Old school BMX bikes?

[Dude! Sweet!]

Yah, I know... It seems really lame, but I've been on a BMX bike kick lately. I raced them for a couple of years when I was a kid and have a lot of fond memories. I decided I'd replace my last bike ('84 GT) recently and now seem to own like 5 bikes.

Anyone else into it?

I can't believe how much fun I have riding the things!

 

[poncho]

Not currently but have thought about it--had a Mongoose and Diamond back from early 1980's. Then got into cycling around 87/8, Miele Elite and did Mountain biking with a sweet Off Road Toad. The last two bikes were fairly pricey, $2,000 and near $5,000! Moved to Phoenix with girlfriend just after high school. Left all these bikes at her Mother's house, get back, and the new boyfriend cleaned the garage. He claims he tossed them, but still think the MF'er sold them. Long rant, I've wanted to get all of them back ever since!!!!!!!!

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

My sister stole and traded mine for drugs, as I understand it... Was very very pissed about it for a long time. I couldn't believe the weight that was lifted off my shoulders when I handed the dude $75 for a beater '89 GT Mach 1. Been riding with my kids and having an awesome time.

And shockingly, I can still do some sweet hops and wheelies. Not bad for a 260#, forty year old "man"!

 

[Ryan Beckley]

I have been riding BMX since the early 80's I still ride a new style Profile.

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Right on Ryan!

 

[jwurl]

I have a 1976 Yamaha Moto-bike. It is just like a dirt bike with pedals on it. It has motorcycle front forks and rear shocks. This was one of the first real BMX bikes produced. They bring pretty good money on Ebay. Jeff Wurl

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Jeff, lets see pics dude! That's a bit before my time (I was an early '80s guy) but I always though the moto-bikes were way cool.

Ryan, you just fun ride now, race or freestyle?

 

[JnT]

Still have my 82 Schwinn Predator but is pretty beat up with a lot of aftermarket junk on it. I dug my brother's 83 Predator out of storage last year and cleaned it up. Looks like a new bike. All original but the tires, Tron graphics and all! He wasn't as abusive on equipment as I was.

 

[Monopoly 46]

i got a dyno gt limited

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

You guys are all right! Here I thought I was having the goofiest midlife crisis ever and I find out that there's a bunnch of other guys who are down too! Well done.

Tried foot stoppies yesterday and it went surprisingly well! I'm sure I'll kill myself in no time!

 

[drpete3]

My preditor is still hanging in moms garage. Saving it for my son. I am sure I put 10,000 miles on that thing. Frame is not the original. I broke the original frame! I bought it with money I saved in 5th grade. So it must be from summer of 81 or 82.

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Not to draw attention away from SO, but dig this... www.bmxmuseum.com

 

[drpete3]

this was my exact bike when new. Colors and everything. God i loved that bike.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/schwinn/24931

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Niced ride Pete! I'm a sucker for chrome bikes and love the "period correct" checkerboard pads.

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Here's some terrible pictures of my '90 GT Mach One (wrong seat, wrong bars, wrong wheels, fun as sh*t!)

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

And what it's supposed to look like...

 

[drpete3]

Almost traded in my schwinn in 1986 for a redline

 

[Nevr2nd]

I have two BMX bikes, and I thought I was one of the only ones.

I have a all original 81 Cooks Bros.

87 GT Pro Performer that I still need some parts for, crank and sprocket. Maybe some GT tires.

It sure brings back my younger days.

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

I've gone nuts over the past month. Picked up that 90 above and then picked up a 91 interceptor, an 88 Diamondback Reactor another 90 Mach One and the one I'm really stoked about, an 84 GT Pro Series. Best part is I'm in this whole bike circus for under $500.

Love to see some pics of the bikes guys! 81 Cook! Super cool.

 

[osur866]

Raced ABA from 82-90. Won the 86' Grand Nationals and the Gold Cup Championship East in 87' still have my Zeronine just as it was the last day I raced it, still has the Gold Cup #1 plate still on it , Dang that was awhile ago! Lol, I'll try and post pictures later.