i think i want a bmx

lennymc

with the ratoath track only about 20 minutes away from me, I'm going to try to relive my youth by getting a bmx. Are there any bmx bikes that are suitable for an adult, and what would the budget be?

thanks

Vélo

I live in Ratoath myself and my kids are going to join. I've a funny feeling when I bring them down I'll probably want to have a go also.

Beasty

It's an Olympic sport so there are bound to be plenty of adult options. Presumably Ratoath will have hire bikes you will be able to try out before committing to buy?

studiorat

I used to ride the 26" wheel version of this with mtb risers :



Any 26" cruiser would do, I mean proper bmx cruiser...

seamus

The vast majority of BMXes are adult bikes, they don't really come in sizes for teenagers and adults. Any 20" BMX is considered full-size. Entry-level decent BMX starts at €300.

Just be wary of the types of BMX. They come in all sorts of flavours. Flatland BMXes are primarily used for doing fancy stuff, arguably the hardset and most beautiful discipline. But the bikes are heavier, come with more junk and generally have a shorter wheelbase.
Dirt Jumping BMXes tend to have a longer wheelbase and are designed for lightness, more than toughness.

A freestyle BMX is the all-rounder. Average-length wheelbase, pegs for grinding and light enough for throwing around the place. Probably the best to buy if you're not trying to get into anything specific.

The bikes are generally bombproof, but that doesn't really matter because servicing them and replacing parts is a doddle.

07Lapierre

Just use your road bike!

Icyseanfitz

id actually love a bmx as well fairly inexpensive when you compare them to other bikes too

lennymc

07Lapierre wrote: »

Just use your road bike!

LOL


http://www.evanscycles.com/products/raleigh/super-tuff-burner-2011-bmx-ec024276

cool.

track is nearly ready:
http://www.ratoathbmx.com/home/4538981101

Vélo

lennymc wrote: »

LOL


http://www.evanscycles.com/products/raleigh/super-tuff-burner-2011-bmx-ec024276

cool.

I bought one of them for about €200 last year. My kid uses it all the time now. I told him I'll bring him down to the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park and let him cycle up and down the hills there. I used to do it all the time as a kid.....oooh the memories.

I had that model when I was about 12.

Jawgap

Adults trying to relive their BMX years - what could possibly go wrong?????


If you break your leg just don't come running to me......

Harrybelafonte

I have a Haro F2 that I bought a few years ago that I'll be bringing over and got a second hand TR2.2 for my son. His one is more suited, no gyro and back brake only.

If you're going to buy one of the OTPs bear in mind that the majority now have a crazy small front chainring. and they'll be a pain for racing (AFAIK). There's plenty around on the second-hand market or if you join Ratoath they have discounts with some stores (one of which is in Kilkenny, which I think is run by a BMXer).

Don't forget full face helmet too?

CianRyan

These are solid BMX's.

From my days in skate parks, every one recommends them to beginners and for advanced stuff.

Vélo

Jawgap wrote: »

Adults trying to relive their BMX years - what could possibly go wrong?????


If you break your leg just don't come running to me......

I went to the Phoenix Park on Saturday & Sunday with my kids. I brought the 7 year old on Sunday. His bike handling skills aren't the best he went down a short but steep hill after I told him not to. I had to jump off my bike and grab him as he went down, he was just about to ge head-over-heels but fair play to him though for having the balls to give it a go. I brought him down to Magazine Fort and showed him how to go down the hills properly.

They both really enjoyed it and want to do it more often and yes it was great fun!