Not bad to get started bc it’s definitely bmx shaped and will hold up to some fundamentals. But I’d save more and get something with at least a double wall rear rim, and some sealed hub bearings. Unsealed bearings are a bitch and cause a lot of headaches. Going further, I’d look for a bike with a chromoly frame. As you get better or put more wear on the bike, the hi tensil fork bars and frame are gonna morph, bend, and possibly crack bc that type of metal is much more rigid than chromoly. So if you got one with a chromoly frame you wouldn’t have to replace the frame when it comes time to upgrade parts.
H1z4ng on
How tall are you, and what’s your budget?
VegetableAids on
Go on marketplace search custom bmx. Buy something second hand will last a lot longer
JayHellmers on
There aren’t many budget bikes these days with a one piece crank. That’s pretty bad. I would buy a used bike that someone has upgraded and has some decent parts.
Sk8_97 on
Ok, I get it, better go for a used one. Thanks for the tips
Awkward_Importance49 on
I’m going to go with no here.
Too many low value aspects.
It’s a good price for *a* BMX but you can only buy Hi-ten frame, fork and bars if you are willing to lose that money because it’s a zero value bike. No resale.
But to start out, when you’re not riding ambitiously… hi-ten is fine for popping bunny hops and manuals.
However, it’s also single wall rims, and looseball hubs.
There’s just nothing about this spec that is okay sadly.
begin420 on
Go for a more reputable company for a couple hundred more
ShiiftyShift on
Not really, save up and get something like a Collective CS-PRO or something else that’s full chromoly with double-walled rims. Cheap BMXs wont handle big jumps well, My back rim gave in after one hard jump.
halflingscooters on
My first “bmx” bike was around that price and with similar specs. It got me through about a year of riding. The cranks broke, the pedals broke, the fork bent, the tires bulged and blew off the rims. Even the driver broke. This was all done learning 180s, and jumping down 3 stairs. I was around 14 years old at the time. It was enough to figure out that I enjoyed the sport, but in hindsight, a nice used bike would’ve probably been a better choice. On the flipside, though, I did get to learn a lot about wrenching on a bike.
My recommendation is to spend a little more for a better used bike. I don’t think you’d have to spend double that bike to get more than double the value.
BmxerBarbra on
The cranks are a huge red flag. 1 piece thin cranks with break quickly and replacing them may be a pain in the ass
BmxerBarbra on
Also try to avoid high tensile steel. Need full crhomolly frame fork and bars
Bmx69420365 on
You should looking into the Fit Bike Co Series One MD in gloss black. It’s 299.99 and way better
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Not bad to get started bc it’s definitely bmx shaped and will hold up to some fundamentals. But I’d save more and get something with at least a double wall rear rim, and some sealed hub bearings. Unsealed bearings are a bitch and cause a lot of headaches. Going further, I’d look for a bike with a chromoly frame. As you get better or put more wear on the bike, the hi tensil fork bars and frame are gonna morph, bend, and possibly crack bc that type of metal is much more rigid than chromoly. So if you got one with a chromoly frame you wouldn’t have to replace the frame when it comes time to upgrade parts.
How tall are you, and what’s your budget?
Go on marketplace search custom bmx. Buy something second hand will last a lot longer
There aren’t many budget bikes these days with a one piece crank. That’s pretty bad. I would buy a used bike that someone has upgraded and has some decent parts.
Ok, I get it, better go for a used one. Thanks for the tips
I’m going to go with no here.
Too many low value aspects.
It’s a good price for *a* BMX but you can only buy Hi-ten frame, fork and bars if you are willing to lose that money because it’s a zero value bike. No resale.
But to start out, when you’re not riding ambitiously… hi-ten is fine for popping bunny hops and manuals.
However, it’s also single wall rims, and looseball hubs.
There’s just nothing about this spec that is okay sadly.
Go for a more reputable company for a couple hundred more
Not really, save up and get something like a Collective CS-PRO or something else that’s full chromoly with double-walled rims. Cheap BMXs wont handle big jumps well, My back rim gave in after one hard jump.
My first “bmx” bike was around that price and with similar specs. It got me through about a year of riding. The cranks broke, the pedals broke, the fork bent, the tires bulged and blew off the rims. Even the driver broke. This was all done learning 180s, and jumping down 3 stairs. I was around 14 years old at the time. It was enough to figure out that I enjoyed the sport, but in hindsight, a nice used bike would’ve probably been a better choice. On the flipside, though, I did get to learn a lot about wrenching on a bike.
My recommendation is to spend a little more for a better used bike. I don’t think you’d have to spend double that bike to get more than double the value.
The cranks are a huge red flag. 1 piece thin cranks with break quickly and replacing them may be a pain in the ass
Also try to avoid high tensile steel. Need full crhomolly frame fork and bars
You should looking into the Fit Bike Co Series One MD in gloss black. It’s 299.99 and way better
Sealed bearings
Intergrated headset
3 piece cranks
Proper geometry
Quality materials
All things to look for in a bike, i just got back into riding after 10 years and picked up the fit street freecoaster.
Best budget option is just finding something used. Youll get much higher quality for much cheaper. Stick to reputable brands.
No