We are getting a frog for my daughter next year. They look and feel very well made.
https://m.frogbikes.com/lightweight-kids-bikes/
https://m.frogbikes.com/lightweight-kids-bikes/
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My boys are heavily into BMX. Tho I'm in the USA. Check out danscomp.com to get a feel for what brands to get. Mongoose these days has gone to junk. Sort of thing you find at Target or Walmart.
As a 10 yr old just go in and get him a 20.5 top tube... Which is basically adult size. You can go smaller as in 18.5 top tube, but he'll quickly outgrow it.
Two types you need to be aware of.. Race bmx which is all aluminum with big cranks and will quickly break at a freestyle park, but are absolutely fine for road use and freestyle, which are heavier, (chromoly rather than steel for the better ones) smaller cranks and a lot more durable.
Redline are a good known brand for Race, and freestyle well, there's loads, Haro, Sunday, Cult, the list goes on.
I have 6 bmx's in my garage 3 race and 3 freestyle.. All get used.
As a 10 yr old just go in and get him a 20.5 top tube... Which is basically adult size. You can go smaller as in 18.5 top tube, but he'll quickly outgrow it.
Two types you need to be aware of.. Race bmx which is all aluminum with big cranks and will quickly break at a freestyle park, but are absolutely fine for road use and freestyle, which are heavier, (chromoly rather than steel for the better ones) smaller cranks and a lot more durable.
Redline are a good known brand for Race, and freestyle well, there's loads, Haro, Sunday, Cult, the list goes on.
I have 6 bmx's in my garage 3 race and 3 freestyle.. All get used.
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What does your son want,surely asking him is the best way to get him the bike he wants.
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sorry to be debbie downer but the reason skyways are so cheap is due to
1. they are terrible, terrible wheels
2. they are heavy
3. they are not strong at all
4. they cannot be trued if buckled (and no - freezers dont fix them!)
5. the hubs are terrible
even the cheapest worst modern spoked wheel is 2905418510951 times better quality
1. they are terrible, terrible wheels
2. they are heavy
3. they are not strong at all
4. they cannot be trued if buckled (and no - freezers dont fix them!)
5. the hubs are terrible
even the cheapest worst modern spoked wheel is 2905418510951 times better quality
Soldato
I think its fine. If his kid gets into it, its a start, he can then change the rims and hubs. (which are expensive BTW) better that way rather than spoiling him from the get go giving him the best !