Gene`s BMX Reviews
A look at an array of BMX Things - Bicycles - Frames - Parts & PlacesAll reviews on this page are opinions and sourced information.
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Features & Specifications: Dumar 20" Boys' Team USA BMX Olympic Bike: * Authentic Olympic Team USA graphics * Steel BMX race frame * Front and rear caliper brakes * Pro BMX tires * Team USA BMX race saddle Team USA BMX Olympic Bike is about $79.00 at Wal-Mart: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9106601 Whoo! Somebody Just Been To The - walmart.wav ( Sound File ) |
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ACC - Gene`s BMX Questions Olympic BMX Products, Quote:
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Gene`s BMX News Post: Team USA BMX Olympic Bike By Dumar
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The Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray - Review
Gene`s BMX News Review -- 11/23/2007
A Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray $88 - While Supplies Last.
Friday November 23, 2007 Only 5am - 11am At Wal-Mart.
On Black Friday - November 23rd, 2007 People were lined up
out side getting ready for the doors to open at the Wal-Mart Store.
Wal-Mart one of the world's largest retailer, threw open its doors
at 5 a.m. for the Holiday shopping season. Gene`s BMX stood inline
and froze as it was cold out but we ended up with one of them cool
Schwinn Classic Sting Ray Bicycles.
( http://sports.webshots.com/album/561541747gWfqQf )
"Click on Photo or Link" to open a Directory of Photos.
The Schwinn 2007 Classic Sting-Ray (mass market)
Wal-Mart, it features a 20" rear wheel, and a 16" front
wheel. - As well as a springer fork, ape hanger handle
bars, a "S" Schwinn banana seat and a coaster brake,
and a Schwinn slick rear tire. The bike, just that all over
cool, classic Sting-Ray style!
Made by Dorel-Pacifc Cycle, Schwinn and was
sold exclusive via on the Black Friday 2007 at
Wal-Mart stores for $88.00 - ( Made in China )
The 2007 Wal-Mart Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray is a hybrid of
the Sting-Ray and Krate. It does have some parts of both of them.
BUT, they are `NOT' anything like the old school Schwinn Krates.
In All,
The new 2007 Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray is not a bad deal for $88.00
Its a COOL Bike, Keep the rubber side down and RIDE IT! - Have Fun.
ACC - Forums News Post Schwinn Classic Sting-Ray Friday Only
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New Schwinn Tires and Tubes - Review
Gene`s BMX News Review -- 11/14/2007
Do you have a bald tire or got a flat?
Schwinn/PTI Sports has launched some new looking
tires and tubes in to the mass market chain stores,
Walmart, Target, Toys R Us. exta. The new Schwinn
tires and tubes are manufactured and distributed by
PTI Sports Inc, providing quality products for Schwinn.
( PHOTOS OF TIRES & TUBES )
schwinn tire01.jpg | schwinn tire02.jpg | schwinn tire03.jpg | schwinn tire04.jpg
schwinn tube01.jpg | schwinn tube02.jpg | schwinn tube03.jpg | schwinn tube04.jpg
About the Schwinn branded parts and accessories,
Back in year 2002 Pacific Cycle/Schwinn signed a multi-year deal
with parts and accessory maker PTI in which to PTI to produce and
distribute Schwinn, GT and Mongoose-brand parts and accessories
to mass merchants, sporting goods chains and specialty retailers.
It covers a wide range of bicycle parts and accessories, including
helmets, locks, pumps, water bottles, bags, gloves and saddles.
The products can be found at specialty retailers and mass merchants.
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The Street Surfer BMX Bike - Review
Gene`s BMX News Review -- 10/02/2007
The Aussies do love their extreme sports, especially the ones involving
cool hardware, so it's no surprise that it was an Australian company that
crossed a skateboard with a BMX. The Street Surfer, which dates back to
1998 prototype with actual skateboard wheels, is a trick bike and cruiser
which is steered by leaning rather than by turning handlebars, so you can
carve the streets up, surf-style. The Street Surfer, Are Five Wheels Better?
The company claims that the extra wheels give better traction
and stability (and probably gets stuck in potholes a lot easier, too).
The custom suspension is self adjusting, and soaks up impact as well as
"hugging the road". Best of all, there's an option to swap out the front
assembly "Dirt Jump Forks" which are, you guessed it, regular bike forks.
~ Check Out The YouTube Videos Of The Street Surfer ~
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The videos show the Street Surfer in action, although it doesn't seem to
be doing much more than a regular BMX. Although what would I know?
It is expected to be a huge hit with BMX bikers and stunt cyclists.
A resident of Perth, Varrone says it takes a little time to get the hang
of the machine. The Street Surfer has no US dealers right now, but
the Euro version will cost about €700 ( $970 ).......
For more detailed information see: ( The Street Surfer ) web site.
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Tony Hawk Signature Series BMX Bikes - Review
Tony Hawk Signature BMX Bike Add.
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Gene`s BMX News Review -- 09/21/2007
When you think of Tony Hawk, you think of skateboarding.
But here is a small twist with that. - Dynacraft BSC, Inc.,
a U.S. bicycle distributor, has entered into an exclusive
licensing partnership with the skateboarding legend and
action sports pioneer, Tony Hawk. So, What about this?
A New! Tony Hawk Signature Series BMX Bikes Line.
Dynacraft, in conjunction with Mr.Hawk and his team,
is developing two different bike lines under the "Tony
Hawk Huck Jam" brand.
Tony Hawk HuckJam Series and Tony Hawk HuckJam Signature
Series bikes will be available in retail stores beginning Spring 2008.
Tony Hawk HuckJam Series bikes are being created for
Dynacraft's mass merchandise customers. Offering an
outstanding value to the consumer, they will be designed
primarily for kids and entry-level recreational riders.
Tony Hawk Signature Series bikes are being created
for serious bike enthusiasts and will be distributed through
sporting goods chains and other specialty retail customers.
Developed by Dynacraft's new Specialty Retail Group, this
line will include super premium carbon fiber bikes and highest
end 20" rotor bikes, some to be distributed online and through
select customers. All Tony Hawk HuckJam bikes will feature
higher end components, innovative paint finishes, new types of
frames, and cutting edge decal and graphics packages.
Dynacraft BSC, Inc. is a U.S. bicycle distributor.
With eleven different brands and over 150 models, the company
distributes bikes each year to customers that include Academy
Sports, Amazon.com, Costco.com, KB Toys, Target Stores,
Toys R Us and Wal-Mart, that is just to name a few.
The Tony Hawk Signature Series BMX Bikes will show
case to customers at this year's 2007 Interbike show"...
( Photos - Tony Hawk Signature BMX Bikes At 2007 Interbike Show )
Gene`s BMX Quotes'
WOW! - Tony Hawk Signature BMX Bike is a nice looking
BMX bike for being in the mass market chain stores.........
