[EarlyJ]

I had my eye on a Haro Backtrail x24, but I just found out about a Nyquist 24 that is about $70-80 more. The X24 is selling for around $300 in my area (Dallas/Ft. Worth). Do you think it would be worth the extra money to go for the Nyquist? I'm just looking to cruise around the neighborhood, maybe jump a few curbs, but I want something burly. Thanks in advance for any insight.

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[bmx handyman]

not if you want to just cruise around the nieghbourhood on it.

[dirtjumper101]

get a 20inch bike a backtrail or any other bike that is of about the same price a 24" are made for racing as far as i know so probably not the best idea or just cruising most brands have a pretty good bike in the $300 range that will conquer the streets and anyother stunts you want to do no worries

[mude]

if your looking to just cruise around the neighborhood go with the less expensive one

[dirtjumper101]

i dont think hes coming back

[Brian]

If he does, someone tell him to get the Backtrail X24.

[EarlyJ]

Thanks all for the feedback. The r24 frame seems to be better built, but thanks to your advice I feel I can trust the X24. Not that it matters, but I think the 05 model will be the last for the r24 anyway.

[bmx handyman]

get a 20''

[EarlyJ]

Yeah, I'm going to get another 20". I've been looking for a good '86 Mongoose Californian to restore.

Last week I found out the Mongoose I'd had since I was 12 was taken to a iron salvage yard about a year ago. I had kept it in one of my grandad's barns for the past several years. He's been going downhill for a while, and got confused. He didn't have any idea who's it was or what it was doing there. I told him it was ok and all, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. A real kick to the crotch.

[EarlyJ]

The x24 has a 3/8" axle while the r24 has 14mm. Is 14mm becoming the new standard?

[Brian]

Only for people that don't like bent axles.

[EarlyJ]

Thanks Ex. The reason I ask is that you suggested the x24 with the 3/8", but on other threads I've heard you encourage the 14mm. The price isn't a big concern but I still want to get the most bang for my buck.

[CMcMahon]

If you're not running pegs and doing grinds, there is no real reason to have 14mm axles.

[Brian]

What if you're a big boy that jumps?

[CMcMahon]

It shouldn't be a problem, especially if this guy doesn't plan on jumping anything bigger than a curb.

[Brian]

I like not having to worry about these things.

[CMcMahon]

When was the last time you saw someone snap a 3/8" axle when they weren't running pegs? It's not exactly a common occurence.

[EarlyJ]

Thanks gents. I'm a solid 210 lbs. and like the peace of mind of the bigger axle. Who knows, once I get comfortable on it maybe I'll add some pegs and expand my bag of tricks.