Hey from Seattle

[jahmez20]

I'm James, I ride to work when there's decent weather here in the NW, I ride a TLE43 friction drive on a 20 inch racing BMX. Even though we have large hills, I gear it high to hit a 40-45mph top speed without drafting. Good times... I'm looking into a possible 4 stroke Schwinn conversion or a front suspension hybrid conversion, not sure on the drive method, any ideas?

 

[augidog]

yup! ideas galore.

take yer time choosing. get to know the other PNW builders/riders...come down here for the rally in august, we'll talk

welcome aboard

 

[softride]

Seattle

Good to see another Seattleite

 

[uncle_punk13]

good to meet ya'!

 

[jahmez20]

Thanks everyone...
I think my next ride will most likely be a 12sp Schwinn (I have the bike) with a front suspension fork and suspension seatpost...
The BMX is killing me, it's awfully ridgid.
SOOOO, Steel frame, front road suspension fork, suspension seatpost, the fattest tires the bike will take. Chain drive, because you can't ride often with a friction drive because of the weather. And the GP460 which is supposed to make 4.2HP stock. I don't want to do 50mph, but I want to know I have the option. And I want to have a more comfortable ride.

Have any of you NWers had experience with a cvt?

 

[jahmez20]

I almost forgot, when is the rally??

 

[augidog]

MBc PNW-Rally Ocean Park WA Aug 30-31 '08

you might like this GP460-topic: http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=11738

 

[graucho]

Hi James. Welcome to MBc!

If you search and are unable to find your answers, don't hesitate to post your question. Someone will steer you to a link, or reply to your question. Were here for each other! Enjoy!
You may have seen this, but here's a great MBc starter "link" to get you motoring.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=10392

 

[jahmez20]

Thanks Graucho, I appreciate everyone's willingness to help!

 

[Pablo]

Welcome - good to see another local!!! Very cool.