Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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I want a bike to get around on in my area. Sick of driving to the corner shop and I'm not fond of walking 
I used to love my BMX, but the question is...
Would I look a nob being age 24 & 6ft tall riding a BMX? 
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pow
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RyanSxi
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imo yes, id get a mountain mike
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Blade_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by RyanSxi
imo yes, id get a mountain mike
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Mad Moe
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Registered: 14th Jun 01
Location: Northumberland
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I love taking my old Haro for a blast every now and again however I must admit I use my Mountain for any commuter type activities
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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hate moutain bikes really, hence my collection of Haro frames, which need to be built
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Joe
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I think you'd look a nob, but go for it I say.
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AndyKent
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I bought a mountain bike recently for similar.
Though as yet I've been too embarrased to bike to the local Tescos as a load of people I know from school (not mates, but know them) work in there and all drive
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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I've also found some nice mountain bikes, but I used to love mistreating my BMX and throwing it over fences and stuff. Just more convenient.
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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Who gives a shit what people think you look like.
If you enjoy it then fuck 'em!
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Mad Moe
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
hate moutain bikes really, hence my collection of Haro frames, which need to be built
What Haro frames you got mate? I've got an immaculate 94 Haro Shredder which is pretty much original apart for the Knee Savers and the Tech 77's
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Brett
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Originally posted by Dean_W
Who gives a shit what people think you look like.
If you enjoy it then fuck 'em!
Yeah, there is that....
I think it's more that I'm definately getting a bike, but just torn between a BMX or a mountain bike. Had good times on both.
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Superlite Ltd.
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I was going to do the same thing...
but BMXs are rubbish anywhere appart from a carpark or skate park.
Mountain bikes are miles better for urban use tbh
also alot cooler imo...
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Mad Moe
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quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
I was going to do the same thing...
but BMXs are rubbish anywhere appart from a carpark or skate park.
Mountain bikes are miles better for urban use tbh
also alot cooler imo...
That your bike mate? Always fancied getting into Downhill but the prices of a decent bike always put me off
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Kathryn W
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I know a lad thats about 25 or so, very tall and he's always on his... Don't think it looks silly.
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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Yeah, found a nice one with suspension, disc brakes, etc. Do fancy it, but the thought of a BMX again makes me buzz.
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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I'd go mountain bike. Reasons being: -
Comfier
Gears for hills and shit
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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Yeah, It's quite 'hilly' round my way. Not sure I can be assed with an uphill slog on a BMX Coming down would be fun tho.
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Mad Moe
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Originally posted by jr
hate moutain bikes really, hence my collection of Haro frames, which need to be built
What Haro frames you got mate? I've got an immaculate 94 Haro Shredder which is pretty much original apart for the Knee Savers and the Tech 77's
couple of mirra 540's nothing special, fine for what i want though
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Superlite Ltd.
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Nah, not mine Moe. I've just for a hardtail XC bike atm. I am temped to take out a bank loan to fund a decent freeride bike though
BMXs have rubbish brakes. Its much more rad to have hydraulic disc brake calipers 
[Edited on 03-04-2008 by Superlite Ltd.]
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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i want a bmx again and im 21.. i fancy some flatland tricks though, do a search on youtube for best flatland bmx and youll see why 
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Corsa Sport Gav
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: Durham, County Durham Drives: A6 Allroad
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i still ride my bmx and im 23, was out on it lastnight infact.
so yer deffo get one, your never too old.
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nova_gteuk
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Registered: 15th May 02
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im 25 in may use my bmx most days and being 6ft3 i guess i look pretty daft.
I do get the odd comment its a bit small for you innit
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Brett
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Originally posted by nova_gteuk
I do get the odd comment its a bit small for you innit
That's along the lines of what I'm expecting
Fuck it, i'm gonna get one.
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Tommy L
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
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Get a bmx
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