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Tony Hawk Homer BMX Freestyle Bike $129.99 With Front And Rear Pegs
For Doing Tricks, Alloy Rims And More. Can be found in mass market stores.
( Click Here! To See All The Photos - Tony Hawk Signature BMX Bikes )
~~~~~ Articles/Press Releases/Time Line - Tony Hawk BMX Bikes ~~~~~
04/30/2008 - Tony Hawks BMX Bikes Are Launched + Dynacraft
04/28/2008 - www.huckjambikes.com Is Launched With Bicycles..
01/24/2008 - http://www.tonyhawkhuckjamseries.com ( bikes.html )
01/16/2008 - Tony Hawk Signature BMX Bikes Are Found At The
Mass Market Wal-Mart Store In Wenatchee, Washington U.S.A....
01/04/2008 - New Web Site - http://www.huckjambikes.com ........
10/05/2007 - Tony Hawk Dynacraft's HuckJam Bike Launched.......
09/06/2007 - Dynacraft's HuckJam Bike Debut At Interbike ..........
06/21/2007 - Rooftop Interview Part One by thecomeupbmx.net .....
06/21/2007 - Rooftop Talks About Tony Hawk Bikes vitalbmx.com
06/12/2007 - Dynacraft Announces Partnership With Tony Hawk....
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BAWLS Guarana BMX 4-Packs! - Review
On August 21st 2007 Gene`s BMX took a small trip to the area Target store.
We where pushing are shopping cart around the store loading it up with some
Pepsi and all sorts of junk. Sitting on the shelf next to the Pepsi was this new
BAWLS Guarana BMX 4-Pack. - Since it had the known BMX logos on it,
we added it in to the shopping cart. We got it home and poped one open to
give it a try. - It is an ok drink I guess, but up against Pepsi, - I would take the
Pepsi over the Bawls. The logos on the Bawls 4-Pack box are cool looking, it
gives some cool deals for free BMX racing on it. For $6.99 I guess the box will
have to sit on the shelf with all the other BMX collectibles, as it is cool looking..
Here is the information on the box about the free BMX race deal via PR:
Also Note: Terms Of Use: One coupon per cumstomer and may be used by
an individual who has NEVER been registered as an ABA or NBL member.
So, it is a down fall and a bummer for anyone that is already racing BMX....
*** Enjoy A Free Day Of Racing With BAWLS Guarana BMX 4-Packs! ***
Wanna race? BAWLS Guarana, in partnership with the American Bicycle
Association ( ABA) and the National Bicycle League ( NBL), is presenting
BAWLS fans everywhere with a complimentary race pass and temporary
membership that gives them access to enjoy one full day of racing at any
participating BMX track in their area.
BAWLS fans can pick up their race pass on the new, limited edition
BMX 4-packs available at Target and other retail stores nationwide.
First timers can visit a track list on BAWLStyle.com to find the track
located nearest them to try BMX racing out!
BAWLS Guarana has become the drink of choice for BMXers everywhere as the
Official Energy Drink sponsors of the NBL and ABA, sponsoring and sampling at
more than 50 Nationals races in 2007. BAWLS Guarana also recently launched the
BAWLS Guarana track partnership program, which grants a number of benefits to
BMX tracks that sell products, as well as sponsorships to teams that represent them.
About BAWLS
BAWLS is the brainchild of entrepreneur Hoby Buppert, CEO of Hobarama, who
named the beverage for the caffeinated “bounce” the drink packs. Widely distributed
to local super markets, convenience stores (7-Eleven), Target stores, Metropark,
CompUSA stores, gaming venues; BAWLS is a premium, non-alcoholic, carbonated
beverage made from the guarana berry harvested in the Amazonian Rainforest.
The caffeine found in BAWLS Guarana contains the same amount of caffeine as
coffee and nearly three times that of traditional sodas due to a naturally occurring
form of the stimulant found in the guarana berry. BAWLS’ unique refreshing flavor
tastes like a citrus infused cream soda and its popularity continues to grow over
a variety of different sectors including financial institutions, the fashion industry,
technology businesses, military bases, extreme sports and college campuses.
For more information, Please visit: - http://www.bawls.com
~~ Here is some information sources about "Energy Drinks" found on the web:
See: - Google.com/Search - Warnings About Energy Drinks, For Sources.
Also See: - Google.com/Search - Energy Drink Effects, For Sources.........
Also NOTE For BMX Racers Out There: Some of them Energy Sports Drinks
out there may have some ingredients in them that can and may show up with in a
dopping test. It can and may end up of you getting Ban from BMX racing event(s).
So, Know what you're drinking. Energy drinks are not necessarily bad for you, but
they shouldn't be seen as "natural alternatives" either. To be safe, Just Drink Water!
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2007 Schwinn Predator Pro BMX Bike - Review
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The new 2007 Schwinn Predator Pro BMX Bike,
It is a Sting BMX inspired Predator Pro BMX Bike.
The 2007 Schwinn Predator Pro All-new frame with cro-mo seat tube
– stronger Pro sized frame to handle a larger rider. 20.6” top tube
length. Alloy pedals – light & strong for longer life. Cr-Mo 175mm
cranks – made to take a beating.
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Specifications: 2007 Schwinn Predator Pro: Color(s) = Black, Size(s) = L Frame = New Sting inspired Predator Pro w/ Cr-Mo ST, Epicenter SS, kickstand plate; 20.6" TT Fork = Hi-Ten Unicrown 31.8 blades, w/ Cr-mo 1 1/8" steer tube, Schwinn dropouts Crankset/Chainwheel = Cr-Mo forged 175mm 1 pc w/ black PC finish, w/ CW stamped shape chainwheel = 44T Bottom Bracket = One Piece 24 tpi Pedals = Die cast alloy w/ Boron spindle, fixed pins. Freewheel = ACS MAINDRIVE, 1/2 X 1/8 X 16T, Chrome finish Chain = KMC 410 1/2 X 1/8 silver / black Rims = Jalco ST-32, black anodized 36H Tires = CST Comp III type 20x2.125 Front and Rear 20x1.75 Front Hub = Alloy Parallax 36H Rear Hub = Alloy Parallax 36H Spokes = 14G steel w/ Black finish Nipples = CP Brass Rear Brake = Tektro 924AL linear pull w/ 55mm DIN pads Brake Levers = Tektro 311A alloy w/ forged lever Handlebar = 690 x 150 x 200 ED black steel Stem = LeadTec 4-bolt top load cap alloy 1 1/8 threadless 50mm reach Grips = Schwinn Stinger Grip Kraton Headset = VP w /alloy cap and 5mm spacer & stainless bolt Saddle = Black w/ Schwinn logo, black steel rail Seat Post = 25.4 x 300 steel ED Black Seat Clamp = LeadTec alloy w/o logo |
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The 2007 Schwinn Predator Pro BMX will cost you about MSRP: $179.99
It is Only Sold exclusively at I.B.D. Independent Bicycle Dealership,
And can be found at a Schwinn Bicycle Shop near you.
