I want a bike that I can use for tricks, cruising around the neighborhood, and just messing around. The problem is I'm currently obese—I'm 175cm (5'9") and weigh 133kg (293lbs). I grew up with a pump track in my neighborhood and used to ride my BMX all the time.
Lately, I've been really missing that feeling of riding and messing around on a bike. I tried looking for BMX bikes locally, but most of them are only 20 to 24 inches. The other "BMX-ish" bikes I see are basically just modified XC bikes, which obviously don't have the right frame geometry for tricks. The only true large BMX-style bike I can find around here is the Kos Kruiser.
When I looked for information about 26-29 inch BMX bikes, I was really interested and saw so many cool brands from overseas. But I can't just import a bike directly because the import tax regulations in my country are absolutely ridiculous, making the final price 2 to 5 times the original cost.
So, is the Kos Kruiser the right choice for me, or should I just buy a dirt jumper? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
by Relevant_Fuel_9236
3 Comments
Where are you? That makes a big difference. My default in the 29″ market is always the Sunday Hi-C, but if import limitations are too serious- I’d go DJ in your circumstances before Kos.
Most of these big wheel cruisers are pretty much ok for just that, rolling around on, light pump track use, but they’re not solid enough for much more than that really.
Get you a cult devotion in 26 or 29. Real good bikes.