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Quote: Originally Posted by factoryX redlines last, the snafu's have been out for about 10 years, redlines wear out faster. I have had redline,primo, and snafu cranks and by I am liking them better. the redline will last a while. on another sense I can see where snafu could break and it is in the same place as the primo but they are built way better... go with the redline if you want beat it up but only get the snafu or primo if do big...

redlines last, the snafu's have been out for about 10 years, redlines wear out faster. I have had redline,primo, and snafu cranks and by I am liking them better. the redline will last a while. on another sense I can see where snafu could break and it is in the same place as the primo but they are built way better... go with the redline if you want beat it up but only get the snafu or primo if do big jumps. I will post a pic of my setup..

Kind of BMX related, but not really: I recently had a chance to buy a totally pimped out street 24" bike (like a BMX with bigger wheels). It was hooked UP. But didn't have enough money. The guy was selling it for like... 25% of the original price. Kinda bummed. But, at least I have lots of money for spare parts and pimp chit for my freeride bike. Rob, be sure to get some footage of yourself riding. I can do a couple,...

Quote: Originally Posted by super90 I used to bmx myself. I had the following stuff and they all worked great. alex supra j triple wall rear rim with 9t cassett, odyssey race forks (3/8 axle), odyssey civilian bars, primo hollowbite cranks with american bottom bracket with sealed bearings. You cant go wrong with any of these parts. I didnt really like the civilian bars bend, i have a haro f4 atm and i coudlnt see any wrong in keeping stock...

Im telling you go with the PROFILE crank!!!. I race on a Hyper alum frame. Nice bike. I was big in to states. Best I finished was 4th in Ohio. Good times. And its actually a great family sport.

I dont know what you guys are saying but iam in on the X games this year with that bad boy. I just went through and replaced some missing streamers in the handle bars lastnight. I added a little sissy bar to the banana seat for my back flips.

I used to bmx myself. I had the following stuff and they all worked great. alex supra j triple wall rear rim with 9t cassett, odyssey race forks (3/8 axle), odyssey civilian bars, primo hollowbite cranks with american bottom bracket with sealed bearings. You cant go wrong with any of these parts.

American is what you have now. Mid uses american sized bearings but are pressed in instead of having cups. Spanish are the same as Mid but areonly smaller sized. Mid is probably your best bet since they are easier to install and will last longer.

cool thread...i still ahve my old bmx'ers from when i was a kid. i have a gt, haro, and my kid rides my hutch right now. all awesome bikes, all still in great shape. i take it they dont call it freestyle anymore? lol, tell how long i have been out of the sport. i remember when stoppies were called endo's!