The New Sting inspired frame of the 2007 Predator Pro,
If you remember Schwinn`s X BMX rider Nate Berkheimer,
he ran a differnt test Sting frame and dazled some of us with it.
Berkheimer gave this frame a well beating in his BMX ridings.
If you look at the 2007 Predator Pro, It somewhat looks like
the Sting frame Nate was running. -- We just happen to have a
cool photo shot of Nate giving the Sting bike a test ride that has
Inspired this new 2007 Predator Pro Frame.
Schwinn in Aigle, Switzerland
( Click Photo for a BIG! full size )
Schwinn`s Nate Berkheimer, is up to
his usual bmx tricks! Flippin' out with
the UCI Center in the backgrounds at
the 2005 UCI BMX Supercross race
in Aigle, Switzerland, -- The photo is
by Jerry Landrum - BMXMania.com
Also the The New Sting inspired frame was seen on
the Schwinn 2006 Predator Pro BMX Bike - Review.
Making the 2006 and 2007 Predator Pro bikes some
what like what we have seen with the back to back years
with the Schwinn 2005 - 2006 BMX Sting Pro Frame.
Related Information:
http://www.schwinnbike.com / bmx bikes / 2007 Predator Pro
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2006 Schwinn TJ Lavin DJ BMX Bike - Review
The new 2006 Schwinn TJ Lavin DJ BMX Bike,
Its a cool looking BMX and is at mass market.
This bike features: a handcrafted hi-ten Flo DJ frame,
handcrafted hi-ten freestyle fork, alloy caliper front
brake and rear u-brake, and freestyle design handlebar.
Its Color: Silver Target Age: For Youth Target Bike: Expert DJ Riding
Its a Handcrafted hi-ten boy’s Flo DJ frame with a Handcrafted hi-ten
freestyle fork with a Schwinn DJ saddle and with a 2-pc Freestyle design
handlebar,top load Ahead stem, Alloy caliper front brake and rear U-Brake
and 3 Finger alloy brake lever, Over-sized OPC crank arm with alloy
“Dirt Star” chain ring, ZAC PLUS 48h alloy rims # Durable BMX steel
hubs – 48h and the new Schwinn DJ tires: 20” x 2.0”
The 2006 Schwinn TJ Lavin DJ BMX Bike can be found
in the Mass Market and will cost you about $119.99
( Mass Market )
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2006 Schwinn Powermatic BMX Bike - Review
The new 2006 Schwinn 20" Powermatic Bike,
Its a cool looking BMX and is at mass market.
This thing features: axel pegs, rotor, alloy U-brakes and
mag wheels - Made of metal, 22.05Hx46.46Wx8.66D"
and can be found at mass market ( Target) for $139.99
Target`s information web page - ( Boys’ Schwinn 20" Powermatic Bike )
( Mass Market )
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Joe Kid On A Sting-Ray - The History Of BMX - Review
www.joekidonastingray.com
After all the excitement from the talks of the World Premieres I broak down,
Gene`s BMX got a coppy of the Joe Kid on a Stingray - The History of BMX
I have to give Joe Kid on a Stingray - The History of BMX show an AAA+++.
Joe Kid on a Stingray - The History of BMX does show some
good history of BMX. Its show a good time line from racing
to freestyle. It also shows a good hand full of some of the
older riders from back in the days - A trip back in to time.
Quotes from - Bob Hadley, Bob Haro, David Clinton, Perry "PK" Kramer,
Scot Breithhaupt, John Palfeyman, Harry Leary, Stu Thomsen, Rick Twomey,
Greg Hill, and lots more. Its narrated by West Coast Choppers Jesse James.
You have to check out the trailer for this movie about the history
of BMX. It is pretty cool, After you check it out you will want to
get your self a coppy of the CD, as it is well worth the money.
( http://www.joekidonastingray.com )and view tralier or buy it.
Here's the URL Link to the Tralier of - Joe Kid on a Stingray
http://www.bangpictures.com/joekid/bmxhistory.mov ( .mov File )
http://www.joekidonastingray.com/bmxhistory.mov ( .mov File )
The FUEL & Fox Sports Net 54321 News segment on Joe Kid on a Stingray
http://www.joekidonastingray.com/54321.mov ( .mov File )
Quicktime Player 6.5+ works well for viewing .mov files.
A free down load is at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime.
~~ Other information regarding Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray ~~
http://www.bangpictures.com | http://www.bangpictures.com/joekid
Bang! Pictures blog - http://blog.bangpictures.com information listed.
http://www.joekidonastingray.com
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20" X-Games BMX Motobike Bike - Review
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The 20" X-Games BMX Motobike bike,
The X-Games BMX Motobike looks like a real motocross bike, but runs on the fierce
power of your own two legs. Equipped with an oversized aluminum frame, bump-eating
dual suspension, disc brakes and motocross-style seat and fenders, This mean-looking,
mud-churning speed machine is as close as you can get to motocross without a Class-M
license and a can of gasoline. - It is a cool looking BMX bike sold in the mass market chains.
I do not think you would take this bmx bike to your area BMX track to race it. But it makes for
a cool bmx bike to show off on around the streets and makes for a good bike for the Collectors.
Check out the Commercial Video for the 20" X-Games BMX Motobike
( http://trailers.sparkdigitalmedia.com/dumar/XBike_walmartonline.wmv )
The video commercial add of this 20" X-Games BMX Motobike, It
is sort of layed out like the 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray TV Commercial
But the X-Games BMX Motobike is NOT made by Schwinn bikes.
Known bicycle history shows that the Huffy Bicycle Company back in
year 2000 had a BMX mass market line of the X Games brand bicycles.
But Huffy Bicycle Co is NOT the maker, So just who is the maker of it?
- The "Owners Manual" that comes with the X-Games BMX Motobike,
shows that Dumar International Inc. is the manufacturer-maker of this bike.
Dumar is a parent company of the NEXT brand bikes.: China, Philippines.
Features & Specifications:
20" X-Games BMX MotoBike | Authentic X-Games graphics | Front and rear suspension
Disc brakes for sure stopping in any conditions | Oversized aluminum frameMotocross
-style fenders | Motocross saddle - 20" x 2.25" knobby tires | Alloy brake levers | Steel
one-piece crank | 16-tooth flywheel | 48-spoke alloy rim | Minimal assembly required
( ~ Click Photo(s) for full size! ~ )
The 20" X-Games BMX Motobike will run you around $149.00
and can be found in the Mass Market chain - Wal-Mart stores.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4088165
The Yellow X-Games BMX Motobike ( photoed above ) is a 6 speed and
it can be found at the Target.com web site for about the same price range.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_6/602-2377569
The X-Games BMX MotoBike In The News CC - BMX Mania 01/06/2006
~ Hyper Bikes Awards X-Games Bike To Christmas Classic 10 Rookie Main Winner ~
Hyper pulled off a pretty cool bike promotion with one of their sponsors,
the X-Games Bike. It was announced in advance of the 10 Rookie Final that
the winner of the main event would be awarded the X-Games Bike that had
been on display at the Hyper Pits, immediately after the 10 Rookie Final.
