I know this may or may not be helpful, but orthopedic surgeons really do have a bias in favor of surgery—yet there are lots of patients who have one two three four surgeries and still have problems. I’m not alleging malpractice I’m just saying try Everything ... more »

Oh shit man. It’s been a while since we talked and like a decade?? since I rode with you. Did your last surgery help with the pain you’re talking about?

Yes I did have sciatica. But the way I understand the medical establishment is that they can’t say exactly what causes the pain and what fixes the pain. Like, some people have herniated discs but the pain gets better with physical therapy. Whereas others ... more »

BMX’s mental block about mountain bikes. Any BMXer who hasn’t tried Downhill at a chairlift bike park (Whistler, Winter Park Colorado etc) is severely missing out in life.

I tried them for years as a kid, but it didn’t really click until I was 13 and got stronger—then I had the muscle (or technique??) to hop to top tube high.

Side by side of Black Market Mob mtb DJ 26” with Liquid Feedback 24”. I like DJ 26” and BMX 24” pretty equally. For dirt I will go with the 26”. For skatepark, I would go with 24”s and rigid fork.

Here’s a side by side comparison between Ares mid school flatland bike with my Stout SPF 22” (21”tt)

This was S&M rider Chad Johnston riding my 22” at a One Love Jam a few years ago.

Yes. This is from a few years ago and was actually my trails frame, 21.8” top tube. I also had a 21” top tube Stout 22” but I traded it away after realizing I really don’t need/want a short frame anymore. Yes, 21” starts to feel short when you ride 22”,

There are different possible head tube lengths. Most are 4" or 4.5". S&M makes the Tall Boy frame with a 5.15" head tube. http://solidbikes.bigcartel.com/product/integrated-headtube-quick-taperhttps://www.sandmbikes.com/product/hardgoods/frames/crumlish-sig-tall-boy-frame/ I know this post is old, but it's still a topic that someone could ask and it still comes up at the top of ... more »

STOUT http://stoutbikes.blogspot.com/ can make one for you custom at a good price.

I think it's from around 2005-2007. I had one.

Yes, you can buy complete wheels, and you can usually buy a single front or single rear as well. Halo Combat Singlespeed rear wheel http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/halo-combat-singlespeed-rear-wheel/rp-prod84777 NS Bikes Rotary Singlespeed Rear Wheel http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222412029/1542/NS-Bike-Co-Fundamental.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp333222412029&sc_intid=333222412029&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3--jts_I1QIVDH1-Ch0ZKQd0EAYYASABEgKrKPD_BwE ... more »

I could be wrong but I think the 24" Quadangle "Freestyle" came out in 2015. http://www.sebikes.com/archive/2015/quadangle-freestyle-24http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/search?q=quadangle&year-start=1967&year-end=2018&wheelsize%5B%5D=4 COLOR(S) Aqua FRAME New 2015 Frame Design, 100% Cr-Mo Tubing, Classic Double Downtube, Standing Platforms, Limited Edition & Individually Numbered FORK ... more »

this guy races, but also rides street/park.... http://canyoudigitbmx.com/cult-vick-behm-01-cultcrewracing/?

I got a buddy in Pasadena. Kinda far from you I guess. You should stop by the Anthills (also far, but worth visiting).