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So i just got a premium deathtrap about a month ago, and have already replaced the headset,  and bottom bracket.  I can feel the back wheel going out. Some fits are going on sale, and i don't now if i can sell my deathtrap in time.  should i just go for it, or keep dumping money into the premium?
Aug 4 2011 2:22AM
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ScuffDUFF
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Get a mountain bike.
Aug 4 2011 2:24AM
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can't do smith grinds on a mountain bike son

Aug 4 2011 2:29AM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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Hahaha fuck yeah. I don't know shit about bikes so i can't help but thats some fucking truth.
Aug 4 2011 2:34AM
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SenorVaca
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Whether you buy it is up to you, but fit bikes are legit. And if you just got the premium and it's already doing shitty, why don't you ask about the warranty, never hurts to ask and you might have gotten the odd one out.
Aug 4 2011 4:55PM
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theabortionator
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that's terrible advice
Aug 4 2011 5:02PM
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PON3
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Buy the FIT. What I found out is, If you buy the nice shit now, later on you wont have to replace it. I made a custom Fly Tierra 2 years ago and haven't had to replace one part on it.
Aug 4 2011 5:26PM
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john.stossel
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bmx needs to stop making up their own names for tricks that. the cash roll is a misty 7. even a flair is basicly a cork 5 or mctwist. bmx needs to get its bitch ass in line. i like daniel dhers because he calls it a cork 7, and not some stupid bmx name like backflip 360... just watched this alli show about banashovits. its just stupid how many new names they come up with to be special
Aug 13 2011 8:29PM
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.AR6rider.
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Thanks for that super relevant post!


OP, things like wheels on stock completes will generally shit the bed pretty quick, so you can either upgrade to a a better complete and work from there, or start upgrading parts like wheels, headset, and bb on the Premium now, which will probably save you money.
Aug 13 2011 8:33PM
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muFFn
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I giggled for some reason.
Aug 13 2011 8:37PM
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blong131
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just grab a wheel dude. no reason to replace a whole bike, stock wheelsets blow.
Aug 13 2011 9:47PM
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skitheeast22
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hehehe
Aug 13 2011 11:11PM
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saskskier
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From what I've read, the Deathtrap frame is a solid frame worth building up. If you like how it feels (geometry and all that jazz) I would keep replacing parts as they go instead of buying another complete. Some completes are better than others, but unless you are spending upwards of $1000 (cdn) then there are going to be cheaper parts that are going to fall apart faster than others. Hope that helps.
Aug 14 2011 12:15AM
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Big.L
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Yeah dude I would just buy a new wheel, stock ones are usually shitty and heavy, you're better off buying quality parts every once in a while then having two complete bikes with all stock parts
Aug 14 2011 12:24AM
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theabortionator
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retarded troll is retarded

KYS
Aug 14 2011 12:39AM
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Merrill
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I got a deathtrap frame in june and I love it, keep putting money into the premium you'll be much better off that way.
Aug 14 2011 12:47AM
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Njens.
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That's debatable.
Aug 14 2011 3:34AM
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Scott29~
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nobody gives a flying fuck about your little girly bike. every barspin you do is equal to getting assfucked by a large black man~
Aug 14 2011 4:08AM
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000000000000
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Dude, you suck at trolling. it should be subtle and sarcastic
Aug 22 2011 4:34PM
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b.dwyre
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fit
Aug 22 2011 6:36PM
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freestyler540
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there are some things to consider:

Are the repair cheaper than a new bike? Make a list that needs to be changed.
Can you find a buyer? go for younger kids they dont know what a good and shitty bike feel like

I keep old bikes in case I need a spare,
Aug 22 2011 7:10PM
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Cult_Leader
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stock parts blow just replace the parts with better ones, plus the bearings are probs unsealed on ur wheels thats why they breaking so fast. But Im not sure I havent had any expirience with that brand so Im not sure. Fit is legit tho. If you replace dont buy EASTERN or NITROS.
Aug 22 2011 11:07PM
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.AR6rider.
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Meh, Eastern gets a bad rap. They make some good parts/frames, it's just that they make some real shitty completes.
Aug 22 2011 11:28PM
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