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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: homsie on April 13, 2008, 09:35 PM

Title: what size fram do need?
Post by: homsie on April 13, 2008, 09:35 PM

Homsie again

Right not been on the scene for ages and loads has changed. Long are the days when i can fit on my old Redline 600A. What size frame would i need to get started. I am 6 foot and 90 kgs.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 09:37 PM

race or freestyle?


old or newschool?


look at a 20" plus toptube for stability.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: homsie on April 13, 2008, 09:39 PM

race. i dnt care if its old or new school. Or is that frowned on

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 13, 2008, 09:42 PM

This:-

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=59794.0

or this:-

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=59815.0

sorry, blatant advertising  :LolLolLolLol:

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 09:44 PM

depends on whether or not you want to race in the new school section (loads of fast, fit fookers)

or the old school events( creaking knees, arthritis, tennis elbow, loose headsets, skyways, waving as you ride round)

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 09:45 PM

old school race is classed as 1" threaded forks, and calliper brakes.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 13, 2008, 09:54 PM

Quote from: Oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 09:44 PM

depends on whether or not you want to race in the new school section (loads of fast, fit fookers)

or the old school events( creaking knees, arthritis, tennis elbow, loose headsets, skyways, waving as you ride round)

thats racing as it should be  :coolsmiley:

and a pint on the finish line  :daumenhoch:

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 10:02 PM

i like that kind......

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: Dingobmxer on April 13, 2008, 10:07 PM

Quote from: Oberonspacefruit on April 13, 2008, 10:02 PM

i like that kind......

maybe we should form a breakaway series Phil?

OSSS (old slow stupid and sloshed)  :LolLolLolLol:

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: homsie on April 13, 2008, 10:30 PM

Ha ha, loving the sound of the old school crew.  But i know i will want to start getting serious after a while. Will have to see how it goes. Start off old school and get a cheap rig. if the old racer in me is still in me then i will bring out the big gunns.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: dialledbikes on April 13, 2008, 11:09 PM

Best thing to do is try a few frames and see what feels right as height doesn't necessarily determine what frame to get.

However, as a benchmark, the starting point for a 6-footer would be a 21.25"/21.5" top tube on a new school bike.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: southern andy on April 14, 2008, 01:21 PM

How much do you want to spend on a bike mate.

I have a complete 21.5" new school hi end race bike that i might sell.
I was going to race it but injury has hit and i'm only up for cruising the tracks with the old schoolers now. These new school boys are far too quick for me anyway.

If you're interested PM me and i'll ping some photo's over too you.

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: homsie on April 14, 2008, 06:41 PM

dont know what to spend at the moment still looking around. Send some pics and i will check it out and a price

Thanks dude

Title: Re: what size fram do need?
Post by: dazza on April 16, 2008, 12:52 PM

I have one of these , nice frame , and 21.25 tt
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Schwinn-Pro-Stock-SE-BMX-Bike-Frame-Aluminum-Yello-New_W0QQitemZ140223348293QQihZ004QQcategoryZ98082QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem