Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Whatever you do, do not buy one of those GMC Denali Walmart bikes.

 

Understand. This is where the get old and die comes in and when I told my friend to fuck off. I don’t like dealing with people.

And trust me. When I get treated right that place gets my business for life. So far that’s only 2 places. Muffler works in Petaluma and hilltop Toyota.

 

The peddler in el sobrante is a great bike shop.

 

A lot of bike shops have used sections too. That way you can dip the toe without the huge $$ commitment.

 

Yup, I'm double cab, trd wheels

 

If your not tied to a specific location, come over to novato and visit the gang at bicycle brüstop. https://bicyclebrustop.com/

 

They’ve been there for like 100 years.

I’ll drive to Sacramento if enough people suggest it. Kelly at muffler works always asks me why I drive so far just to get exhaust work done by him.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/your-favorite-mod-jberry813.585932/page-2

LOL

 

Got my son a screaming deal on a trek mt bike there. Tuned it to him for free. And gave him tips. The guys there know they're shit. Worth a look, just around the corner from you.

 

Cheers! Rain day! why the heck not!

 

Worth a shot I guess. Maybe I’ll go check it out next week.

 

Always has cool stuff. From refurbished to brand new. They'll fit you for a bike. They do pit crew for a bunch of pro riders.

 

Felt!!!!

 

Forsure buy from a local shop, dont order online. I rode BMX for many years(edit: BMX consumed my life, i LIVED bicycles for about a decade), sponsors/team roadtrips/you name it, used to work at a bike shop in downtown livermore, we made sure to always take care of those who brought in bikes bought from us. It will of course come down to the employees at the actual location, but buying local is always going to be better than mail order.

pic from a for nostalgia

 

I used to ride Bridgestone for all road bikes. Had a Schwinn mountain bike that had xr350 brake levers on and bars off a trials bike. Used to crash a lot.

 

I currently work at a bike shop, it’s been my job from through high school and college.
I’d stay away from Schwinn, the quality hasn’t been there for years.
What kind of riding are you trying to do? More long distance stuff? Group rides?
What’s your fitness level? Injuries? Flexible?

 

Fuckin sickkkkkk. No bmx anymore though?

 

Not so much, had to get a full time job. "Professional" BMX guys dont make alot of money, basically had the options of living a permanent college lifestyle (sharing a bmx house with other bmx riders, no retirement, no insurance, no way i could afford a truck or expensive anything that wasnt given to me for free by sponsors). To continue to ride at that level, without riding all day everyday to keep up meant id just hurt myself lol

So i pretty much gave it all up to get a normal-ish job that made good money, bought a truck, bought some guns, got fat, now im here

More pics for nostalgia




Edit: Took some trips to the ER too! lol

 

That one's dope. I'd make a b&w print and frame it.

 

Alright alright ya guys got me. But if I walk into a shop and the first thing workers do is scramble then I’m leaving.

Whatever the pros suggest I guess. No idea what my friend has planned but I assume it’ll just be the two of us due to me not getting along with anyone but him. Probably just for health and fitness. Injuries none. But I do get carpal tunnel in my right hand. My friend on the other hand is a bit more fit so I’d prefer a lighter frame so I can at least attempt to keep up.

I’m like 5’3” 118 last I checked. Haven’t worked out in a decade.