HELP BUYING BMX FOR CHRISTMAS

ukgalwaymcguire

Hi, thanks for your time, i have a 14 year old who wants a bmx for xmas,
not sure the best and more importantly cheapest place too get one, im in galway city, wouldnt mind a second hand one either.
thanks

Harrybelafonte

something like this?

http://www.oneillcycles.com/?mod=product&cat_id=11,25,47&product_id=582

studiorat

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=162

chain reaction will deliver for free. I've never had any hassle with them.

Morgan

You could have a look in Kearneys cycles too.
http://www.kearneycycles.com

Also there's a new BMX track in Ballinrobe - would be worth a visit:

http://www.cyclingireland.ie/html/site/cyclingireland/story.jsp?id=1116

Vélo

I had one of these when I was younger
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Raleigh_Super_Tuff_Burner/5360039884/

CianRyan

Not sure if they deliver, and it'd be a bit far to go to pick one up, but wethepeople would be the best BMXs around.
If ya cant get one from there, any good bike shop can ussually order them in.
http://shop.wreckless.ie/wethepeople-m-87.html?osCsid=cf58727306f425e50d19da92a75b81eb

Most are expensive, but some cheaper ones there that i would diffinatly recomend.


EDIT:
They have online shopping so i'd say they'd deliver, they're only in Wexford, so it aint to bad.

ukgalwaymcguire

thanks for that, if anyone finds anything really cheap let me know thanks again

Lumen

If you're looking for something cheap, I've got a BMX in the shed that's currently unused (just about to be replaced with a cyclocross bike for a 15 year old).

It probably needs a new chain and chainring, but otherwise is fairly bombproof.

Unfortunately I'm based in Dublin.

Isn't 14 is a bit old for a BMX? I know some adults ride them, but at that age you can get a real bike, with gears (ducks hipster handbags).

Harrybelafonte

Lumen wrote: »

If you're looking for something cheap, I've got a BMX in the shed that's currently unused (just about to be replaced with a cyclocross bike for a 15 year old).

It probably needs a new chain and chainring, but otherwise is fairly bombproof.

Unfortunately I'm based in Dublin.

Isn't 14 is a bit old for a BMX? I know some adults ride them, but at that age you can get a real bike, with gears (ducks hipster handbags).

I've got one and I'm 31!

Harrybelafonte

ukgalwaymcguire wrote: »

thanks for that, if anyone finds anything really cheap let me know thanks again

try usual, gumtree, B&S, adverts.ie. What does he want it for, racing or tricks?

Gavin

Lumen wrote: »

Isn't 14 is a bit old for a BMX? I know some adults ride them, but at that age you can get a real bike, with gears (ducks hipster handbags).

A 14 year old doesn't want a BMX to go places !!

ukgalwaymcguire

Verb wrote: »

A 14 year old doesn't want a BMX to go places !!

oh yes she does!! theres nothing cooler than a bmx ask some kids,
when i get round too treating myself too a bike it will be a bmx and im in my 30s as well. there so comfortable, and you never know when e.t might need a lift back lol

CianRyan

BMXs=The coolest bikes ever.
Plus they're really fun to ride and trick on, i reckon i'll probably buy a new one at some stage.

ukgalwaymcguire

CianRyan wrote: »

BMXs=The coolest bikes ever.
Plus they're really fun to ride and trick on, i reckon i'll probably buy a new one at some stage.

your so right!!
well guys i got too say thanks for all your help
i bit the bullett and bought her a brand new mongoose on chain reaction
so just got too find myself one at some stage, or i might just use the kids,
now i have a haro and a mongoose too choose from.
bmx i think are brilliant, mountain bikes are great but i think not for me,
not serious enough about riding off road, but admire thoose that do,
thanks again so much for all your fantastic advice and intelligent opinions
xx regards
claire

ps if you ever in galway and see a 30 something on a bmx with a big bum
and long curly black banshee hair, do say hello !!

Harrybelafonte

ukgalwaymcguire wrote: »

oh yes she does!! theres nothing cooler than a bmx ask some kids,
when i get round too treating myself too a bike it will be a bmx and im in my 30s as well. there so comfortable, and you never know when e.t might need a lift back lol

I'm not so sure they're comfortable in your 30s, knee surgery might help

ukgalwaymcguire

does anyone know if wiggle except laser cards, tried too email them twice now, no reply and also do chain reaction take laser..
thanks again

studiorat

Mongoose! nice...
Not until you show us a picture of the bike!

BTW you dont want a bmx you want one of these!!

http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/Redline-Monocog-29er/

ukgalwaymcguire

studiorat wrote: »

Mongoose! nice...
Not until you show us a picture of the bike!

BTW you dont want a bmx you want one of these!!

http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/Redline-Monocog-29er/

No i DO NOT want one of them,, neither does my 14 year old daughter
thank you very much

stuf

ukgalwaymcguire wrote: »

does anyone know if wiggle except laser cards, tried too email them twice now, no reply and also do chain reaction take laser..
thanks again

Well CRC accept Maestro and your Laser card should be a Maestro card too - check the back

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/PayingOptions

CRC have no mention of Debit cards but they accept bank transfers and drafts by post:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Information.aspx?TranslationLargeID=6#faulty

ukgalwaymcguire

stuf wrote: »

Well CRC accept Maestro and your Laser card should be a Maestro card too - check the back

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/PayingOptions

CRC have no mention of Debit cards but they accept bank transfers and drafts by post:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Information.aspx?TranslationLargeID=6#faulty

thanks stuf, yes my laser is a maestro as well, but its not having it lol
might have too resort too paypal on monday thank you so much though

RICARDO1982

Aquinas73 wrote: »

I had one of these when I was younger
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Raleigh_Super_Tuff_Burner/5360039884/

So did i . Mine was the chrome version. they were great little bikes