1 2 3
David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/10/19 2:20 p.m.

And I can bring a bike, too. smiley

This is my retro Skyway.

 

It's never lost a moto, either. (Thanks, Chelsea.)

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/10/19 2:26 p.m.

Or, if we want to go legit old-school (or mid-school), we can do that, too: Mongoose, DK, Reynolds, MCS. Or another retro bike. 

Bigger question: Who do we want for some music that weekend? 

 

MulletTruck
MulletTruck HalfDork
11/10/19 2:29 p.m.

In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :

I will have to drag my Moosegoose out of hiding. I am planning on coming to the 2020 event as long as Im still alive.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/10/19 2:32 p.m.

Wow, Moosegoose on Tuffs. That wins. 

mazdeuce - Seth
mazdeuce - Seth Mod Squad
11/10/19 3:55 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I knew you'd show up here to talk BMX. I think we're going to have fun with this. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/10/19 4:13 p.m.
mazdeuce - Seth said:

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I knew you'd show up here to talk BMX. I think we're going to have fun with this. 

Me, never. 

Pete Gossett
Pete Gossett GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/10/19 9:01 p.m.

You guys have me hunting for an old freestyle bike now too, which is the absolute last thing I need...

 

MulletTruck
MulletTruck HalfDork
11/10/19 10:50 p.m.
Pete Gossett said:

You guys have me hunting for an old freestyle bike now too, which is the absolute last thing I need...

 

shagles
shagles New Reader
11/11/19 9:04 a.m.

Here's some more inspiration. There was a weirdly large number of cars with old school BMX bikes at SEMA this year.

 

Also, should I go all nostalgic and find a GT Dyno like I used to race? Or go more practical and get a 24" cruiser since I have a 38" inseam?

untchabl
untchabl Reader
11/11/19 7:18 p.m.

Stopped by the local scrap yard today and they had a Diamond Back Viper sitting off to the side. I thought of this thread since all the talk about old BMX bikes. Did some Google research and it appeared to be a 1984. It was a chrome frame with chrome spoke wheels and appeared to be all original to my very untrained eyes. Decals were blue and not in very good shape. Tried to buy it but guy said it wasn't for sale because he collects BMX bikes.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/11/19 8:40 p.m.

In reply to shagles :

FWIW, I love my 22-inch BMX: Roomier than a 20 but not awkward like a 24.

22-Inch BMX FB Group.

shagles
shagles New Reader
11/11/19 11:24 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Ooohhhhh I didn't even know those existed. Now to see if i can find one that's 90's style  

akylekoz
akylekoz SuperDork
11/18/19 7:59 a.m.
slowbird said:

I always wanted one of the GT bikes with the flame design. Like this I suppose:

photo 1.JPG

speedyquest
speedyquest New Reader
11/18/19 8:14 a.m.

I won't be coming to the event but I whole heartedly endorse this! If your talking about BMX and 80's cars then your basically describing my daily life haha!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/19/19 9:13 p.m.

We need Vu to come down for the event. 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise Dork
11/19/19 9:14 p.m.

OH MY. THat starion is gorgeous. Lost out on 2 of them (red) on BAT recently.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/19/19 9:20 p.m.

In reply to shagles :

You know, I haven't seen much that I'd call retro, but look around. I admit that I run a chrome fork as a nod to the past (think Bottema).

bigeyedfish
bigeyedfish Reader
11/20/19 12:27 p.m.
mazdeuce - Seth said:

... the arms race that is recreational cycling.

Yup.  Crazy, right?

Also, it's seriously impressive finished that ride.

a_florida_man
a_florida_man GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
2/8/20 6:34 p.m.

I'm in!

This is my 1st decent bike. 

Got it on my 11th birthday, 2/10/1982.

Brand new, out of the box, it looked like this:

It was the Montgomery Ward branded Open Road version of the Huffy Pro Thunder Z2 2speed BMX bike.

After many years of storage in a shed with an open bottle of muriatic acid, it was nearly destroyed:

So, to introduce the boy to the idea that there is never really any end to the number of projects you can take on, 'we' are restoring it!

It's amazing how much 30 year old NOS stuff I've dug up on ebay....

Should this have it's own build thread?

If so is there one for bikes?

 

Recon1342
Recon1342 HalfDork
2/8/20 8:59 p.m.

I'm with you guys in spirit!!!

 

Also, I drive a singlespeed; but it's got cushy tires and squishy bits...


 

but I'm 6'6" tall, so I make it look like a BMX.

OjaiM5
OjaiM5 Reader
2/9/20 9:38 a.m.

My kids project BMX bikes - both were bought for under $50

My Carbon hardtail that I repainted to be a skyway

Recon1342
Recon1342 HalfDork
2/9/20 12:58 p.m.

In reply to OjaiM5 :

Y'know, If you ditched all those excessive cogs and sprockets and shifty bits, your carbon hardtail would be even lighter... devil

solfly
solfly HalfDork
8/20/20 7:49 p.m.

I always had a bunch of bikes I put together myself from dump bike and friends castoffs. I did have one really nice one that was teal and had full white wheel covers. Cant remember what it was.

1 2 3

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
h6emwiYkyuB6Qc5AoxBvGC3sAg6iyNMdbYgCTW4TxbVgZ8e8XepL6JoGgdH3ML9z