Originally Posted by
Street rider
Danscomp has a decent selection, but you really aren't going to get a
really good bike for $300. The only way to get something good is to stretch the budget more.
Thus far, the best deals that I can see are the 2011 version of
Stolen's Heist from Street Rider's
Danscomp and
Walmart's DK Cleveland BMX bike. Both are in Chromoly. The Stolen's Heist lists for $339, but needs to be assembled, properly. That might cost you extra, if your LBS does it. Since its already starting out above budget, it could prove to be a financial burden.
The DK Cleveland OTOH, starts out at $239 and if checked by a qualified mechanic, it most probably won't go beyond the budget. Now if you're thinking about getting hi-tensile steel, then just go to one of the websites of Haro, Mongoose, or Diamondback and find a dealer near you with the dealer locator. If you do that, you can get a LBS to assemble a BMX bike for you and you'll still most likely be under budget.
- Slim
