If you’ve been following us on Twitter, you’ve probably noticed that i’ve been tweeting a lot of BMX pics over the Summer. I picked up a nice 85 Mongoose off a guy in Jersey this past June, and have since been researching the stuff a little more. I was never that into BMX racing or freestyling, but have always enjoyed the aesthetic and just plain riding a bike. I remember back in the early 80′s, every cool kid having feathered hair, a bad moustache and a sweet BMX. I would get on mine and follow my cousin up to the arcade on Springfield Avenue to play Donkey Kong, while watching out for the kids hanging out there (at my Grandma’s request).

Since getting this new bike this Summer, I’ve been doing some research and trying to put some of my own bikes together. The only thing that sucks is that these things are 20″ and hard for an adult to ride. The best part is all the options for customization. I wish these companies would get on the ball and retro some of these bikes in 24 or 26. Check after the break for some of the dopest i’ve seen in my research. Most pics from BMX Museum.

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