A decent bmx
09-03-06, 11:36 PM
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A decent bmx
hey. I'm thinking of getting into BMX, as a lot of my friends do. (and the rivalry w/ skaters sounds fun)
The thing is, I have no idea what to get. I've heard too many vague opinions that contradict themselves.
5' 5"
125 lbs. (could bounce up)
16 years old
$270-$350
flatland mostly
I've searched the site and others, but I havent had much luck. I have heard good things about this DK 6 pack and a Fit.
so yeah. help a dude out.
The thing is, I have no idea what to get. I've heard too many vague opinions that contradict themselves.
5' 5"
125 lbs. (could bounce up)
16 years old
$270-$350
flatland mostly
I've searched the site and others, but I havent had much luck. I have heard good things about this DK 6 pack and a Fit.
so yeah. help a dude out.
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09-04-06, 11:47 AM
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You are the same height and weight as me and are a year older. You had about the same amount of money to spend as me... I got a Fit Pro and it treated me well (until I broke my leg). But if you want to get into flatland, then check out www.flatlandfuel.com and see what you think is good. Not many of us are experts on flatlanding.
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09-04-06, 07:56 PM
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maybe i used the wrong word. flatland/bmx. what exactly is the difference?
09-04-06, 08:00 PM
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Flatland is a subcategory of BMX.
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09-04-06, 08:03 PM
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so what kind of stuff do you do in each? examples?
or better yet, could you do both on one bike?
or better yet, could you do both on one bike?
09-04-06, 08:05 PM
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Flatland is way different than everything else. I'm too lazy to type it all out cuz im still doin summer homework and I dont have the time.
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09-04-06, 08:16 PM
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well i'm patient. so when you get the time, could you type something up for me? thanks.
09-04-06, 09:12 PM
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This is a crappy flatland video, but you'll get the idea if what it is.
https://video.google.ca/videoplay?doc...q=flatland+bmx
https://video.google.ca/videoplay?doc...q=flatland+bmx
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09-04-06, 11:21 PM
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yeah no. no flatlanding. BMX is what i was talking about. my bad.
so something like the 6 pack or fit pro would do me good?
so something like the 6 pack or fit pro would do me good?
09-05-06, 08:11 AM
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ok heres differeent types of riding.
Street/Park/Vert- i belive it is freestyle
Dirt Jumping- (Hitting Big Dirt JUMPS!)
Flatland- Exactly what it says Flat Land- tricks.
And You Have Racing -it's where you RACE.
lol Could luck m8.
Street/Park/Vert- i belive it is freestyle
Dirt Jumping- (Hitting Big Dirt JUMPS!)
Flatland- Exactly what it says Flat Land- tricks.
And You Have Racing -it's where you RACE.
lol Could luck m8.
09-05-06, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BmxStreetz
ok heres differeent types of riding.
Street/Park/Vert- i belive it is freestyle
Dirt Jumping- (Hitting Big Dirt JUMPS!)
Flatland- Exactly what it says Flat Land- tricks.
And You Have Racing -it's where you RACE.
lol Could luck m8.
Street/Park/Vert- i belive it is freestyle
Dirt Jumping- (Hitting Big Dirt JUMPS!)
Flatland- Exactly what it says Flat Land- tricks.
And You Have Racing -it's where you RACE.
lol Could luck m8.
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09-05-06, 11:37 AM
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He's not that far off, IMO.
Street is usually riding things that aren't designed specifically to be ridden or skated on, and it usually involves a little trespassing. A lot of street riders run 4 pegs and no brakes, and do a bunch of grind variations on everything, but there's stuff you can ride with almost any setup.
Park is riding in skate/bike parks, most park riders seem to ride no pegs and a rear brake, and a bike as light as possible.
I guess vert is kind of part of park, but with big ramps and stuff like that.
Street is usually riding things that aren't designed specifically to be ridden or skated on, and it usually involves a little trespassing. A lot of street riders run 4 pegs and no brakes, and do a bunch of grind variations on everything, but there's stuff you can ride with almost any setup.
Park is riding in skate/bike parks, most park riders seem to ride no pegs and a rear brake, and a bike as light as possible.
I guess vert is kind of part of park, but with big ramps and stuff like that.
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Got parents?
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i would probably be doing a combo of street and park. and a few big dirt jumps for kicks (i know of lots around my house).
i was eyeballing a 2hip soul, fit am/pro, and some others on danscomp
i was eyeballing a 2hip soul, fit am/pro, and some others on danscomp
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the 6pack doesnt have a gyro. i could get one and put it on, but that would be a ways off. and i dont know how much the fit pro is.
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Originally Posted by premiumbmx2005
you dont need a gyro
anyway, i think i might get the fit pro at $340 (danscomp). i just need a little more money.
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I have the fit pro and I like it... I like the feel of it more than the components.
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i have $270 cach.
$50 in the bank that the father unit wont let me touch.
going to earn another $50 this saturday.
if only my dad would let me take out some $$$. he says it has to stay in so the account stays active (gay).
i might try that treasure trooper, but it depends on if i can get $20 fast.
$50 in the bank that the father unit wont let me touch.
going to earn another $50 this saturday.
if only my dad would let me take out some $$$. he says it has to stay in so the account stays active (gay).
i might try that treasure trooper, but it depends on if i can get $20 fast.
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Originally Posted by premiumbmx2005
you dont need a gyro
But what if he wants to do tripple barspins out of the box...