The race was a hard fought battle, but the dust cleared and Hyper Factory
Stars,Lance McGuire and Justin Joy awarded the X-Games Bike to 10 Rookie,
William Reeves a speedy guy from South Carolina.
Congrats to William and congrats to Hyper & X-Games Bikes for the cool promotion.
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Schwinn Manta Ray Bike - Review
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The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike,
Rule the streets on the new Schwinn Manta Ray muscle bike.
With a cool double-wide polo frame, Schwinn chrome springer
fork, double-wide coaster brake and laid-back banana saddle,
it's brimming with attitude and style.
~~~~~ It`s Features & Specifications ~~~~~
Schwinn double-wide polo frame
Extra-long Schwinn chrome Springer fork
Double-wide coaster brake
Laid-back banana saddle with chrome sissy bar
Front and rear wide fenders
Steel chain guard
Click Here! for another Photo shot of the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike.
This is a cool looking bike, some say it looks like a re-make of the
older Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate bikes, but built for a all new generation.
ADDED PHOTO:
Click Here! for a High Rez Photo of the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike.
Note: on the photo page if you also click on « View Full Size on the
right side of page it will give you a BIG BIG photo shot of the bike.
The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike will run you around $153.00
and can be found in the Mass Market chain - Wal-Mart stores.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4231519
The Schwinn Manta Ray Bike that sold at Wal-Mart mass market retail in year 2005/06
came with a cool looking coupon add that did not make much since to be on this bike.
As seen at the Wal-Mart mass market retail on the
Schwinn bicycles being sold, is a ABA-Dew coupon.
A Free Race Coupon - Bring this coupon to your local track
and get a FREE RACE ENTRY and a free 30-day trial membership.
(photo) - http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/schwinn-aba-add.jpg
Schwinn and ABA BMX - American Bicycle Association.
And on the other side of the coupon is -
Schwinn is a proud sponsor of the Dew Action Sports Tour.
(photo) - http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/schwinn-dew-add.jpg
A Schwinn BMX coupon add on a style Schwinn muscle bike, - Hmmmm!
So why did the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike have this cool looking coupon on it?
Who knows why? - It realy does not fit with the style of this Manta Ray Bike.
But we all will be guessing for a long time on as to why this coupon add came
the Schwinn Manta Ray Bike.
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Schwinn 2006 Predator Pro BMX Bike - Review
The Schwinn 2006 Predator Pro BMX Bike,
Cr-Mo seat tube – stronger Pro sized frame to handle a larger rider.
Alloy pedals – light and strong for longer life. Cr-Mo 175mm cranks made
to take a beating. 20.6” Top Tube Length - Color Buffed Silver Metallic
The Frame -
New Sting inspired Predator Pro w/ Cr-Mo ST, Epicenter SS, kickstand plate.
The Fork -
Hi-Ten Unicrown 31.8 blades, w/ Cr-mo 1 1/8" steer tube, Schwinn dropouts.
The Crankset/Chainwheel/Bottom Bracket/Freewheel/Chain -
Cr-Mo forged 175mm 1 pc w/ black PC finish, w/ CW stamped shape chainwheel 44T
with a Bottom Bracket of One Piece 24 tpi and a ACS MAINDRIVE, 1/2 X 1/8 X 16T,
Chrome finish Freewheel with a KMC 410 1/2 X 1/8 silver / black Chain.
The Pedals are Die cast alloy w/ Boron spindle, fixed pins.
Front and Rear Hubs are Alloy Parallax 36H with Jalco ST-32, black anodized
36H Rims and 14G steel w/ Black finish Spokes with CP Brass Nipples.
The Headset is a VP w /alloy cap and 5mm spacer & stainless bolt with
a LeadTec 4-bolt top load cap alloy 1 1/8 threadless 50mm reach Stem,
with Handlebars that are 690 x 150 x 200 ED black steel that has a set
of Schwinn Stinger Grip Kraton Grips on it.
It also has a Tektro 924AL linear pull w/ 55mm DIN pads for a
Rear Brake with a Tektro 311A alloy w/ forged lever Brake Lever.
The Seat Post is 25.4 x 300 steel ED Black with a LeadTec alloy w/o
logo Seat Clamp, The Saddle is Black w/ Schwinn logo, black steel rail.
By the looks of this bmx bike, Its a nice looking rig.................
Lighter and stronger than ever, The Schwinn 2006 Predator Pro BMX Bike
is built to take punishment on dirt and give punishment to the other bikes on
the bmx race track in 2006 - Because 2nd place is just a polite term for Loser.
Related Information:
http://www.schwinnbike.com / bmx bikes / 2006 Predator Pro
Alot more cool bikes to see from Schwinn in year 2006!!!
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Mongoose 2006 Tim Fuzzy Hall BMX Bike - Sneek Peek Review
A sneek peek of the - 2006 Mongoose Tim Fuzzy Hall BMX Bike.
The Frame, A Tim ""Fuzzy"" Hall Design by Mongoose Bicycles
Dirtjump BMX 20" Wheel Bike, The Color = Mocha, About $400.00
Full Cromo Forks Full Cromo Chainset FSA X-Drive Cromo Tubular,
175mm 30T Alloy FSA chainring Bottom Bracket Spanish Integrated
Sealed Bearing 48 spline Chain KMC Z-510HX Freewheel Odyssey 11t
Cassette One Piece Driver Headset 1-1/8"" Integrated
Ahead Stem Mongoose front load, ultralight 50mm Ext.
Handlebars Mongoose Team Cromo 2pc Front Brake Sidepull Rear Brake
Tektro FX15 Alloy U-brake Brake Levers SNAFU C-Lever, hinged Rims
SUN Rhyno Lite XL Black 36H front, CP 36H rear Front Hub 36H Alloy,
3/8"" Cromo axle Sealed bearing Rear Hub 36H Odyssey Hazard Cassette,
14mm Cromo axle, Sealed bearing Spokes UCP Steel Tyres SNAFU Dirt Box (F)
2.125 , SNAFU Knob Job (R) 1.95 Saddle Mongoose Team Jumper, embossed
with enforced rails Seatpost 25.4 straight Alloy, with Micro Adjust Pedals
SNAFU Concave Grips SNAFU Poly Grip.
Alot more cool bikes to see from Mongoose in year 2006. Soon!
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The Schwinn Skateboards - A Look Review
Gene`s BMX News --
Learn to skateboard on a Schwinn skateboard?
Schwinn skateboards for the Schwinn Collector's?
- you pick - Check them out, they do look cool..
Learn to skateboard on Schwinn's 101 model.
