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
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.
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!
These look pretty fun, and cheap:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/subsin-klassik-id_8139778.html
only in 24" though
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?
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)
Stop being a mincer and get a bmx
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).