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MikeDE46
03-29-06, 07:57 PM
I used to ride a BMX a lot when I was younger and now I am getting back into it.
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.

The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike
S&M_PBR_007
03-29-06, 08:11 PM
dont buy the gt or redline and the haro is the same. but for around 350 you could get a fit or a dk or a felt fuse which is a pritty good bike. can think of many bikes rite now but when i think of some ill post
Jerry Garcia
03-30-06, 01:41 AM
get a complete from www.danscomp.com
Prozakk
03-30-06, 01:59 PM
I used to ride a BMX a lot when I was younger and now I am getting back into it.
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.

The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike

I have the model above the Redline Triple X. Awesome frame. If I was buying a complete, I'd probably buy a DK or a Hoffman.
Brian
03-30-06, 05:53 PM
Define "durable" and "freestyle" for us first, and ignore the bad advice. At your weight, you want a full cro-mo frame. If you're jumping and grinding, 48 spokes and 14mm axles are nice.

Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.
CMcMahon
03-30-06, 09:12 PM
No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.
KinetikBiker
03-31-06, 05:52 AM
No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.
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MikeDE46
03-31-06, 07:42 AM
Define "durable" and "freestyle" for us first, and ignore the bad advice. At your weight, you want a full cro-mo frame. If you're jumping and grinding, 48 spokes and 14mm axles are nice.

Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.

Thanks for the good advice everyone. I just say I need something durable because of my weight. Something that can handle the weight. I will be trying all types of tricks with it. Not sure what all the tricks are called but I will just try to progress as I go on. I havent touched one since I was probably in grammer school and I am 28 now. I guess I am just looking for something that is a really good complete bike. I will probably upgrade components as I go and depending on how much I really get into it.

Thanks,
Mike
dooley
04-01-06, 12:14 AM
I'd also look at the top line Mongooses, the team ones.
KinetikBiker
04-01-06, 05:00 AM
I'd also look at the top line Mongooses, the team ones.
I would wait on those, there still coming out with the 2006's i believe, so theyll be even better...
Brian
04-01-06, 09:03 AM
Thanks for the good advice everyone. I just say I need something durable because of my weight. Something that can handle the weight. I will be trying all types of tricks with it. Not sure what all the tricks are called but I will just try to progress as I go on. I havent touched one since I was probably in grammer school and I am 28 now. I guess I am just looking for something that is a really good complete bike. I will probably upgrade components as I go and depending on how much I really get into it.

Thanks,
Mike

I'm going to suggest the Haro Backtrail X3 again, only because it's one of the best values in a durable, complete bike. Buying a BMX to upgrade later is a really bad idea. I'm sure I just explained this last week, but you may save $40 up front and then find yourself replacing cheap cranks with ones that cost $100+. Same with wheels. There is no savings if you plan to upgrade. Whatever you do, start with a good full cro-mo frame.
FireTeamCharlie
04-01-06, 11:38 AM
No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.

You should go to walmart and buy, a $70 mongoose with mags, they do really good for me, and im 10, and can only a 1/2 inch bunny hops
CMcMahon
04-01-06, 12:00 PM
No, not you.

I'm done with you.
mude
04-01-06, 12:46 PM
No, not you.

I'm done with you.
*giggles*
KinetikBiker
04-01-06, 02:24 PM
No, not you.

I'm done with you.
*more immature giggles*
mx_599
04-01-06, 05:01 PM
Thanks for the good advice everyone. I just say I need something durable because of my weight. Something that can handle the weight. I will be trying all types of tricks with it. Not sure what all the tricks are called but I will just try to progress as I go on. I havent touched one since I was probably in grammer school and I am 28 now. I guess I am just looking for something that is a really good complete bike. I will probably upgrade components as I go and depending on how much I really get into it.

Thanks,
Mike
you sound like you are in a similar situation as myself. i am 28 and i do not recall even riding a bmx bike in the past 16 or 17 years.

i am building a custom bike and finally have most of my parts.
KinetikBiker
04-01-06, 05:28 PM
you sound like you are in a similar situation as myself. i am 28 and i do not recall even riding a bmx bike in the past 16 or 17 years.

i am building a custom bike and finally have most of my parts.



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