Taiden

https://maine.craigslist.org/bik/777694178.html

Good deal?

Thanks bf.

Punx

I don't think so.
I think you should spend $150 more and get a decent new bike.

Taiden

Alright. Consider your advice taken.

Are you willing to throw out a few names for me to research? Assume I can spend $400.

Edit: $400 i think is a low budget. I dunno. What do you suggest for a beginners budget?

FuzzyRyder

$400 will get you a solid bike. look at nothing other then full chromoly frame fork bars crank.

Taiden

https://www.bmx-forum.com/showthread.php?t=32257 i found this thread...

im a taller guy 6'4", DK Sixpack? The 48 laced rims would probably be better for my weight... 175 lbs.

castanagajt

48 is not necessary at all. I really don't see the problem with the bike for only 150.00

PRIMO22

Go with this.

https://www.danscomp.com/101408.php?cat=BIKES

Taiden

That seems like a nice bike. I want this for street duty and some trail riding on the side.

Do you guys suggest pegs on both sides or is that just preference?

minichamp31

That's preference. You could run them on both sides to see what side you are more comfortable grinding on, then take the other side off.

Punx

Yeah. The wrap is decent. You could also look at Kink's. There really good for there price. I would reccomend the whip or transition.

Taiden

How do we feel about gyros? Unnecessary until higher skill level, at which point they can be added if need be?

FuzzyRyder

just run no brakes or a long straight cable, noone uses gyro's anymore.

FuzzyRyder

probably because you know nothign about bmx.

castanagajt

You know what? Probably I don't. I like midschool bmx and I will leave my comment to myself about you, anyway.

In short, buy what you can afford. A bike from Walmart is better than no bike. A bike like that Felt has to be bought from a local bike shop so it's way better than a bike from Walmart and miles better than no bike at all.

FuzzyRyder

yeah but if he can afford the spend $400 on a good complete, then there is alot wrong with that $150 heap.

castanagajt

Assumingly, he has 400.00 then I would pick this one. https://www.danscomp.com/101537.php?cat=BIKES

Maybe not, if you are a weight weenie. Otherwise, I would have to pick the kink line of bikes.

FuzzyRyder

That integral is a solid bike for sure, But i would look for something with a cassette hub before i would pick that. But there is nothing wrong with that bike, a Cassette will just make things cheaper in the long run if you want to swap to a smaller gear ratio.

Red Horn

Stolen Wrap for 320 (20.75" TT) or Heist for $420.

Whip maybe. Transition no, too short TT. Do not consider any < 20.75".

Your choices in a complete are limited. You should ride a 21" frame for your height. It is however personal preference. But 20.5" I have to believe will be too short for you.

The camp will be split over this one, but it has a 21 and solid parts. https://www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/f...rpart_lite.php

FuzzyRyder

He should but thats not exactly an option.

Red Horn

What?

FuzzyRyder

what completes come stock with a 21'' frame for under $400

PRIMO22

I have a friend that has a 20" tt and he's is 6'4". He says it's comfortable. TT length is a preference too.

Street rider

it is. i have a friend who's 6' 2", and he likes a 20.5. i like anything 20.5 and bigger and im only 5' 10".

everything in bmx is preference.

Red Horn

Exactly what I said.
If you take the law of averages into account, most riders over 6'2" are most comfortable on a 21. We are supposed to be helping the mate, not complicate choices with odd recommendations. Yes, a 21 complete would be harder to find. Especially at the 400 price point. The Haro I linked MSRP's for 5 and probably can be had for a little less than that. A quality 20.75 should suffice as well. The Wrap with it's 20.75 and 48 rear is a very good value at $330.

FuzzyRyder

yes.