BMX - which = better?

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caleb
10-06-03, 04:40 AM
hello guys.. do u think a nyquist 1 or a backtrail x2 is better?
and what good points does it have?


punkbiker
10-11-03, 10:11 PM
neither has good parts... go higher end like x4 or mirra pros... haros aren't good all together

caleb
10-12-03, 02:11 AM
errmm.. what if i get a haro 540... is it better?


punkbiker
10-12-03, 09:10 AM
the flair is better but unoriginal... everyone gots one... if its all u can afford go with the flair.

look at specialized, diamondback, gt, mongoose, and dk ( they're all basically the same)

caleb
10-12-03, 11:41 PM
i was thinking of getting a 540 as i do not have the kind of amount for a flair..
i guess i need ur advice on that.. my place has haro for a bmx bike only.. a sad thing isn't it :(

highflyer
10-13-03, 02:15 AM
Get the 2004 mirra 540.. haro not manufacturing flairs anymore.

U bike at Orchard Youth Park?

caleb
10-13-03, 03:45 AM
hey you are also a singaporean eh?
nope i don't..probably next month or so...
where do u ride btw?

jacob
10-13-03, 03:15 PM
What about eastern?
What are they like?

Jacob

entry level rider

punkbiker
10-13-03, 04:01 PM
they're alright... pretty good higher end bikes

caleb
10-13-03, 08:11 PM
i am getting a mirra 540 today..
but am checking up on other stuffs too
eastern bikes ain't cheap chumps

jacob
10-13-03, 10:01 PM
i guess I will go to a store and look at some bikes near my home
however
i weigh 205 and increasing and can run over a curb pretty fast on a bike after lifting the front
so
since eastern is
advertised for not breaking I might try to find a used eastern to get a bike


maybe
if it rides ok i might get one but want or would need or like to know factors like which class or model to by

Jacob

punkbiker
10-14-03, 09:01 AM
well try to judge for urself... look at the quality of the frame (chromolly, size of top-tube etc.) check out the wheels...(14mm axels?, 48spoke?, 1 wall or triple or double?, sealed axel bearings?) also for your size ur gunna need a 3 piece crank, i suggest to scrap the stock one and go for Primo (exel or powerbite) or Profile. I only weigh 160 and i'm running a Primo exel crank.
b4 u buy the bike ride it and make sure there are no plastic parts. n/e eastern is good but if ur buying used take into consideration what i said above

highflyer
10-14-03, 11:12 PM
how much does the 540 costs in sg???

u chinere or ...?

caleb
10-15-03, 01:16 AM
ok so i am a chinese and what about u?
where do u ride and stay btw?
talking about the 540, its sold out at most shops and the next shipment would be like next month..
are u a chinese also?

jacob
10-15-03, 01:32 PM
ok what is this one like?




Series ATOM

Model ACE OF SPADES

Sugg. Price $399.99
Riding Level EXPERT

Color BLACK, NAVY

Frame FULL CHROMOLY

Top Tube 20"
Fork FULL CHROMOLY

Head set 1 1/8" THREADLESS STEEL BLACK

Bars 2-PIECE CHROMOLY 7" RISE

Stem ATOM SERIES FRONT LOAD ALUMINUM SAND BLASTED BLACK FINISH

Grips NEW 04 EASTERN GRIP, BLACK

Brakes U-BRAKE, BLACK ALLOY

Levers PROMAX ALLOY BLACK W/ SILVER LEVER

Cranks ATOM SERIES 3PC TUBULAR CHROMOLY 48 SPLINE SPINDLE 175MM BLACK

BB Set SEALED BB INCLUDED W/ CRANK SET

Chainwheel ALLOY BLACK 5MM THICKNESS 39T

Freewheel
Chain KMC 410 BLACK, 1/2"X1/8"X90L

Rotor STEEL BLACK W/SHORT UPPPER & LOWER CABLE

Front Hub ATOM SERIES ALLOY BLACK, 48H 14MM AXLE LOOSE BALL

Rear Hub ATOM SERIES ALLOY BLACK 48H 14MM AXLE LOOSE BALL

Rims ATOM SERIES 48H ALUMINUM BLACK HIGH WALL RIM

Tires
Seat NEW 04 EASTERN "ID" SEAT

Seat Post MICRO ADJUST CHROMOLY BLACK

Seat Clamp ALLOY SINGLE BOLT BLACK

Pedals WELGO DX LU 313ALLOY BLACK W/ MOLDED PINS

Pegs 2 STEEL BLACK 14MM FRT & REAR




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highflyer
10-15-03, 05:13 PM
how old r u?

wt skool u go to?

caleb
10-16-03, 01:47 AM
me = 13 years old
school = coral sec

u ?