BMX - need some advice

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kferris
07-04-06, 02:56 PM
I am 37 years old and wanting to get a bmx bike so I can ride with my kids and get excercize. I am six foot and about 3 hun. I am looking at a hellcat 24 or a Haro 24. Is there other folks out there that have:

1. experience with these bikes.

2. are okay riding a 20.

3. Is there things that can be done to a 20 to make it "roomier"

I used to ride alot as a kid...now my kids want me to ride with them.....I appreciate any advice except suggesting a mountain bike.....i want to stay w/ a bmx style

eightdip
07-04-06, 03:32 PM
you could just get a really big bmx. the macneil deuce deuce is 22"
kferris
07-04-06, 06:17 PM
who would recommend getting that bike from;.....are they the only ones that make a 22?

FitRider 921
07-04-06, 06:21 PM
Yes, Macneil is the only name brand manufacturer who makes a 22" frame.
Jerry Garcia
07-05-06, 12:59 AM
Start off with a 21". Ive ridden a 22 and they seem big.
kferris
07-06-06, 11:04 AM
was curious what size are ya
premiumbmx2005
07-06-06, 02:17 PM
you should just get a complete if your doing it for excersise. And you dont need to go over a 21 inch TT. Especially if your only 6 feet.
literocola
07-07-06, 02:02 PM
Do yourself a favor. Buy a urban/ DJ mtn bike.

Just big boy BMX's with shocks.
premiumbmx2005
07-07-06, 04:00 PM
shutup
lunchbox
07-07-06, 10:50 PM
Do yourself a favor. Buy a urban/ DJ mtn bike.

Just big boy BMX's with shocks.


Bmx bikes don't have shocks.
FitRider 921
07-07-06, 11:02 PM
Don't listen to him. Be a man. Get a real bike.
kferris
07-08-06, 11:27 AM
what brand...........and what size for a 6 footer 285 pounds? under 500.00
KinetikBiker
07-09-06, 09:23 AM
what brand...........and what size for a 6 footer 285 pounds? under 500.00
Fit Flow complete, its a little more, but well worth it.
Also look at the DK FourPack and Six Pack