What BMX/Pump track bike?

[mlucas666Member]

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

[packerMember]

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_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!

[ianvMember]

These look pretty fun, and cheap:

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

only in 24″ though

[mlucas666Member]

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?

[packerMember]

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)

[davidtaylforthMember]

Stop being a mincer and get a bmx

[chiefgrooveguruMember]

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).