orange Specialized:
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7003873/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/908786/
[ August 16, 2011, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]
Posted by 86redGT (Member # 6961) on
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the specialized looks dope, but really short.. how tall are you? if you are over 5'8" you may want a long frame.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by 86redGT:
the specialized looks dope, but really short.. how tall are you? if you are over 5'8" you may want a long frame.
It is a long frame. 22" top tube and 14 1/2" seat tube. Specialized makes "Short" and "Long" frames. That one is a long.
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on
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the white trek has better components, and you never see white bikes, I think it looks badass.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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So torn between the two!
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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orange p2 has my vote
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Bought the orange one.
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on
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love my 99' P3!!!
the bottlerocket is a bad ass frame as well if you want full suspension
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by 95gtdrop:
love my 99' P3!!!
the bottlerocket is a bad ass frame as well if you want full suspension
yeah! almost had a pbr bottle rocket!
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on
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dude the PBR Bottlerocket is the sickest frame ive ever seen!!!!
i had it as my wallpaper for a minute LOL
Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
This is EXACTLY what I want.
http://www.yeticycles.com/#/bikes/DJ/1/
Too bad I am poor.
check out this yeti DJ on craigslist!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2548834933.html
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by NiftyWhiteFifty:
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Originally posted by Blue92:
This is EXACTLY what I want.
http://www.yeticycles.com/#/bikes/DJ/1/
Too bad I am poor.
check out this yeti DJ on craigslist!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2548834933.html
I want hardtail.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Time to ride! I will be at the Pleasanton BMX park on Saturday morning!
Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on
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Howd you get community service time off?
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by Cobra 93-4992:
Howd you get community service time off?
You take your meds this morning?
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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So I ended buying this one but disliked the orange.
Got it powder coated Matte Black and I love it!
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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damn for someone who was concerned about price you sure did get it powdercoated!LOL nice ride let me know what you think. btw get ready to swap those forks any day now.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Powder coat was through a friend.
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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how you like it so far?
Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on
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Nice bike. I need to get back into it. Use to do a lot of bmx
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Love it. Still have a few creaks from the rebuild. I can't stop looking at it. haha
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
Love it. Still have a few creaks from the rebuild. I can't stop looking at it. haha
C'mon you used to ride bmx. you know it doesnt ride right unless it creaks!LOL
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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I put my own decals on:
Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on
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When we going riding blue i just got a fit bmx last month
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
When we going riding blue i just got a fit bmx last month
Right on, man. I wanted to go to the Pleasanton jumps this weekend but looks like it will be raining.
Posted by Nifty50 (Member # 9987) on
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Im trying get back into riding to , its been some years but Im thinking about getting a Kona Shred
Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
When we going riding blue i just got a fit bmx last month
Right on, man. I wanted to go to the Pleasanton jumps this weekend but looks like it will be raining.
How about the sunday after taht
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
When we going riding blue i just got a fit bmx last month
Right on, man. I wanted to go to the Pleasanton jumps this weekend but looks like it will be raining.
How about the sunday after taht
As long as the weather is good, I am up for it.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by Nifty50:
Im trying get back into riding to , its been some years but Im thinking about getting a Kona Shred
Go to http://www.pinkbike.com there are a lot of bikes and parts for sale. Plus forums, videos, pictures, etc.
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Any of you guys going to the bike EXPO and dirt jumping competition next Sat&Sun at the Cow Palace?
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
Any of you guys going to the bike EXPO and dirt jumping competition next Sat&Sun at the Cow Palace?
No, I'm not. I plan to ride in Pleasanton if the weather and dirt is permitting. Been itching to jump for weeks! Are you going to the show?
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
How was the show/contest? Have any pics?
I think I am going riding in Pleasanton this Sunday. Anyone else going to be around?
Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
How was the show/contest? Have any pics?
I think I am going riding in Pleasanton this Sunday. Anyone else going to be around?
I down to go
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
How was the show/contest? Have any pics?
I think I am going riding in Pleasanton this Sunday. Anyone else going to be around?
didnt get any pics but it was pretty sick heres a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plm4YaP2H2k
They had a street course setup up inside and some folks were busting out on the 20"ers. there was a mini bmx track for kids i think it was ages 8 and under of course everything was rollable. there were tons of new parts vendors as wel as a used part swap meet, there was also tons of of other bike stuff going on: cycle cross,fixie tricks etc. there is pretty much everything you can think of bike related.lot of fun and it was cheap to get in.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
How was the show/contest? Have any pics?
I think I am going riding in Pleasanton this Sunday. Anyone else going to be around?
didnt get any pics but it was pretty sick heres a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plm4YaP2H2k
They had a street course setup up inside and some folks were busting out on the 20"ers. there was a mini bmx track for kids i think it was ages 8 and under of course everything was rollable. there were tons of new parts vendors as wel as a used part swap meet, there was also tons of of other bike stuff going on: cycle cross,fixie tricks etc. there is pretty much everything you can think of bike related.lot of fun and it was cheap to get in.
Damn, sounds like I missed out. I will have to try to attend the next one!
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
yeah i will be out there for the DJ comp atleast one of the days. the dubs they got setup are pretty sick! they said rain tomorrow and clear rest of the weekend. looks like car show in the a.m. DJ comp in the afternoon.
How was the show/contest? Have any pics?
I think I am going riding in Pleasanton this Sunday. Anyone else going to be around?
I down to go
As long as the weather is good, I am going. Might have to go mid day until all this fog burns off. We'll have to wait and see.
Posted by Farrell (Member # 10801) on
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Do any of you guys hit up calabasas here in saratoga? I still take my 24 inch cruiser out there from time to time.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Originally posted by Farrell:
Do any of you guys hit up calabasas here in saratoga? I still take my 24 inch cruiser out there from time to time.
I go out there all the time. It has just been awhile now due to weather/timing. But if you have the chance, the Pleasanton jumps are more fun, personally.
[ November 30, 2011, 01:11 PM: Message edited by: Blue92 ]
Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on
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I like your bike. Here my bike.
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Nice bike notch_notch. Is that a FSR?
Posted by Farrell (Member # 10801) on
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Originally posted by Blue92:
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Originally posted by Farrell:
Do any of you guys hit up calabasas here in saratoga? I still take my 24 inch cruiser out there from time to time.
I go out there all the time. It has just been awhile now due to weather/timing. But if you have the chance, the Pleasanton jumps are more fun, personally.
I haven't been out there in about 5-6 years, i'll keep an eye on this thread and try and get out there one weekend. Shoot me a PM or post up if you ever plan on heading out to Calibasas
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on
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Looks like weather should be good for Sunday! What time should we plan this? Meeting at the Pleasanton BMX park if anyone is interested or wants to chime in. I am open most of the day. Prefer late morning.
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