Old school bmx (Pics of mine added on page 2!!!), i know theres a couple of riders on here... Options

[zero07]

I love old school bmx bikes and recently purchased a 1987 Mike Dominguez diamond back.

I emailed this person earlier with no response yet, they probably sold it already!

Sick sick deal!

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/674136535.html

This post has been edited by zero07: Jun 9, 2008 - 2:21 PM

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

I've still have my Redline RL380 fro 1998. It's not that old school though. I just rode it a few minutes ago too.

[zero07]

Yes!

[95CelicaST]

I had a '98 Schwinn Pro Stock 3. I loved it... and apparently someone else did too. Enough to break in to my parent's garage and steal it.

EDIT: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/669374419.html

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: May 9, 2008 - 4:31 PM

[zero07]

Nice find!

I got an email back from the person selling the gt pro freestyle, sold.

That sux, $50 that bike is going for around $500 on average on ebay!

This post has been edited by zero07: May 9, 2008 - 5:23 PM

[Daftboy]

I have a 1994 GT Performer in limted violet black splash =]

[zero07]

Your shi*ttin me, got any pics?

Cool bike but i prefer 80's models just look so cool!
For a second there thought you said 84 performer.

This post has been edited by zero07: May 9, 2008 - 5:29 PM

[GriffGirl]

I had a Schwinn Predator that I got for my tenth birthday in 1983. I LOVED that bike. I still miss it! I tore ass everywhere on that thing!

Not the actual one, but mine looked exactly like this one. Plus black and white checkered pads 'cause that's how I rolled back in '83!


edit: found one that looked even more like mine!

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: May 9, 2008 - 7:08 PM

[massbrandon]

Now the big BMX question is do you guys remember the movie Rad? Quite possibly one of the greatest movies ever.

[zero07]

Yeah!

What about BMX Bandits?
Nicole Kidman was in there when she was like 15 or something, classic!

Griff, i tore as* as well on a bike that looked very similar, it was a mongoose expert 1988 i think.

Wait Griff did you say 10 in 83?

This post has been edited by zero07: May 10, 2008 - 6:53 PM

[Valo666]

i still have my 98 schwinn dave mirron supermatic bike. My first BMX when i was in grade 6. The only thing left on it thats still original is the frame, rear wheel, seat and hub..lol Ive bent like...5 sets of axels, went threw a set of bars, cant count how many sets of grips, bent my original 1 peice crank sooo far out that i couldnt ride the bike any more..lol

[95CelicaST]

It was strange how this topic came up at the time that it did. I've been thinking about buying a new bike to ride around, and also get me to work and back (live 1 mile from work.. pointless to start up the WRX for a 2-3 minute drive). My girlfriend wants me to get a mountain bike, but I am looking at a Haro Back Trail X3. My brother has one and beats the hell out of it regularly. Still in one piece.

Now I've got to teach my girlfriend how to ride a bike....

[GriffGirl]

Yeah!

What about BMX Bandits?
Nicole Kidman was in there when she was like 15 or something, classic!

Griff, i tore as* as well on a bike that looked very similar, it was a mongoose expert 1988 i think.

Wait Griff did you say 10 in 83?

Yeah, 1983, which makes me approximately the same age as dirt, at least compared to most of you.

I remember when having a Mongoose was the sh1t! I wanted one so badly, because they were light weight and you could do excellent jumps and tricks on them. I was all into that stuff when I was a kid, I used to do that thing where you bounce forward on your front wheel and hop around on it... it was hard on my Schwinn because it was heavy, more of a racing bike than a trick bike, but I could do some cool stuff on it. Still though, those Mongoose (mongeese? ha ha) bikes were awesome, they were right up there with Diamondbacks back in the day. And if you had pegs... boy howdy that sure was the sh1t back in the day!

[sous710]

i used to have a mongoose california. that thing was hip and with it. it was teal with pink decals and white mag rims. bein 19 thats old school for me.

[uberschall]

i just sold my blue falcon a couple months ago on craigslist. i'll see if i can find some pics later.

i work a ta bike shop, i restored an old school predator for a guy not too long ago, i'll have to find some pics of it too.

osbmx ftw.

[bizzerk]

i have a KHE bike but i couldnt figure out the year or model of it =[. it loosk good though

[zero07]

^Just go to bmxmuseum.com and have your serial number ready, your bound to find out there.

[97lestyousay]

nice I found one like I had (really old school) probably worth a fortune lol.
Mine was the street issue I guess but it looked identical to the one in the link.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kawasaki/9448

[zero07]

^ Thats a really funny bike^ , that website has every old school bike on it, and they sell parts and bikes!

[monkey]

i have an old gt mach one from like 94 or 92 or something.. idk i was in like 2nd grade... still ride it, but with a lil trouble considering im 6'3'' now... lol just rode it yesterday to work....

