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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: tricknuts on March 17, 2006, 04:57 PM

Title: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: tricknuts on March 17, 2006, 04:57 PM

Ok , so here's the story.  I've got a  We the people Daredevil - (Ok its entry level) which I bought for my first comeback in 2000. It weights a ton. Recently, for the second comeback, I thought I'd ride my 88 Haro Sport once I got it all built up and powdercoated.. Now Ive nearly got it completed, and it looks the bees knees and  is as light as a feather. Now I  don't wan't to use it as my daily ride and ruin it.  So the plan is to replace the We the people F &F. Everyone tells me new school bikes ride better, but I've never tried one.  I don't want a new school bike to weigh as much as my old WTP.
Question1. What new school F&F do you recommend that doesn't weigh a ton, and rides well. ( unlike me)

Cheers Ross

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: billstup on March 17, 2006, 05:12 PM

There`s a few of us riding Proper f/f`s (Carlo`s company) and they are good, drop him a pm or e-mail and see what hes got that might suit you  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: Stodgy on March 17, 2006, 06:13 PM

If you want a bit of an old-school feel go for a Premium Products frame - they rock.

But, it's horses for courses - if you are going to Epic you'll be able to jump on a load of different bikes and make your own mind up. I'm not riding there (broken foot), but I can bring my Premium if you'd like a go.

Stay rad.

Dave

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: theRuler on March 17, 2006, 06:30 PM

is proper carlo's company?
isnt it robbie morales'?

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: MeddlE on March 17, 2006, 07:35 PM

Premium Products frames, very nice they are too.

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: muttley on March 17, 2006, 08:29 PM

I'll let ya have whizz on me 2006 WTP you will like it and the whole thing was the price of a frame  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: tricknuts on March 18, 2006, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the help guys. Unfortunately, i'll not be at Epic. I'm stateside, so bit of a long haul. Souds like a right laugh tho'

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: rom_kid_04 on March 18, 2006, 06:57 PM

any frames are light these days nearly every frame is under 6 lbs and most forks are quite light too ... just go with what you like the look of  dont even consider the weigth because if its new parts from decent companies the chances are it will end up under 30lbs anyway

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: motomagII on March 19, 2006, 08:39 AM

mines new haro flair and its well over 30 lbs nearer to 35 but it rides pretty nice just slightly heavy .even the cheaper ranges are slowly loosing the lbs .

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: greentoad on March 19, 2006, 08:49 AM

Hi

I am no good at new school, however I saw a young-ish lad last week doing some mad stuff.

He had a KINK (spelt right?) and it was pretty damn light. I think it costs a bit though, but was a good looking and solid, light bike.

J.

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: tricknuts on March 19, 2006, 06:13 PM

Quote from: rom_kid_04 on March 18, 2006, 06:57 PM

any frames are light these days nearly every frame is under 6 lbs and most forks are quite light too ... just go with what you like the look of  dont even consider the weigth because if its new parts from decent companies the chances are it will end up under 30lbs anyway

I think thats my problem. I've got low end bike and low end parts. I coudn't believe the weight difference when I got my OS Haro sport bolted together. That's how heavy it should be. It makes the WTP feel like a burner, and when you are as crap on a bike as me, you need all the help you can get. ;D

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: puss in boots on March 19, 2006, 06:51 PM

Quote from: the®uler on March 17, 2006, 06:30 PM

is proper carlo's company?
isnt it robbie morales'?

carlo's :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: theRuler on March 19, 2006, 07:09 PM

robbie morales started the company
and employed carlo as the UK distributor

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: daze on March 19, 2006, 08:06 PM

fly bikes are good value.................light too.

Title: Re: Which magazine survey- Top 10 freestyle bikes in 2006
Post by: theRuler on March 20, 2006, 01:40 PM

Quote from: the®uler on March 19, 2006, 07:09 PM

robbie morales started the company
and employed carlo as the UK distributor

sorry i think i am thinking of fit bikes