Karl Poynter Bike Check

1/16/2006

Frame-Sunday prototype 20″ top tube
Forks-Sunday Morning
Headset-Impact internal
Stem-Shadow Conspiracy Front Load
Bars-Animal 2-piece
Grips-Shadow Conspiracy lil’dirty
Levers-none
Bar Ends-Animal
Cranks-Primo Powerbites 175mm
Sprocket-Shadow Conspiracy Lite 28t
Pedals-Odyssey J.C. limited edition seafoam green (unsealed)
Chain-Shadow Conspiracy interlock 2 The best chain that I’ve ever ridden.
Front Wheel-Primo Balance 36 spoke rim, Macneil hub 3/8 axle, DT Swiss Champion spokes
Front Tire-Shadow Conspiracy Undertone 20×2.10
Back Wheel-Primo Balance 36 spoke rim, Odyssey Reloader free-coaster hub 10t driver 14mm axle, DT Swiss Champion spokes
Back Tire-Shadow Conspiracy Undertone 20×1.85
Brakes-none
Pegs-Shadow Conspiracy Titanium
Seat-Shadow Conspiracy Slim
Seat Post-Shadow Conspiracy Titanium
Seat Clamp-unknown
Other-Primo rim strips, green valve stem caps, carbon fiber spacers
Modifications-bars cut 2 inches from each side, cut flanges off of grips, custom metal brake mount covers machined from a friend

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  • Anonymous

    Hey Jim, It seems like most of the guys on the team are street riders.Is there anyone on the team that rides trails? Are the frames strong enough to withold against a massive case over a 20 foot set? Either way the bikes look sweet and I cant wait to get my hands on one.

  • Ronibus

    That bike does look pretty sweet. I do agree with that one guy.. I do get tired of seeing the same 4pegged street bike. Sorry I’m a visual person. Ian shwartz bike is bangin’ too!

  • Anonymous

    hey karl how long have you had the odsy freecoaster?and have you made any modes to the freecoaster? NICE BIKE i like the green

  • Karl Poynter

    I’ve had the hub for approx. one year. No modifications done to the hub. I just service the hub internally from time to time.

  • greg h

    cut your steer tube

  • Sunday!

    Yeah, I know what you mean about the 4 pegged street rider, but look at the US team
    Ian no pegs
    Mike no pegs
    Karl 4 pegs
    Vinnie 4 pegs
    Eli 2 pegs
    Me 3 pegs

    So there is only 2 guys with 4 pegs, not perfect, but I think we are varied.
    As for holding up on a case of a 20 foot jump, why are you casing? Just kidding! Well which is tougher on bikes street or trails? I am positive the frame will hold up on casing a 20 foot jump. Let me know your thoughts.
    jim

  • Anonymous

    Will the frames be available in the same colors as these prototypes?

  • Brent! Sorry I am a jerk right now.

    Cases can really only be so large, I think. Say a bmx wheel is 20″ tall, then from the center to the bottom is only about 10″ minus probably 2-3″ for the chain stays. So, we’re looking at like a 7″ case max, if you leave out the drop from a sprocket.

    So, Jim, can your frames hold up to a massive 7″ case on hardened dirt?

    I am sorry.

  • Anonymous

    your a turd burgler

  • Anonymous

    My mistake…had I worded my question differently I probably wouldn’t have been subject to a mathematical break down of how to come up short. Next time I will try to be more precise in hopes of pleasing the people who ride park and street.

  • supposive turd burgler

    I appreciate that!

  • databmx

    freecoaster is so funny, the reloader run well and this bike look good

  • Anonymous

    about how much they gonna weigh? i ride a premium now u say it wud be a good switch? u need to come to athens,ga again bro

  • Anonymous

    NO SOY FAN DE LAS BIKES CON SEAT POST TAN ALTO Y SIN BRAKES……… MUCHO MENOS CON TANTOS SPACERS Y TOP TUBE 20. = POPO…..ASCO

  • Sunday!

    No tu gusta pero el gusta. Quien preocupan?