Schwinn Skateboard 101 - Features:
9 ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5A Aluminum/Polished Trucks
PVC 50 x 36 mm Wheels & 608Z Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics
Sharpen your boarding skills on Schwinn's 102 model.
Schwinn Skateboard 102 - Features:
9 Ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5" Heavy Duty/Polished Trucks
PVC 50 x 36 mm Wheels & ABEC 3 Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics
Board like a pro on Schwinn's 103 model.
Schwinn Skateboard 103 - Features:
9 Ply Maple 31" x 8" Deck & 5" Heavy Duty/Stone Blasted Trucks
Polyurethane 50 x 36 mm Wheels & ABEC 5 Bearings & Heat Transfer Graphics
The Schwinn Skateboards will run you about $40.00 and
are available at most Schwinn mass retail store locations.
You can check out all of the Schwinn Skateboards at:
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/accessories_category.php?id=25
&
http://www.schwinnstingray.com/bike-other.html
Related Information:
http://www.schwinnbike.com / Products-Accessories / Skateboards
http://www.schwinnstingray.com / bike-other.html
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The Bike Called SHIFT - A Look Review
This Above illustration Photo shows the 16-inch-wheel bicycle, designed by
Scott S. Shim assistant professor of visual and performing arts at Purdue University.
The new bicycle design created at Purdue University could erase the need
for parents to hold on to the back of a two-wheel bicycle as their child
learns how to ride.
The bike, called SHIFT, was created by Shim and two students. Their design
topped 853 entrants from 56 countries to win the $15,000 first prize in the
9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taiwan.
***** A New Design Could Transform 1st Bike Ride *****
Who can forget the thrill - and terror - of that first solo
bicycle ride: Mom or Dad letting go, the magic of two-wheeled
freedom and, inevitably, toppling over in a knee-scraping crash?
Three Purdue University industrial designers who tapped into
memories of their own childhood cycling misadventures have built
a bike that ditches the training wheels but keeps rookies stable.
Called SHIFT, it slowly transforms from a tricycle to bicycle configuration as
the rider pedals faster, then returns to trike formation as the rider slows down.
Lead designer Scott Shim hopes the design, which won top honors
recently at an international bicycle design competition, can help
children slowly gain the skill and courage to pedal off on their own.
The design features a single front wheel and two slim rear wheels that are
initially splayed outward to stabilize and prevent the rider from toppling
over. As the rider accelerates and leans forward, the rear wheels shift inward,
narrowing into a single wheel surface that essentially makes it a two-wheel venture.
As the bike slows, the rear wheels tilt back to the tricycle formation.
Shim, an assistant professor of industrial design, said he and his two
collaborators came up with the idea while brainstorming a concept to enter
in the 9th International Bicycle Design Competition in Taipei, Taiwan.
He and recent Purdue design graduates Matthew Grossman and Ryan Lightbody
traded childhood memories of looking back frantically at their father or
mother after they sent them on their way on initial solo rides.
"That was the common thing - looking back to see if your dad is
holding your seat, and having that fear of crashing or falling
all the time while you're riding," said Shim, an assistant professor
of industrial design whose 4-year-old son is at the tricycle stage.
"So we thought if we could make a tricycle kind of bicycle, it would get
that burden off the child's shoulders so he or she could focus on trying
to learn to ride."
The key to their bike, which resembles a trike with crooked wheels while
at rest, is a belt with a spring mechanism that pulls the rear wheels inward.
Their design was among 24 of 853 initial entries chosen for the competition's
final round, in which teams had three months to build a quarter-scale model of
their bike.
Judges were so impressed with the Purdue team's design they awarded it
he $15,000 top prize and had a full-scale prototype built for display.
Shim and his collaborators are now working to get their design patented
and find an investor to manufacture the bike. Three companies - two from
Korea and one from Taiwan - are interested, Shim said.
He said he has already received more than 100 e-mails
from consumers asking when the bike might hit the market.
Ryan Atkinson, brand manager at Waterloo, Wis.-based Trek Bicycle Corp.,
said the design, which has won the praise of the Industrial Design Society
of America, would have wide appeal to able-bodied children and children and
adults with special needs.
"They've really touched on something unique in the way the bike stabilizes itself,"
he said.
Jerry Clements, a family physician from New York City, contacted Shim
in hopes he could buy a version of the bike for his two 6-year-old daughters,
now in the training-wheel stage. He said it's been frustrating helping his
girls learn to ride.
"You can get a kid up on two wheels and as long as they're moving and they're
looking where they're going, they're going to do OK. But once they slow down and
stop, they fall over, get scared and get off. Then you have to start all over again."
ACC - 03/28/2006 - Shift Prototype Bike Named Top Inventions 2006
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Odyssey`s Elementary Stem Review
Cerritos, Ca --
Odyssey`s Elementary is a BMX stem that
would look at home atop a high-end road bike.
Two years in development, the single-bolt design
snugs up the bar and steerer with one bolt adjustment.
"The unique U-frame shape is made from 2014 aluminum and has
far less material than most traditional alumminum-block stems,"
said Nuno Oliveira of Odyssey`s sales department.
"Combine that with the fact that one bolt is doing the job
of six, and you end up with an eigh-ounce Elementary stem."
Given the stem`s clamping power, Odyssey does
not recommend usage with carbon fiber steerers.
The company has patents pending on the system of wedges
it uses to simultaneously clamp the bar and fork.
Stems are available with a 50-millimerter extension,
with or without Gyro tabs, for $59.99
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Elementary Stem-Two years of prototyping, revision and continuous ride testing.
The result is a design with superior clamping power at half the weight of an ordinary stem.
One bolt simultaneously expands four wedge components
to clamp the handlebar and fork steerer tube in place.
Available with or without Gyro tabs. Black anodized aluminum finish.
50 mm reach. 8 ounces / 230 grams. U.S. and foreign utility patents pending.
For more information on Odyssey`s Elementary stem
See - http://www.odysseybmx.com - Elementary Stem
In The News - Odyssey BMX Elementary Stem Wins Design Competition
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Schwinn`s Ergo Comfort Grips Review
Gene`s BMX News --
Schwinn`s Ergo Comfort Grips Features:
A dual density design and its a No-slip grip, it does fit most handlebars.
The grips have been found to work well on BMX, MTB, and some Chopper bikes.
They are a soft rubber with hard rubber ends, on both ends,
This grip have a hard end rubber plug wich extends the life of the grip
and it helps prevent injuries to a rider caused by open bar ends........
This all makes for a tuff grip that does last for a good time on a bike.
The design and style of this grip makes for a comfortable bike ride.
The Ergo Comfort Grips gets a thumbs up becouse they seem to last.
The Ergo Comfort Grips are manufactured and distributed by PTI Sports
and the grips have the Schwinn Quality Seal logo and star on them..........
The Schwinn Ergo Comfort Grips are available at most Wal-Mart stores
for about $6.00 and a few other mass retail store locations aswell...........
