My god. Are you serious? Wow! I can hear it now:

"Honey, look at this vintage Schwinn Scrambler. Is this not the greatest thing since Scissor Sisters?"

Your boyfriend responds:

"Ah hmm, that's great but where is the rubber fist you promised?"

Shocked, you continue:

"But honey, (NOT BUTT HONEY) I will double my money in ten years"

So it all makes sense now. Thanks B_APOLD for setting me straight.

Or did you?

Why do you feel the need to start crap on this thread?... Please knock it off. Frankly I don't care if I set you straight... Its a vintage bmx site, that's what we talk about...

Wow, this is the discussion?

For what it's worth - my desire to collect some of these bikes is purely for the nostalgia and has little to do with anything financial. When I tried to take the Mag Scrambler out of our sunroom to hang on the wall at my office, K. (my GF) said "no way". She had grown to appreciate the simple beauty as well - and likes to occasionally gaze at it across the room. Mission accomplished.

So I'll take some steel wool to this new find, polish that old chrome to a shine - and hang it on the wall at my space as a conversation piece, knowing that I have preserved a little piece of history that has some financial value should I choose to part with it. The tires and pad set alone are worth around $100 - so parting with some beer money is not a big deal. It's money in the bank.

I love the survivors, the fully restored bikes have little appeal to me.

When your right your right.

And your right. My bad.

I did, in my own defense, delete the original post.

My work is done here. I have seen what I need to see.

Moving on.

Believe it or not, it was a discussion... I love the bikes, keep'n coming.

Any of you guys have interest in this scrambler before it goes on eBay? It has the wrong rear wheel and somebody riveted a plaque on the top tube with a kid's name on it! It's trashed and rusty, needs restored. Anyhow, I'm not starting crap, just wanting to know if you guys want it before it goes on the bay. { btw, why would somebody start crap on vintage? I never understood the interwebz}

I don't get it either Pat.

BTW - the front wheel and pedals are not stock either (everything else looks original). I would just ditch both wheels before you sell - save yourself some shipping headaches.

Pat, you still have that pic of your garage collection that was circulating around VBMX a few years ago?

You gonna make it to Rockferd this year?

I probably have the pic somewhere but they tore down the storage units and built a hiway there, so my bikes had to move to a secure location on my compound, a shed. ha ha YES I want some rockford action!! yes rto ockford.

Holy, you mean that pic was REAL? I thought it was Cash just busting kiwis....

Grain Belts on me when I sees ya. Happy holidays to you & the missus.

yes that pic was real. the real one was. I think cash had another one that he was joking around about- with a yard full of bikes in some third world country, but I do have like 150 bikes or more.

Thanks Johnny!


Thanks Johnny!

This all makes sense now!!!!

I can't remember my last race, so thus must be why I don't have the urge to race again! Well spending a couple hours in ER with Kraker "may" have had a little to do with it...

I have probably one of the best insurance plans available and I still don't want to ride/race all that much and its not really about the insurance.

Your right though Gary, its all different when you actually do it. The barn is an odd place to try and ride again because its small and the jumps are big. Truly a techincal track and I love it. DUG did a great job with the new layout. Its nice to see it evolve.

insurance plan: noted

You don't stop playing because you get old, you get old because you stop playing...



Rehbeins is getting its holiday track modification as we speak (type). I think they are going to make it a little more technical because some find it a little to easy. I think they are changing the first straight triple, second straight quad & approach to concession corner.

Its not the only hobby I enjoy doing.....how bout that?

I gotta see this pic. I knew you were a Patterson fan (I have cyber stalked you)

Brad, We just rebuilt the track again so maybe you can come ride the track again
The DUG

You and Nichole are lookin' a little Arthritic there



DUG Sneaks in for post!

Thanks for the Tip!

I had Mikko stop by and open it for me



Ya gotta admit, that does look like him....

Public Note: No humans were harmed in this display of puplic entertainment

Hey Mark you know that old bastard Springer can still ride surely you can strap on a cruiser sometime soon and give us all a learnin'

Well aware of that ol' bastage Springer. just not strappin' on nothin' for him. I'm just here to talk smart and and for the free donuts

Free donuts? im ONLY here to talk smart. & i'm still learnin. Hey Mark dont wanna bug you but i'd heard the Condo plans were set. Do you have an update or are you still plannin?

No one said anything about free donuts!?

