Looking for opinions on the following bikes
03-29-06, 08:57 PM
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Looking for opinions on the following bikes
I used to ride a BMX a lot when I was younger and now I am getting back into it.
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.
The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.
The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike
03-29-06, 09:11 PM
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dont buy the gt or redline and the haro is the same. but for around 350 you could get a fit or a dk or a felt fuse which is a pritty good bike. can think of many bikes rite now but when i think of some ill post
03-30-06, 02:41 AM
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get a complete from www.danscomp.com
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Originally Posted by MikeDE46
I used to ride a BMX a lot when I was younger and now I am getting back into it.
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.
The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike
I am looking to buy a complete bike that I can buy from a local store within driving distance. I am looking for a bike that I can do freestyle with.
I am 6'1 and weigh 230 Lbs. so I need something durable.
The 3 brands I am looking at right now are GT, Redline and Haro.
I liked a 2005 GT Performer that I saw at a local shop. I really like the Redline Triple X bike. I also like the Haro Mirra 540.
I really dont want to spend more than 350.
Out of these three brands which one do you think would be the most durable?
Thanks,
Mike
03-30-06, 06:53 PM
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Define "durable" and "freestyle" for us first, and ignore the bad advice. At your weight, you want a full cro-mo frame. If you're jumping and grinding, 48 spokes and 14mm axles are nice.
Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.
Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.
03-30-06, 10:12 PM
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No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.
03-31-06, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.
03-31-06, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Define "durable" and "freestyle" for us first, and ignore the bad advice. At your weight, you want a full cro-mo frame. If you're jumping and grinding, 48 spokes and 14mm axles are nice.
Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.
Beerman will probably offer some advice once you give some more details.
Thanks,
Mike
04-01-06, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dooley
I'd also look at the top line Mongooses, the team ones.
04-01-06, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeDE46
Thanks for the good advice everyone. I just say I need something durable because of my weight. Something that can handle the weight. I will be trying all types of tricks with it. Not sure what all the tricks are called but I will just try to progress as I go on. I havent touched one since I was probably in grammer school and I am 28 now. I guess I am just looking for something that is a really good complete bike. I will probably upgrade components as I go and depending on how much I really get into it.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
04-01-06, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
No, actually I'm just going to hold off until someone says something really ignorant, and then I'm going to go Gestapo on their ass.
04-01-06, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
No, not you.
I'm done with you.
I'm done with you.
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Originally Posted by MikeDE46
Thanks for the good advice everyone. I just say I need something durable because of my weight. Something that can handle the weight. I will be trying all types of tricks with it. Not sure what all the tricks are called but I will just try to progress as I go on. I havent touched one since I was probably in grammer school and I am 28 now. I guess I am just looking for something that is a really good complete bike. I will probably upgrade components as I go and depending on how much I really get into it.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
i am building a custom bike and finally have most of my parts.
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04-01-06, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mx_599
you sound like you are in a similar situation as myself. i am 28 and i do not recall even riding a bmx bike in the past 16 or 17 years.
i am building a custom bike and finally have most of my parts.
i am building a custom bike and finally have most of my parts.
Is your song in your Signature by Godsmack?
I cant think of its name...
