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What to buy
I am new to BMXing and I like to Dirt Jump and Street Ride, I can already 360 jump after a week of bmxing on a POS BMX. The wheel is F**KD now so i figure its time for a new bike. What are the differences between a Street and dirtjump bike besides the tyres? I have seen a few cheap mongoose villans and mischiefs for sale 2nd hand. I see there is a range of cheap Giant bikes out now. Are they any good?
Any other recomendations of cheap BMXs would be appreciated. I also live in New Zealand so buying a bike online is pointless because of high shiping costs.
Cheers - Ben
Any other recomendations of cheap BMXs would be appreciated. I also live in New Zealand so buying a bike online is pointless because of high shiping costs.
Cheers - Ben
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You might want to mailorder from these guys, as they're based in Australia: https://www.totalbmx.com.au/totalbmx/...mxwelcome.html
Go into the catalog, and look for completes. I'd recommend either a Fit Pro or Team.; the higher grade Specialized's are good as well, but they're unavailable for some reason.
Go into the catalog, and look for completes. I'd recommend either a Fit Pro or Team.; the higher grade Specialized's are good as well, but they're unavailable for some reason.
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if uwant a new bike u could buy it from www.strictlybmx.com u can get a bike and it will be sent for free and i buy most of my stuff from there
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Originally Posted by josh_3
if uwant a new bike u could buy it from www.strictlybmx.com u can get a bike and it will be sent for free and i buy most of my stuff from there
what form of currency do australians use, because on that website theres a logic frame that costs almost $500
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We use the Australian dollar
1Aussie dollar = 76.12 US cents
1Aussie dollar = 76.12 US cents
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Hello another kiwi thank god taht i'm not the only one around here! I have 2004 Gaint Rythym and they are tough strong reliable bike I haven't damaged anything.
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So out of the Modem and the Rythem Giants. Which would suit my riding best.
Street and Dirt Jumping. Plus I dont want the frame to be as heavy as a truck.
Street and Dirt Jumping. Plus I dont want the frame to be as heavy as a truck.
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Rythym has:
colour: Raw
user: Entry level dirt jumper
frame: New 2003 Dirt Jump Style Frame
cranks: 3 piece crankset
rims: 48H Alloy Rims
brakes: Rear U-Brakes
stem: 4 bolt Ahead Headstem
pedals: Alloy Platform Pedals
other: 1 front/1 rear peg
Modem has:
colour: Prima Grey
user: Entry level street/ramp rider
frame: New 2003 Street/Ramp Style Frame
cranks: 3 piece crankset
rims: 48H Alloy Rims
brakes: Front and Rear U-Brakes, Odyssey Rotor front
stem: 4 bolt Ahead Headstem
pedals: Alloy Platform Pedals
other: 2 Front + 2 rear pegs
colour: Raw
user: Entry level dirt jumper
frame: New 2003 Dirt Jump Style Frame
cranks: 3 piece crankset
rims: 48H Alloy Rims
brakes: Rear U-Brakes
stem: 4 bolt Ahead Headstem
pedals: Alloy Platform Pedals
other: 1 front/1 rear peg
Modem has:
colour: Prima Grey
user: Entry level street/ramp rider
frame: New 2003 Street/Ramp Style Frame
cranks: 3 piece crankset
rims: 48H Alloy Rims
brakes: Front and Rear U-Brakes, Odyssey Rotor front
stem: 4 bolt Ahead Headstem
pedals: Alloy Platform Pedals
other: 2 Front + 2 rear pegs
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Only diffrence is what they are used for and the modem has 2 pegs on front and rear which the rythym doesn't and the modem has Odyssey Rotor Front which the Rythym doesn't. hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Beerman
Go into the catalog, and look for completes. I'd recommend either a Fit Pro or Team.; the higher grade Specialized's are good as well, but they're unavailable for some reason.
My friends got a '05 fuse 3 specialized and its prety cool but i only intend to be spending about half or less if possible than a fuse 3 is worth.
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Originally Posted by IggyPop
. The wheel is F**KD now so i figure its time for a new bike.
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Yea i know how to true a wheel. I have built a few wheels too. I just cant find my spoke key and yea my bike is a POS. 1piece crank, walmart rims, plastic grips, 12mm axels, no brakes...
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Originally Posted by IggyPop
Why do people like the fit team? They have 10mm front axels dont they, isnt 10mm ment to be crap?