# The BMX thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 21, 2006, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713 "2006-07-21T08:31:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/221 "2008-07-23T08:36:46Z")
i had t1000s. they were the purple ones. haha. ---
**Author:** ![munster\_ek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/munster_ek/32/5977_2.png) [@munster\_ek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/munster_ek)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/222 "2008-07-23T08:39:20Z")
I ran Araya Super7Xs for a long time. I have Sun Big Citys on my FBM right now…last set of black rims I’ll ever one. ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/223 "2008-07-23T08:41:39Z")
I have a Dr1ve v-type in the rear, which is similar in shape to those old t-1000’s but wider and super light. Those old t-1000’s pretty much sold solely because of the BMXPlus magazine putting them on the bike of the year every fucking year. They were junk, and most of people that rode them realized that shortly after buying them ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/224 "2008-07-23T10:50:58Z")
bam new owner of jamis komodo thanks steve dyingwish ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/225 "2008-07-23T10:52:05Z")
I completely forgot to see if it came in anything other than that color, although I love that color. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/226 "2008-07-23T11:31:06Z")
> [@new chick](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-chick/37188/100): > > I completely forgot to see if it came in anything other than that color, although I love that color. no i dont think it does website dosnt list any other color rip off front brake…move to single gear up front…swap the pedals to dk’s ha found like 5 sets the other day humm wonder if my casket stem will fit on the bike… ---
**Author:** ![munster\_ek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/munster_ek/32/5977_2.png) [@munster\_ek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/munster_ek)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/227 "2008-07-23T15:45:44Z")
Awesome, Spangs. I bought the wife a Jamis a few years ago. I don’t know the model. It’s a super solid bike, and it was a good price. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2008, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/228 "2008-07-23T19:02:17Z")
> [@Attn: Sexy NYSPEED Men.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-sexy-nyspeed-men/37220/10): > > Awesome, Spangs. > > I bought the wife a Jamis a few years ago. I don’t know the model. It’s a super solid bike, and it was a good price. find out the model…wifie wants one…now ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/229 "2008-07-24T05:41:58Z")
> [@Tight Plug Gap = Low Vacuum?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tight-plug-gap-low-vacuum/37217/11): > > no i dont think it does website dosnt list any other color > > rip off front brake…move to single gear up front…swap the pedals to dk’s ha found like 5 sets the other day > > humm wonder if my casket stem will fit on the bike… Pedals are not issue, but the stem might…most agressive MTB’s went to a larger 1 inch OD clamp area on the bars, BMX still uses the 7/8 that they always have…but bring it tonight and we’ll try it. Another company to look at for crank sets is FullSpeedAhead…take a look at this selection. FSA makes strong shit for less than RaceFace / Cooks Bros / Shimano and are slightly better than TruVativ… > **[RideGravity.com is for sale | HugeDomains](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=ridegravity.com)** > > Since 2005, we have helped thousands of people get the perfect domain name. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/230 "2008-07-24T07:14:19Z")
> [@dyingwish"](#): > > Pedals are not issue, but the stem might…most agressive MTB’s went to a larger 1 inch OD clamp area on the bars, BMX still uses the 7/8 that they always have…but bring it tonight and we’ll try it. Another company to look at for crank sets is FullSpeedAhead…take a look at this selection. FSA makes strong shit for less than RaceFace / Cooks Bros / Shimano and are slightly better than TruVativ… > > [http://www.ridegravity.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=13](http://www.ridegravity.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=13) sweet… i want a strong crankset… these damn websites dont have any prices ---
**Author:** ![munster\_ek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/munster_ek/32/5977_2.png) [@munster\_ek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/munster_ek)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/231 "2008-07-24T18:16:13Z")
Spangler, I think it’s a Jamis Durango. Suspension forks and rigid rear. AL frame. It’s perfect for her. She’s never going to break anything. She yells at me for doing sit down wheelies on it. It’s the only time a tire is off of the ground. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/232 "2008-07-28T06:41:01Z")
> [@munster\_ek"](#): > > Spangler, I think it’s a Jamis Durango. Suspension forks and rigid rear. AL frame. It’s perfect for her. She’s never going to break anything. She yells at me for doing sit down wheelies on it. It’s the only time a tire is off of the ground. sweet…im gonna have her look at some…i tried setting up her dads older gt bike…buts its way to big for her…so im gonna be looking at getting a bike for her… got the jamis komodo the other day man is this a nice whip…shifts nice rides nice…feels strong not sure if i like the angle of the stem but well see… these front suspension forks are goofy as hell ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/233 "2008-07-28T06:47:28Z")
> [@Accident on Mckinley pkwy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/accident-on-mckinley-pkwy/37212/25): > > got the jamis komodo the other day man is this a nice whip…shifts nice rides nice…feels strong not sure if i like the angle of the stem but well see… > > these front suspension forks are goofy as hell Glad you like it…and I told you about the forks…bar-rides FTL! ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2008, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/234 "2008-07-28T07:28:50Z")
> [@I hate idiots v. Price is right...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-idiots-v-price-is-right/37248/8): > > Glad you like it…and I told you about the forks…bar-rides FTL! haha…see what you can do about the rear caliper…it def is ass… and what do i got to do to remove the 2nd chainring…so i can ditch the front brake and shifter… it allready annoys me…hahah i say we take a day and go hit seven springs downhill… ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/235 "2008-07-29T21:34:15Z")
came across these old/shitty pics with the purple t-1000s gleaming in the sun, so i figured id post it up. this is back in the '97. thats my 96 P61 powerlite…complete with bucket hat, Ghostface Killa style. just jumps i had in the woods next to my house, to play around on. i always had fun there. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/ah665/1copy.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/ah665/1copy.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/ah665/3copy.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/ah665/3copy.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/236 "2008-07-30T04:05:49Z")
Whoa, I spot some bow-legged turnbars! Lol good pics! ---
**Author:** ![munster\_ek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/munster_ek/32/5977_2.png) [@munster\_ek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/munster_ek)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/237 "2008-07-30T04:24:47Z")
haha. Old pics rule. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/238 "2008-07-30T04:40:03Z")
nice turnbar for the win… ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2008, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/239 "2008-07-30T05:00:21Z")
Sweet ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713/240 "2008-07-31T07:08:12Z")
> [@dyingwish"](#): > > Whoa, I spot some bow-legged turnbars! Lol good pics! lol. fun times [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-bmx-thread/183713.md?page=13)