[zero07]

^Thats funny too^

[GriffGirl]

i have an old gt mach one from like 94 or 92 or something.. idk i was in like 2nd grade... still ride it, but with a lil trouble considering im 6'3'' now... lol just rode it yesterday to work....

okay now I REALLY feel old. I was in friggin' college in "like 94 or 92" or both.

lol

[zero07]

Hey Griff, i was just messin with you about that we're the same age!

Its o.k though, when i was 10 my wife had just been born!

[monkey]

MEH WELL IM A JR IN COLLEGE RIGHT NOW SO IM NOT THAT YOUNG... BUT IM NOT THAT OLD....

[91sofla]

Wow, this thread brings me back....
My old GT Performer is sitting in my parents garage. Looks like this one except no mag wheels & the frame & bars are chrome, and I had 3pc cranks . I think my old AME grips are melted on the bars though,lol.
http://cgi.ebay.com/90-GT-performer-87-GT-...1QQcmdZViewItem
Before that I had a Hutch Windstyler like this: http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/hutch/1026
Can't believe they go for that much money...i should try to sell mine

[zero07]

Cool how much do you want for it!

Got any pics?

[monkey]

haha my grips melted to mine too... lmao, i just cut all the maliable goop off of em and used goo gone so i can ride it with out ending up like i was painting a house... ohh and ill have to go take a coupple pics of by gt... its in rather good condition too, just replaced all the bearings in both wheels and the whole sprocket and stuffs!

im glad this thread is still alive... bmx ftmfw

[zero07]

Cool Monkey, put some pics of your gt up!

I'll post pics of mine as soon as i can!

[monkey]

we should make this the "official post a pic of your bmx thread"

[zero07]

Agreed! Mine soon to come.

[zero07]

Heres mine! 1987 Mike Dominguez Diamond Back Hot Streak All original, except tires and i think pedals. This bike still has original reflectors and kickstand!







This post has been edited by zero07: Jun 9, 2008 - 2:20 PM

[zero07]

Just bought a 2005 Dave Mirra 540 light blue!

[monkey]

Nice!
Dang that was the bike everyone waited outside school to see ride up at the bike stands wasnt it!??? hahah

ight well hered my daily driver! lol its a PITA since im like 5 gillion times its height....




This post has been edited by monkey: Jun 11, 2008 - 9:26 PM

[zero07]

Thanks, it is nice! Man, how tall are you?

You wanna sell it? You dont fit it anymore.

[monkey]

Hahaah its my only source of transport at the moment, but im 6'3" so i have to ride it standing up.... mythighs hit the handlebars.. lol and i have to pedal on my tippytoes cuz i have a size 14 foot so it hits the ground and the front tire when turning.... hahaha
this problem affects me also when driving manuals... i hit the gas and the brake at the same time in most sports cars...
gotta invest in some driving shoes once i get a car again....

but ya, once i get my car itll be up for sale!



This post has been edited by monkey: Jun 14, 2008 - 12:02 AM

[zero07]

Nice pic!

If anyones interested i've decided to sell my Diamond Back that i posted above....its on ebay.

Just bought my Haro Dave Mirra 540 Carolina blue!

[Valo666]

man...my bike doesnt look any where near that old school now..lol Only pic i could find of my bike. Chainless febel grind at my highschool circa 2004...

[zero07]

Nice. what kind of bike do you have?

[zero07]

Well i sold the Diamond Back!

If anyones interested im now selling my Haro 540 Dave Mirra carolina blue in exc. condition, ill post pics in awhile.

[Celicav]

My bicycle is not quite a BMX, but pretty much a model from the last year (1989) that Peugeot bicycles were produced under the same name. According to Wikipedia:

"In the late 1980s Peugeot sold the North American rights to the Peugeot bicycle name to ProCycle in Canada (also known as CCM and better known for its ice hockey equipment) and the European rights to Cycleurope S.A."

And more tidbit on Peugeot bicycles from www.classicrendezvous.com:

"Between 1903 and 1983, Peugeots were ridden to victory ten times in the Tour de France, in addition to winning championships and breaking records."

ANYWAYS, HERE IS THE BICYCLE I STILL OWN, and in good condition. It is the low end of their "course" bikes...I mean my parents bought it for me as a mere teenager (I was born in 1976):

Peugeot Lautaret

[Jdog1385]

1998 Mongoose Supergoose, black. Just bought these...

[95CelicaST]

It's not a BMX, but it's old school (kinda).




1990's Schwinn hybrid road bike. It started it's life as a mountain bike... but has been modified for fast road riding. I picked it up a couple days ago. Replaced the brakes and fork this morning. Shimano biopace gears (ellipse-shaped gears... real old school), Michelin tires and some lightweight alloys. My commute has never been so fun!

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Jun 22, 2008 - 1:35 AM

[zero07]

I like that!