Ryan166
07-28-03, 03:03 PM
whats the difference between a bmx bike and a 26in mountain bike, like is one longer than the other? cuz my mom thinks i should get a 26in mountain bike so its fits me better. would a bmx fit me 2? (im 14, 100lbs.)
BMX - bmx vs. mountain bike??
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OneTinSloth
07-28-03, 05:49 PM
it mostly depends on what you plan on doing with the bike.
if you're gonna thrash some street or dirt jumps, get a BMX.
if you're gonna ride it on trails and such, and use it mostly to get around town, get a mountain bike. you can get around on a BMX, but it's easier on a mountain bike.
a bmx has 20" wheels, and a mountain bike has 26" wheels. so a mountain bike is taller as well as longer. also, a mountain bike will have gears...and all the parts will be different.
i'm 22, 5'6", and i weigh about 115lbs, and i ride all kinds of bikes (BMX included), i also know a guy who's 30, 6'0", and about 200lbs and he rides a BMX. it's all about preference.
i'd say get a BMX bike. learn some tricks. have some fun before you get too old and start to regret not doing certain things.
if you're gonna thrash some street or dirt jumps, get a BMX.
if you're gonna ride it on trails and such, and use it mostly to get around town, get a mountain bike. you can get around on a BMX, but it's easier on a mountain bike.
a bmx has 20" wheels, and a mountain bike has 26" wheels. so a mountain bike is taller as well as longer. also, a mountain bike will have gears...and all the parts will be different.
i'm 22, 5'6", and i weigh about 115lbs, and i ride all kinds of bikes (BMX included), i also know a guy who's 30, 6'0", and about 200lbs and he rides a BMX. it's all about preference.
i'd say get a BMX bike. learn some tricks. have some fun before you get too old and start to regret not doing certain things.
Joe Gardner
07-28-03, 05:53 PM
The skills you learn on a BMX bike will transfer over to a mountain bike very easyly. At your age, I would start with a BMX bike.
Ryan166
07-28-03, 07:53 PM
kool, thanx guys, so a bmx bike doesnt have gears? is that how you tell the difference between a kiddie 6-9 yr. old 20in. bike and a bmx 20in. bike?
OneTinSloth
07-29-03, 12:35 AM
bmx bikes do not have gears.
Ryan166
07-29-03, 03:14 PM
have you guys ever heard of "team murray" thats what it says on my current bike, and it also says "diamond bmx pro frame", so is this a bmx bike?? and is murray a good brand? it's 30lbs. is that alot? sorry for all the questions.