Can't figure out which bike to buy?

[akrider]

Hey guys, my brother and I are wanting to get back into BMX riding. We used to ride several years ago. So much has changed since then. The "Rad Racing" days, haha. We are wanting to get some bikes for doing flat land tricks and learning some new ones. We are looking at the MirraCo bikes, the black pearl II and the project 18. I think that is what it's called.

I am 5'9" and about 150 lbs. Not too sure about the 18 in. frame? Thinking that it's going to be too small. Probably seems really stupid to you guys but this is why I am asking. I am open to other brands and models. What do you guys think? We are wanting something light (obviously), but there are all sorts of new brands out there that I haven't heard of before. Guidance would be much appreciated. Oh price range. I don't want to spend more then $650. Thanks in advance for the help and advice.

[Street rider]

dont do an 18 in. frame. for a dude you size ( and mine too) then you need to go at least 20.5. thats your best bet. and always stick to something chromoly

[whodoescare]

http://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/722444944.html

http://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/713639802.html

there are my 2 choices. im looking for something cheap (price wise) but something nice to ride around town and maybe the occasional off-road. the lighter the better. im not a great rider but i can bunny hop im around 6' and weigh around 180. i read anything under $200 is worthless, and the Z1 is there, but for a leisure ride around town (no big tricks) and a small budget it shouldnt be that bad. any ideas?

[live4muzic2]

You cant hop 6'.

Both bikes are junk.

[censored-life]

Hey I am a mountain biker and have been for a while now, I've been looking at bmx bikes for a combination ofstreet jumping and flatland I am 6'1 150 pounds and I do not have a price cap. Any reccomendations will help Thanks.

[bmx2478]

Fit flow street.
Doooo it!

[ascend]

You cant hop 6'.

he said he's 6', not that he can hop 6'. lern2read

[live4muzic2]

And you cant write lol.

[b3nsonx]

3)Don't buy an aluminum bike for tricks.

So im thinking that aluminum is light but weak?
besides the heavy chromoly , what other materials are there?

[live4muzic2]

cromo is light.

[ascend]

the other material is hi-tensile steel, which is neither as strong or light as chromoly steel. that's why all the top-end bmxes are made of chromoly, and all the low-end ones are hi-ten.

[censored-life]

I looked into the fit flow street and its nice however everywhere I have looked is sold out so I am trying to decide between the DK Dayton and the Eastern Element they both have 100% chromo frames, 3pc cranks and the price is relatively similar so I'm thinking its down to personal preference but is there anything I am missing?

[FuzzyRyder]

Dayton hands down.

[Mongoose Rider]

Mate that eastern is a good buy
persanolly i would get the eastern but that is me
u might think diffrently
Mongoose Rider

[FuzzyRyder]

eastern licks ball

[Street rider]

if youre not gonna get the fit, then go with the dk. ands down. im not really one for dk bikes, but theyre alright for a starting point. definently go with that over the eastern.

[FuzzyRyder]

DK is a solid company.

[Louisjoe]

First BMX and considering a Redline Smack - Freestyle/Jump BMX

Tektro 360deg brakes

Tri Moly Frame

X Rims

3 Piece crank

Almost new £80. secondhand. Any Tips?

[Skipper Zurr]

So... My first BMX bike... Not like first time riding or anything, but yeah..
I'm not really shure what to get, im 5'1 and a half... I've been riding my friends haro, not really shure what kind, other than it has 18" wheels, he dosn't even know what kind but yeah...

I'm thinking about getting a haro Forum Partial 18" for 285.. http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/forum_18.php

But im not shure.. I could get the haro Forum Partial 20" for 295... http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/forum_20.php

I'm really not shure what kind... im a light person, weights not a problem.. so... :)

[PRIMO22]

So... My first BMX bike... Not like first time riding or anything, but yeah..
I'm not really shure what to get, im 5'1 and a half... I've been riding my friends haro, not really shure what kind, other than it has 18" wheels, he dosn't even know what kind but yeah...

I'm thinking about getting a haro Forum Partial 18" for 285.. http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/forum_18.php

But im not shure.. I could get the haro Forum Partial 20" for 295... http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/forum_20.php

I'm really not shure what kind... im a light person, weights not a problem.. so... :)

What is your price range?

[Skipper Zurr]

300 -

[jamisonbaines]

so, haro s351 - dave mirra "signature pro series" @ $175....... good/bad?

i'm not into tricks or anything just wanted a legit bike to roll around from time to time.

[PRIMO22]

so, haro s351 - dave mirra "signature pro series" @ $175....... good/bad?

i'm not into tricks or anything just wanted a legit bike to roll around from time to time.

That's fine for just rolling around. Also you might want to look at a cruiser.

[dmh bmx]

hey guys im looking for a good bike to buy i have a buget of about 400$ But i also want it to be light i was thinking about a haro forum intro lite bike. what do you guyies think

[live4muzic2]

no.

Brakeless? http://www.danscomp.com/101669.php?cat=BIKES

brakes, http://www.danscomp.com/101671.php?cat=BIKES

[dmh bmx]

what bike do you think i should get then

[dmh bmx]

what bike shold i get

[live4muzic2]

The one with brakes!!!!!

