bmx....

[g1mpy]

OK I know nothing about bmx! but I would like one this summer for my skatepark... I dont wanna spend much at all... Im thinking used... but not sure... can you guys lead me into the right direction... what to stay away from and so on... and prices thanks... im kinda wanting to spend only 200-300 dollars

[Taylor_P]

don't buy one from a department store. thats my advice.

[D00b3r]

Originally posted by g1mpy
OK I know nothing about bmx! but I would like one this summer for my skatepark... I dont wanna spend much at all... Im thinking used... but not sure... can you guys lead me into the right direction... what to stay away from and so on... and prices thanks... im kinda wanting to spend only 200-300 dollars

Hate to say it but I'm gonna end up telling you to stay away from anything you can buy for $200-300. You might be able to find a half decent complete for 300-400 but will probably have one piece cranks and other nice stuff like that. If that ain't an issue, go for it. www.3ride.com has some good deal on new completes.

[eye of the tiger]

get used for that much money, need 3-piece cranks

probably chainstays under 15"

[Bukkake]

I know people have already mentioned this but:

"Stay the hell away from one-piece cranks!" :announce:

[NickS]

buy mine!

[Rosscofat]

YES STAY away from 1 peice :) even 2 peice is better lol

[barry]

i had one piece back in the day....
it was pimp. no BB, no bolts, no nothing :D

[Rosscofat]

hahaha GOOO barry :D

[Biking Fiend]

i was like you but i decided to drop a bit more money and buy a good bmx, when your learning your bike is gonan get shit kicked like mad. So ya want something that is going to stand up to that abuse. If your a fairly hard rider on your mtb than it will carry over to bmx. Get something will good wheels and cranks, other stuff dont really matter. And dont buy from department store.

I spent $640 on mine but i got a pretty good one, u can prob get a good one for around 500

[SEKTER13]

Dont get one from a department store(just like any bike), and id really try to find one with 3 peice cranks, 2 peice isnt really all that bad for smaller techy stuff either. Also you want good wheels, double or triple wall is a must, (alexrims makes some awesome rims), id recomend maybe upping your price just a lil bit, a little bit could make a big difference. And definitely look around at some used ones, you may find a killer deal, but for cheap bikes, look into some Diamondbacks or Haro, they have good bang for the buck. Good luck and have fun with your bmx:)

[GNARLY MAN]

maybee try a gt or a hoffman complete... there better than a department store bike... and if you mtb too i doubt you would want to buy a 600$ bmx frame only

[g1mpy]

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/buysell/?op=view&image=3302

would that be any good?
looks like good parts... not sure....

[hags]

looks good but sounds like the guy doesnt really know what hes talking aobut

[well ridden]

it also says locals only

[hags]

but its not a poser bike so it must be good

[g1mpy]

shit didnt see the locals only Ill have to talk to him... do you recomend it?? Im so lost when it comes to bmx

[blinded]

You can't cheap out a bmx just like you can't cheap out on a mountain bike. Spend more money than that if you plan to get something decent. For that much I'm sure you can find a used big name (ie haro or diamondback) with decent parts.
You won't be getting anything thats full 4130 for that much I gander!