BMX - Newb?

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Seb JC
01-25-05, 03:20 PM
Hey

Ive recently been inspired by a certain game and a little excess weight from christmas (:P) to save up for a nice BMX bike. I really don't know very much about BMXs (or bikes at all, I mean whats all this 100% CrMo Simon Tabron...3pc FSA X-Drive 175mm???) so I need some advise..

My budget is around the £200 mark so what is a good bike(BMX)? Around my area the only known one is mongoose really... But I heard from reading through some of the posts here Mongoose is crap :eek:
Also.. anyone want to explain in english what the specs mean?

Thanx :)

bmichaelx
01-25-05, 06:41 PM
[QUOTE=Seb JC] whats all this 100% CrMo Simon Tabron...3pc FSA X-Drive 175mm???) so I need some advise[QUOTE]

In order-material used in frame forks bars ect-pro BMXer-crank type- Full Speed Ahead-crank length
It would take pages upon pages to explain to you what that all means more specific. Order a cheap Haro on-line and if you stil like bmx by the time it turns to srap get some more money and get a fit pro or fit team.
bmexican
01-26-05, 05:50 AM
don't get a fit. those things are a waste of money. but yeah go with a cheaper complete bike (like a haro) and see if you like bmx before u spend a lot on one.

FLyBOy
01-26-05, 10:03 AM
Yeah, take a look at the new line of F3's from Haro, there really good bikes for a good price. I have a 2004 F3 Haro, and it's a dream. I got mine at 230 $, so I think their worth it. Hope this helps!
Seb JC
01-27-05, 03:02 PM
Cool. Just had a look at some of the bikes there but it's a lil hard to choose. Which do you think is best for the streets?