So, both my lads are members of the BMX club and I'm looking for some advice on getting them a new bike each as the ones they have have been outgrown really.
My eldest is 5ft5 or therabouts now so I would think I'll just get him a full sized adult one. But, I gather theres top tube lengths to consider...
The youngest is 4ft 10 but I dont expect that to last long so would rather get hime something a little on the larger side than smaller. I know I could re-hash the oldest's outgoing bike but its his birthday, and that'd be a rubbish present!
I gather that there is various categories of BMX but they a re mainly on the race track, though arent that fussed about racing and the oldest says he'd like to learn 'street' too.
I dentifying the correct type of bike is prooving difficult, as is settling on what size is correct. Does anyone know anything about it, and what I should look for / avoid?
Cheers :D
Random, BMX advice needed!
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- Bearbonesnorm
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Re: Random, BMX advice needed!
I'd get in touch with Winstanleys Dave. They seem to be one of the few places that cater for all types of BMX rather than taking the BMX is a BMX approach.
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/
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http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/
I always wanted one of these ... how else can you get a carbon forked Intense for £550?


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Re: Random, BMX advice needed!
Thanks all. I'll try these places :D
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Support the Winstanleys comments - they were great when trying to size up my two (although both are smaller). Good deals as well; got a near half price Redline off them last year.
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