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[Closed] BMX bike for my 13 year old - where do I start?

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My son has asked for a BMX to go down the skate park with his mates but I've no idea where to start. What should I look for (no more than £200) - Mongoose or GT a good starting point?

Would also consider second hand wouldn't know where to look - any suggestions?


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 4:20 pm
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My Nephew (same age) got a Wethepeople which apparently is a popular make and decent. Various pricepoints obviously.....

CRC often knock out some decent deals on BMX as do Winstanleys i believe?


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 4:38 pm
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I would try for a second hand (good condition) wethepeople, Kink, or fit rather than a cheaper bike. I picked up a Norco for the lad off eBay for 140, never been ridden. He never uses it.....but I do 😀


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 4:40 pm
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Here rider owned and good guys [url= http://www.radbmxshop.co.uk/ ]http://www.radbmxshop.co.uk/[/url]


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 5:27 pm
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I have a Diamondback Furbar £140 plus postage. Sunn Rhino rims, Race Face Good'n'Evil grips, Maxxis tyres....all the good stuff and in full working order.
I had a rear brake fitted to go with the front.
Full working oirder and very good condition.
My email is in my profile if it's of interest.


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 7:11 pm
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Try to find something with a full 4130 frame if possible so it'll last - most cheap ones are hi ten steel. Although they're not really "cool" bmx brands, specialized and giant have the 4130 frame and seem to have a nice spec. Get 14m axles if he wants to grind on it, will save loads of bent 10mm axles!


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 7:18 pm
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only one place to go..Alans.. Wigan No.1 sorted my daughter out so well i bought one for myself!


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 7:23 pm
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Monksie - any pics?


 
Posted : 30/03/2012 7:52 pm

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