BMX - Multi-purpose bikes

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Redskin
09-05-08, 07:41 PM
Well I do most of my riding at the local skatepark, but we also have a beastly local trail that I go to occasionally. Is there any particular model/brand of BMX bike that would do well at the park and the trails?

fuzzbox
09-06-08, 12:40 AM
Almost any brand. Look for full chromoly. Some brands to look for would be Fit, Kink, and some others I can't think of. The only difference I can think of between park and trails is trails has those knobby type tires and brakes.
Red Horn
09-06-08, 10:19 AM
only difference I can think of between park and trails is trails has those knobby type tires and brakes. And no pegs.

abowler10154
09-06-08, 02:56 PM
And no pegs.

not everyone rides pegs, most everyone uses brakes and knobby tires in trails, and there are some tricks in dirtjumping that you can use pegs for.
pc_1453
09-07-08, 11:33 AM
Just make sure you have knobby tires. pegs can cause problems, but they lower the center of gravity, giving better stability. for a specific brand, I'd go for Specialized. while they're not known for BMX, I've seen so good stuff done on them.
Red Horn
09-07-08, 12:13 PM
Almost any brand. Look for full chromoly. Some brands to look for would be Fit, Kink, and some others I can't think of. +1. Also Subrosa, Verde, Premium and maybe Stolen.
Street rider
09-09-08, 07:18 PM
stolen has some pretty nice completes.