Related Information:
http://www.schwinnbike.com / Products-Accessories / Ergo Comfort Grips
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Schwinn`s 2005 BMX Sting Pro Frame - Story and Review
Also See The
Web Page:( Schwinn`s 2005-2006 Sting Pro BMX Frame Story and Review. )
Gene`s BMX News --
In 1995 Schwinn Bicycles rolled out the Schwinn ENF BMX Frame
made out of pasta = Aluminum Lasagna. It was said to have been a
first aluminum Schwinn BMX frame....Ten years latter in year 2005
Schwinn rolls out a BMX Sting Pro Frame. Keeping the Aluminum
Lasagna on the dinner table for the BMX community.
The dinner bells are ringing and talk about a hot looking
bmx frame on the dinner table that Schwinn is serving up.
The Schwinn 2005 Sting Pro Frame, A Race Red Color
6061 Aluminum , with machined head tube, ( 20.5" top tube )
TT and DT gussets, Ram Air seat stay yoke with Epicenter seat stay,
Euro BB with extruded CS yoke, forged alloy dropout, - I say wow!
Also a all new looking Schwinn logo head badge and cool looking
Schwinn STING logo stickers are on the Sting Pro frame.............
You have to have a fork for a good lasagna dinner. Schwinn serves
dinner with The Fork - The Sting Pro has a Schwinn Special O.P.S.
Lite Full Cr-Mo Unicrown with 31.8 round blades, new dropouts for
14 mm axles, 1 piece CNC machined steerer tube.
To keep the frame and fork looking nice on the dinner table
at all times, The Sting Pro has The Headset - Tange DL-81
alloy cup with Cr-mo races.
As bmxers pull up to sit around the dinner table, Schwinn likes
to keep them there by adding a Seat Clamp - XS alloy with steel
threaded inserts to this Sting Pro Frame dinner.
The bill from Schwinn for the BMX Aluminum 2005
Sting Pro Frame Lasagna Dinner - MSRP: $249.99
What's a good dinner with out someone always taking some
Photo shots of how everything looks at the dinner table.
I just happened to take a hand full of photos for everyone
to check out - Schwinn`s 2005 BMX Sting Pro Frame
http://community.webshots.com/album/246459841uQzkkn
( ~~Click URL Link For Photos~~ )
This new Schwinn 2005 BMX Sting Pro Frame is going to be
fun to build up and is going to be a nice ride at the bmx track...
The Schwinn 2005 BMX Sting Pro Frame is Sold exclusively at I.B.D. -
Independent Bicycle Dealership, At a Schwinn Bicycle Shop near you.
Related Information:
http://www.schwinnbike.com / bmx bikes / 2005 Sting Pro Frame
Added Information:
Some stuff that I found with this new Schwinn Sting 2005 bmx frame.
This Schwinn Sting Frame does NOT come with a Owners Manual.
I find that real strange as Schwinn is well known for its owners
manuals for most of there bikes and frames.
Looking via Schwinn`s specifications about this frame,
and the Schwinn Sting 2005 bmx frame I got and have,
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1246460950063599684IxNnoE ( Photo sting02 )
It has just a basic fork that is color black and not crome like Schwinn shows in
there specifications. The color is all ok with me but the fork is about the same as
on my Schwinn 95 ENF but not crome. I do not think you can add a 14mm to it.
Also--
There is NO place to use chain tensioners on the back stays of
frame, like Schwinn says in there specifications ( Photo 0017 )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1246464058063599684WnUcbS
The little holes are just cooling holes from making the frame.
There is no threads in the holes nor are the holes big enuff
to tap threads in to the holes, Schwinn was asked about this,
becouse this is the only reason I got the frame, as the 1995
Schwinn ENF frame ( wich I have & run ) is everything of
this but the chain tensioners. It would have been a step up,
but there is no place for chain tensioners on eather frame.......
A 2 shot photo of my 1995 Schwinn ENF frame - built up.
http://www.genesbmx.com/enf_jpg.html
Other than that, This frame - on the main down tube,
( where it says STING ) It is not round, it is sort
of a square/round tube...."thats cool looking"
Sitting both, this new 2005 Sting and the 1995 ENF frames
side by side, there is not much that has been changed but the
square/round tube and the Euro bottom bracket.................
All and all, Its a nice new looking frame, but its about the same.
Here is the specifications listed on Schwinn`s web site w/photo -
2005 - http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=442
2006 - http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=642
Gene`s BMX has built the new 2005 Schwinn BMX Sting Frame up,
Iv ran this new Schwinn Sting bike for the full year of 2005 It seems
to be lasting well. Here are some photo shots for you to check out....
( Click On Photo For A Directory Of Photos )
Here are some more photos - http://www.genesbmx.com/sting02.jpg.html
The photos shots are not of the best, but it works for you to get a look at it.
This is one cool Schwinn Sting BMX Bike, - Schwinn Sting or be stung!
Schwinn Forum User "Norrin" Quotes on 02/01/2005
New Sting - I love mine, I got the second one they shippied from the factory.
I got to pick it up 12/27/04, now I just need the weather to get better so I can
ride it. --
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Schwinn`s 2005 Sting-Ray Foot Scooter Review-Report
Gene`s BMX News --
Well - deck them halls with a bit of holiday spice - lalala,
But - I bet you would like to ride them halls on this new
Schwinn Sting Ray Scooter? Its cool looking.......
I took a trip to my area Target store this week and bought
one of them Schwinn Sting-Ray Scooters red/black for $99.99
Its not a bad price - that is, if your in to the scooter fad or
just a flat out Schwinn nut like my self that has to have any
thing that has the Schwinn name on it.
This new Schwinn Sting-Ray Scooter does look cool
and does ride smooth for a scooter. It also looks good
side by side with my Schwinn Sting-Ray 20' Street Series bike.
( Photo )
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Sting-Ray-Scooter-Bike.jpg
The Schwinn Sting-Ray Foot Scooter has a double barrel"
frame with dual exhaust tips and a curvy steering tube.
With exclusive Sting-Ray 12" x 3" "Big Boa" drag slick rear tire,
and a 14" x 2" front tire, each mounted on alloy rims, Front and rear
custom steel fenders ( Red ) with integrated rear reflector mount and
rolled edges Extra wide deck with traction grip. - the deck is plastic?
Here are some photos --
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter00.jpg
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter01.jpg
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/Scooter02.jpg
A Sure-stop hand brake with a alloy color matched brake lever.
You can also push down on the back fender to drag stop on
the back wheel, as this is also used as a brake to stop the scooter.
The back fender does have a skid plate built in the inter part of the
fender, making it a bit strong to do so.....
Somewheres, someone was asking about the brakes on this scooter.
So here are a few photo shots of just the brake area on the scooter.
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake01.jpg
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake02.jpg
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn/ScooterBrake03.jpg
It also has a durable and cool Sting-Ray "Dualie" kick stand,
and Signature Sting-Ray "lucky dice" valve caps..............
