Hi! I’m looking into getting a complete bike to start. I’m 160cm tall, and lower standover bikes with a responsive geometry appeal to me, and they seem to fit what I’m looking for in terms of progression better.
Thinking about copping this specific Sunday Forecaster Park as my first bike. I’m looking into learning multiple tricks down the line.
Also, what should I look forward to upgrade on this bike in time? Thoughts, opinions, and advice are welcomed.
by hexachordal9
2 Comments
I have exactly this one. its good for its price tag as the frame is chromoly and it has decent parts. the really bad parts are:
– mid bb has a plastic shell spacer that breaks over time meaning that riding cause an annoying crack noise but still perform though
– the cranks are really small and the chainstay too if you want pegs you will touch them quite often. I suggest getting a 28T sprocket otherwise you’ll pedal a lot
other than that, the geometry is really agile for street so you have to be careful if it’s your first bike. it is obviously sure usable in a park but a bit less stable than a longer one
Someone your size can safely ride any entry level high tensile bike from the last 15 years and get a good sense of whether you enjoy the hobby. I would pick up a cheap ($80-100 USD) used bike, ride it for a couple months, and then see if you want to upgrade to a bike like this. Most intermediate riders are going brakeless and freecoaster – don’t invest in a cassette and gyro setup unless you know they match your riding style.