BMX - DK Fury?

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Specializerider
02-22-06, 07:51 AM
Is the DK Fury any good? Its only $240.00 and it only weighs 24 lbs. Sorry im talking about the weight alot but i need a light bike for me because im 80 lbs and 4.10ft and pretty weak in my arms :(. But then im thinking about the DK Six Pack, but that one is 9 lbs heavier. Also what does it mean on www.dancomps.com

NOTE: All complete bikes require some final assembly by a qualified mechanic.

Thanks,
Pantelis


FMFBMX
02-22-06, 09:47 AM
When they ship it they will take off the handlebars and the pedals and the tires and the seatpost. It is all simple enough to do yourself if you have a 15mm-(depending on how big your axle nuts are) wrench and some allen keys.


*Edit- Pedals can be tricky and its possible to ruin your pedals I always forget what way they screw on so I always start it by hand slowly. Sometimes it screws in turning left and sometimes right. Its going to be either or. You will want to grease everything... You want a bike shop to do this if you dont have the grease and tools.

MadMan2k
02-22-06, 11:40 AM
I have the 24" version, which they used to sell but don't seem to anymore.
It's not a bad bike, I've had it for about a year. It's kind of racing geometry, which is not always so good for riding street or trails or something.. and it's 6061 aluminum, not quite as nice a ride as cromoly I'd guess. It is light though. Depending on what you're going to ride mostly, I'd probably just get the 6-pack. You get better components, cromoly frame, etc.

Here's a picture of mine:
http://jonbuder.com/images/dk_pose.jpg


FitRider 921
02-22-06, 11:55 AM
I have the 24" version, which they used to sell but don't seem to anymore.
It's not a bad bike, I've had it for about a year. It's kind of racing geometry, which is not always so good for riding street or trails or something.. and it's 6061 aluminum, not quite as nice a ride as cromoly I'd guess. It is light though. Depending on what you're going to ride mostly, I'd probably just get the 6-pack. You get better components, cromoly frame, etc.

Here's a picture of mine:
http://jonbuder.com/images/dk_pose.jpg
Not a bad backyard...

Specializerider
02-22-06, 03:25 PM
im doing street and cement park is the dk fury better or dk sixpack

mott464
02-22-06, 03:56 PM
The fury is more for racing, I would go with the six pack.

Specializerider
02-23-06, 07:41 AM
ok well what about Haro and Redline that is what my local store is selling like the Redline store has the roam for $200 is that anygood and the other store has SO MANY Haros like all different models i remember one called the Backtrail. Thanks

mott464
02-23-06, 01:15 PM
DK six pack

FitRider 921
02-23-06, 04:58 PM
The six pack isn't going to be good for a kid his size- I'd be surprised if he could do a manual for 1/4 second...

Specializerider
02-23-06, 05:02 PM
what about a Haro Backtrail V1 i rode my friends that i havent seen in a while at the skatepark and it was cool for 200 at the local store. Also on my crappy gt bike or whatever it is i can almost do barspins! :). Just telling again im gonna use the bike for like manuals, high bunnyhops over things, skatepark that has bowls, airs off spine and stuff so what do you think i should get. Thanks!

mott464
02-23-06, 05:53 PM
The six pack isn't going to be good for a kid his size- I'd be surprised if he could do a manual for 1/4 second...
Ya, I kind of didn't pay attention to his heigth until you pointed that out. I didn't realy relize he was 4'10".

Specializerider
02-23-06, 07:33 PM
so what should i get do you guys think i should get?

CBolt
02-23-06, 09:13 PM
The aluminum is not as strong. It's probly ok since your pretty light but I would only use the Fury for racing.
Get something shorter than the six-pack, like a step-up. Then upgrade some stuff if you want something nicer. You could get a set of sealed hub, 3/8" axle, double wall rims, for like $100.

Specializerider
02-23-06, 09:25 PM
hmm anyone else have any other ideas i like urs cbolt

Specializerider
02-24-06, 08:04 PM
anyone else?

KinetikBiker
02-24-06, 10:36 PM
save up to $300 and get a Six Pack..its a great bike for a begginer or even someone that needs a new bike and doesnt have lots of $$$ to build up a crazy custom complete...

Danotias
12-30-11, 08:36 PM
i weigth 250 and 6.3 feet tall what bike do u think could handle all this? ;) hahah but seriously.