Eddieley 1 Posted January 26 I’m thinking about getting a bmx but every bmx I’ve ridden feel tiny and uncontrollable, should I get a bigger size or just get used to the small feeling of bmx? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrulyOdd 617 Posted February 1 how tall are you? are you doing flatland, street / dirt jumping? they make 22" top tube frames for real big riders. also, a big set of bars can help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL Paulie 73 Posted February 24 You looking for something new or old school? Like TrulyOdd said... define what kind of riding you do and your height. A new school flatland bike is the worst choice for general all around riding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_derby_kid 37 Posted April 28 (edited) I’m a big fan of the s&m steel Panther 23” top tube and has a long Johnson seat post so I can raise it up. Like fairly odd said - tall race bars and a long reach steam will give you some “elbow room”. This 20” has a longer top tube than their cruiser version. I’m all about getting that bottom bracket way back as well or the TT doesn’t really matter (like on a boss prime time - long top tube, but BB isn’t any further back so when you stand and pedal - like ya know when ya race - you are still up by the bars). The geo is of course very different on the cruiser but I also have big feet and ride wonky and my toes hit the front tire when I turn on most cruisers and I’m not a fan of riding cruisers at all. So a crazy long 20” is where it’s at for me. I also have a Yess EWC that’s got a 22.5” tt but it’s not as comfy as this and is all business with slammed seat, so not the most comfy neighborhood cruiser. park/street wide I still ride medium sized frames - from a 20.75” Subrosa flatland rig, 21” S&M Dagger. 21.5 BTM or a custom 22” ATF. But I ride the shorter dagger the most. It’s stupid dialed. this is a race set up. I wouldn’t go grind on it at the park. I’m 6’4” Edited April 28 by the_derby_kid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_derby_kid 37 Posted April 28 (edited) also your headtube angle will make a bike super responsive - or squirrelly if you aren’t used to it. If it’s steep you will turn super fast. If it’s raked out a bit, it will be more forgiving. Pic order BTM 21.5 - park/street Yess 22.5 - race subrosa (redline) 20.75 - flatland dagger 21 - park/street - you could make a flatland rig with this frame - low slung TT and its a short rear end atf 22 park/street/trails for the record - I’m partial to S&M’s lol Edited April 28 by the_derby_kid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
