The Park bike has remained a staple in the Brooklyn lineup, as well as in many peoples’ collection of bikes. It has made a few minor changes over the years to accommodate fork and brake trends. It remains a great all around bike--as good in the streets as it is on the trails. Made in the USA from 100% 4130 chromolly, they are built to last. As a single speed they can be set up for street riding or jumping trails. As a 9 speed, they are great for free ride and can make a good dual slalom bike. The Park Bike is offered as a frame kit or a complete bike. See the web store for details.
Awesome product, perfect for its intended use. I was looking for this bike fo a long time. I looked at the Balfa Minuteman, but it had vertical dropouts. I looked at 24 Bikes Le Toy III. It is a great bike but a little to industrial looking for me. I am very happy with the BMW Park Bike. Take a look at the Brooklynmachineworks.com site and see the perfect urban bike.
Bike Setup: SC Manitou Dorado, Shorty stem, 2.5" Rise handlebars, Profile SS cranks, Woodman Spikey pedals, 24" Arrow racing rims laced to Philwood hubs. Single Speed.
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Submitted by
scott taylor
a Weekend Warrior
from denver, co
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2003
Strengths: Is strength a stength? Cause it is strong. Can be used for most every kind of riding that you like. Made in the USA by gentleman that you can speak with.
Weaknesses: Hard to get.
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Once you have experienced the true beauty that is this bike, all others feel completely useless to you. You can try to find a bike that handles better; You will not. If you are debating back and forth about whether to buy a brooklyn versus something else, give them a call and ask your questions. Or, if you know that you like great bikes, go ahead and just call them up and order one. 718.387.3307
Similar Products Used: Azonic DS-1 : Gack Speed Demon : Kona Roast
Bike Setup: Planet of the Apes edition: 26/24, fox vanilla, profile, shinburgers, sram, azonic stuff.
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Brock Landers
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA (Lynn)
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Strengths: Strong, cosmetically normal,
Weaknesses: None
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The bottome line that this is a well fabricated strong frame and it's made in Brooklyn. It's heavy with all my components but it's a true urban assault vehicle... It will take anything you throw at it...
Also, The fact that my pedals open up heineken bottles overshadows that they shred up my shins...
Bike Setup: Yellow Park Bike Frame, Marzocchi Z1 Flylights, Brooklyn Machine Works "Doc" Fabricated Raw Bars, Azonic Diaboulous, Pig DH, Haro Oversized, Blackspire KM-1, Brooklyn Machine Works Shinburgers complete with beer bottle openers, 24" Trailpimps & XT Disc Hubs, Nokian 3.0 & 2.6, Hayes Hydro, 8sp XTR, Thompson Post, Azonic Love Seat.
Strengths: like lou said, DH/DJ/DS/FR capable. steel. bulletproof. beautiful. handles like a dream. balanced like a gymnast.
Weaknesses: built up right, it can be heavy for some. horizontal dropouts discourage me from using disc brakes, as adjustment in the back with a disc would be a pain in the ***.
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this is the hardtail for the bmx rider. its tough as hell, rides like you want it to, and really inspires confidence. it can take street riding, freeriding, even DH if youre up to the task. if youre looking for a steel hardtail, this is the one to get.
Favorite Trail: central park, prospect park, nyc streets
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: bayridge bikes
Similar Products Used: its my first mountain bike.
Bike Setup: park bike, Z1 MCR, haro o/s cranks, singlespeed setup with an odyssey utility sprocket and crazy spacers on the cassette, a-frame pedals, thompson post, hot seat, salsa clamp, brooklyn bars, odi ruffians, raceface diabolus, chris king headset, rhynolites (24r26f), shimano xt disc hub (r), shimano dx hub (f), xt v-brakes, brooklyn brake boosters, xtr levers, and gazzaloddis keeping it on the ground.
Strengths: Bomb-Proof, BMX bottom bracket, allows you to do whatever you want to do. DS/DJ/DH/BMX.
Weaknesses: With the rear disc the wheel can only be placed in one position, it should have a 12mm axle and a disc mount that allows adjustment in the dropouts.
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This bike allows you ride at a different level. The feel of the bike is amazing. It's great in the corners, jumps straight,and pedals well. Hang out at White Castle Trails one day, win a BMX race the next.
Favorite Trail: Plattekill, White Castle, Howell BMX Track
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Diamondcycle.com
Similar Products Used: Specialized P3, Azonic DS2
Bike Setup: 02' Frame, Marzocchi Z1 F/R, Hope M4 brakes and hubs, Profile cranks w/ DH chainring and guide, Sun Singletrack rims 26F/24R, Tioga 2.3 DH tires, Azonic bar and stem, Tompson post, Salsa QR for post and wheels, Ultegra road derailleur
