Originally Posted by
markaitch
finally...if you want to get into a fg/ss bike that is capable of jumping & barspinning, while keeping your cost down, the best deal going is this bike by eastern's (as a bmxer you should know them) gran royale division for only $325:
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...r+Bike+10.aspx
i bought one for my kid as his 1st fg bike. he rides it to school, around town, with his trickin buddies & he is very happy with it.
good luck & have fun...
FWIW I have a friend who broke the stock fork on his Lurker 3 times. They were replaced under warranty every time, but he eventually bought a Charge scissor fork and hasn't had a problem since. I dunno how hard you are going to trick, but just something to keep on your mind.