I have to give Schwinn a Thumbs Up! on this new Sting-Ray Foot Scooter
- it makes "the rebirth of cool " now even more cool. :)
Want more information on Schwinn`s Sting-Ray Foot Scooter,
See - http://www.schwinnstingray.com/bike-other.html
Or you can visit - http://www.schwinnstingray.com
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Schwinn`s Spoiler Chopper Bike Vs. Redline`s RainCity Chopper
Schwinn`s Spoiler
Gene`s BMX News --
Two well known names in the bicycling industry -
Schwinn and Redline. They both have high end
chopper bikes. But what one is the best chopper
bike that you would want to ride and show off on?
Both of the bikes are sold at IBD shops at a some what of a high price.
Both of the bikes look way cool, But what one will make it or brake it
in the bicycle industry? Is it just a fad? Only time will tell.........
With everyone cashing in on Schwinn`s New Spoiler Sting-Ray bike,
Less do some shopping here and take a look at Redlines`s New
RainCity Chopper bike and see how the two bikes look side by side.
The Schwinn Spoiler Sting-Ray Bike go`s for $599.99msrp at IBD`s.
It is sorta hard to get your hands on one right now, but they are starting
to show up at bikes shops around the US, as people are getting them.
http://www.schwinnstingray.com/bike-spoiler.html ( photo listed )
Dripping with chrome and bad to the bone, the new Sting-Ray Spoiler is
the baddest ride on the road. Aluminum frame. 4-Legged Freak suspension
fork. Dual disc brakes. Big Boa 4.25" rear tire. Custom embroidered saddle.
Unmatched value. Unparalled specs. Unbelievably cool and available only
through your local Schwinn bike shop. The competition just became irrelevant.
ADDED PHOTO:
Click Here! for a High Rez Photo of the Schwinn Spoiler Sting-Ray Bike.
Note: on the photo page if you also click on « View Full Size on the
right side of page it will give you a BIG BIG photo shot of the bike.
The Redline RainCity Chopper Bike go`s for $999.99msrp at IBD`s
*Photo - http://www.raincitychoppers.net/images/Chooper1.jpg
Word is, there is no word on anyone riding around on this new bike?
The Question is, Does anyone have one of the new Redline choppers?
I guess this new bike is still a Redline project bike? Who knows?
http://www.raincitychoppers.net/projectbikes.htm ( photos listed )
Aluminum for the frame, and picked a belt-drive system instead
of a regular chain. Using scraps from out back of the garage,
we shaped some sweet tubbed dropouts, while Fat Frank shaped
the alloy tank. We went back 'n forth on whether to add springer
forks or stick with the rigid's, but finally opted on the chromo
one-piece bar/fork combo as the cleanest choice. This babe Linda,
who hangs out at the shop on Thursdays, did the stitching on the
saddle. the red sword striping added the final touch. Overall,
we're pretty friggin' pleased with the finished project.
So much so, that we will likely allow Redline to license
our name and put these bad ass bicycle choppers in production.
A small brake down -
Both are chopper bikes. - Both are sold at IBD shops.
Schwinn`s bike is of a lower price and looks cool.
Schwinn`s bike is out there being road around at this time
Redline`s bike is of a higher price and looks cool.
Redline`s bike has not been seen riding around at this time.
Sources on the net:
Schwinn --
http://www.schwinnbike.com - http://www.schwinnstingray.com
Redline --
http://www.redlinebicycles.com - http://www.raincitychoppers.net
Schwinn`s 2005 Sting-Ray Spoiler Series
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_detail.php?id=523
04/08/2005 Added Info
Photos - Redline`s Rain City Bicycle Chopper
A Cool looking bike in stock at Go-Bent Recumbent Bikes
One Fifth Street Suite 110 Wenatchee, WA. 98801 509-667-7777
Go-Bent has got the new Rain City Chopper by Redlines Bicycles.
Rain City Choppers is from Burien, WA. and they have joined up
with Redlines Bicycles in Kent, WA. making a wild design of a new
Chopper Bicycle, This bad boy chopper is an aluminum bicycle frame
with some sweet tubbed dropouts, while Fat Frank shaped alloy tank
and a belt-drive system instead of a regular chain. This is one sweet
bad boy bicycle chopper by Redline and Rain City. Stop in at Go-Bent
Bikes at One Fifth Street in Wenatchee and check this bad boy bike out.
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Moses Lake BMX Track 2004 Report & Review
Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News )--
Gene`s BMX took a small trip over to Moses Lake on Friday the 15th of October 2004,
The Gene`s BMX Official Words for this track, The BMX track, it has to be one of the
best bmx tracks that has ever been built in the Central Washington area. The track
is big and long. Its a bmx riders dream of a track, The reality of this bmx track, It
almost looks like what we have all seen at the Great Northwest Nationals in Pasco Wa.
for the last few years but with a out door twist to it. The track layout is of a letter ( M )
style but going backwards. This bmx track was well thought out, and well made.
The track does need a startting gate, then it would be ready to rock n roll.
The area youth love it, at least the few of them that was at the track that I saw
where having a blast ridding there bikes around on the new track.
A photo has a millon words and a photo can talk for its self.
People asked for more photos of the Moses Lake BMX Track,
so - here you go,
Click on a Photo-URL to open a Directory of Photos,
Moses Lake BMX -A- 10-15-2004
A ride around the Moses Lake BMX Track from start to finnish.
Moses Lake BMX -B- 10-15-2004
Just some random shots around the Moses Lake BMX Track
Moses Lake BMX -C- 10-15-2004
Some random shots of some bmx riders at the Moses Lake BMX
Want more information about the Moses Lake BMX Tack?
Visit - http://www.genesbmx.com/moseslake-bmx.html
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Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series Chopper Review
Gene`s BMX News --
The Sting-Ray is an American icon – a legendary bicycle
The 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Is The Rebirth Of Cool..........
The rebirth of cool is here!.
"He rides and he glides on a new Sting-Ray Schwinn"
People can see him riding down the avenue, Smiling
at life, no reason to fuss, people off there mines,
asking where they can get one, He smiles and says,
just fal-low me to freeks are us, As he straddle
the saddle, he rides and he glides in to the wind on
his new Sting-Ray Schwinn. - Orbit Underground
The new Schwinn Sting-Ray is all about the ride.
Built with customized parts, like the Big Boa Tire
and signature V-back Handlebars --
Schwinn Sting-Rays are endorsed by OCC - Orange County Choppers.
Schwinn`s 2004 Sting-Ray Street Series features:
Custom-stretched chopper frame with gas tank gusset
Measurement in inches: 36.0 x 75.0 x 26.0 - weight 45.0
The "Big Boa" rear drag tire is 20" tall by 4.25" wide.
20" x 4" super wide V line rear slick tire 24" x 2" narrow
front tire mounted on extruded alloy rims.
Adjustable cruising saddle with built-in sissy bar,
riveted upholstery and Schwinn embossed logo.
