BMX - Which bike to choose?

I am a 6', 200 lb. rider. Have been on bikes since i was a kid, but i don't know much about the freestyle/park style bikes. Can someone recommend an all around, straight out of the box bike to pound around the streets on or backyard ramp ride?? Just looking to grind and jump around a bit. Thanks.

Whats your budget?

Wouldn't want to go over $500, but it doesn't really matter if i do. My boys are 11 and 8, just want to show them the old man can still ride a bike!

$300 to $500 is a reasonable range. I have a Diamondback Viper, but it's outdated, like a '98 model, but
it's a racer, not a ramp pounder. Have to put a new sprocket on it now, somehow the 11 yr. old managed to warp it really bad throwing it over a fence.

For around $300 you can get a DK six pack, for the price it is easily the best bike in the $300 range. Wait for some of the others to suggest you some bikes, they'll be more then the six pack, but they will also be tougher.

But it's all up to you.

DK Six pack. Get it.

DK Six pack. Get it.
I would agree, a DK Six Pack is what everyone would reccomend. Then you can use save the other $200 if parts ever break.

Ya, do that.

Fuse 3, AND don't look back, ask any LBS, same weight and height.-Steve.

The sixpack is still a better bike.

i also agree the 6 pack is the best bike for the price.

if you are willing to spend more money, look into the Integral Bel-air, or the Stolen Heater. both as nice as completes get.

Get a six pack. It's better then a Specialized.

Plus those Specialized's look funky and the DK is clean and simple.

You know what? I hear all the time about "this bike falls apart" or "that bike is junk". The majority of of bikes with 100% chromoly frames will stand up to what you'll throw at it. If these "riders" would keep their bearings greased and tight and take care of their bikes, there's no reason for any bike to fall apart. Yeah, some parts will break here and there (usually some bent rims or broken pedals if they're on the cheaper end of the spectrum). I've even broken my share of frames...but after a couple years of serious abuse. Go with a company with a good name and you can't go wrong -i.e. wethepeople, DK, Eastern, FIT, Federal, FBM, 2-Hip, Volume. Just make sure it has decent parts on it.

^^^Best noob ever award!!!

^^^Best noob ever award!!!
Why's he a noob? His post sounded logical...

Unless of course it's cause it's his first post here (which it is). :D

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i would go DK six pack like almost everyone has recommned

You know what? I hear all the time about "this bike falls apart" or "that bike is junk". The majority of of bikes with 100% chromoly frames will stand up to what you'll throw at it. If these "riders" would keep their bearings greased and tight and take care of their bikes, there's no reason for any bike to fall apart. Yeah, some parts will break here and there (usually some bent rims or broken pedals if they're on the cheaper end of the spectrum). I've even broken my share of frames...but after a couple years of serious abuse. Go with a company with a good name and you can't go wrong -i.e. wethepeople, DK, Eastern, FIT, Federal, FBM, 2-Hip, Volume. Just make sure it has decent parts on it.

Yeah a lot of that is mainly true but you I take good care of bikes and the Fit Flow pretty much fell apart on me. That '100% cromoly frame' bent so unfortunatly this isn't always true

I just bought a slightly used 2 Hip Playboi. I've heard good things about the 2 Hip bikes. I don't find the name very appealing, but the frames are made by Solid so I'll give it a try.

^^^Best noob ever award!!!
Almost... he included Eastern as being a reputable company. I wouldn't quite agree.

I just bought a slightly used 2 Hip Playboi. I've heard good things about the 2 Hip bikes. I don't find the name very appealing, but the frames are made by Solid so I'll give it a try.

Good choice. I love the 2Hip Playboi's. Post pics!!!

Yeah a lot of that is mainly true but you I take good care of bikes and the Fit Flow pretty much fell apart on me. That '100% cromoly frame' bent so unfortunatly this isn't always true


Like I said, I've bent my share as well. But does one bad experience make for a sucky company? If that were true, the American car companies would be out of business 'cause the "imports" put them to shame on quality. What pisses me off more than anything is when people talk crap about things they don't know about. Sorry to hear your frame bent. That's something you've personally experienced and you probably won't buy another Flow. That's okay. I wouldn't either. I'd probably go with another company. But overall FIT bikes are probably reliable. People love DK. I had a DK Legacy Chris Doyle model. It was a tank...strong as hell. But I didn't like the geometry. I had a Haro Mirra Pro frame after that. Now people can talk crap about Haro, but that Mirra frame handled so much better than the DK. Who cares that I owned a Haro? Most of the stuck up bikers on here would care. Guess what? I've been riding longer than them. I was doing no handers, 360's, and nothings when they were in kindergarten. Stop making riding about fashion and what's bikes and parts are "in". Stop putting riders down for not having the right bikes. Shut up and ride.

Jimmy, I'm starting to like you very much, very fast.

Jimmy, I'm starting to like you very much, very fast.

Future OG?

Jimmy, I'm starting to like you very much, very fast.
Don't move to fast gunz...

