Like others have said, wearing pads helps alot. I wear most of my pads whenever I ride and that helps me feel more confident. Also, just ride as much as you can. The more time you spend on your bike, the more comfortable you will be on it and as a result ... more »

see if this code works for 20% off at Dans: 44M1 It expires 10/31. That should help broaden your choices since you could probably buy a better bike but for the same price with the 20% off. In 2012 I decided to buy a new bike after years off from BMX. ... more »

Just keep riding, you'll build up the strength eventually. I know that probably isn't the answer that you want to hear but it's the truth.

People who hate on you for reasons like this are fucking retarded and thus their opinions are not even worth considering.

It isn't too late. As long as you're having fun riding your bike, that is all that matters.

If you're just learning grinds then metal pegs are probably best. Also a feeble is probably the easiest grind to learn first but to each his own.

It might be bruised. But also no one on here is an actual doctor. If the pain has been going on for 2 weeks and has not improved then you should probably go see a doc...

I like the Odyssey Lincoln stem alot. It doesn't slip and it has a very knee friendly design since it doesn't use pinch bolts to clamp onto the fork's steerer tube. I really like that since it gives me more room on the bike. Also my bars have only moves ... more »

R25s.

If you wanna ride ann arbor a last time before leaving hit me up.

As long as it isn't a freecoaster the GLAND will fit. For a freecoaster you have to bore out the whole to get it to fit correctly.

Do you turn your shoulders when you rotate? That helps. Also, suck up your back end if you want to jump high.

The bike is no good now that it got rained on. You will have to throw it away and get a new one.

Look into buying an E-Z out. They should sell those at most hardware stores.

+1 to all that. I recently switched from cassette to FC. I don't think I will switch back because I love being able to ride fakie without pedaling now but the slack was really weird to get used to at first. Also I run max slack to avoid accidentally ... more »