PI indoor 4x Port Orchard,Wa.

mtbrider106 · Oct 2, 2009

im stoked i will be there for sure.

Five · Oct 2, 2009

I think I just might show up...my Slopestyle is heavy but should still be fun.

MattPatt · Oct 2, 2009

jgibb83 said:
Transition Bikes has just signed up for the first date on Nov.14 !
Transitions own Mike Metzger will be bringing out there 4x National Championship winning Bank & Double bikes along with venerable ToP.
Mike will also be bringing some swag for a raffle for those that race that night.

If you wanted to try on of these bikes out this would be a great chance.

Big thanks to Transition Bikes For kicking off what should be great Winter 4x series.

Jason Gibb

Good work getting Transition to be a part of this Jason, I'm stoked they're supporting racing more and more and this a perfect example of grassroots racing.

You can count on the Dirt Corps to be out there racing too! This is a great way to stay sharp during the winter and keep in touch with our extended family of racer buddies.

I'm excited to finally give my Transition Bank a chance to stretch its legs too.

Polarbear · Oct 3, 2009

It will be fun! If you have never been to PI, it is small inside bet there has been some epic racing there over the last 20 years.

chance199 · Oct 3, 2009

i need to go as its about 5 mins from house

Jason4 · Oct 6, 2009

Does anyone have a link that has the entire schedule and some more info about the winter 4x series?

NovatoSCFR · Oct 6, 2009

This sounds fun... Would it be worth it to come down from Vancouver?

thom9719 · Oct 7, 2009

I'll be there jason, along with some other "fast" people....

You guys have no idea how awesome it is to live here. I can't believe there is some form of bike racing ALL YEAR LONG!

Kyle,

redFoxx · Oct 7, 2009

Just wondering is there some way for people to just go and practice on the track? I am a newbie at 4x but would really like to try it but would like to first practice in the gate and on a track before just going out and racing. Not to mention I have no idea what kind of bike setup I want for this.

We are in Port Orchard on the weekends, Seattle during the week.

thom9719 · Oct 7, 2009

Jason,

if I have an ABA membership, can I come to wednesday practice or is that off limits to the big bikes?

i'm not sure how many will be down there, but I am trying to put together a good contingent of racers.

Kyle,

coiler7 · Oct 7, 2009

redFoxx said:
Just wondering is there some way for people to just go and practice on the track? I am a newbie at 4x but would really like to try it but would like to first practice in the gate and on a track before just going out and racing. Not to mention I have no idea what kind of bike setup I want for this.

We are in Port Orchard on the weekends, Seattle during the week.

LL:
if you still got that old RM Flow 3, it would probably be quite good enough...
Tho, its frame geometry WILL be a bit off for 4x handling, IMHO.... kinda slack head angle + that tallish AM1 fork (130mm but adjustable down); :confused:

maybe you already changed out the fork? Anyway, GO FOR IT. hey I might get me a cheap lil' HT something & join y'all other 26ers out there - sounds fun. this jus might be The FIX, this winter, for this OG bmx'er Wannabe. :thumb:

later, kids...
-mw

redFoxx · Oct 8, 2009

coiler7 said:
LL:
if you still got that old RM Flow 3, it would probably be quite good enough...
Tho, its frame geometry WILL be a bit off for 4x handling, IMHO.... kinda slack head angle + that tallish AM1 fork (130mm but adjustable down); maybe you already changed out the fork? Anyway, GO FOR IT. hey I might get me a cheap lil' HT something & join y'all other 26ers out there - sounds fun. this jus might be The FIX, this winter, for this OG bmx'er Wannabe.

later, kids...
-mw

Yup of course I still have it and haven't changed out the fork. I'll probably use it and just see how I like this 4x stuff. Hope you can come out. We can't make the Nov date becuz that's my bd party but plan on December!

Cutters · Oct 9, 2009

I'm an old-timer BMXer who's new to the 4X thing. I haven't raced a bicycle in over 20 years. But this event looks too good to pass up. I'm in!!!!

Fearnot · Oct 11, 2009

I will be at the track this sunday working if people want to stop by i will be happy to show them around. Also regarding ABA membership / practice. if you race the entire series you will be paying $35 for daily insuracne/membership for $10 more you can get a full membership (good for 1 year) and can come out for practice on wednesday night. Wednesday night practice is $5.

should be at the track around noon. you can call my cell and see if i am there. 360 340 3855

Forgot to add that if you buy a full membership the first day you get to race for free and i will even toss in a free practice night. You save $10. what a deal. eh!

black sunshine · Oct 12, 2009

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if you buy a full $45 ABA membership you can race/ride every track in the USA any time they are open/allowed. not just on 4x days. make sure you get a "cruiser" membership for 24" and larger tire bikes.

nothing better than PI in the winter ask Jill Kinter, Rich Housman and Bart McDaniels.

dhxjeff · Oct 12, 2009

in regards to the 4x racing. is the 4x series 26" wheels only? just trying to decide what bike to ride.

Maybe you guys can give me some advice. I've got 3 options of set-ups. i have a Santa Cruz Jackal with 24"s or i can put some 26ers on it. I've also got a Blur 4x with 26ers. not sure what will be the best set up for that track. i'd like to do the hardtail thing but i'm thinking the geometry on the Jackal isn't all that great for 4x.

black sunshine · Oct 13, 2009

what does wheel size matter. multi speed makes it a MTB. maybe you should have to use a 110mm stem.

Cutters · Oct 14, 2009

Gears or no gears doesn't matter. 26" wheels and a suspension fork are mandatory. Here is a flyer with the rules etc.

http://gobmx.com/flyers/4CROSSatPI.jpg

black sunshine · Oct 14, 2009

with all the 24" dirt jumpin MTB's that seems like a odd rule.

Fearnot · Oct 14, 2009

my son is going to race pro and the track along with FSA are each putting in $100 each to the pro pot.

jeepmauler · Oct 14, 2009

black sunshine said:
what does wheel size matter. multi speed makes it a MTB. maybe you should have to use a 110mm stem.

.............a 110mm Control Tech 0* rise with a purple Hyperlite flat bar.....for the win!!! :rofl:

Awesome!!

Yes.....I'm a DORK :rolleyes:

Cutters · Oct 15, 2009

black sunshine said:
with all the 24" dirt jumpin MTB's that seems like a odd rule.

I think a 24" wheel would have an unfair advantage off the start. A smaller wheel accelerates quicker than a larger one. And starts are crucial in BMX and 4X. So wheel size really does make a difference.

black sunshine · Oct 15, 2009

jeepmauler said:
.............a 110mm Control Tech 0* rise with a purple Hyperlite flat bar.....for the win!!! Awesome!!

Yes.....I'm a DORK

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=48131 :thumb:

black sunshine · Oct 15, 2009

i rode the indoor track last night. it's fast and wide.

black sunshine · Oct 19, 2009

y'all missed out. jill and bren showed up as well as leanna and her brother.
they said they didn't want to wait for special 4X days.

DesuL · Oct 31, 2009

So bring any bike, full suspension or not, bring it out and have a good time... am I correct?

And can you run a front brake or not?

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