Well, I've got a FS MTB and a roadie, but I'm not very good at tricks on the MTB. Well, let me be honest, I suck at them. I can't even do a wheelie ( I think it's called a manual?!?) so I was thinking that if I picked up a BMX bike ( I still can't believe how cheap they are ) I could learn more about bike handling and tricks and in turn become a better road/MTB rider just because I feel more comfortable on the bike. Is this a reasonable expectation? If I'm out of line, just straighten me out!
Oh yeah, here's the bike I'm looking at, it seems to be a good all around deal.
Sun Rhyno Lite XL double wall 48 spoke wheels w/ 14mm axles
13T Odyssey freewheel
Thanks in advance,
-Barry-
P.S. What is this chain? http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/items.asp?deptid=3&itemid=219
I've never seen anything like it. Good/Bad?
MadMan2k
01-18-07, 12:02 AM
First off, if you can find a brand other than Diamondback, do.
The specs on that one seem ok, so if it's the only one you can get locally, go ahead, but if they have anything else chances are you could do better.
That chain is a half link chain, it lets you adjust length more precisely and looks cooler, and might be stronger. It's probably the Shadow one, which is the one that I and a few other people here use, I like mine.
I would strongly suggest getting Odyssey Jim C pedals for whatever bike you get, the stock ones on most bikes might slip and make you get hurt when you don't have to, and the Jim C's are only 30 bucks. And some good skate/bmx shoes will help a lot too if you don't already have some.
Jacobi
01-18-07, 12:04 AM
Thanks madman, what about Hoffman bikes, I can get those through my LBS. I remember seeing a special on them on TV and they seemed decent.
Also, does my reasoning on learning bike handling through BMX sound good?
MadMan2k
01-18-07, 12:08 AM
I would think Hoffman would be better, which might actually be untrue but their completes seem good.
Definitely, it helps you learn a lot of stuff you wouldn't on an MTB. You'll probably find that the BMX is so much better for tricks that you might not want to do any on the MTB, but it would probably help for riding singletrack trails too. It'll be a lot of fun too.
Punx
01-18-07, 08:06 AM
I rode a hoffman along time ago. Thats what got me into bmxing. My brothers friend was over and he let me ride it around the street, it was a 18 inch Hoffman Rythmn. It felt really good. I would reccomend a Hoffman over a Diamondback!
FuzzyRyder
01-18-07, 08:34 AM
That diamondback bike is fine.
eightdip
01-18-07, 08:51 AM
But the hoffman is better. Then again there are much better completes out there
FuzzyRyder
01-18-07, 10:36 AM
How do you know the hoffman is better, he didn't even name a model he was looking at....
eightdip
01-18-07, 10:54 AM
I've had many a bad experience with Diamondback, i just don't trust them.
FuzzyRyder
01-18-07, 01:25 PM
Their high end bikes are pretty damn nice.
FitRider 921
01-18-07, 03:47 PM
That diamondback bike is fine.
Agreed. I probably would have bought the Orion if I could find it.
Unless you need front brakes, take a look at this bike. They have them at my LBS. Nice, light and decent parts for about 320$. Great to start on.
You may also as some said wana look at Hoffmans www.hoffmanbikes.com check out the EL line and IL line.
Maybe DK as well www.dkbicycles.com the 6pack is a steal of a good bike.
After that...maybe Intergal www.danscomp.com
But, to answer your original post the Orion would be fine. But, it is heavier than the Mr. Lucky and if you don't need front brakes why pay for them.