Beginner bmxer looking 4 tips on buying

DR.Pepper

Hi i was wondering where could i get a good bmx for a good price? ive been looking everywhere! ive been on ebay and im not even going to go near argos as their skateboards nearly gave me a near death experience!!! i really wanna start so if any1 could give me tips i would really apprciate it! thanks!!!
P.S does ramp city let bmx riders in??

Skank

as far as bikes go theres a good choice out there depends on what your budget is ive a merra 540 which i cant even ride cause i stupidly gave my dad the money and got him to order it to the house but my perents live in waterford and they wont give it to me till i finisih my last yr in collage ...

but yeah man i would advuse safty gear to and a helmet if your going to push your self cause the lands can be sore if ya mess it up ..and what type of helemt you get is up to you i personally went full face cause i dont want to look battered all the time good look man ..

http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/

thafitz

sometimes you can pick up a good bmx in the buyandsell (just make sure you have someone with you who rides to check it out). its only worth ordering off the internet if youre going to spend a lot cos shipping for a bike is expensive. oh yeah make sure you get 3 piece cranks with it cos once you start getting any good youre liable to bend/break 1 piece cranks. if you are going to order a bike from abroad check out www.dragonfly.de. they make really good bikes and theyre based in germany so shipping wouldnt be as much.

DR.Pepper

Thanks guys i will check that stuff out!!! P.S my budget would be only E200 as my parent only wanna spend that much!!! but tnx!!

thafitz

if your budget is only €200 then you should get a second hand bike cos, no offence but you wont get a decent bike for 200 brand new.

DR.Pepper

Ok thanks! does any1 know any good bmx bike websites where they sell the gear and the bikes? and does any1 know where i can get a good decent fullface helmet?

wideangle

Next time ur in easons or simular have a look for ride bmx uk mag, dig bmx, ride usa or transworld bmx there are plenty of shop adds with good bargins or just go to my site and click on the links page and see the shop links that are there;
http://www.freewebs.com/extremepix/ :cool:

garthv

Any good shops in Ireland that sell BMX's?
Ive seen a few in Halfords and whathaveya but I dunno about buying from them...

wideangle

Not that I know of.Most people use credit card to buy bikes,parts or frames from england or the states,either via the net or phone.
try;http://www.danscomp.com
http://www.customriders.com
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com
http://www.albes.com :cool:

themadman88m

check the GT's out. there always trust worthy. GT zone or tour would be good ta start on. check out their website. www.gt