Sports MTB Madness!

[Bob Kazamakis]

If you haven't gone do it. The Walton's have dumps millions and millions of dollars into everything down there and it's not slowing down anytime soon. And it's not just Bentonville, it's the surrounding areas as well. The plan is basically have trails from the MO/AR boarder to Fayetteville.

One day maybe. Pretty happy with my trails.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Posted this in the last purchase thread but figured why not here. Bought my daughter a 14” bmx bike (fit misfit). She’s still on a balance bike with the seat maxed out.

Then took it all apart because she just keeps talking about a “blue pedal bike like you” soooo

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

What blue are you going with? Gonna look great!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

What blue are you going with? Gonna look great!

Not sure, need to get some swatches from a buddy who does paint/powder/cerakote and see if there’s something decent. I’d love cerakote if I can get a gloss look. I think they do a gloss clear now.

My bmx bike is like a dark dark navy but I’m guessing she’s going to want more of just a primary blue color.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Not sure, need to get some swatches from a buddy who does paint/powder/cerakote and see if there’s something decent. I’d love cerakote if I can get a gloss look. I think they do a gloss clear now.

My bmx bike is like a dark dark navy but I’m guessing she’s going to want more of just a primary blue color.

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Should look great with the subtle pink grips and wheels.

If you go paint, BMW San Marino blue pops and has crazy stupid depth. Probably overkill for her bike, but would be cool nonetheless.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Should look great with the subtle pink grips and wheels.

If you go paint, BMW San Marino blue pops and has crazy stupid depth. Probably overkill for her bike, but would be cool nonetheless.

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I’ll probably just peruse his stock he has honestly. Cerakote is crazy durable and he’s certed for it. Worst case I buy a quart for $100 if he happens not to have a decent blue.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Also figured blue is solid because when my son can ride it he’ll just get some tires and grips. Or rock pink if they’re still good and he likes it.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Maybe?

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[Jimy Bilmo]

Maybe?
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Cerakote - RIDGEWAY BLUE

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Almost looks like a grabber blue, then add that layer of clear.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Or I’ll just do powder coat since I can handle that myself. A painter I am not and cerakote is a tough lay down from what I gather. Can’t do a ton of overlap.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Or I’ll just do powder coat since I can handle that myself. A painter I am not and cerakote is a tough lay down from what I gather. Can’t do a ton of overlap.

I’m cheap, so I’d do it yourself, unless dude owes you a favor.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I’m cheap, so I’d do it yourself, unless dude owes you a favor.

I’d be using his facility, just have to pay for materials.

 

[DanJ]

Not sure, need to get some swatches from a buddy who does paint/powder/cerakote and see if there’s something decent. I’d love cerakote if I can get a gloss look. I think they do a gloss clear now.

My bmx bike is like a dark dark navy but I’m guessing she’s going to want more of just a primary blue color.

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Is that an OG barcode or one of the newer ones?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Is that an OG barcode or one of the newer ones?

It’s a newer one. I think I bought it in 2017 I think. Was a pre order. I still have an OG one (spooky frame)

 

[DanJ]

I still have that generation pitch fork on my bike. If I ever got serious about bmx again it would probably get replaced.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I still have that generation pitch fork on my bike. If I ever got serious about bmx again it would probably get replaced.

Kind of why I just went with a new build. S&m everything else pretty much. Odyssey wheels.

 

[DanJ]

I built up a new bike 6 years ago maybe but the pitchforks and profile race cranks are ancient.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Holy fuck ?

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Just did a bike with the dog on leash. She certainly did MUCHHHHH better than both of my other dogs. Kept to the left of me, matched pace perfectly. She listened to her commands when I was slowing down. Just need to get her to not go apeshit when she sees another dog, bunny, squirrel, etc.

I don’t need an e-bike Bob Kazamakis this dog was pulling me uphill, it was fantastic.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

“Hill”

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Illinois hill, basically a mountain.

 

[SirMarco]

I got an invite to ride the Trek trails in Wisconsin this weekend. Can not wait.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Specialized has some decent deals going right now. I think we’re going to see more of this from companies as they went too hard on production as things have started to slow purchase wise.

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[Squeaky192]

I'm excited to learn some more of the trails here, so far I've just hit Raceway Woods and Keith Andres since they're both close to home. One of these weekends I'll make the Trek to Palos.

I did hit up Little Switzerland at the end of August, I was surprised how many trails they packed in that little area, I'll definitely make a point to hit it a few times next year.