I'm back, but i need help.

[Punx]

So i used to post here a lot, i think a lot of you will remember me. I used to have the crappy Haro Nyquist R1...like 2003. But then like 2 weeks exact, i got a 2007 Haro Thread 1, its a hecka tight bike. Here is a link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60115430@N00/
The first part is me and my friend riding on them at our skatepark. But yea, i was at the skatepark yesterday before the fireworks and this kid with a 16 inch bike like that was 12 came. It was insane he was pulling like 360's and all this stuff, that i can't do on my Thread 1, becuase i don't think i'm big enough or something. Then i asked him if i could try it, and i could do 180's out of the bowl and i could almost do 360's, i want to build one up in like a long period of time you know. I never have built a bike, and i would want to. So how would i build up a 16 inch bmx? Thanks

[eightdip]

You wouldn't

You would get back on your bmx and learn them on that

[Punx]

Wait what do you mean? I think a 16 inch would be really fun.

[eightdip]

Yeah but It would be a lot of money just for fun. Get a 20"

[FitRider 921]

Don't go to a 16 inch bike. Most people that can do things on a 16 inch bike can't do anything on a 20 inch and it's completely pointless. Just stick with what you got and keep going.

[Punx]

Then, maybe i'll just build up a 20 inch. I just want to build something up with my spare money. How much would it cost to build up a semi-decent bmx? Thanks, i don't want to buy one like complete, i want to just like build one up, i don't know why, i think it would be a lot of fun.

[eightdip]

Yeahhhhhhhh, thats the way. Not sure on cost. I don't work in $

[East Hill]

Punx! Nice to see you return :D .

East Hill

[Punx]

Does anyone know the cost, and what part should i get first, one of the Local Bmxer's i know, i asked if he has any spare parts so hes really nice and gives me advice all the time. Thanks

Thanks Easthill it feels nice talking about bmx again.

[eightdip]

Start on the frame and work from there. That'll get you started and give you an idea on colour schemes etc. Ebay is good for frames

[Punx]

Really any reccomendations on a frame thats cheap?

[eightdip]

Ask the US based people. I'm not sure

[Punx]

Oh ok. Any US Based people here lol?

[FitRider 921]

If I were you, I'd just save up my money and buy a decent complete. You won't be able to piece together a very good custom bike because you just don't have the money.

[Punx]

Eh. The only problem is i don't want my dad to get mad at me, and i think it would be awesome just to build up my own bike. I can probably get spare parts from a lot of the local bmxer's.

[FitRider 921]

But you still don't have the money to buy yourself anything decent. Why would your dad get mad at you for buying a complete and not get mad at you for building your own bike?

[Punx]

Because if i was building up my own bike, then i would spend money but in a long period of time, that i would earn money to replace it. But if i just bought a complete a lot of my money would drop. I have a lot of money from when i did my paper route. Also then what would be a good cheap complete?

Edit: Also could someone like name every part of a bmx bike i would need to build like a custom, like bars, grips..stuff like that, then i'll see how much a half decent one would cost to build up. Thanks

[FitRider 921]

If you built up a custom bike, it would probably cost atleast $800. Define cheap. You could get a DK Six Pack for around $300, or you could spend a bit more and get something even better.

[Punx]

$300 i mean cheap. Would i be able to whip around a DK 6 Pack though that's why i am interested in bmx, because on my haro i can't whip it around, and on that 16 inch it was so fun! I'm 13 and 5 feet tall, pretty weak and 80 pounds lol.

[FitRider 921]

It's not quite something to whip around, but not many completes are able to just be whipped around. My bike can't be whipped around. It is a solid bike and it is not what you would call 'heavy.' If I were you, I'd start eating and hit the gym.

[Punx]

Lol. I'm accually pretty strong for my size thugh, but like the 16 inch, it felt like idk, it was really fun and i could do a lot, do you think i could do 180's on a bmx if i could do 180's on a 16 inch first try?

[Fed3ral]

I don't think you could make a custom, even buying the cheapest parts, for $300.

Edit: Already been covered, my bad.

[FitRider 921]

It would take a lot more time on a 20 inch. Most people that can do things on a 16 inch can not do so much on a 20 inch bike, but 16 inch bikes are for a lot younger kids. 20 inch bikes are just better.

[Punx]

Oh no, i was talking about a complete for $300 lol. Also my LBS sells Haro's. Also even if making a complete was a bit expensive, i would like to do that, just because i think it would be really fun to basically build your own bike, then paint it and stuff. Idk why though.

[FitRider 921]

You would destroy that thing so easily. Just get a 20 inch bike, you will thank yourself later.

[eightdip]

Buy a good complete 20". Get it sent in parts and build it yourself

[Fed3ral]

If you really got your mind set on a smaller bike, possible 18 inch? 16 will do you no good. But they are damn fun if your small enough.

