Getting a cheapish decent bmx has crossed my mind to improve my jumping skills and for trying out the new local bmx track but i havent a clue about bmxs last time i had a bmx i think i was about 15 years old, im 24 now what could any of you bmxers out there recommend me cheers!
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Noobie Bmx advice
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Posted 10 months ago #
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Stick to real BMX companies, subrosa, wethepeople, fitbikeco, unitedbmx, kink bmx, sunday bikes, hoffman bikes to name a few.
How cheap is cheap, the more you pay for a bmx, the larger they get.
A young kid isn't going to have much money, so bikes £250-330ish are sized for young teens, the older they get, the more money they spend, the larger the BMX is.
So for a bike sized appropriately for an adult, you're looking at £400+.
With all the companies i mentioned, none of them stand out for spec or value for money, they all spec pretty much the same, at the same price point, so pick one with atleast a 20.75" toptube, and a chainstay length of atleast 13.75", just so it is stable enough for your mtb adapted mind.
The exact bike i would recommend is the sunday scout at £500 http://www.sundaybikes.com/catalog/completes/dirt/scout/. It's designed for trails, so is longer and more stable than your typical complete bmx.
Posted 10 months ago # -
yea im after something that looks similar to that, didn't realize the prices on bmx`s though lol
Posted 10 months ago # -
I have a terrible one barcode. About 10 years old but still pretty cool. Profile cranks and dia compe brake. let me know if your intrested. I am in the north east but can meet anywhere north of M62 be arrangment. Looking for £100 (profile cranks too). Had it powder coated and havent used much since. Been stood idle for the last 3 years.
Let me know if you want pics whiting josh at btinternet dot com.
Thanks
Posted 10 months ago # -
Will you be riding dirt trails or BMX race tracks? theres slight variations between a race and a trail BMX bike, The ones mentioned above are great trail bikes.
If your riding race tracks look at brands like redline/SE/intense
Posted 10 months ago # -
More (old) noobie advice.
Theres some dirt trails in the woods near me that generations of kids have built jumps and stuff in.
When I'm out on my MTB locally, I always have a couple of laps round it, cos it's so much fun.
It's so much fun that I've been considering buying myself a 2nd hand BMX for it. Not knowing much about this, I reckoned a 24 inch wheeled one would be best, as it's nearer the size of my MTB and I wouldn't look like such an old tosser on it.
Am I right, or barking up the wrong tree?Posted 10 months ago # -
Cruiser BMX bikes are great fun and are good for people getting back into riding.
check this boy out
Posted 10 months ago # -
francis I was in a similar position but the advice I got was that a lot of 24" bmx cruisers are a bit rubbish to ride - neither as good as a proper 20" or a 24/26" designed for street/park/trails riding (like an NS or something). There are of course options like the Sunday Model C which is meant to ride like a 20" bmx but have more stability.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I started racing BMX last year at the age of 42! I chose to ride a cruiser as it is a million miles away from my mtb and the crossover doesn't take long, plus it doesn't feel as nervous as the 20" wheels.
I got hold of a steel Redline cruiser to start and now ride a nice alloy Intense, which is miles better.
There are a few bikes for sale on BMX TALK, if you want a race bike.
Enjoy!Posted 10 months ago # -
Can someone describe the differences (geometry etc) between a BMX cruiser and a 24" jump / trials bike?
Posted 9 months ago #
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