Getting a bmx - Need advice :D

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:28

im not sure what section this went in, so move it to the apropriate one if necessesary. Cheers

ok, ive decided on getting a bmx, and im not sure what make to get, theres soo many makes and other things to consider, im just so confused. I will be using the bike for riding (of course

), maybe doing mini jumps, no heavy tricks and stuff as i cant do that, and will be riding with m8s on the pegs and things.

haro seems a good make (its the only make i know) as my friend has one. Im gnona be spending £50-80 as i will be getting second hand from somewhere on the net

so could i hav some advice and things please

cheers (sorry for the essay)

Priapus · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:33

I'm not the best on BMX's, however know a thing or two. Don't go getting one that is very heavy. Want a light one. Also, don't get a street one. Or flat lander tricked one. These are the longer wheel based BMXs, not fun to ride unless you ride them how they are meant to be ridden.

Try get a Haro, ir Dimondback. Although they're not the best. I'm not too sure what you could pick up for eighty pounds though?

Von Smallhausen · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:33

Do they still make Kuwhara ?

If so, one of those. I loved mine.

Biohazard · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:33

does a grown man riding a little bmx look ok?

cheets64 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:33

It will be moved to Sports.

You can get brand new 06 models for £120

Haro £99

Priapus · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:35

Biohazard said:
does a grown man riding a little bmx look ok?

Yes, it does. Do you not watch the BMX events where 25 - 36 year old men are riding these bikes?

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:37

how do i know whether the bikes heavy? and whether the size of the wheels is right?

cheets64 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:37

try here Winstanleys

Its local to me and its a great place to shop from.

salami1212 said:
how do i know whether the bikes heavy? and whether the size of the wheels is right?

find the bike you want and look for the makers site and find the bikes spec, it should have the weight on the makers site.

squiffy · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:40

Are you actually BMX'ing, riding to the shops, doing proper milage, what exactly?

A adult on a BMX looks stupid, unless on track/course.

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:42

well, im not an adult, and im gonna be doing a lot of mileage over time, and will be riding everywhere really, but not gnona be doing tricks or anything. Also, whats a good weight and a good wheel size?

squiffy · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:45

You do know BMX's are bloody slow and inefficient for onroad cycling? One gear, and small wheels?

What exactly are you going to be riding? Just pratting around in the street? To work everyday? Short fast rides? To the shops loaded down with shopping? Long distance touring?

Roduga · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:45

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085204/ tbh. :cool:

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:48

squiffy said:
You do know BMX's are bloody slow and inefficient for onroad cycling? One gear, and small wheels?

What exactly are you going to be riding? Just pratting around in the street? To work everyday? Short fast rides? To the shops loaded down with shopping? Long distance touring?

i like them, they are good for riding with ** mates and there not heavy or anything. im gonna be pratting about, whatever really.. not going to work, well maybe when im 16, no shopping, just me.

are there any makes that stand out from the rest?

excaliborg · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:50

At this sort of price level, things you need to look for are are a proper steerer clamping system (not a just a single bolt on top - needs to have pinch bolts). U brake on the rear not a cantilever.

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:51

excaliborg said:
At this sort of price level, things you need to look for are are a proper steerer clamping system (not a just a single bolt on top - needs to have pinch bolts). U brake on the rear not a cantilever.

could i add you to msn?

you seem to know what your talking about

squiffy · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:54

I would buy a proper bike, not a BMX, something with a bit more speed/comfort and gearing.

Perhaps a rigid MTB with road tyres? How about a Scott Sub 20 with 26" wheels?

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 21:58

nah, there too much money and id rather have a bmx. I like bmxes, nice and easy bikes to use.

Raymond Lin · 4 Sep 2006 at 22:00

salami1212 said:
nah, there too much money and id rather have a bmx. I like bmxes, nice and easy bikes to use.

It really depends what you want it for, in brighton my mate use his BMX all the time as it is only used to go around friends, to the beach and shops. If you want to do some proper distance then get a Road bike or a Hardtail.

salami1212 · 4 Sep 2006 at 22:02

Raymond Lin said:
It really depends what you want it for, in brighton my mate use his BMX all the time as it is only used to go around friends, to the beach and shops. If you want to do some proper distance then get a Road bike or a Hardtail.

im not using it for proper distances, just riding everywhere locally. and like 3 miles to town sometimes, not far. does anyone have any advice?

squiffy · 4 Sep 2006 at 22:05

Raymond Lin said:
It really depends what you want it for, in brighton my mate use his BMX all the time as it is only used to go around friends, to the beach and shops. If you want to do some proper distance then get a Road bike or a Hardtail.

Exactly, I used to ride with a few mates. I had a 3 speed Raleigh Commando, used to take the mick out me. Until we had a race.

BMX riders look pretty wobbly riding on the roads as well, don't hold much presence and I find drivers don't give them much room.

If you're doing anything more than 2 miles to the shops I would at least get a "city bike" ie Kona Smoke, that'll handle street riding, towpaths etc. I guess for a 16 year old into street riding a road bike isn't the best bike.