It was nice to meet Russ. I wish I could have talked to him more. I'm glad he came out and had fun.

Mark, great shots as always.

Russ, it was great meeting you and I look forward to more BS sessions in the future! Take care...

This is how that sign should have read if I would have wrote it:

Thanks for the correction Mikko. We don't want to want to look stupid.

BTW, I can't wait to see you photos from Saturday.

I just looked through the photos from Sunday's race at St. Michael. Looks like a great turn out. I wish I could have been there.

Paul, give me a breakdown of the class. I see Doug was there. How did you guys do?

Anyone racing this coming weekend? I see Rum River is having there big points weekend.

That was such a good time on Saturday!
Russ is the new "enforcer" for the group!

I was thinking "The Punisher"!

If Russ is taking over, what the hell am I going to do??

Rod, there is always room in the Mikko FAction...
Rod, grab the cooler
Rod, can you carry this to my car.
Rod, fetch me a Lite...

Endless

MC - How hard would it be to make some shirts?

"Mikko - Faction" With a picture of the Clown antics below.
I'm in for one white and one black.

"He'll take this the wrong way....I'm about to get some scathing PM's"

Yes Dougie C. was there...

Wasn't expecting the elder bmxer's leaving the ground, but Doug proved the system wrong yesterday!



Thought these crappy photos were worth keeping, only to inspire others to try to get the wheels off the ground (well, other than Scott)

35 total motos, 4 in the old cruiser class, Doug 1st, Spring 2nd, and the rest followed.

Video is going to be up late today.

I'm building a new-school. I want to race soon. Just going around the track once was enough to get me back into it.

Wendt Don't forget the helmet and long pants!

Doh! That will slow my mojo down though dude.

That's cool Jay. Springer was a lot of help for me in getting back on the track, so if I can help in any way, please call me.

I had so much fun Saturday, I still can't stop thinking about it.

Mark, that photo you took of me in the air is now my computer wallpaper. So much for getting work done now.

Hopefully some OS'ers will be available July 21st for Rum River's Old School series. They are wanting to have an actually Old School race, with awards that day.

They also are wanting to set up a "Best of Show" and have people vote on old school bikes as well.

More info coming soon on all of this...

You mean...with old school Cruisers...ooooh.
I'm there...GT 24", jersey...helmet and all.

Found this out there. I thought of Mikko..
http://epicslimjim.ytmnd.com/

I would say what ever you want to ride and wear Especially the helmet part

jay , if your looking 4 a NS frame & fork ???



very fast frame & fork also able to get air !!!!

[ June 25, 2007, 04:07 PM: Message edited by: scott Boecker ]

Does the Schwinn come with your legs?

nice !!! sorry no legs included, but not needed with this frame and fork.

Thanks Scott.

I'm actually torn between the Kappa and the Supercross...
I road a couple others too this weekend, they were definately good also. (redline,ghp, fmf). There wasn't a huge difference between Paul's Supercross? and Scott's Redline. But, I don't like having the same bike as the rest of the folks.

Thanks though...nice f/f!

Jay, I never got a chance to debrief you after you rode everyone's bikes. What were your likes & dislikes about the different bikes.

I rode Paul’s bike at the barn in March long before I thought about racing again. At the time I was riding the Hutch and they are worlds apart. I should try it again to see how different it is from the Redline. I’d like to ride Rod’s GHP sometime too.

My thought was to get something complete that wasn’t too expensive in case I decided this racing thing wasn’t going to work. When you start looking, there isn’t a lot out there, especially if you want to try it before you buy it.

Scott -
Question #1
It's a difficult answer. The order or preference for me was Paul's Supercross, Your Redline, Then Rod's Ghp, followed by the FMF.

The differences where very small, but noticable.
Paul's bike is very responsive and tight. He has more after market parts on it. Drive a BMW 7 series then drive a Chevy Impala. Both nice, but...The BMW is going to out perform the Impala. Not saying that either is bad. Just different. AND a different Price point. You could spend the money to fix up the Chevy. But it wasn't marketed that way. You pay to have the parts put on at the factory with the BMW. I'll crawl off that soap box for a couple more sentences.

Your bike was the next closest. Your bars are bit off for me, but excluding that. Again, my preference, it was very good. Setup is excellant on this. Again a very minor difference. Bang for the buck GREAT bike! You have one already. (I don't drive the same car as my buds)

The GHP was next for me. Rod has this setup very nice. Ride's great. I felt that the Redline road a tich better for me. I actually really liked this bike. (Yeah...um...ROD has one already! Wahoo! Go Team MN!)

FMF is a great bike for the dollar. Price point is perfect.
For what you get, for the amount you spend. This is a really wonderful bike. (MC you need to race more)

Again, these are just my opinions. Someone else might find them in a different order.

Scott ask a glass guy to talk about a tin boat and vice versa. Mine is a pop can...love it. They both have positive and negitives according to the buyer. Both are equally good. Doesn't mean it will get any more fish in the boat. Just like spending a ton on a bike will help win a race. But I've been down this road before, as have you. Equipment can't win the race, but it can help lose the race. Details.

