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Date: 2007-03-14 10:02:03 Topic: beginner help

hi guys,

i want to get a bmx but im not sure where to start. i reckon its a freestyle i want as im not gonna be racing, just riding and tricks. Im 5'10'' and about 12 stone. Ive heard mongoose's are pretty good for beginners but im not sure.

im going to check out my local bmx shop for help but i was wondering if anyone could give me some know how so i sort of have a general idea what to look for.

cheers

elm

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 Date: 2007-03-15 00:17:11 Topic: Re: beginner help

There are a few things to consider first.  Will you ride flatland or street?  What is your budget?  If you have never ridden or own a BMX bike you may want to go low on the price point until you know you are into the sport.  With this in mind here are a few suggestions.

Street:  DK Cinncinatti ($240USD) and the Fit AM.  Look for a bike with room between the seat and handlebars 20.5" or more, Cro-mo frame, long wheel base 36" or more

Flatland:  Ares B4G or DK Signal.  You also might want to see what people are selling used here on the boards because you can get a good deal on flatland stuff that isn't beaten like street stuff.  Look for a bike that is short overall 33-34" wheelbase (to make back wheel tricks more managable), 18.75 to 19.1 top tube (this will put the seat closer toward you in steamrollers so you are not awkwardly reaching for the seat in front wheel tricks), Chrome rimsa if you use brakes.

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Date: 2007-03-16 17:47:34 Topic: Re: beginner help

hey, thanks for the reply.

its definately flatland im into. ive done some reading and asked a few people and they recommended either a DK signal or a KHE stylus. I had a look at the Ares B4G and they looked sound too.

I guess I want to spend up to about £200, a lot of people say I could get a new DK, KHE for about that amount so thats not much of a problem.

You talk about the wheelbase, I though the size of the wheels were about 20" on most 'adult sized' bikes is that right or should i still be looking for one about 33-34"?

Also this may be a stupid question but whats a chroma rinsa?

Thanks! Elm

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