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BMX purchase advice

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first_rodeo
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looking for the best bmx bike i can get for around $250

certainly weight is my main focus

Feb 24 2013 10:49PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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buy a dirt jumper theyre so much more fun i made the switch and i love it
Feb 25 2013 11:43AM
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first_rodeo
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what's the cheapest quality dj i can get?
Feb 25 2013 11:52AM
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boo10159
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4 to 5 hundred
Feb 25 2013 12:02PM
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MASkier
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If you are new to BMX get a 20. you can ride anything, and if you decide you like it buy a dirt jumper.
Feb 25 2013 12:04PM
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.AR6rider.
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lol at the kid recommending a $500 DJ bike when the kid asked for a $250 BMX

http://www.albes.com/kink-launch-2013-stock-bike.aspx

Sale completes are pretty much your only option. Here's one from Albe's. You can also check Empire BMX or Dan's Comp.
Feb 25 2013 12:19PM
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Mr.Sloth
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X2 good bike. I'd save up your money and buy a better one, IMO. The more money you spend on a complete, the less money you have to spend replacing shit parts
Feb 25 2013 12:29PM
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saskskier
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The problem with getting a complete for $250 is you aren't going to have a frame worth upgrading. Chances are its not going to be chromoly and if it is, it will be the front triangle. If you can, save some more money and get a complete with a frame you can upgrade over time.
Feb 25 2013 12:38PM
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stupendous-man
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Weight should not be your focus when dealing with such a low budget. You get what you pay for, so if you find a sub-25 lb bike for $250 chances are it will break when you ride off a curb.

Some things to look for are-

double wall rims (at least in the back)
sealed bottom bracket
sealed hubs (though i doubt you will find this in your price rance)
Feb 25 2013 12:46PM
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.AR6rider.
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Weight should not be your focus EVER. Nothing is worse than weight weenies with no brakes who can't ride for shit, but won't put on brakes because they "weigh too much." Actually, riding brakeless is just retarded in general, but I suppose that's a rant for another day.
Feb 25 2013 1:03PM
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Mr.Sloth
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Add integrated headset to this list
Feb 25 2013 2:10PM
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newnewschool
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I saw a fairly nice Haro for 280ish the other day. Can't remember the name of it, it was bright green though haha. I ended up getting a stolen instead though.
Feb 25 2013 4:23PM
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Wall_Nut
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Basically, anything below the $350 mark is going to fall apart on you. This is because many of the crucial bearings are unsealed, and the metals used are prone to bending, and in severe cases, snapping. Especially as a beginner, you will put severe wear on your rims learning to spin and whip, and I highly recommend finding something that has a rear double-walled rim, or you will be replacing rims constantly.
Feb 25 2013 6:51PM
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cwphoto
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huge this. i ride around the neighborhood with friends, nothing pro level, but we have fun. for some reason, like 3 of them feel the need to go brakeless. they dont barspin. they dont tail whip. all they do is really basic stuff and riding. ooh but the tiny little bit of weight that brake shaves off is so worth it when you get hit by a car when you cant footbrake fast enough

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on a more helpful note, i like my dk kvant a lot. its almost 2 years old and i have more miles and abuse on that bike than ive put on any other. ive had to put parts on though. the cheaper dk's are pretty nice, just not great. make sure to look for something with a full chromoly frame, it'll last longer. i remember when i was buying, the dk kvant was $400 and a haro 400.1 was like $600 (if i remember properly), but they had literally almost the same exact specs. just make sure when you buy, to look at all the parts and research each one. paying for the brand is never fun unless you can afford it
Feb 25 2013 7:01PM
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ejm
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Buy used. Check out pinkbike, you can find some good deals. Also I would try to save up some more money, it will be worth it in the long run to spend more money on a better bike.
Feb 25 2013 7:13PM
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rach
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there are no good bikes for $250
Feb 25 2013 7:29PM
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first_rodeo
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ive gone through several Haros, GT's (before they became shit when made by Schwinn) hoffman and specialized's   ive had my fair share of $650 bikes  but ive seen kids with cults stolens and kinks for under 400 that performed much better,  thats why i dont feel like spending 600 on a sunday or fit  
Feb 25 2013 7:52PM
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The_Real_EWilly
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Gt fly are light and fairly cheap
Feb 25 2013 10:50PM
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Big_Spence
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Feb 25 2013 10:51PM
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ILLinoisance
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http://www.the-house.com/qsaca2x20bl12zz-sapient-bmx-bikes.html

Quality stuff.
Feb 25 2013 10:56PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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just google the word pinkbike. its like newschoolers for biking. once your on make an account then go to buy//selll and cllick dj/street/park bikes and theres alot of sweet dealls for around 300. its also nice cuz yyou can narrow th search by citty/state etc
Feb 26 2013 11:25PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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dude this sick dirt jumper is in pennsylvania and is only 350 and its a super sick bike with a super sick builld. u shoud get on this one quick. heres a link http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1284482/
Feb 26 2013 11:44PM
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fortyvalve
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save up 1 or 2 hundred more, buy a decent fit, kink, or sunday complete and progressively build up that frame
Feb 27 2013 12:46PM
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gnar_points
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buy a used angel of death
Feb 27 2013 2:33PM
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Mr.Sloth
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Also, the older the bike, no matter the quality, your going to start running into problems with older technology. BMX bike have changed a shit ton lately
Feb 27 2013 4:03PM
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the-honeypossum
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buy a used bike off craigslist or pinkbike. youll get way more for your money
Feb 27 2013 9:17PM
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