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That's going to be my next question, what are some good choices for budget minded but decent wheelsets and cranks? Again, I'm completely clueless when I look at some of the bmx stuff. Is there anything I should stay away from? Maybe if someone could recommend three decent sets of wheels and three different cranks to consider and possibly a few websites to shop that are your go to for bmx parts that would help. Thanks.
Well the main website I use is Dans Comp
https://www.danscomp.com/ (They have been around since the 80's, and 90% of BMXers have used them at one time or another)
It's tough to recommend wheels without knowing what type of riding he's into. What to look for is they come in three types. Triple, double, and single wall. Triple is the strongest and usually the most expensive, but they are getting harder to find because many doubles now days are just as strong but lighter. Single wall are a complete waste of time.
Id expect to pay at least $200 for a rear wheel, and $150 for a front... Some of the more popular brands are Cinema, Alienation, Colony. Most kids these days like to order custom wheels with a particular Rim & Hub.
Cranks: Well some or the higher end brands are: Eclat, Profile, Odyssey. Personally I have 1664 cranks on my bike and they are pretty awesome.