[Punx]

Wait is it possible to get it sent in parts? Like would Danscomp do that? Also, what would be a cheap complete that would be good for me?

[Fed3ral]

Order a complete. Take it apart, then put it back together. Problem solved.:rolleyes:

[Punx]

Lol. When you order a complete does it come like non-assembled, i thought it would since like it's huge! Also how much is shipping for like a complete?

[FitRider 921]

Order a complete. Take it apart, then put it back together. Problem solved.:rolleyes:
Word. Where's your bike? Did it come yet?

[eightdip]

Lol. When you order a complete does it come like non-assembled, i thought it would since like it's huge! Also how much is shipping for like a complete?

Not sure on cost of shipping but ask them specifically for it to come in parts, im sure they'll do that

[Punx]

Lol. I will if i get one. Thanks. I'm going to go look at completes what are some good websites besides danscomp?

[Fed3ral]

Word. Where's your bike? Did it come yet?


Well, everything but both wheels, brakes, and lever should be here tomarrow. Dan's kinda screwed me on the rims because they were suppose to be in on the 13th, but I called and now the won't be in until sometime in September. I cancelled just the wheels, and ordered them from Empire. So, besides the brakes and lever, should have a complete bike by next Friday at the latest.

[eightdip]

Coooooooool

[Fed3ral]

Coooooooool

F'sho. I'm excited.

[FitRider 921]

Well, everything but both wheels, brakes, and lever should be here tomarrow. Dan's kinda screwed me on the rims because they were suppose to be in on the 13th, but I called and now the won't be in until sometime in September. I cancelled just the wheels, and ordered them from Empire. So, besides the brakes and lever, should have a complete bike by next Friday at the latest.
I'm happy for you. That's so cool, except for what Dan's did. It's better to get your wheels from Empire anyway. I've heard of a bunch of problems from Dan's custom wheels and you can get better spokes from Empire. Hopefully I will have my bike back sometime next week.

[Punx]

Federal, what kind of bike are you getting?

[eightdip]

Lol. I will if i get one. Thanks. I'm going to go look at completes what are some good websites besides danscomp?

Don't know the actual domains but there is Empire and Albes

[Fed3ral]

Federal, what kind of bike are you getting?


Frame - S&M L.A.F [transparent red]
Headset - Kink Integrated [black]
Forks - S&M Pitch XLT [white]
Bars - Slams XLT [white]
Grips - Longnecks [black]
Bar Ends - Par Ends [black]
Stem - Redneck XLT [black]
Tires - Rubens
Front Hub - G-Sport Marmoset [red]
Rear Hub - Profile SS Mini 9t [black]
Front Rim - 7K-A 36h [black]
Back Rim - 7K-A 36h [chrome]
Pedals - Jim C's [black]
Cranks - Fly [dirty white]
BB - Mutiny Mid
Chainwheel - Tree Lite 25t [black]
Chain - KMC K710-SL [silver]
Seat - Macneil SL [white/grey]
Post - Macneil Pivotal
Clamp - Animal [black]
Brakes - Fly [white]
Cable - Odsy Linear [black]
Lever - Odsy Medium [black]

Just copied and pasted that from another thread, but that's it.

[Punx]

How much is that all going to cost you. Also my budget is going to be $350 or lower here are some bikes that i was wondering about which would be best for me.

2008 Kink Whip.
https://www.danscomp.com/101658.php?cat=BIKES

2008 Kink Gap
https://www.danscomp.com/101657.php?cat=BIKES#

2007 DK 6 Pack
https://www.danscomp.com/101073.php?cat=BIKES

Those are my options that i'm looking at if anyone else knows any.

[minichamp31]

That is such a nice bike Fed3ral.

And Punx, just go with the 6-Pack. I would say the Kink Whip, but it's not full chro-mo.

[Fed3ral]

The total was $1592.32 That's with a 10% discount. And I do realize I'm just repeating myself, should have just put up a link. :o

[Punx]

Wait, where did you get a 10% discount? That would be nice if i buy a complete. Thanks

[Fed3ral]

It was from Dan's. There's a code every so often that you can get 10% off your entire order.

[eightdip]

That would be a well hard choice to make Punx, I love the look of that KINK Whip but it's not full cromo

[minichamp31]

Fed3ral, you seriously have to post pics as soon as you get the bike.

[Punx]

Eh. I love the look of the Kink Whip too! Thats the reason, like and it looks pretty lightweight. Which one would be lighter the Kink or the 6 Pack, and what do you mean full cromo? Is there any way i could get the 10% Discount off?

[eightdip]

Cromoly Steel. Half of the frame is made from Hi-Tensile steel and Half is made of Cromoly. Hi-Tensile Is awful basically

[Punx]

Why is it awful though, i never can snap a frame in the next like 5 years though, if it's weight, but the Kink looks like a lot lighter then the 6 pack.