James Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) hey, after having pretty much conquered my recently aquired bout of mind numbing boredom with some sick bmx videos, ive decided that hey im gonne buy me one.. adding together this fact and the fact that i cant think of what to get for christmas.. ive come up a cropper and am going to ask my dear old mum to purchase me a bmx push bicycle. ive found this, and to me it ticks all the boxes, looks good, nice colour, has everything i need in a first bmx and ultimately, pretty cheap. so what does everyone think..? and im more than happy to recieve other suggestions of bikes around that price range. thanks in advance chaps.Jimmy Edited December 3, 2006 by James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 come on guys im bored as hell, i want a discussion.also, could someone asnwer the question, why do some people run 39/14 gear ratios and some 30/11 and some even.. 44/16!! are they for different styles of riding? becuase in all the vids i see they have smaller front rings. hmm.heres a pic, to keep y'all interested.peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 To be brutally honest/sound a dick, theres a reason why this bike is so cheap. Its crap...if you concider buying this you might as well go to halfords a pick out something there. Theres truth about the saying "you get what you pay for" when it comes to bikes, if you could get a slightly bigger budget you would get yourself so much more bike for your money, for a first bmx you should be looking around £180, that would get you a nice felt/dk etc. something with a half decent company behind it and warrenty for actual riding... Or you could but it and not believe someone whos completele blind drunk on a sunday night/morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Regarding the gearing- those ratios all work out at virtually the same so the only difference between them is the physical size. Basically BMXers have taken to running as small gearing as possible to keep things out of the way and also reduce weight (BMXers are even more anal about weight than trials riders are these days!). 25/9 used to be the fashion but I've heard of hubs now available with 8 teeth and less so it's still coming down...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Yeah, to be honest if you're seriously thinking about getting into bmc then you will hate that bike in less than a month.If you're on a budget.. Who isn't? Then I'd go for a secondhand bike really.. Generally much better spec, and cheap due to bmxs having a super low resale value.If not.. Wethepeople do quite nice entry levels set ups have a look a them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 yup, the WTP range is good. hoffman do some nice cheap bikes too. the most important things to look for are a full cromo frame&fork (seriously, settle for nothing less or you'll just have to buy new ones), 14mm dropouts on the frame and 48spoke wheels (you need 48 for proper hucking - we can't all be OBM smooth ). the current fashion is for long (21") frames but to be honest unless you're well clear of 6 foot I'd advise something a little shorter (I'm 6'1 and find 20.75 to be about right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-i'anson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I would say best first bmx for you would be the wethepeople nova. Linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Definitely get what you pay for in bmx, Its no different to buying a trials bike.I built my bmx its probaly the best thing to do as you can spread the cost of parts over a period of time and lets face it unless you drive to Y2SK8 or wherever theres nothing at the moment to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I would say best first bmx for you would be the wethepeople nova. Linkyi like that. does everyone think thats a good choice then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 i like that. does everyone think thats a good choice then?not really - for a WTP go for the addict cos the nova doesn't have a full cromo frame&forkit's an extra £100 but the replacement frame you'll need within a year is going to be at least £200, and replacement forks another £80. consider these for around the £200 markDK 6 pack 07DK cleveland 06i've never ridden either but the frame&fork are full cromo and if you're anything like me you'll have replaced all the small components with pimpy new ones within 6months anywayoh - and a consider this a vote for not buying from winstanleys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Definitely get what you pay for in bmx, Its no different to buying a trials bike. I built my bmx its probaly the best thing to do as you can spread the cost of parts over a period of time and lets face it unless you drive to Y2SK8 or wherever theres nothing at the moment to ride When you say Y2SK8, do you mean the park in Peterborough? I have been there a few times, 'tis a really good park, plus living in Bourne means it isn't too far to travel, just a shame it's only bikers day on wednesday. And yeah another vote for the WTP Addict, and another not to buy from winstanleys. These are a good online shop, great bunch of guys and really helpful Source bmx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-i'anson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Poopipes got a good point. If you have that extra £100 go for the addict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 not really - for a WTP go for the addict cos the nova doesn't have a full cromo frame&forkI had a ... oh what is it now 2004? WTP Nova!it was a super bike it was superb! just pelt head on at anything you wanted handeled8-10 foot high table tops fine.... only ever bothered changing tyres and stripping brakescutting bars..... but mechanically nothing... perfect learner bikeveiwed the nova and looks like they got it spot on for a bike to ride an crash....if you seriously want to take up BMX and go through with it maybee look at the higherrange of the WTP range.......OH an ive always have a fetish for fit bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 really cant afford £299, would love to, but thats pushing it a bit.also, is it possible to easily and tidily remove the giro from a bmx, just leaving normal stem and back brake cable, wont be needing front i dont think.thanks for all your help guys, been great.J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-i'anson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I had a ... oh what is it now 2004? WTP Nova!it was a super bike it was superb! just pelt head on at anything you wanted handeled8-10 foot high table tops fine.... only ever bothered changing tyres and stripping brakescutting bars..... but mechanically nothing... perfect learner bikeveiwed the nova and looks like they got it spot on for a bike to ride an crash....if you seriously want to take up BMX and go through with it maybee look at the higherrange of the WTP range.......OH an ive always have a fetish for fit bikes I have a Fit Seris 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have a Fit Seris 1. bring it on next london ride for michael to play - going mod now cos i missplaying arround on big bikes.... picking up new toy tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-i'anson Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 bring it on next london ride for michael to play - going mod now cos i missplaying arround on big bikes.... picking up new toy tommorow What you getting dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 piece of piss to remove a gyro, don't worry about it at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have to say to not go with Winstanleys.Recently went to buy a hoody and long sleve tee, ended up with an email saying that neither were in stock and they didn't know when the hoody will be back in. And suggested a hoody they don't even have on the website.But it's only my first time, so i can't really judge them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 also, is it possible to easily and tidily remove the giro from a bmx, just leaving normal stem and back brake cableYea will take 2 seconds and then u just need a straight back cable costs bout a fiver but someone you know shuold have 1 lying arround somewhere!What you getting dude?TPOO last year standard spec hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_C Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hmm, Winstanleys are quite crap sometimes, always getting colours and sizes wrong when friends have bought from them. Best bmx shops I've dealt with; Cyclone, The Source and the best; Pijin.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hmm, Winstanleys are quite crap sometimes, always getting colours and sizes wrong when friends have bought from them. Best bmx shops I've dealt with; Cyclone, The Source and the best; Pijin.Tomthey all look good but none of them sell the nova full bike in the colour i want apparently. thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 How about AlansBMX, they sell the two different colours, but as you haven't said which colour your looking for, i can only assume it's one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron-i'anson Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Try this.... linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 When you say Y2SK8, do you mean the park in Peterborough? I have been there a few times, 'tis a really good park, plus living in Bourne means it isn't too far to travel, just a shame it's only bikers day on wednesday. Bmx from sunday at 2 aswell well morning but youve got to mix with the wood pushersand I did indeed mean the park in peterborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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