Hi guys!
I have been riding BMX since around 2006, so basically 20 years. Lately I've been having a weird feeling when riding, basically like I'm out of control. I mostly ride park and trails. It's a weird feeling to describe, maybe some of the older guys that ride know how this feels and how to maybe mitigate it.
I can easily jump the trails in my area, but it feels so damn difficult to let myself go to throw any trick while jumping.
I've been considering a thing. I haven't changed my setup in a loong ass time, still riding the OG Fit s3.5 21" (Aitken being on of my favorite riders). I have some kink bars with 8.75" rise and a front load stem.
I was thinking that going to a topload and maybe some 9" rise bars would help me feel more in control of the bike.
So my question is, should i try changing stuff on my bike? Do any of you guys ride maybe similar setups and can give me any hints before i go and splash unnecessary cash on parts. I can't borrow parts as bmx is basically dead in my city…
I'm also considering the fact that I'm getting older 😅
I'll attach a pic of my bike
by sorecuman
3 Comments
Gotta Identify why/what is giving you this feeling as generally changing bar height isn’t necessarily gonna change much if anything with 1/4” rise.
Surprised actually your s3.5 is still running, notoriously this and the s3 pushed a bit too far on weight reduction and they cracked a lot… check to make sure it’s still firm and in good order.
Try a set of 10” or even 11” bars. 1/4 of an inch isn’t going to make any difference
I used to love that frame. I to am a huge Aitken fan. I don’t know if it will make you feel more in control at all but. When I got bigger bars and switched to a top load after years of a front load it immediately felt better and more comfortable.