Dual crown Sting-Ray twin barrel chrome forks
with color matching paint.
Chrome steel chain guard and heavy duty double leg kickstand.
Clear-coated Schwinn flame decals with machined aluminum head badge.
Alloy linear pull brake with alloy lever 3-piece
custom Sting-Ray cranks with iron cross pedals
The Sting-Ray Street Series Chopper bike roughly weighs 45 pounds.
*PHOTOS of the 2004 Schwinn Sting-Ray Bike.
http://community.webshots.com/album/215579840gcHqOU
This bike is not bad at all, for a bike being sold in the mass market
like chain stores Wal-Mart - Target - ToysRus - and more. Its roughly
$180.00 The Sting-Ray bikes rolled into mass stores in mid-April 2004.
The manufacturer of this bike is Schwinn/Pacifc Cycle-Dorel Industries.
Want more information on Schwinn`s Sting-Ray Bikes? Visit -
http://www.schwinnstingray.com -Or- http://www.schwinnbike.com
You can also join in the independent forum"
Schwinn-StingRay Enthusiasts Yahoo! Group -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Schwinn-StingRay
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Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike Review
Gene`s BMX News --Less take a look at Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike.
The Schwinn Z-Force 20" BMX Bike was imported in to
the mass market back in the fall of 2002 and landed in
stores in the spring of 2003 across the USA. Its one of
the first bmx bikes by Schwinn that has landed in to the
mass market chain stores. This bike is out there being
sold and ridden by alot of to-days bmx bicycling youth.
Something NEW! in 2005 that has been spotted at Walmart.
Schwinn`s Z-Force 20" BMX Bike has an "Aluminum" frame
now - there is no information about the upgrade to this new
frame style that could be found online or offline, But I just
happend to walk by this bike in a Walmart store and shot some
quick photos of this bike sitting on the bike rack.
2005 Schwinn Z-Force BMX Freestyle Bike text info.
The
2005 Z-Force bike has a price tag of $111.23*PHOTOS of Schwinn`s NEW 2005 Z-Force 20" BMX Bike
(1)-- http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1261282309041634456INkCHt
( Photo 1 - bike on the rack. )
(2)- http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1261810763041634456UDHLdp
( Photo 2 - full bike sitting on store floor. )
(3)--- http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1261811914041634456vUjxeU
( Photo 3 - looking at the bottom bracket area - Euro BB. )
(4)- http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1261813004041634456QskmLR
( Photo 4 - looking at the back end of frame dropout w/ peg & wheel hub )
There is Vary little information about this new Aluminum" frame bike
I wish there was some other information about this bike- Does anyone know?
But on to what we do know with the older 2002-2003 Schwinn Z-Force 20" BMX Bike
Its a Schwinn-design frame, this bike is strong enough to take the toughest
bmx trick riding for an age range of recommend 8 to 12 years old or for a
bmx rider that is just startting out in bmx riding.
Schwinn`s Z-Force 2002-2003 BMX Bike *PHOTO -
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1261278127041634456mfHasd
It features an SST ORYG rotor and 4 Schwinn axle pegs,
which make doing bmx tricks a breeze. The alloy platform
pedals are light and provide a large contact area.
~Schwinn`s Z-Force BMX Bike Key Features:
Schwinn freestyle frame is strong and durable
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536532041634456QLYlnd
( Photo - a full look at the bike. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536762041634456rWByqy
( Photo - looking at the top tube with name of the bike Z.Force. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536982041634456bMtFpj
( Photo - looking at the front wheel - fork and peg on the front axal. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536911041634456qHlaKc
( Photo - looking at the back wheel and the peg on the axal. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536657041634456hfLqJK
( Photo - looking at the head and the SST Oryg Rotor. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536608041634456yukqAw
( Photo - looking at the neck and head. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536708041634456aSlYlG
( Photo - looking at the bottom bracket and brake area. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062536831041634456uNIVmD
( Photo - looking at the chainwheel on the one peace crank. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062537053041634456qJPreF
( Photo - looking at the kick stand and the frame mount for it. )
http://sports.webshots.com/photo/1062537127041634456Wiproa
( Photo - looking at the bike upside down at the kick stand area. )
Also has - High-tensity fork will take harsh riding with ease.
Alloy platform pedals give a large contact area for trick riding.
and Alex-brand, 48-hole, alloy rims are light and strong.
~Schwinn`s Z-Force BMX Bike Specs:
The Frame: - Its a Schwinn :)
High-tensity Schwinn design freestyle frame
The Fork:
A high-tensity bmx freestyle fork
The Handlebar/Stem:
Schwinn`s 2-piece bmx freestyle design, top-load Ahead stem
The Brakes & Lever:
Promax rear alloy U-brake with front-alloy caliper brake
It also has a Promax alloy brake lever.
The Crank:
Schwinn`s oversize, 1- piece crank
with Schwinn alloy CNC/d chain wheel.
The Freewheel:
44T steel / 16T freewheel.
The Rims, Wheels and Hubs:
Alex brand Y303, 20" x 1.75" alloy, 48-spoke, all black rims.
The wheel size is 20 inches. The hubs are durable BMX style hubs.
The Tires:
20" X 1.95" Kenda Kontact freestyle.
The Seat:
Schwinn`s bmx freestyle saddle with bumpers.
~Schwinn`s Z-Force BMX Bike $Price
Schwinn`s Z-Force BMX Bike is sold in the mass market
chain stores for a price of $111.23 at Wal Mart stores.
You can check out http://www.walmart.com web site
and Walmart`s Schwinn Z-Force BMX Bike page.
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Schwinn`s TJ Lavin BMX Bike Review
Gene`s BMX News --Less take a look at Schwinn`s TJ Lavin BMX Bike.
Its a Schwinn-design frame, this bike is strong enough
to take the toughest bmx trick riding for an age range
of recommend 8 to 12 years old or for a bmx rider
that is just startting out in bmx riding. Its made by
Pacific Cycle and is sold at mass market chain stores.
Schwinn`s TJ Lavin BMX Bike *PHOTO
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The 20" Schwinn " TJ Lavin Bicycle features
a Handcrafted Hi-Ten Boy' s Schwinn Supermatic DJ Frame,
Handcrafted Hi-Ten Freestyle Fork
and Promax Alloy U-Brake and Promax Alloy Caliper Brake
It Also includes Over-Sized OPC Crank Arm with Alloy "
" Dirt Star" " Chain Ring Alloy " " Dirt Star Team" " Chain wheel,
And with ZAC PLUS 48h Alloy Rims Jet Black
The Frame and Fork has a Limited Lifetime Warranty
and 1-Year Warranty on Components.
Schwinn`s TJ Lavin BMX Bike is sold in the mass market
chain stores for a price of $139.99 at ToysRus stores.
You can check out http://www.Toysrus.com web site
and ToysRus Schwinn TJ Lavin BMX Bike page.
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