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NowThatsG · 09-09-2010, 11:06 PM

Im looking to grab a BMX bike before winter comes around.

i've done my research, Im just coming here to get opinions, because i know there are people on here that ride. the jdmtyler#### kids definitely does.

so id like some input.

I know there is racing bmx, freestyle bmx, and jumping bmx bikes. Im leaning towards a freestyle/jumping bike.

i would mostly ride on the streets, around the city, jumping stair cases/ Ramps and hitting up Fairmont park to try out the skate park.

Im no pro, so im not saying i will be going all crazy like the dave mirra, but these are thing i have in mind, so i would like a bike that could handle this.

what im looking for:

Freestyle BMX bike with the ability to handle stair jumps and ramps

relatively light frame for the ability to get some legit air, but want it to be strong enough to take the landings of that.

thanks in advance to any replys.

evomike · 09-09-2010, 11:11 PM

I got a standard trls 250 I can't use anymore, we can meet up and if it suits your needs I'll let it go cheap it was built for city riding but my knee is destroyed.

xarchiex · 09-09-2010, 11:21 PM

at your height you would want atleast a 20.75 toptube to be comfortable. may want to look into the fit completes for the price they sell for theyre pretty good or a verde or any good complete check out danscomp.a complete is a better route then building a complete custom bike like mine has well over a $1000 into it.

**Got Insulin?** · 09-09-2010, 11:22 PM

You'll be fine on a 20" at your height and weight, just look for a 20.75- 21" top tube length and try that first; you may feel more comfortable on that. For jumping, you're probably going to want bigger bars. Brakes are going to play a big part in your decision, too because alot of street guys aren't running them. I've dirt jumped without them before, and yeah, it's scary as ****. I built my own bike around an S&M Strickerframe which is a realitively light dirt frame and just went from there.
For what it costs to buy a half decent kit bike these days, you'd be better off just building your own. It's pretty straight forward and with the advent of internal headsets, very little is going to need to be pressed, unless you go with a Spanish BB. Fit completes are pretty dope, though. So are 2hips.
I'd say start with looking through frames at danscomp.com and deciding on which appeals to you. After, that, for streetablilty's sake, go with a 30/11 gearing with cassette hub (just buy preassembled wheels, way easier on yourself), a 3piece crank (I run Profiles because they're awesome, and american made), plastic S&M Stricker pedals, and a set of bars with a pretty big rise.

NowThatsG · 09-09-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomike

I got a standard trls 250 I can't use anymore, we can meet up and if it suits your needs I'll let it go cheap it was built for city riding but my knee is destroyed.

sorry to hear that man, was looking to go new, but will keep you in mind.

Quote:

xarchiex & Got Insulin?

some good info, so thanks. I never really thought of going custom, buying different parts.

I'll have to check out danscomp.com and do a little more research

evomike · 09-09-2010, 11:31 PM

Let me know I only rode the bike for a month buying a bike like mine will be your beat bet there's around a grand into it.

xarchiex · 09-09-2010, 11:34 PM

ya a full custom is way to go but if buy all the best stuff it adds up to very exensive.when i orignally built my fly pantera even without brakes and all i was over $1000.there are some sick completes nowadays coming with cassettes ad intergrated headsets and all the works for a good price just gotta make decision.

VERTZX · 09-13-2010, 12:56 AM

the new haro's are pretty damn good bikes. id check them out at your local bike shop. they go from about 230 to 300 or so. theyre pretty strong not to heavy and fairly attractive. got i miss my star series hoffman condor. =/ with the sexiest seat on any bmx bike ever@!

95naSTA · 09-13-2010, 01:06 AM

X2 on the Fit completes being cheap and pretty good.

I've got a newer Standard 250-L, but that's more so because I rode a 98ish STA for like 8 years and the 250 has the same geometry.

300zx_tt · 09-14-2010, 12:30 AM

i have a fit pro im willing to sell, bought a while back but dont ride anymore. only rode it a couple times let me know ill send pics if you want.... pm me

09-09-2010, 11:06 PM	#1
NowThatsG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pa Member #14614 My Ride: '12 Corbin Sparrow iTrader: (0)	BMX Bikes Im looking to grab a BMX bike before winter comes around. i've done my research, Im just coming here to get opinions, because i know there are people on here that ride. the jdmtyler#### kids definitely does. so id like some input. I know there is racing bmx, freestyle bmx, and jumping bmx bikes. Im leaning towards a freestyle/jumping bike. i would mostly ride on the streets, around the city, jumping stair cases/ Ramps and hitting up Fairmont park to try out the skate park. Im no pro, so im not saying i will be going all crazy like the dave mirra, but these are thing i have in mind, so i would like a bike that could handle this. what im looking for: Freestyle BMX bike with the ability to handle stair jumps and ramps relatively light frame for the ability to get some legit air, but want it to be strong enough to take the landings of that. thanks in advance to any replys. Last edited by NowThatsG; 04-03-2011 at 11:19 PM.

09-09-2010, 11:21 PM	#3
xarchiex Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: mapleshade Member #13852 My Ride: 04 subaru sti,06 zx-6r iTrader: (1)	at your height you would want atleast a 20.75 toptube to be comfortable. may want to look into the fit completes for the price they sell for theyre pretty good or a verde or any good complete check out danscomp.a complete is a better route then building a complete custom bike like mine has well over a $1000 into it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-09-2010, 11:22 PM	#4
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	You'll be fine on a 20" at your height and weight, just look for a 20.75- 21" top tube length and try that first; you may feel more comfortable on that. For jumping, you're probably going to want bigger bars. Brakes are going to play a big part in your decision, too because alot of street guys aren't running them. I've dirt jumped without them before, and yeah, it's scary as **. I built my own bike around an S&M Strickerframe which is a realitively light dirt frame and just went from there. For what it costs to buy a half decent kit bike these days, you'd be better off just building your own. It's pretty straight forward and with the advent of internal headsets, very little is going to need to be pressed, unless you go with a Spanish BB. Fit completes are pretty dope, though. So are 2hips. I'd say start with looking through frames at danscomp.com and deciding on which appeals to you. After, that, for streetablilty's sake, go with a 30/11 gearing with cassette hub (just buy preassembled wheels, way easier on yourself), a 3piece crank (I run Profiles because they're awesome, and american made), plastic S&M Stricker pedals, and a set of bars with a pretty big rise. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery**

09-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
xarchiex Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: mapleshade Member #13852 My Ride: 04 subaru sti,06 zx-6r iTrader: (1)	ya a full custom is way to go but if buy all the best stuff it adds up to very exensive.when i orignally built my fly pantera even without brakes and all i was over $1000.there are some sick completes nowadays coming with cassettes ad intergrated headsets and all the works for a good price just gotta make decision. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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09-09-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	I got a standard trls 250 I can't use anymore, we can meet up and if it suits your needs I'll let it go cheap it was built for city riding but my knee is destroyed.

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09-13-2010, 01:06 AM	#9
95naSTA Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Port Fishington, Philly Member #6568 My Ride: 95 Bonnie, 98 i30, 07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 iTrader: (0)	X2 on the Fit completes being cheap and pretty good. I've got a newer Standard 250-L, but that's more so because I rode a 98ish STA for like 8 years and the 250 has the same geometry.

09-14-2010, 12:30 AM	#10
300zx_tt Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lansdale Member #13531 iTrader: (0)	i have a fit pro im willing to sell, bought a while back but dont ride anymore. only rode it a couple times let me know ill send pics if you want.... pm me