The 20" street thread

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The 20" street thread
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flag brenteaton
Posted: Aug 29, 2015 at 16:43 Quote
The geisha is not strong for grinds I wouldn't put it on my bmx because of that reason..
flag harry-h
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 4:06 Quote
Anyone who buys a new coaster that isn't an Odyssey Clutch is a fool. spend 20 minutes watching all the tech videos on the Odyssey YT account and you'll suddenly find yourself half way to your LBS to have them order you one...
flag bluntosaurusrex
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 9:37 Quote
harry-h wrote:
Anyone who buys a new coaster that isn't an Odyssey Clutch is a fool. spend 20 minutes watching all the tech videos on the Odyssey YT account and you'll suddenly find yourself half way to your LBS to have them order you one...

Honestly I have to disagree the slack adjustment is kinda wack imo and they have not really addressed the side load issue of driver bearings (I know the axle blah blah blah) but it does look ok... Honestly I'd have to say that Merritt is actually the closest to that perfect coaster (using the clutch style system).

They replaced the bearings with a bushing and the driver comes with a life time warranty just to back up how much more durable they are. To me that is a sign of "f*ck yeah we got it figured out" and also it is much less expensive than an odyssey
flag bigbrotherbmx
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 10:03 Quote
Everyone go watch the backflip attempt on the come ups insta, that was our jam
flag harry-h
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 19:50 Quote
bluntosaurusrex wrote:
harry-h wrote:
Anyone who buys a new coaster that isn't an Odyssey Clutch is a fool. spend 20 minutes watching all the tech videos on the Odyssey YT account and you'll suddenly find yourself half way to your LBS to have them order you one...

Honestly I have to disagree the slack adjustment is kinda wack imo and they have not really addressed the side load issue of driver bearings (I know the axle blah blah blah) but it does look ok... Honestly I'd have to say that Merritt is actually the closest to that perfect coaster (using the clutch style system).

They replaced the bearings with a bushing and the driver comes with a life time warranty just to back up how much more durable they are. To me that is a sign of "f*ck yeah we got it figured out" and also it is much less expensive than an odyssey
the driver shouldn't be taking any side loads because the axle is supported in both directions on the non drive side
flag gingy-0
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 19:57 Quote
bigbrotherbmx wrote:
Everyone go watch the backflip attempt on the come ups insta, that was our jam
Was that guy ok?
flag bigbrotherbmx
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 20:16 Quote
Gingymp5 wrote:
bigbrotherbmx wrote:
Everyone go watch the backflip attempt on the come ups insta, that was our jam
Was that guy ok?
Yea he's gonna be fine Smile
flag Dude1005
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 20:16 Quote
Merrit Ft1, fit faf, macneil slasher, or odyssey chase hawk? Any other tire suggestions for mainly park riding with a bit of street and dirt. I need a fat tire that is durable and grippy and on the light side.

Thanks
flag bigbrotherbmx
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 21:16 Quote
Dude1005 wrote:
Merrit Ft1, fit faf, macneil slasher, or odyssey chase hawk? Any other tire suggestions for mainly park riding with a bit of street and dirt. I need a fat tire that is durable and grippy and on the light side.

Thanks
FAF.
flag scrippsranchDJ
Posted: Aug 30, 2015 at 22:00 Quote
Demolition machete, good for everything
flag Urbaniste
Posted: Aug 31, 2015 at 5:31 Quote
I like Hawks. Thought I'd hate them, but I like how they feel like motorcycle tires, and how they feel just a bit sketchy.

Machetes are good but I wish they were a bit heavier.
flag brenteaton
Posted: Aug 31, 2015 at 9:50 Quote
FaF is my fav tire because they last for years and grip well.
flag Dude1005
Posted: Aug 31, 2015 at 10:01 Quote
How about the eclat fireballs? i've heard both good and bad things about them.
flag bigbrotherbmx
Posted: Aug 31, 2015 at 10:41 Quote
Dude1005 wrote:
How about the eclat fireballs? i've heard both good and bad things about them.
Honestly, I'd stick with the tried and true.
FAF
deharts
Aitkins (only tire I'd ride on dirt)
GLH (but not for dirt)

This way you know they work extremely well.

 


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