Hi guys, trying to see if this would be an appropriate option for me. I mainly skate, but want to ride a little again. This bike would be mostly for some trails near me, occasionally the skatepark two blocks away, some sprints for fitness, and riding a little bit around with my 7 year old. I am thinking the longer chainstay l, 21 inch tt, and gear ratio would work for what I want. The price is great for something i will likely ride twice a week or so.
Willr2645 on
Trails, like MTB trails?
And is this ai image?
suchy9013 on
I suppose for hardtop flow trails or something smooth it will be good, not so sure abou rocky, bumpy and technical stuff. As for tt and chainstays, them being bigger will definitly make the bike more stable but to do tricks you might need more cleaned up technique, but you will appreciate it on the trails, it might be bit long for regular park. But still doable.
As for the quality, I have no idea. Many peope had their frames in bmx racing here, but I dont see them that often now. There was apparently somedisputes or something but I only caught whiff of it
The only problem I see with specs is the hi-ten fork and single wall front rim. But that is pretty common for cheaper bikes and by my understaning you are not going to do something extreme, so I think this should be nice for you, BUT I would also check marketplace and such, beacause you could fin something better for similar price.
clickyspinny on
Can you elaborate on “trails”?
Pale-Horse-418 on
Hey man, this is literally me. I’m 47, same height and weight as you. I recently got back into riding/trail jumping after 30+ years. So basically starting over. The city built a legit trail park by my house so I figured why not give it a go. Its Bradley Bike Park, San Marcos, CA, if you want to see if its similar to what you will be riding. I started out with some kind of Sunday BMX, 20.5 TT and 12.5 chain stay. It was way too small. I ate shit a few times. I then got the FitBikeCo TRL complete and it is been a game changer. It’s 21 TT, I think 14.5 chain stay, and 33 mm offset forks. Those three dimensions are a game changer for trails. Its been a dream to ride. Its stable and maneuverable. Only thing is its mostly high tensile steel parts but I’ve since upgraded the bars to chromoly and plan to do the same for the forks soon. But I’m not getting crazy so not too worried about it. So if your looking at something similar, I would go for it. Or you can look into a dirt jumper bike. Those are built for jumping. Most older dudes at the park have those. I’m just used to a BMX but a DJ is in my future for sure. Anyway, good luck and have fun!
cycle_addict_ on
When you say ” trail” do you mean mountain bike trails?
Bad idea my friend.
Get a hard hail MTB with a suspension fork.
If you mean dirt jumps or BMX tracks, fuckin send it.
Roots and rocks sucks on 20″ wheels with shit brakes and no suspension.
If anything, get a DJ with a suspension fork and a rear disk brake.
gwarwars on
I know this is the BMX sub but have you considered a 26″ dirt jumper? Sounds like it may be a better choice for what you’re planning on using it for. Another commenter mentioned Bradley Bike park in San Marcos which is one of the spots I ride too and it’s very fun on a 26″
Consistent-Belt-8096 on
Hey bro you should just try find a second hand trail rig with some solid parts, I wouldn’t bother buying a brand new bike with hi ten parts especially forks they bend super quick
unwisemoocow on
Fit trl, if youre going trail complete, go fit trl. They have gone on sale for crazy cheap, I would try to stalk the page on black friday and snipe it if it goes on sale again.
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Hi guys, trying to see if this would be an appropriate option for me. I mainly skate, but want to ride a little again. This bike would be mostly for some trails near me, occasionally the skatepark two blocks away, some sprints for fitness, and riding a little bit around with my 7 year old. I am thinking the longer chainstay l, 21 inch tt, and gear ratio would work for what I want. The price is great for something i will likely ride twice a week or so.
Trails, like MTB trails?
And is this ai image?
I suppose for hardtop flow trails or something smooth it will be good, not so sure abou rocky, bumpy and technical stuff. As for tt and chainstays, them being bigger will definitly make the bike more stable but to do tricks you might need more cleaned up technique, but you will appreciate it on the trails, it might be bit long for regular park. But still doable.
As for the quality, I have no idea. Many peope had their frames in bmx racing here, but I dont see them that often now. There was apparently somedisputes or something but I only caught whiff of it
The only problem I see with specs is the hi-ten fork and single wall front rim. But that is pretty common for cheaper bikes and by my understaning you are not going to do something extreme, so I think this should be nice for you, BUT I would also check marketplace and such, beacause you could fin something better for similar price.
Can you elaborate on “trails”?
Hey man, this is literally me. I’m 47, same height and weight as you. I recently got back into riding/trail jumping after 30+ years. So basically starting over. The city built a legit trail park by my house so I figured why not give it a go. Its Bradley Bike Park, San Marcos, CA, if you want to see if its similar to what you will be riding. I started out with some kind of Sunday BMX, 20.5 TT and 12.5 chain stay. It was way too small. I ate shit a few times. I then got the FitBikeCo TRL complete and it is been a game changer. It’s 21 TT, I think 14.5 chain stay, and 33 mm offset forks. Those three dimensions are a game changer for trails. Its been a dream to ride. Its stable and maneuverable. Only thing is its mostly high tensile steel parts but I’ve since upgraded the bars to chromoly and plan to do the same for the forks soon. But I’m not getting crazy so not too worried about it. So if your looking at something similar, I would go for it. Or you can look into a dirt jumper bike. Those are built for jumping. Most older dudes at the park have those. I’m just used to a BMX but a DJ is in my future for sure. Anyway, good luck and have fun!
When you say ” trail” do you mean mountain bike trails?
Bad idea my friend.
Get a hard hail MTB with a suspension fork.
If you mean dirt jumps or BMX tracks, fuckin send it.
Roots and rocks sucks on 20″ wheels with shit brakes and no suspension.
If anything, get a DJ with a suspension fork and a rear disk brake.
I know this is the BMX sub but have you considered a 26″ dirt jumper? Sounds like it may be a better choice for what you’re planning on using it for. Another commenter mentioned Bradley Bike park in San Marcos which is one of the spots I ride too and it’s very fun on a 26″
Hey bro you should just try find a second hand trail rig with some solid parts, I wouldn’t bother buying a brand new bike with hi ten parts especially forks they bend super quick
Fit trl, if youre going trail complete, go fit trl. They have gone on sale for crazy cheap, I would try to stalk the page on black friday and snipe it if it goes on sale again.