Why did you make a thread in the Pinkbike groups section, this belongs in the bmx or the bikes,parts,andgear section
moved.
Thanks, threads in the wrong category bug me
To answer extreme4life's question, you CAN get a bmx for under 350, but I wouldnt recommend, spend maybe 100-200 dollars more and you can get a MUCH better bmx.
When you get a bmx, make sure it has a full chromoly frame, and 3 piece cranks. Chromoly bars and forks are preferable also.
A couple of companies to check out would be Mirraco, We The People,Animal, and DK, There's hundreds of other bmx companies, but check these out for a start.
Research online, and go to your local bike shop, and i'm youll find something good.
for that budget buy a used bike, check craigslist and the pinkbike classifids. You can get a much nicer used custom bike then buying a new complete for the same amount of money
for that budget buy a used bike, check craigslist and the pinkbike classifids. You can get a much nicer used custom bike then buying a new complete for the same amount of money
This is exactly what you should do, I bought my younger brother a WTP Envy for $375, just keep an eye on the local classifieds you never know what will come up but make sure you take a very good look at things like bolt stripping, loose cranks etc... saving money will help expand your options. DO NOT buy a complete bike brand new, it will be more of a pain in the ass in the long run as you find yourself spending more time breaking junk parts and replacing them than riding. I worked at a shop for quite a while, the complete bikes use very generic parts that do not hold up to serious riding unless you maintain your bike incredibly well, even then the wheels never hold up, 9/10 times the cranks will break, shitty 3 piece pinch bolts... Just buy a decent used bike but make sure it's not a scam and take a look at it before you buy it or offer any money, and if the seller knows what he has will be also revealing about what you're getting into.
for that budget buy a used bike, check craigslist and the pinkbike classifids. You can get a much nicer used custom bike then buying a new complete for the same amount of money
This is exactly what you should do, I bought my younger brother a WTP Envy for $375, just keep an eye on the local classifieds you never know what will come up but make sure you take a very good look at things like bolt stripping, loose cranks etc... saving money will help expand your options. DO NOT buy a complete bike brand new, it will be more of a pain in the ass in the long run as you find yourself spending more time breaking junk parts and replacing them than riding. I worked at a shop for quite a while, the complete bikes use very generic parts that do not hold up to serious riding unless you maintain your bike incredibly well, even then the wheels never hold up, 9/10 times the cranks will break, shitty 3 piece pinch bolts... Just buy a decent used bike but make sure it's not a scam and take a look at it before you buy it or offer any money, and if the seller knows what he has will be also revealing about what you're getting into.
lol, did you look at the year of this thread? He probably doesn’t even ride anymore.