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!
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.
yea im after something that looks similar to that, didn't realize the prices on bmx`s though lol
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Always recomend verde if someone is looking for a complete. Simply the best spec'd bikes for the money, look smart too 😀
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
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
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?
Cruiser BMX bikes are great fun and are good for people getting back into riding.
check this boy out
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.
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!
Can someone describe the differences (geometry etc) between a BMX cruiser and a 24" jump / trials bike?