I bought this bike to use as my commuter/townie, and although it didn't work out for its intended purpose, its a lot of fun to ride due to its nimble handling. It is built up with components as good as you'll find on any production BMX, making it a bike that will take whatever's thrown at it for years to come.

I have been using a bike as my primary mode of transit for many years now, but when my regular commuter started to show signs of age, I looked around for something to replace it. I eventually stumbled upon the BMX Cruiser genre, BMX bikes built light with 24" wheels, designed for dirt track racing. It seemed to be the perfect commuter, the bike was simple and durable, and the wheels were large enough that the bike didn't look like a child's bike.

I researched the options for a number of months before actually buying the bike. My real desire was to build up a bike from scratch by buying the components, but I found that it was terribly expensive. After looking around, I settled on a high end production bike, because I could get a similar ride for about half the price. I ended up at International Bike in Greely, Colorado, where they had a (pre-Huffy) Schwinn Pro Stock 24. The bike fit my 5'8" frame very well, and quality of the components was excellent, so I pulled out the credit card and brought it home.

The bike is a thrill to ride, and I brought it to the dirt track near my work during my lunch hours. The response of the Schwinn is very quick, yet handling at speed is stable and confidence-inspiring. The large wheels rolled fast, and sprinting out of the saddle was extremely quick. It was the most fun I'd had on a bike in a long time, as it reminded me of the hours I'd spent blazing about rural roads while growing up.

I've changed only a few things on this bike since I've owned it. When the tires wore out, I replaced them with Primo Dirt Monster tires, a great tire for the combination of street and dirt riding I was doing. I also swapped the seatpost out for a slightly longer one to allow for a more comfortable riding position while seated. Lastly, I put a smaller cog on the flip-flop side of the hub for when I was feeling like sprinting across town.

This bike has fallen out of use since I bought my Redline Conquest Pro. Despite being a blast to ride, it really didn't make a great commuter for me due to the all-or-nothing riding position. It was impossible to ride quickly when seated, and although it was extremely quick when standing, it became tiring to stand for extended periods. I'm now looking to give it a new home, where some kid or BMX enthusiast can have more fun with it than I can.

So, if you think you're the one who can give this bike a loving home, especially if you're in the Denver Metro area, email site@jmack.net.