Bargin BMX
07-22-06 | 07:54 AM
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Bargin BMX
Ok, so i went down to my local skate park wich is a 15 min drive. I spoke to the natives and they told me not to get a Dimondback... (not that I was considering it for a second) as they would all take the piss every time i went. I then asked if anyone was selling a decent bike, because I read in another post that people often have spares. I'll cut to the chase!!
I was offered a Specialized - Fuse II without the wheels for 40 quit wich is um $56 US.
I know its not ideal but is it ok for someone comin back into the game after like 3 years?
The local bike shop will sell me black sun rims with tubes and tires for 85 pounds um... $120 US.
Is that good? SOOO... I'll be riding for 125 + needs grips 8 quid 133... I will have a bike for $188
I was offered a Specialized - Fuse II without the wheels for 40 quit wich is um $56 US.
I know its not ideal but is it ok for someone comin back into the game after like 3 years?
The local bike shop will sell me black sun rims with tubes and tires for 85 pounds um... $120 US.
Is that good? SOOO... I'll be riding for 125 + needs grips 8 quid 133... I will have a bike for $188
07-22-06 | 10:24 AM
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How are the other parts on the frame? Probably crap. Buy a new complete for 200 and it may last longer.
07-22-06 | 01:34 PM
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no, Id go with the fuse II
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07-23-06 | 01:51 PM
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If you can see what kind of parts are on the fuse, it might be worth getting that. If there are any upgrades, and nothing is terribly beat up, with a new wheelset it'd be better than a really low end complete. The parts on mine are decent (it's the fuse 3 though), but I don't like the cranks or the rear hub a lot.
07-23-06 | 05:12 PM
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I still say fuse, a $200 complete wont be anything special. If you get the fuse and put a good wheelset on it it will be better then any complete you can get for $200.
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07-25-06 | 07:06 PM
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Get the fuse
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03-13-07 | 09:32 PM
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This thread is really old and has no reason to be resurrected.
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03-14-07 | 03:17 PM
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i hate you.
but only because when i first saw this i thought mr. jerry garcia had returned.
...and the fact you brought this thread back up
directed at the person who resurrected this
ps. whats a bargin?
but only because when i first saw this i thought mr. jerry garcia had returned.
...and the fact you brought this thread back up
directed at the person who resurrected this
ps. whats a bargin?
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03-14-07 | 04:16 PM
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Bargain.
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