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Offline Draven

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Hi!Question about my BMX
« on: April 21, 2006, 06:37:52 PM »
Hi all,
I'm living in Belgium and two years ago I bought a WTP 4 Seasons AM,
but this bike is made for: dirt,park and street...
Now I don't like park anymore, and I would try the flat,
but the problem is that I dunno if my bike is a good one for the flat...
So please, help me!

:D
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2006, 06:42:04 PM »
yes. start with this and find out if flat is the thing for you.
modify some stuff and everything would be allright for the start.
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2006, 10:09:05 PM »
Oh thanks a lot,
but which parts should I change?
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2006, 10:54:16 PM »
welcome in this wonderful adventure that flat is...
I live in Italy but I often go to bruxelles for my job, and i knew the flatlandbelgium web page. You can go there and ask, maybe you'll find people near you to give good advices... ^_^
If you are in bruxelles you can also try to go to hangloose shop, they are kind and maybe can help you in something!
goodflat!

francesco
flatlandmediterraneo
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2006, 11:03:30 PM »
Italiano? bello :D

No, that's where I bought my bike, I know them, they say, it won't be a good idea with bike, because it will be hard...
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2006, 11:20:56 PM »
Sì, italiano, bellissimo! ^_^

Anyway, they are right, it will be hard! :huh:
 But at the same time it's not so impossible and gives you the opportunity to get the feeling with flat and decide. Sure that if you already ride you'll know something about flat and for all that is beginning, static and moving (fork glides or peg wheelies and so) you don't really need  flat bike. My advice is to try and then, if you decide to go for it, get new parts, a lot of patience and ride!
The only thing I would change with a little money are a couple of aluminum pegs (street are really slippery and can be very frustrating and a little dangerous)
 and for 2 euros a pair of plastic pedals, your legs will love you for it.
25 euros and you can start your flat ride! ^_^

francesco
flatmediterraneo
peace&sun&flat great reasons to live :beer:
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Offline Draven

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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2006, 11:50:00 PM »
hai ragione...

You're all right, but I'll check some new stuff! :D

Thanks a lot
Grazie mille :)

PS: Quanti anni hai?
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2006, 09:50:50 AM »
glue some griptape on your pegs and buy a cheap 0-offset fork, if you already have decided to buy new stuff...  And you will need a seat which you can gripp well, then start with steamrollers, crosshand steamrollers and pegwheelies. After two, three weeks, you will manage theese rolling tricks, and if it´s just for some seconds, and you will see it´s pure pleasure!
Next week, you will find my wethepeople zero fork at ebay.Will you buy it, you´ll just have to send me an email and you will get a second-hand seat for free.
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2006, 10:47:17 AM »
but I dunno why I should change my fork, could you explain it please?
(I'm a real noob :p)
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2006, 12:06:44 PM »
no problem. You´ve got a street frame which is very long and a fork which has got offset. trying a hang5, whipping the bike to steamroller or many other things are much easier with a 0-offset, especially with a long frame. Additional, a fork with offset makes your bike longer.
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2006, 12:43:07 PM »
so,
I should change my fork, put a freecoaster, and what else?

Cause I tried the Basic Trick, it's a trick known in french but i'm not sure in English it has the same name...

It's like beginning with your feet  on the pegs( leftside for me) then turning and moving your right leg, so you are in front of your bike and you have to go ahead like that and then come back on ur seat :D
I'm a real beginner and I still can't do this trick... But it's the easiest one :'(:'(:'( Maybe my bike is too long...

 Frame:
Full Sanko 4130 cr-mo frame, Euro-BB, heat-treated d/outs & h/tube, intergrated h/set
Size:
20.5"TT INT. HEADSET
Fork:
Cr-mo steerer tube and blades, hi-ten dropouts, without U-brake pivots

Color 1:
Frame: black/bottle green (fade) Fork & handlebar: black
Color 2:
Frame: brown/tan (fade) Fork & handlebar: brown

Brake F:
Tektro 985A-series (Caliper-brake)
Brake R:
Tektro 904AD-series (U-brake)
Brake Levers F/R:
Tektro, 289A
Brake Cables
wethepeople Jagwire slick cable
Headset:
Integrated h/set
Stem:
Salt pro, front clamping stem, 6061 T6 alloy forged, 55mm reach
Handlebar:
Full 4130 cr-mo
Grips:
Salt, kraton grips, lamella pattern, 130mm length

Chainring:
28T, wethepeople “Stereo sprocket”, 606T6 heat treated alloy, cnc
Crank Set:
Salt, Pro tubular 4130 cr-mo crank arms and spindle

Chain:
KMC Z410, 1/2“x 1/8“
Rotor:
-
Freewheel:
N/a (Cassette hub)
Pedal:
Aluminum platform pedals with replacable pins, cr-mo axle
BB Set:
Sealed bearing Euro-BB set

Rims:
Alex DX2418 rims, aluminum, front: black 36h, rear: black 48h with ground sidewall
Tires F/R:
Front: Kenda K-Rad x 2.125“, rear: Kenda Kontact x 1.95“, all black *

Hub/F:
Salt, strong aluminum low-flange, sealed bearing, 3/8“ cr-mo axle, 36h
Hub/R:
Salt, Cassette hub with 10t driver, sealed bearing, 14mm cr-mo axle, 48h
Pegs:
Salt, steel, 1 pair, black, 38mm x 105mm
Saddle:
Wethepeople pro-complete seat with 8mm rails (VL-7040-8)
Seat Post:
Salt, 6061T6 alloy seatpost, multi adjust
Seat Clamp:
Salt, alloy single bolt
Weight:
13.1kg (28.9lbs) Frame weight: 2.65kg (5.83lbs, 93.47oz)
« Last Edit: April 22, 2006, 01:49:23 PM by Draven »
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2006, 01:28:40 PM »
what´s this? facts about your current bike, or what? You´ve got to paractice more and be patient. You can do this trick with every bmx.
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Offline Draven

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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2006, 01:35:00 PM »
yes, this is how my bike is...
But I would like some help to know if I've got a good or a bad bike to do flat...
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2006, 01:42:35 PM »
Quote from: Draven on April 22, 2006, 12:43:07 PM
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...Color 1:
Frame: dark metallic green Fork & handlebar: dark metallic green
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It´s a shame, but it´s impossible! riding flatland with these colours! :P

Besides, this is a nice bike to start! It isn´t too long, mine has got 19.1 TT
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Re: Hi!Question about my BMX
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2006, 01:47:19 PM »
but isn't mine too long?...
but mine is black, not green :D
« Last Edit: April 22, 2006, 01:50:00 PM by Draven »
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