I am thinking about going to the local BMX tracks and parks for a bit of fun especially when the weather is a bit rubbish for MTB. I have a very old S&M BMX that I will use, it should be suitable but I will try to get a pic and some measurements off it. My brother wants to come along too and will need a bike as I don't know much about actual BMXs I thought it would be best to buy new then risk it with a SH one. He wants to spend under £200 so is this suitable for his needs?
It wont get loads of use but I'm sure it will be crashed quite a bit.
i've always liked mongoose, but back when i was a 24seven whore, i wanted a bmx from them...
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/24sevenslayerbmxbike2011.aspx?&id=11288
i've always liked mongoose, but back when i was a 24seven whore, i wanted a bmx from them...
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/24sevenslayerbmxbike2011.aspx?&id=11288
Try to get a full Cro-mo frame and forks. Decent gearing and a bike that fits - while .5 inch difference in headtube doesn't sound much - makes a hell of a difference.
I bought second hand about 2-3 years ago and it is still going strong. I bought a good frame with crap parts and gradually upgraded as I progressed.
If you are buying new I'd say look at around £300 - you'll get a better bike.
[url= http://www.radbmxshop.co.uk/shop/article_245.001/FIT-Eddie-1-2011.html?shop_param=cid%3D39%26aid%3D245.001%26 ]Fit Eddie 1[/url]
Personally, i'd go second hand or spend more money.
Is he a big lad? Starter bikes tend to be shortish in the top tube (20.5" ish) and that will be a bit cramped on a race track if he's much over 5'7" ish (OK for street/park if you like it tight). Top tube length is much more noticeable on bmx's than mtb's and even 1/4" makes a fair difference. Also Hi-ten steel will be pretty heavy compared to 4130 or Alu.
1 piece cranks don't take much bending either (12 stone and a heavy landing should see the end of them or the pedals if they're plastic).
Should be able to pick up something a bit better/more suitable than that with a bit of searching, although that bike would get him started and is better than nothing.
Edit - if he could double his budget i've got something really nice for sale 😉
That Fit looks good if it's the right size.
I'd give Dave a call at RadBMXshop and see if he has anything that would suit your Bro. He's very knowledgeable
I'd get a 2nd hand one cos you'll get something decent for £200. Also, if he's tall then a 21"+ top tube length would be a good idea.
Thanks guys. I have had a good look round and as £200 really is the maximum he can afford it looks like he will have to manage with a high tensile frame. Maybe when we both have a couple of skills under our belts and some dented tubes we might upgrade our frames but until then I think the Mongoose will do. I will try to get my S&M out tonight and get some measurements off it see how it compares to modern bikes.
I'm trying to sell mine...