CLICK THE LINKS!!!!

[dmh bmx]

what

[b3nsonx]

I got a budget of $200, should i get the mach 1 GT bike?
comes with V-brakes and at a great price too, $139 with a 10% off too, so yea...
I will be using it for commutes and small things like manuals and bunny hops.

[Street rider]

what


you're stupid. go to his post with the links to danscomp, click on the links, look at the bikes, make your selection. easy.

personally i would go for the liberty. brakeless ftw. no stupid brake maintnance.

[Street rider]

I got a budget of $200, should i get the mach 1 GT bike?
comes with V-brakes and at a great price too, $139 with a 10% off too, so yea...
I will be using it for commutes and small things like manuals and bunny hops.

link?

[b3nsonx]

link?

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24497&subcategory_ID=3070

[censored-life]

Ended up buying the Dk Four Pack and after the 2 week wait for it, it is sick.

[mw1013]

I want to get better at BMXing but i cant with this extremely heavy shwinn freestyle piece of crap. I can barely lift it up enough to wheelie and bunny hop.

I already posted a forum about picking a new bike, but i wanted to be a little more specific, plus i felt retarded for posting a whole nother forum when afterwards i saw this thing. :D

I want a light bike thats just good for manuals/wheelies and bunny hops maybe a little more if i get better. im not too much worried about it breaking because i wont be doing any extreme stuff, i have about $420. KEYWORD: LIGHT!

I was thinking a Kink Transition 09'. Btw im about 5'8 and 160 lbs. and the transition has a 20.5" frame, im pretty sure thats okay but just to make sure ill ask you guys.

PS. what do bmxers consider normal weight for a bike?

[Street rider]

yo dude im like only 2 inches taller and the same weight... that should be a decent bike for you. i looked at it earlier and it looks pretty sick.

normal weight? anywhere from 22-26 lbs i would say. mine weighs in at like 24 i think.

[mw1013]

I was also looking at the Liberty but, i dont get that on Kinks website it says "brakes:none (**generic brakes installed**)" or something like that. does that mean it does have crappy brakes or none at all?
and thanks i was pretty sure that was a good bike but i needed to make sure.

[b3nsonx]

I want to get better at BMXing but i cant with this extremely heavy shwinn freestyle piece of crap. I can barely lift it up enough to wheelie and bunny hop.

I already posted a forum about picking a new bike, but i wanted to be a little more specific, plus i felt retarded for posting a whole nother forum when afterwards i saw this thing. :D

I want a light bike thats just good for manuals/wheelies and bunny hops maybe a little more if i get better. im not too much worried about it breaking because i wont be doing any extreme stuff, i have about $420. KEYWORD: LIGHT!

I was thinking a Kink Transition 09'. Btw im about 5'8 and 160 lbs. and the transition has a 20.5" frame, im pretty sure thats okay but just to make sure ill ask you guys.

PS. what do bmxers consider normal weight for a bike?

x2

[fuzzbox]

Psh you need more muscle. When that happens everything is light.

[mw1013]

Psh you need more muscle. When that happens everything is light.

You should become a comedian...:notamused::notamused::notamused::notamused::notamused:

[mw1013]

Haro backtrail x2? sorry im new to this shat. is that wahtchoo mean?

[ascend]

Psh you need more muscle. When that happens everything is light.

As long as you don't get so much muscle you block out the sun. When that happens everything is dark.

[Street rider]

I was also looking at the Liberty but, i dont get that on Kinks website it says "brakes:none (**generic brakes installed**)" or something like that. does that mean it does have crappy brakes or none at all?
and thanks i was pretty sure that was a good bike but i needed to make sure.

i think that means it comes with a caliper brake, which is the sort of handbrake that they generally put on little kid bikes that also have a coaster brake.

[mw1013]

Oh then im gettin the transition. deffinetly.:thumb:

[Street rider]

word. do it.

[minichamp31]

Yeah, that's a solid bike. Go for it.

[mw1013]

Okay so heres another question. If i wanted to replace/upgrade a part whats the heavist part of a bmx bike? Im guessing the frame. But i wouldnt want to replace/upgrade that...so whats the second and third heavist part? Fork and Handlebars? Is there any other good light materials that bike parts can be made out of other than chromolly? And whats the difference between 1 2 and 3 piece cranks? which is better? One more, Theres a skatepark in my town and the cops patrol the area like 24/7 and if they catch a bike in it they ***** at you and if it happens a couple times they take your bike.?!?!?! Its stupid but does any other skate parks that you guys know of do that?
Sorry for all the Q's i just wanna know some stuff.

[mw1013]

Note for retards that cant figure simple stuff out: the ***** was the B word.

[fuzzbox]

The heaviest part varies on different bikes. For a stock bike I had it was the cranks/sprocket and forks. 3pc crank have 3 pieces consisting of crank arms and the spindle, 2pc have 2 and so on. 3pc are usually the way to go but Wombolts are 2 pc and aren't bad.

[eightdip]

Wombolts are pretty bad

Wheels are a heavy part on a bike, but you dont need to change anything straight away, chill for a bit hoooooomes

A lot of parks in America have that problem, there's nothing much you can do except petition etc..