Still working on small details. Confirmed the Hampton Inn as a title sponsor today, looking for one more, and a few smaller ones.

Details so far: (it's not coming together this year as smoothly as last)

Feb 21, 2009
Where - Rehbein's Indoor BMX
Time – Signup/Practice 5-6pm Races ASAP
Entry - $16.00 (Working on the 50% donation as to what direction that is going)
Pit Bike Entry - $5.00

Age Groups /Classes
-26 -38
-39 49
-50+ (needs to be 3 or more, if not they will run the class below)
-Women's 26+
-Parent Of Racers - 26+ Must have Son's or Daughters that currently race. Old School racers do not qualify for this class
-Pit Bike - Classes 18 and under(classes to be split), 19-25, 26 & over
-Tropy Dash

Pizza Party – Hampton Inn Banquet room After Races

Rough details, but should have it all confirmed after the first of the year

Duuude, ya gotta know the secret handshake: (which now that I look at it, that has to be changed..There is something not right about that )

Checkers & tanning doesn't count

I think this is how babies are made

mark I might be interested in helping with sponsorship. Let me know what u need. I tried to email u but it didnt work. try me at graphicdesignsofwinona@hotmail.com

Just got back from the barn. The remod Troy put down is a huge improvement. Still not very technical, but flows really nice and you have to give a little more thought to the first jump. First straight is a step up with a double into the turn. Second straight is now a decent size triple with a medium tall table into the corner. Everything is much faster with a little more emphasis on long manuals.

Hmmm...You boys reading this? Walton's back and riding "on a Tuesday" even.

DC, Boeck's, Apold, Butter-my-nuts, Spring,Kracker,MadBlogger, JT, SandyPants, MaraJ.... (yes and all you other fast ol' donut eaters)

He's training.... Going for the CC Trophy Dash....

This should be good....

LOL, that does look like me!

Anyone hear from that bahlsack Rod lately?

And that secret handshake is indeed how babies get made. Feb 2nd gents...

But I was hoping for Boeckers old job of flaggin riders to go around the second lap.

I'm sure Gary's as fast as ever. Gary you healed after Isanti?? Eeeeeeek! I bit my lip watch'n that.

The new track layout sounds interesting. I hope to make practice this Friday.

It looks like the Condo kicks off the big barn weekend. Friday is a single pts pre-race, Saturday is the State Qualifier, & Sunday is the Redline Cup Qualifier, as listed on the website.

Do they practice every Friday at Rehbein's??? What are the times???

REHBEINS WEB SITE for more information CLICK HERE

Friday night is usually a good night for us old guys to get out to the barn for practice. Normal practice schedule for the barn is Tues. 6-8 & Fri 6-9, with racing Sat & Sun. It would great if you could make it out sometime. Check out the link Mark posted for holiday times.

New Years day was fun last year. Good for the non partiers like myself.

Merry Christmas everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy holidays!!!!

Recycling my Christmas cards

I thought it was Jeff "1" Manning for a second..

Merry X-Mas everyone.

KOP, I hope that cat poops on your frame and leaves a stain j/k
I must admit, those all white TA's are so awesome looking. You should fix up a set of red Araya's with chrome spokes and Blue Bulseyes. That would look so nice!

You mean that's NOT Manning?

Necks to long, and arm are to short

I just re-read the Greg Hill training story in BMXA for the 100th time (you know, the one with a black-and-white photo of him running stairs and wearing sweatpants). I should be ready for the Condo. I will beat EVERYONE*.

Merry Christmas to all.




*In the reading contest

I think the Condo will be incredible this year once again. I am hoping some of you crusty cruiser dudes will jump on a 20 for old times & go a few rounds with me

That's what I ride.... I'm in! One more and we'll have our own Condo 20" class!

that's funny you mention that.
was going to send you a PM about that very subject.
i haven't touched a bike since rock 03, but i will roll out of the gate to make a class for you guys if needed.

Sounds like fun! I ran against the boys last year for Nancy's benefit (god bless her) and it was weird running against seven 24" bikes. I think "DUG" was running the random lights that night as well, so that was new for all of us. All in all the main sucked. Russ crashed before the first jump and knowone knew, so Sandberg and I are going into the first corner backwards for the second lap and here comes Russ going the other way....LMAO!!!! game over! Then JT pounds head first into the dirt leaving paint from his helmet on the dirt....man... bad deal

Mark? whatever you think.