What do you think of these bikes? (need help buying a bike)
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hey, im new to bmxs and i need some help chooseing the right bike . i ride a lot on my mountain and rode bikes but i wana learn some stuff on bmx. i dont wana spend to much but at the same time i dont want a peice of junk. i was looking at a Haro maby the f2 looks good but thats a little to much for me. then theres the GT 2006 Performer and the GT 2006 Zone, i can get quite a lot off them bikes since the shop that sells them our family knows them well and bought a lot of bikes off them lol and i mean a dam lot im pretty sure theres a bike shop that my freind has 'connections' lol with that could sell me a low-end to middle range hoffman bmx to me for a good price. i dont know much at all about bmx so i wana learn i rather like the GT performer. i kinda want a bike thats good at both street and trails. thanks for ur help
EDIT: just was looking at the specialized Fuse range, they would be rather good for what i do and does any1 know the price range for them? thanks
EDIT: just was looking at the specialized Fuse range, they would be rather good for what i do and does any1 know the price range for them? thanks
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the f2 is really heavy. and i am not a fan of gt anymore since they are owned by a walmart brand now. . .
i have ridden a hoffman, and i liked it.
what do you mean by trails? dirt jumps? or mountain bike trails?
i have ridden a hoffman, and i liked it.
what do you mean by trails? dirt jumps? or mountain bike trails?
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well i do enjoy dirt jumps, and i basicly ride mountain trails when i get the chance but i think ill ride pretty much street and the occasional dirt jump when i ride the bmx. the GT prefomer is the exact price i was lookin at it does look very decent for the price. i know nothin about hoffmans i think i should go down to the local bike shop today and say im looking at purchasing a hoffman and ask to take it for a spin. but im open to any bike/brand you throw at me
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Spend a bit more time on your spelling and grammar. You might also consider a used bike, rather than getting a new bike that's a total pile.
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What hoffman do u have ZX108
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Hey all, Well ive steered away from GT and Mongooes, I took em for a test yesterday and it just felt and looked to me a little bit 'lame'. So im going to test a Hoffman in a few days . Well im looking at the EITHER the Rhythm EL2 which i can get it for about 450-400 AUD or a Distrupter EL2 which would cost a little more. So what do you think of both bikes? I know that there two diffrent bikes in the sence of they are built to do diffrent things, Rhythm must be a dirt/trail bike and the Disrupter must be a more urban/street bike. The Disrupter would be good for me since i want to learn street since i can take my MTB on the trails.
RHYTHM EL2 specs:
HT:74.5 ST:70 TT:20” CS:14” BB:11.375”
• Pro-Level Frame Design
• Top Tube and Down Tube 4130 Cromo
• 20" Top Tube
• 100% 4130 Cromo Fork
• 3 Pc Tubular Cromo Cranks
• Cassette Hub
• 36/13 Chain Drive Setup
• Rear CP Rim
• HB Skidmark Rear Tire
• Dirt Front Tire
• 1 Pair of Pegs
-OR-
DISRUPTER EL2 Specs:
HT:74 ST:71 TT:20” CS:14” BB:11.5”
• Pro-Level Frame Design
• Top Tube and Down Tube 4130 Cromo
• 20" Top Tube
• 100% 4130 Cromo Fork
• 3 Pc Tubular Cromo Cranks
• Cassette Hub
• 36/13 Chain Drive Setup
• Rear CP Rim
• HB Skidmark Tires
• 2 Pairs of Pegs
Oh ya, Thanks for your help so far, ive been reading tons of posts on this forum and so much is useful
PS. I made a effort for Expatriate on my spelling and grammar lol
RHYTHM EL2 specs:
HT:74.5 ST:70 TT:20” CS:14” BB:11.375”
• Pro-Level Frame Design
• Top Tube and Down Tube 4130 Cromo
• 20" Top Tube
• 100% 4130 Cromo Fork
• 3 Pc Tubular Cromo Cranks
• Cassette Hub
• 36/13 Chain Drive Setup
• Rear CP Rim
• HB Skidmark Rear Tire
• Dirt Front Tire
• 1 Pair of Pegs
-OR-
DISRUPTER EL2 Specs:
HT:74 ST:71 TT:20” CS:14” BB:11.5”
• Pro-Level Frame Design
• Top Tube and Down Tube 4130 Cromo
• 20" Top Tube
• 100% 4130 Cromo Fork
• 3 Pc Tubular Cromo Cranks
• Cassette Hub
• 36/13 Chain Drive Setup
• Rear CP Rim
• HB Skidmark Tires
• 2 Pairs of Pegs
Oh ya, Thanks for your help so far, ive been reading tons of posts on this forum and so much is useful
PS. I made a effort for Expatriate on my spelling and grammar lol
Last edited by Propaganda; 02-08-06 at 01:48 AM.
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Hey dude, where did you get those bike stats from?
Any comments on Wethepeople or FIT bikes as you all slate Mongoose?
Any comments on Wethepeople or FIT bikes as you all slate Mongoose?
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get a Fit- they make very nice bikes
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my advice get a diamondback the new diamondback vipers are under $300 and light as hell
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Originally Posted by tl62997
my advice get a diamondback the new diamondback vipers are under $300 and light as hell
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