Like I said, I've bent my share as well. But does one bad experience make for a sucky company? If that were true, the American car companies would be out of business 'cause the "imports" put them to shame on quality. What pisses me off more than anything is when people talk crap about things they don't know about. Sorry to hear your frame bent. That's something you've personally experienced and you probably won't buy another Flow. That's okay. I wouldn't either. I'd probably go with another company. But overall FIT bikes are probably reliable. People love DK. I had a DK Legacy Chris Doyle model. It was a tank...strong as hell. But I didn't like the geometry. I had a Haro Mirra Pro frame after that. Now people can talk crap about Haro, but that Mirra frame handled so much better than the DK. Who cares that I owned a Haro? Most of the stuck up bikers on here would care. Guess what? I've been riding longer than them. I was doing no handers, 360's, and nothings when they were in kindergarten. Stop making riding about fashion and what's bikes and parts are "in". Stop putting riders down for not having the right bikes. Shut up and ride.

I never said Fit were a bad company i just said that I didn't like the 06 flow. Stop putting words in our mouths man. You need to stop complaining about stuff and ride yourself. I love my 05 Haro Mirra but I got the Flow for £100 so I wasn't complaining there (especially as I sold my mirra for £150 haha). Dk are great aswell, the 6 pack is an amazing beginners bike. You think im a trend ***** don't you? Trust me, i'm not otherwise I wouldn't be riding an 05 T1 frame which weighs nearly 6 lbs. That may not sound a lot to you but in this day and age, that is considered heavy. You seem to think you are so good coming on this forum and hating riders but trust me, you're not. Fit is just easily led you see

I just love biking and don't want idiots to give it a bad name. I wish riders would unite, rather than be punks about riding. Don't turn it into the old school skating attitude where it's like "**** the world!" Bikers are a rare breed. It takes a little more skill and balls to do what we do. You got to be a little crazy, and it's not just about being rebellious. It's about pushing your limits and falling in love with that adrenaline rush.

Thats exactly true, but I'm not a hater, I just don't like Eastern mainly.

Don't move to fast gunz...
My bad...

I never said Fit were a bad company i just said that I didn't like the 06 flow. Stop putting words in our mouths man. You need to stop complaining about stuff and ride yourself. I love my 05 Haro Mirra but I got the Flow for £100 so I wasn't complaining there (especially as I sold my mirra for £150 haha). Dk are great aswell, the 6 pack is an amazing beginners bike. You think im a trend ***** don't you? Trust me, i'm not otherwise I wouldn't be riding an 05 T1 frame which weighs nearly 6 lbs. That may not sound a lot to you but in this day and age, that is considered heavy. You seem to think you are so good coming on this forum and hating riders but trust me, you're not. Fit is just easily led you see


I wasn't banging on you eight. I actually understand where you're coming from. I wasn't aiming that whole post at you. And I'm not trying to hate...I may be a little harsh at times because I see the division and punk attitude with some of the bikers. You actually had a point, and I agreed with it. If I broke a frame, I could say I didn't like it either. I just have bikers in my town who ride this or that and they're hating on a kid because he rides a Rockstar. Then they're putting kids down because they their seat's to high or "why do you wear a helmet?" So if I go too far with my opinions, then sorry. I just get pissed.

No worries man, I just hate being involved in 'trends' when i'm blatently not. I'm a helmet wearer myself actually and people take the piss out of me for it but I dont care, I just show them all up haha

Rock on! Trends suck. And helmets are good. I wear one. I've learned my lessons the hard way.

I don't wear a helmet because it's uncomfortable and it'll make me feel like I can't get hurt and then I will do something big and hurt something else.

That's such a bad excuse haha. I fell on my head the other day and only cut my forehead a little bit. Would have been a lot worse if i wasn't wearing a helmet

Haha, I just don't like them.

I don't like 'em either. They make me feel constricted and heavy. I wear one when I hit the jumps at the dirt park. Usually not street riding though. I always wear one when I'm downhilling on my MTB. Trees and rocks hurt. But why can't someone make helmets that are thinner...maybe use some air or gel padding tchnology or something to make a slim helmet. I don't like the "big head" feel. Especially since my head is tiny. Helmets always look huge on me. But I'd rather protect the noggin. And I'd rather spend my money on my bike than the hospital bill.

If you have a thinner helmet there is a greater chance of the helmet breaking, and thus that company getting sued for improper protection.

I like my MirraCo BP3. (1st post on this forum)

If you have a thinner helmet there is a greater chance of the helmet breaking, and thus that company getting sued for improper protection.

I think what he means is use something more technologically advanced to make them better and smaller. I think it'd be cool to try using some of the technology being applied to body armor for soldiers for bikers.
They have all kinds of neat hitech materials now to stop bullets I dont see why they can't do the same with helmets.

Usually when riding a bike you aren't quite worried about getting shot in the head.

Usually when riding a bike you aren't quite worried about getting shot in the head.

Depends on where you live.

Get some pictures of the 2 Hip Playboi, those look awesome!

do you mean like a riders picture?

here this http://www.danscomp.com/101841.php#

No of his bike.

I like my MirraCo BP3. (1st post on this forum)
Woah! A new guy that talks with proper grammar.

Welcome!

welcome!