Cruiser recommendations

Hey Jim, I got a WeThePeople Avenue last year for trail riding and it's awesome. But for race specific I'd look at the Haro 24.
http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/Race/30/

Fireman's Texas? Old school.... but unique....

Jim Mac said:

Yo - thinking of getting back into BMX racing next year (last race was '83! ). I'm coming from DH racing, so I think I want to go cruiser rather than 20". Anyone care to throw out some recommendations? Thanks!

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if you're looking for a race-specific bmx cruiser, some brands are S&M, Redline, Haro, Free Agent, Supercross, Intense, MCS, Avent, DK.

i would recommend the S&M .38 Special and Supercross the most.



http://cruiserrevolution.com/2009/04/04/custom-sm-38-special-cruisers-available/


http://www.sandmbikes.com/_product_63773/Custom_38_Special_Cruiser

but also, some dudes have been racing 26" dj-hardtails (including myself, a bit). . .
see Official 26" Racer thread, Poste 'em up! http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index.php?showtopic=27027897

. . . butChris C's rigid MOB for racing:



Racing on a 26" BMX
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1019941

One thing. I don`t know you or how fast you are but.... If you race cruiser remember there are no rookie classes like there are in 20" racing. That means the cruiser guys are FAAAAAST.

Here is my Intense Podium Pro 24. It's my favorite bike I own. its a missile on the track... just over 20 lbs

that intense looks great.

lightening it up is easy... keeping it low cost is the hard part. i would say tire and tube combos make a huge difference, gearing is just as important (might not feel as "heavy") not sure dropping coin on the bike is more important then getting it dialed to the track you use it on. Riding style helps figure out what you should really do also. if your not the smoothest then stay away from carbon forks, paper thin racing bars and forks, etc. (piece of mind). it will really help with making you a better more complete rider. i feel racing bmx and hitting the dj's and pumptracks help me be more confident when im racing motocross, and vice versa.

go buy that bike!