BMX - what size bike should I buy?

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ventokevin
10-18-09, 05:58 PM
I am 5'10 and about 180 pounds. and I would say I am only amateur at riding. but I am looking to get better. I have never really had a good bmx bike i have just had bikes from places like academy and target. witch from my experience are horrible to use. and they have all been 20 inch bikes. and i was just wondering what is a good size for me. Any help?


Kodyo
10-18-09, 06:29 PM
you should get a bike with a 20.5" TT to a 21" TT.
Try buying online at danscomp.com
The 2009 DK Raimei is on sale now and it is a fantastic bike.
http://www.danscomp.com/101131.php?cat=BIKES
I see you are in austin, So am I. Empire has some pretty nice bikes, but the deals to be had are online.

ventokevin
10-19-09, 12:22 AM
Thanks man I will check it out. maybe if i get good at all we could hit up some spots together


Kodyo
10-19-09, 11:36 AM
Yeah, most of the people I ride with have varying degrees of skill, And you would most definitely not stick out for being a beginner.

You don't go to UT by any chance?

ventokevin
10-19-09, 01:48 PM
No i am going to ACC right now. but i am actually transferring to UT next year. My girlfriend goes to UT so I am around there pretty often. do you go to UT?

Kodyo
10-19-09, 03:17 PM
Yep, I sure do. I know of 2 other people at UT that ride bmx as well. There really aren't too many people at UT serious about riding though.

ventokevin
10-19-09, 05:14 PM
ya well i am planing on making it a hobby because i use to ride a lot and i just kinda drifted from it but i want to get back into it again

Kodyo
10-19-09, 06:04 PM
Cool man. Well if you ever need help on a fixing a bike, just send me a PM and we can meet at Empire or something. I'm pretty good at putting them together as well.

ventokevin
10-19-09, 06:59 PM
alright man i will i get back to you when i get my bike. it should be in about a week or so