Street

Joined: 2007-05-25

but i want to get back into this.  i live in maryland and im 25.  the last time i was on a bike i was about 18 and a guest at the x games quaters.  i had 3 bikes, a redline 620, and old chro robinson, and a dyno compe for messing around.  i sold the bikes about 2 years ago and havent thought about them since.  then a few weeks ago, an old bmx friend reached out to me, he bought a Haro street bike and it is so sweet.  anyway, i want to get back into this, but so much has changed and i need some help.  i went to a local store near me, but the sales guy was pushy and i wasnt thrilled with what i saw, mostly mongoose and trek.  my budget for a bike is going to be no more than $400, so, any suggestions?  is whole bike the way to go, or will it be cheaper to buy the parts and assemble mysleft?  and i want this bike for street primarily, what bikes do you guys like and why?  thanks for your help, i cant wait to get back on!

Joined: 2007-05-25

DK CLEVELAND - $328.00 

Just like the City it's named after the Cleveland is better than ever. 100% Chromoly frame and fork, 2 pc. chromoly bar, chrome Sun Black Box 48H rear wheel with sealed hubs with 14mm axle, 48h black Sun ZX25 front wheel, 3 pc. chromoly cranks with Spanish BB, 36-13 gearing, DK Iron Cross sprocket, DK stem, DK grips, 2 DK Bundy pegs, DK padded seat, Tektro U-brake with detangler and dual lower cables. Colors:  Chocolate or Citrus. 

Joined: 2007-05-25

im also liking this one...

The trails are calling. Can you hear 'em? The Shovelhead can. So climb aboard and hang on. With sweet color combos and innovative designs like the integrated seatpost clamp and the weight saving seat tube cut-out, you'll be the envy at any session.

• Colors: Black or Platinum
• 20.5 Toptube
• Chromoly main tubes
• Chromoly fork
• Intergrated seatpost clamp and cut-out seat tube
• Internal headset & sealed Spanish BB
• 3pc chromoly cranks
• 14mm Axles
• 48-hole high-wall alloy rims
• Cassette hub with 25/9 gearing
• Eastern seat, stem and grips
• weight 27.75 lbs. (Without pegs)
• $379.95 

Joined: 2007-05-25

and this is the last one, i have to choose 1 of these 4...

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	Challenge yourself, or challenge the world with the Imperial. If you've got the godds as a rider, this bike will give you glory. Rick Thorne Signature Series CrMo Frame and Fork Cartridge bearing hubs w/14mm Axles Sun Black Box Rims Kenda Rick Thorne tires Dia-Compe forged U-brake Rotor, chain tensioner & 2 pegs MSRP $369.00

Frame:	Full CrMo w/wishbone stays and 8mm thick dropouts.
Fork:	Full CrMo 1-1/4 blades
Rims:	Sun Box chrome rear and black anodized front
Hubs:	Alloy cassette hubs with 3/8" front and 14mm rear axles
Tires:	Kenda K893 Rick Thorne2.25" front and 1.95" rear
Crankset:	Free Agent 3 pc. hollow CrMo 33t ring, 180mm
BB:	10-splined cartridge bearings
Freewheel:	12t
Saddle:	Free Agent jumping 8mm rail
Brakes:	Tektro FX15 forged
Extras:	Rotor, pegs and chain tensioner
Color:	Flat charcoal gray

Joined: 2007-05-25

what are your thoughts on the free agent?  why dont you like them?