Willehond Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 That great day has arrived. You know, the one where your kid comes to you and says : "Dad, I want a BMX for my birthday!" Yes, the bug has bitten and he wants a BMX with stunt pegs. Now the question is which one?!?! Apparently my intimate knowledge of the differences between Campag and Shimano, carbon and titanium means squat here.... Anyone with BMX knowledge out there? Which brands are cool? What do I look for? BTW, apparently Mongoose and GT are just SOOOO average.... So nice to know I won't be the only bike addict in the family nowWillehond2009-03-12 11:12:39
milky4130 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 GT & Mongoose have just about been around for as long as BMX itself, very good brands & probably the cheapest, yet it's quality.Other brands are S&M, Schwinn, Giant, Redline.What age is? Good quality comes from minimum R2000.
Willehond Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 He's 12, so Mongoose and GT would be fine (he likes a Mongoose Villian, but I have no idea if it's OK or not). I just don't want to have to upgrade in a year's time because it's got the wrong cranks/sprockets/geometry etc. Just don't want to buy a supermarket special by accident!
XTC OKE Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 ive got the villain its heavy but for just playin around its a cool bike! just had to replace the freewheel after doin a jump!
danlate Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 "We the people" have some great bikes, maybe a bit more than a mongoose or gt, but a lot better than them. look at the Nova and Arcade.
bustthesickness Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 "We the people" have some great bikes' date=' maybe a bit more than a mongoose or gt, but a lot better than them. look at the Nova and Arcade. [/quote']Great bikes those
KDEE Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Willie, if its a stunt/street/park bike he wants... the look at this forum/site .. http://bmxdirect.net/ and speak to Brad@TheRiot on this site.. Be warned that these bikes can be heavy for a 12 yr old to throw around.. The brands mentioned by others here are all good. The GT/Mongoose/Redline brands are more racing Bmx brands although Mongoose do make many a street bike at the lower price points.. Do some research, it can get verrrrrrrry expensive!
Willehond Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 It's arrived! After lots of browsing and soul searching my boy decided the Mongoose Brawler was his favourite option.It's still boxed up, but I sneaked a peak and it looks great. Black matt frame with white pedals, cables and accents. Nice! His birthday is on Wednesday, but I can't wait! Wish it was mine...
Thug Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Looks nice. When you going to finish the build and post some pics ?
Willehond Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 Build will have to wait until early next week! It's the wife's birthday on Sunday - no bike involved, but shopping required..hopefully be able to post a coach shop on Tuesday!!!!
Willehond Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 What a beaut. Tomorrow morning he'll get to ride it! Man, I wish I was 12 again...
Danger Dassie Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I can see it now .... "Dad, why is there mud on the tyres?"
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