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TexasWheelman
02-25-2008, 08:56 PM
Got a little Free Agent Airflite. It's Most Boss.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/texaswheelman/bicycle/bmx/Airflite_02.jpg
Kazzer
02-25-2008, 09:02 PM
Strange flatland frame with big rear dropouts - looks pretty good though
hardcore08
02-25-2008, 09:07 PM
this for flat?
TexasWheelman
02-25-2008, 09:28 PM
I'll probably use it for flat, maybe hit a park once in a while. I got the bike to play and just have fun with it.
Kazzer
02-25-2008, 09:31 PM
Yeah this frame is mainly designed for flatland, it has the distinctive bent downtube - but it'll be fine for park - just don't ride trails with it :lol: Yeah, it looks sturdy enough
TexasWheelman
02-26-2008, 12:18 AM
What kind of problems would arise from riding on trails?

I usually take the "tank" on trails anyways: 8)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/texaswheelman/bicycle/Haro%20X3/HaroX302.jpg
Kazzer
02-26-2008, 10:37 AM
Because the frame is bent like that it isn't as strong as a normal downtube - so it is more likely to snap or crack. Also, flatland bikes generally have much smaller toptubes than trails bikes, and its always a good idea to have a long(ish) toptube for riding trails. What are the tyres like?
Kazzer
02-26-2008, 10:38 AM
Oh and nice MTB
TexasWheelman
02-26-2008, 06:38 PM
Cool, good info. My plan for this is just a starter bike and then eventually a loaner once I build what I want. Still got my eye on the Deuce-Deuce!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/texaswheelman/bicycle/bmx/deuce_deuce.gif
Karl H. Marx
02-26-2008, 06:50 PM
Unlees your 7' tall the Deuce-Deuce is most likely overkill
TexasWheelman
02-26-2008, 06:53 PM
I'm 5'11" and mostly torso, my legs are only 31". I figure the long top tube will benefit me greatly.
skari4
02-26-2008, 06:56 PM
Cool, good info. My plan for this is just a starter bike and then eventually a loaner once I build what I want. Still got my eye on the Deuce-Deuce!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/texaswheelman/bicycle/bmx/deuce_deuce.gifyeah i was always thinking about the deuce deuce too. I have had my eye on it since i started getting into bmx but i don't like it anymore :? i think its too heavy and theres just something i don't like about it, i don't know what it is :?
Kazzer
02-27-2008, 08:21 PM
Why, is it huge?
TexasWheelman
02-27-2008, 08:41 PM
Why, is it huge?


Yeah the MacNeil Deuce-Deuce has a 22-inch top tube.
Kazzer
02-27-2008, 09:04 PM
Phew, thats big.
oldstreetthrasher
02-29-2008, 09:45 PM
Yeah, for real. I'm 6' tall and I am totally comfortable on a 20.75" top tube bike.