are cheap bikes any good

[bmxryda05]

are cheap bikes any good

[queensrider86]

what a question. you should win an award

[arcticwolf15]

are cheap bikes any good


You get what you pay for, I learned that the hard way with a Mongoose from Wal-Mart. Lesson: Never EVER take aluminum handlebars to a skate park. You will kill yourself.

[CMcMahon]

SHUTUP IM MEXICAN I CANT AFFORD A GOOD BIKE FOO

Yes, because being of Hispanic descent automatically means that you can't get a quality bike...???

[Brian]

Yes, because being of Hispanic descent automatically means that you can't get a quality bike...???

I think it was Bush Sr. that made up the "Hispanic" word, and most Mexicans I know don't like it. Of course, saying he can't afford a decent bike because he's Mexican is a poor stereotype on his part - as bad as any of us asking why he doesn't just steal one.

You do get what you pay for with new bikes. I happen to think you can get a little more than you pay for with quality used gear.

Now why has Queensrider expressed his love and admiration for this noob?

[KinetikBiker]

you get what you pay for...(like that kid said)....if your really really cheap ....get one of those Poverty Buck 99's ($199) its pretty good for the price....considering you could go to walmart and pay $200 for a crappier bike

[CMcMahon]

I think it was Bush Sr. that made up the "Hispanic" word, and most Mexicans I know don't like it.

Can't say that any of the Mexicans, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans that I know care less; the only people that seem to give much of a damn are the gangbangers that get arrested for beating someone up and then blame the (most often Mexican) police officer for racial profiling, as if a gang of white kids or black kids is going to be the most likely perpetrator of a crime against another Mexican street gang. But, anyway, back on topic...

[BMXTRIX]

We all are riding cheap bikes. A good bike is in the $5,000+ range, and fortunately our cheap bmx bikes more or less top out around $1,500ish. So, you can even get a really cheap $200.00 bike and be good to start of and learn some decent stuff.

So, yeah, plenty of cheap bikes out there that you should look at. Try the Specialized Fuse or the DK Cincinatti.

[mude]

are cheap bikes any good
hwo cheap is cheap

[eastern-biker]

if your spanish what does that mean in my sig

[Brian]

if your spanish what does that mean in my sig

It means you and Queensrider will get along great.

[bmxryda05]

yall getting me pist

[arcticwolf15]

It means you and Queensrider will get along great.


I couldn't agree more.

[edmej123]

[QUOTE=Expatriate]I- as bad as any of us asking why he doesn't just steal one. [QUOTE]


lol, so true.

[bmxryda05]

yes cheap bikes are fine so is riding a bike with no air in its tires or with the bars pushed completely forward. :rolleyes:, now seriously why would you ask such a dumb question? cheap bikes suck thats obviously why they cost only 100 bucks.


you think im rich or somethin

[bmxryda05]

i beat my cousin and hehas a redline

[CMcMahon]

What the hell does that mean? You beat him? In what, a race around the block?

[bmxryda05]

no ****

[CMcMahon]

no ****

Oh. I'm sorry if I offended you, seeing as how I haven't done that sort of thing in over a decade.

[Brian]

i beat my cousin and hehas a redline

Why didn't you steal his bike when you were done beating him? Isn't that how you guys do it?

[tim_pnw]

bmwryda05, here's a few steps on determining what you want /and can afford,

1st, plan on the best quality you can afford, then you won't regret your purchase.
Peace of mind goes a long way, and you'll have more satisfaction from your bike.

2nd, figure your budget. lets just use $200 as an example.

3rd, check out what's the best bikes available for that price at the Walmart, Target, and the discount Sporting goods....
make a list of the type of components each bike has and compare them...

4th, check out the entry level bikes offered at, say 3, Local Bike Shops (LBS)
Then compare the components...

note: usually the entry level bikes at bike shops are better, and have better components than walmart and such... but you will at least know what your paying you money for.

5th, if your looking at a $200 dollar bike, look at the improvements on the next model up from the same manufacturer. It could be $260, but in 2 weeks be on sale for $220, and worth the extra $20. (most likely tour $200 dollar bike would be $170) Always buy on sale if you can.

I reciently bought my mountain bike with help from this forum, but it took some effort on my own. I previously had Schwinn products in the +$300 back in the 80's and 90's. I reciently saw a Schwinn ad, did some research, and decided to avoid the schwinn for my price range. I decided on a much better bike for just a little more money and since there was a sale, I got the next model up!

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=107768

hope this helps from a middle aged white guy and best of luck!

[Brian]

Tim, it's all well and good that you offered him some advice, but he's only started this thread because he's bored. If he wanted actual advice, he would have qualified his question a bit better. His complaint that he can only afford a cheap bike because he's Mexican is ridiculous.

[KinetikBiker]

Why didn't you steal his bike when you were done beating him? Isn't that how you guys do it?
hahahahahahaha........
sad but true.

[baktrailbiker91]

i hate newbs...period

[vrkelley]

OK dudes--->Let's play nice. The topic is Cheap Bikes not your skin color. If your skin color bothers you, please post on a more appropriate web site.

Thanks.

[arcticwolf15]

If you have to absolutely have a cheap bike, look at bikes from wal-mart. Mongooses are only about $90 around here, so buy one of those.

[queensrider86]

I couldn't agree more.


seriously, who the **** are you to say that. you've been here for like two weeks and you think you are cool.

[arcticwolf15]

Lol, I'm not here to be cool, I'm here to learn. I'm here to take advice from knowlegable people that actually want to tell me the RIGHT way of doing something. Not calling me a noob, like you have. And not being a total dick to new people. I don't think I'm cool, I'm actually quite warm at the moment. If you're implying I'm cool, well thanks. I'm also a smart ass, not cool...lol, people like you are so funny.

[DCdense 88]

i get called mexican alot....it doesn't bother me....lol....the funniest part is that i'm not even mexican AT ALL....lol....i kinda like mexicans their cool....funny as heck...but ya...back to bikes......i am sort of a ''cheap'' guy....i bought a Redline Single X...great bike....i haven't had ALOT of problems...besides the grips SUCK!!!!!.....lol...i bought it for $250....since then...i have put almost 700 more dollars into it...i never thought i would , but i did....it kinda all started at one time.....first i needed lighter wheels...then i wanted better seat...better crank...better this..better that......so...whatever you do...just get ready to put money in your bike...i don't care what kind you buy...you will have to lay some money down for upgrades
Johnny

[bmxryda05]

thanks bro