people wont laugh at you for havng a t-raptor and not being amazing really i was exactly the same on my old x-alp and t-pro but now i see all the begginner and you really think nothing of it just give them pointers and tips, like people are saying everyone starts somewhere and i think everyone knows that feeling, are you really sure you want a stock, alot of people are changing for mods these days there much easier to throw around and learn on and they're less prone to braking when your a begginner also you can get some really good ones for around your price range, look at the t-pro on tARTY bikes, that frames identical to the older koxx levelboss, have a think about it :)