BMX - Tips on buying a bike

Hey guys! I have a bit of a bike dilema...
Been using the same old mountain bike since I was 9 -
and I'm definitely ready to upgrade.
Since I'm 19 now and a liiittle cramped. Plus I HATE
dealing with the gears on mountain bikes.

I'm considering getting a street/dirt bmx bike. Something I
can ride mostly on the street, but take out on the weekends
to a track (although I won't be competing).

My price range is terribly low. :( Only around $200 - $300.
Crossing my fingers that I can find a good deal on craigslist.
Does anyone have pointers for buying a used bike?

I was hoping for some recommendations on good brands as well.
Found a 2007 GT Mach One Expert BMX Bike, new for $139.
Last I heard Mongoose had a bad rep, but their 07 Motivator
is only $159. Are those typically decent bikes???

Thank you so much for anything at all you guys can tell me!
I really, really appreciate any help.

the new mongoose is crap...dont buy it.

check out dans. they have some decent starter bikes there

http://www.danscomp.com/101067.php?cat=BIKES

aint 2 bad for the price... but i got my eastern on craigslist for $150 so keep looking you will find something on a budget

Found in your area:
Offer $250
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/687185358.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/686389979.html
Decent Parts

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/678315822.html
Its a backtrail find out x0,x1,x2,x3

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/669306358.html
Cheap so you have $$ for good parts

best of luck to ya!

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/658901636.html

Found in your area:
Offer $250
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/687185358.html



If you offered him $250 for that thing, I think his heart would stop. That bike is not worth nearly that much. Are you trying to make this guy lose all of his money and be unhappy too? Lose a few too many QuikPiks from the Lotto?

If you offered him $250 for that thing, I think his heart would stop. That bike is not worth nearly that much. Are you trying to make this guy lose all of his money and be unhappy too? Lose a few too many QuikPiks from the Lotto?

If its a moto $250 aint bad if he can get it delivered. ive never ridden one however i was just looking for bikes close by in his price range trying to help out. i personally would go with this one: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/686389979.html if you could talk the guy down a little

if you want to ride some street, then dont get a cruiser like a GT. just look on Dans and find something that is in your price range, and also that has some decent parts on it.

If its a moto $250 aint bad if he can get it delivered. ive never ridden one however i was just looking for bikes close by in his price range trying to help out. If he paid $250 for that bike, the owner might be throwing in some unwanted conveniences, such as a complimentary back massage, shoe shine, or something of the like.

If he paid $250 for that bike, the owner might be throwing in some unwanted conveniences, such as a complimentary back massage, shoe shine, or something of the like.

lol

Thank you so much!

Ya'll have been a huge help.

:)

Did you get a bike or no?

Not yet, still looking.

I was going for a used one but my dad keeps telling me I
need to get a new bike, otherwise I'm wasting my money.

So right now I'm kind of torn. :/

http://www.danscomp.com/101071.php?cat=BIKES

i really dont understand why everyone is recommending DK. it bugs me

http://www.danscomp.com/101408.php?cat=BIKES

http://www.danscomp.com/101958.php?cat=BIKES

either of these bikes should do just fine

the fit am is no good. the wrap is solid.

yea go with the wrap. i just saw what i did wrong in choosing the AM. it only has some parts of the frame made of chromoly. i guess i read it wrong. i just saw chromoly and ... hahahahaha
plust its right in the middle of his price range