|   Does anyone have a Brooklyn TMX? | J
Nov 5, 2001 3:48 AM | | Hey,
I might be getting a Brooklyn TMX. I wanted some poeple who have actually rode the bike to tell me how it is. I know it is is very heavy, so please dont keep saying that. Also, post some pictures if you have any. thanks. |
| NOPE. Nobody has one. The ones you've heard about or seen.... | G. Otto Beawiseass
Nov 5, 2001 9:56 AM | | ...are holographic projections and/or clay mock-ups.
The TMX is a fiction. The folks at BMW appreciate your gullibility.
[smirk and wink] |
| ridden one... | Ian F
Nov 5, 2001 12:19 PM | | The one I rode was a Link bike, which is supposed to ride a better, but I've been told they are similar in "feel." It also has a Avalanche Mtn-8 fork on the front, which will affect the ride.
Very much a "point and shoot" bike. Doesn't like to change direction easily, but I'm sure I could get used to it. Feels very solid underneath - and invincible, bomb-proof feeling. Changing direction isn't really necessary as the most direct line is best, regardless of what is in the way.
The bike really does pedal very well and once up to speed very little will slow it down.
I want one... I need one... unfortunately can't afford one... right now... |
| Have one... | Danny
Nov 5, 2001 3:17 PM | | And I love it. It rides great. After you get used to it, you feel like a super hero when you ride it. Ian is wrong about the TMX not wanting to change directions easily, the bike is a dream to ride, but you've got to ride it fast for it to perform right. I don't have any pictures of my bike to post right now. Sorry.
-Danny |
| LOL | Ian F
Nov 5, 2001 5:39 PM | | I knew that was coming... what took you so long? :-)
I would agree the bike needs to be ridden fast to keep your mo' going. I noticed that on my short ride on it.
The bike I was riding weighs around 65 lbs (it is a link bike which is heavier than a TMX and has a 13 lb Mtn-8 fork on it) and felt quite a bit different after getting off my 40 lb M-1/Boxxer, hence the slower feel. Basically, I couldn't flick it like I was used to with my M-1. It's a familiarity thing and it wouldn't keep me from buying one.
Granted, it held a line through rocks like my M-1 couldn't dream of... Getting deflected off line just doesn't happen...
I've also ridden a TMX with a 7" Trixxxy which rode much lighter than it's 55 lb weight, but haven't gotten to ride it on trail yet. |
| LOL | Danny
Nov 5, 2001 7:45 PM | | Sorry i took me so long to reply. I was at work all day and I have no access to an online computer at work; I am a physical therapist in a hospital.
Basically, my bike rides like a Baja 500 racing truck (analogy). It's rock steady at speed, and you can hit most big jumps for the first tme with good confidence without even looking at them first.
The funny thing about your comment on the difference in handling you noticed between your M-1 and the Link is that it works in the opposite diection too; once you've gotten used to riding the TMX, if you get on any other bike and try to stand up and sprint you immediately flip the bike the first time.
-Danny :) |
| re: Does anyone have a Brooklyn TMX? | Lou
Nov 5, 2001 6:49 PM | | The only bike I can recomend is the TMX. Weight is not an issue when your doing 40 mph. I should have an Avalanche MNT-8 fork by next season. Mine is the red one. |
| whare can you buy one, other than directly from BMW? | bean
Nov 6, 2001 6:09 AM | | |
| Try... | Danny
Nov 6, 2001 7:57 AM | | www.bayridgebikes.com
I think they have, or can get, some.
-Danny |
| re: Does anyone have a Brooklyn TMX? | Terry
Nov 6, 2001 12:55 PM | | I've got one too. :D
It's the sh!t I agree with most of what was said but will add that:
You get used to the weight (and will flip any other bike after- I know from personal experience) The weight actually helps at speed with the babys
It likes to be ridden agressivly and will reward you with comfort and a BIG smile!
You will do things that you never thought possible and start looking for even bigger things. This is not bull, the only thing holding a person back is their balls/ability. Not the bikes.
I have ridden a lot of the others out there and (IMHO) nothing else compares. I'm not trying to be snobbish at all but you have to ride it (for a while) to believe it.
-Terry
This is mine below, you've got to see it in the sun to really appreciate the color (tinky winky black :D ) |
| re: Does anyone have a Brooklyn TMX? | Terry
Nov 6, 2001 1:16 PM | | Update
This past weekend at Plattekill November 3-4, 2001 There were literaly ;-) a ton of BMW's. There were 19 counted on Sunday all real and mostly TMX's. There was a photo session at the end of the day in front of the Avalanche truck and I would really like to see some of those pictures (hint hint) if anybody has them please email them to me or contact me because I would really like to put some of those pictures up on the BMW site.
Thanks,
Terry |
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