BMX - buy complete or build custom?

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.




View Full Version : buy complete or build custom?


c.t.
08-14-05, 06:43 PM
ok, if im getting a complete its gonna probably be a DK four-pack, but if i wanted to put together a custom dirt jumper what would be a good frame, and what would i expect to pay for a decent frame?


FuzzyRyder
08-14-05, 06:52 PM
What's wrong with the bike you have now, besides the fact that your bars are in a really fu*ked up position and your seat post is as high as you would have it on a flatland bike, why not just tune up that bike and maybe buy a few better parts and then ride it till you acctually do need a new bike

c.t.
08-14-05, 07:14 PM
woa, i dont know what you are talking about but you must be thinking of the wrong person.


FuzzyRyder
08-15-05, 12:17 AM
oh i thought you were the kid with that green haro bt x1

Brian
08-15-05, 02:16 AM
Just double whatever you think it will cost to build a bike, and you've got a good starting point.

KinetikBiker
08-15-05, 08:05 AM
if you are thinking about gettin a DK Four Pack...then you really dont kneed to build a custom bike...that bike comes with everything STOCK...cassette hubs, micro 33-12 gearing sealed euro BB, 4130 100%, its just a great bike...so go with the DK...

baktrailbiker91
08-15-05, 03:03 PM
this years 4 pack is sick, so it wouldnt be a bad choice.

c.t.
08-15-05, 03:46 PM
ok, i've also been hearing lots about eastern's ace of spades, would this be a better choice as far as dirt jumping?

FuzzyRyder
08-15-05, 11:26 PM
no, stick with the dk, the ace of spades is good, but the dk is better

bmxrdr88
08-16-05, 06:54 PM
stick with the 4 pack.

zx108
08-16-05, 11:19 PM
is the 4 as heavy as the six pack?

DCdense 88
08-16-05, 11:49 PM
i like the DK 4 Packs...but the Eastern has a little better reputation..at least where i come from...plus you already get the super small sprocket with cassette rear hub, NICE sealed crank, just one nice bike....i would go with the Jane....just because it is simply called a Jane..and not a name of a Poker Card or something/////but the DK is not a bad choice either....STILL go with the Jane

Brian
08-17-05, 01:38 AM
Yeah, choose a bike for the name...