While this seems like a good idea, there are a lot of BMX companies that don't offer a lot of their products (or any) online. This (especially) includes Haro. There are also many good bikes on the market in the $200-$300.00 price range, many of which are almost identical in design. Which is best is personal preference instead of actual quality differences.

For the money: The DK Cincinnati from www.danscomp.com I think is an all around good deal and ideal for the entry level rider. It is most definitely an ENTRY level bike, which means there is a lot available to be upgraded on the bike, most notably the wheelset. But, it should last a rider a few years if they treat it right and isn't a wallet killer (about $220.00 or so).

Now, some don't want front brakes, or 4 pegs, or they want something cheaper, or better. Some don't want to ride street (check www.flatlandfuel.com for a whole other world of bmx bikes). Some want to ride dirt only and could care less about pegs. Then there are still a very few who just want to race and don't want to grind or get to serious with jumping at all. Which means that within each price point there could be several bikes and not one would be right for a speciific rider until they actually figured out what it is they wanted to do.