    Sorry for the bad attempt at Spanish, high school was along time ago. Basically that is awesome that you don’t like it, but it works for Karl. You like yours and he likes his.
    enjoy,
    jim

  • Anonymous

    hey karl, your off the team.

  • Chris Bryan

    I like the setup! The colour scheme looks good and i can’t get enough of more riders using freecoasters. Backpedalling is so outdated! hahaha…

  • Anonymous

    karl poynter makes everything look smoooth

  • Anonymous

    HI Karl and Sunday bikes, I was just wondering if the interlock 2 chain stretches as much as the original. I have used the first version for a year now and it rules, it has just stretched out a little more than I would have liked. I would spend the money on the interlock 2 if it stretched way less.

  • Anthony

    Great looking bike there. I cant wait until your frames start coming out.

    By the way JC, I think you should have said “No te gusta.” :P

  • Karl Poynter

    As with any moving part there is a breaking in period. The Shadow Conspiracy V2 chain has a lot of new improvements and is definitely worth getting.

  • Anonymous

    are you the kid they nicknamed mad dog, i hope not because i saw your fat hillbilly dad screaming at you in your contest runs. that would be the worst ever.

  • Anonymous

    that bike is the sex

  • Anonymous

    Jim where do I sent my warranty card to in the UK? Forks are awesome keep it up!

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  • Anonymous

    karl poynter’s part in we are everywhere is so cool!
    nice bike.

  • brent kessler

    Hey karl i was wondering if the shadow sprocet would b worth getting bnc i got tha shaddow chain and i was thinking aout waiting till i got a new sprocet and i was wondering if the shadow sprcet held up well….well plz reply
    thx l8a

  • Karl Poynter

    Brent,
    You can’t go wrong with the Shadow Lite sprocket. I’ve had no problems with it.

  • Anonymous

    hey karl,
    how does it feel to be on the sunday team with big dogs such as jim, ian, vinnie ,eli and newest added rider rob-o ? Do you cream yourself on accident some times?
    sincerly yours
    stevey nix

  • Y.T.L

    karl poynter is one of the best riders i have ever seen!!!!!

  • Drunk Jessica Simpson

    NEW BIKE CHECKS PRONTO!

    WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT!

  • Anonymous

    The bike looks good and Karl Poynter rides smooth

  • Anonymous

    mad dog could beat up karl cause mad dogs dad would adopt him? 2-hip to be squareone yo! buy shook vids beotch!!!!!!!!!!11

  • Anonymous

    HEY KARL,
    DO YOU STILL RIDE FOR HARDCORE SPORTS? YOU RIDE PRETTY SMOOTH

  • Karl Poynter

    Yes I do ride for Hardcore Sportz. Hardcore Sportz is a small shop that my brother and I own and operate that carries gear for BMX, skate, paintball, and music.

    Thanks for the comment.

  • Anonymous

    hey karl,
    what would you say if dave mirra asked you to ride for his new company, and offered some$$$$ as well? Would you quit sunday? or become a miricle boy?
    please reply

  • Anonymous

    Karl,
    If you had a choice between a Rick Thorn poster and a Jimmy Walker poster, wich one of the two would you hang up in your locker at school? please reply and be honest.
    Doctor Claw

  • Anonymous

    answer up yo!

  • Anonymous

    karl,
    good luck at metro jam! do me a favor and pinch jim’s ass for me! for good luck!

  • Anonymous

    Hey karl,
    awsome job on all your coverage in the new props! you are really smooth.

  • Karl Poynter

    Thanks for the props on the props.

  • Anonymous

    Karl is a shook mister as well! watch shook instead of props! just ask Karl, shook is better!

  • Ice$money

    I like props better! stand point blows!

  • matt sparks

    I am on crack!

  • mayor of Detroit

    duh! matt,
    tell us something we don’t know.

  • James Dio

    Hey Karl,
    Are you ever going to consider a free coaster?

  • philthy billy

    your my new favorite rider!

  • little orfan Annie

    do you ride for shadow?

  • jeff/from woodward

    hey Karl
    whats you opinon on that mark corbitt kids new bike company!To me it sounds odd.

  • Karl Poynter

    No I don’t ride for Shadow. They just help me out from time to time.

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