Question #2
You should. I could be mistaken.

Question #3
I think your logic is just fine. I think you made a sound decision. You have an excellant bike. Off-line, I have some suggestions to tweak it to the next level. And your correct, there isn't a whole heck of a lot of places to try before you buy. So...gentlemen, THANK YOU!

Aaaah heck with it. What do I know about bikes anymore?I'll stick to my old school, and go fishing. I think they consider me a "Pro" at one of those still...

Wendt----------YOU have spent WAY to much time on the computer today....

pot - kettle?

Jay, thanks for the info. I wouldn't be offended by anything you said. Everyone is different and likes different setups so it's nice to get someone's perspective on what may or may not work better.

I've only raced once and still have no clue about what works best. I felt like I was bouncing all over out there. I don't get how to be smooth through the rhythm sections. I watch and can see how to be smooth, but I can't commit to that manual thing yet. I try to do the OS pull up the front wheel before each jump and that doesn't work to keep up your momentum.

I'm just enjoying being on the track again and I'm having fun trying to be fast. These new tracks and bikes are so different, you just have to pick something and go with it. I would love to hear what you think about upgrades to the Redline. My plan is to get comfortable riding first and then worry about what to change.

I still think a lot of it is riding ability, Boecker could wax just about anyone on that old Schwinn. Now he is wicked fast AND he can do freestyle on his new C-Ya bike.

Springer - inventory??? hmmm please..hehe

Frame: Supercross Devo Pro Cruiser 24 (black)
Fork: Supercross Pro LT 24 (black)
Headset: Chris King (blue)
Stem: Profile Pro XXL Stem
Bars: GHP Pro Cruiser Chro-moly (polished)
Grips: ODI Ruffian (black/blue)
Brake Lever: Avid FR5
Brakes: Avid Single Digit Ultimate V
Brake Pads: Avid Ultimate
Brake Cabling: Odyssey Linear Brake Cable (blue)
Hubs: CRUPI 36H (black)
Rim Hoops: Sun Rhyno Lite (black)
Seat: Crupi Titanium Saddle (blue)
Seat Post: Thomsen Master Post (black)
Seat Post Clamp: Profile Slim Jim 1 1/8“ (blue)
Cranks: Profile Racing 180mm. (polished)
BB Spindle: Profile Titanium
Bottom Bracket: Profile Racing Sealed
Sprocket: Profile Imperial 42t (blue)
Pedals: Crupi Pro Rounds
Chain: KMC
Freewheel: ACS 18T
Chain Tensioner: YESS PRO Chain Tensioner

Thanks Pauly , the only way to master the NS tracks , is the same way we mastered the OS tracks. you need to ride your bike alot and ride the tracks alot, pauly is a good exsample of this. more bike and track time and now pauly's FAST !!!!

Thanks Pauly , the only way to master the NS tracks , is the same way we mastered the OS tracks. you need to ride your bike alot and ride the tracks alot, pauly is a good exsample of this. more bike and track time and now pauly's FAST !!!!

You Rock Pauly!

Be awhile before I can pass ya...

Thanks Scott "Clifford Mountain Rock Drop" Boecker, you da man... Just trying to ride as much as possible

MC Freestyle rocks da house..... boyyyyyyyyy!

Some pics from the weekend....
Me and Rodley


Vans rule! You know you're riding when your soles look like this:


"Mikko, one more pic of me and I'm gonna friggin...."
The ol' grumpy one holding court:


Pete, chilling in disbelief:


Knockoff BMX shirts:


Mean machine:


BMX legend sticker:


The old FNG winding it out at the track. Scott was rocking:


More later...

Here is a pic of the FNG Russ, keeping it real with Rodley asking for a whippin':


Scott on the gate:


Enough said:


Some bikes:

Just got the word from Mr. Shirtless Walton...

The Brainerd weekend is on!!!!! Don't forget that jT has his thing going on as well that weekend too

[img]http://markconley.com/brainerd_flyer[/img]

LOL, Rodley the squirrel... Looks like Rod lost his tickets to the gun show.

Awesome photos Mikko. That one of Russ & Rod is priceless.

Okay, who's in for Brainerd? I left that weekend open hoping this would come through. Manning promised the royal treatment for us metro boys if we came up there.

I was thinking of getting a hotel room Saturday night and making it a two day'er.

Pauli, I betting you’re in on this one.

Jay, bring the boat and the bike.

I'm In!

Yeah, Manning's Magic is sponsoring a evening of entertainment.

ooooh...That may work. I might even bring the Wife.

I'm down for the event.

I just spoke with my sister who lives up that way on Lake Shamineau and she has offered up her place for the weekend. She has a place that can sleep 10. Best of all the price is free, let me know if anyone is interested?

Put me down for 2 people, non-smoking, 2 queen size beds, sheets untucked at the end, and a mint on the pillow

If I can ditch the family, I can make that happen too. Put me down for one of the MC specials, extra mint please.

MC, there is a good bit of camping space too. We can swim and fish too... Is Rain racing this weekend?

I'm in for Saturday. I'll bring some extra "mints" for Conley.