i don't know what kind of bike to buy?
02-17-11, 12:13 AM
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i don't know what kind of bike to buy?
I'm looking for a bike that i can do a little of both, street and dirt on, but could also go on a regular bike ride, most of the bmx bikes i see besides the cheap ones have seats a couple of inches away from the pedals, i'm looking to spend around 300 dollars.
i also haven't been on a bmx bike since i was 14, so i'm also looking for something that as a beginner would be easy to handle, i like the looks of the liquid frames, but have no idea how to build a bike with just a frame, any suggestions?
i also haven't been on a bmx bike since i was 14, so i'm also looking for something that as a beginner would be easy to handle, i like the looks of the liquid frames, but have no idea how to build a bike with just a frame, any suggestions?
02-17-11, 12:32 AM
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The frame alone is $ 309:
https://www.liquid-bikes.com/?page_id=607
Good looking frame to build one though. Craig's List used (and that could very well be rarely used/almost brand new) can probably get you into something comparable.
https://www.liquid-bikes.com/?page_id=607
Good looking frame to build one though. Craig's List used (and that could very well be rarely used/almost brand new) can probably get you into something comparable.
02-17-11, 01:44 PM
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Wonder if they'll ever make a 26er or 29er bmx ? Some 29ers look like they borrow as much of the frame geometry in smaller diameter tubing.
02-20-11, 12:37 AM
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You can adjust the seat height if you want. Anyway, check out stolen bike co.
02-20-11, 09:10 PM
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get a bike and put a long seatpost in it. push the seat down low when you want it out of the way for street/ramps, then raise it up when you want to sit and pedal for longer distances.
