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  • What BMX/Pump track bike?
  • mlucas666
    Free Member

    I’m looking for a simple (rigid S/S?) bike just to bomb around a local BMX track with my son. Not looking to do big jumps. I’m after a 26in bike under £350.

    Short list so far:
    – Commencal Absolut Max Max (on sale at CRC)
    – NS Holy 2 (again on sale at CRC)
    – BigBMX(.com)

    Anything else worth considering? Any experience with the above?

    Thanks

    packer
    Free Member

    I am currently lusting after one of these:
    http://www.gtbicycles.com/2013/bikes/bmx/26-inch/interceptor-26

    Unfortunately not officially available in the UK though. Could mail order one from the US though.

    You sure you wouldn’t consider a 24″ wheel? Lots of choice in those.

    _tom_
    Free Member

    A proper 20″ wheeled bmx will be way better on the track. I found the rollers etc a bit too tight for my Blender which is meant to be a 4X bike. Get a bmx with a 21″ + TT (depending how tall you are) and it’ll be good!

    ianv
    Free Member

    These look pretty fun, and cheap:

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/subsin-klassik-id_8139778.html

    only in 24″ though

    mlucas666
    Free Member

    That GT interceptor looks lovely!

    I can’t imagine myself perched on top of a 20in wheeled BMX. I was after 26in just for the sake of familiarity as I haven’t ridden anything smaller since I was about 12.

    That Decathlon jobbie looks alright for the money.

    Are there any other decent 24in bikes for sub-£350?

    packer
    Free Member

    If you are going to be riding it mainly at the BMX track I would say 24″ is your best bet.

    There are lots of options at that price point, or you could get a very nice spec one if you spent that on a second hand bike.

    Check these out:
    http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/46693/Redline_MX_24_24Inch_2012_BMX_Bike
    https://www.housemakers.co.uk/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/2839/

    Also lots of second hand bikes to be found here:
    http://forums.bmxtalk.com/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=faaa33a44e5a33c04650007532de4a84
    (Note that 24″ BMX’s are often known as Cruisers)

    davidtaylforth
    Free Member

    Stop being a mincer and get a bmx

    chiefgrooveguru
    Full Member

    I know it may seem a bit weird and tiny and nervy at first but a real 20″ BMX is great fun and riding one seems to make me better at riding big wheels (even though I’m lacking any rad skillz on the 20).

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