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How Hard Is BMX?

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BagOTricks
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With summer approaching I'm looking to get into a new sport, and BMX tops the list. How tough is it to get into? I realize a bike will be pricey, but lets say I want to hit ledges and rails and stuff, is that gonna take me years? Any other BMXers on here? I've been skating for years but could never get too serious about it.
8 years ago
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NoImNotaBoarder
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The only thing i know about BMX is that it looks like a (potential) beating for your balls.
8 years ago
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TrickyDick470
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I tried it one summer and within a week or two I was able to bunny hop (whatever it is called) over a foot tall rail and do a crappy double peg grind on said rail as well. Can't really speak for harder tricks but I'm sure it wouldn't take you too long to be able to have fun hopping up and down ledges and perhaps grinding some small stuff.

I didn't really stick with it but it seems like eating shit can be a bit more painful or high consequence than with skateboarding.
8 years ago
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-skian-
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Go for unicycling! I've never done bmx before, but mountain unicycling is super sick, and a really good exercise.
8 years ago
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skierman
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Why are you even asking this question? Go ride a BMX bike, you turd.
8 years ago
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theBearJew
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Its just like riding a bike.
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-skian-
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theBearJewIts just like riding a bike.


First of all good answer, second of all, I like your name, Donny Donowitz.
8 years ago
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daannnnieel
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if you like being sweaty and bloody all the time it's the cheapest bike related sport.

I prefer downhilling
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powderdrunkie
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sack up and get a dirt bike and trail ride and have fun you pussy

I regret calling you a pussy but seriously biking is cool I guess
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powderdrunkie
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sack up and get a dirt bike and trail ride and have fun you pussy

I regret calling you a pussy but seriously biking is cool I guess
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TroyAntipasta
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How good are you at skiing park? It all comes down to how fast you can progress and if you have the balls to try new tricks or not. PM me I got a street bike for sale
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theabortionator
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I wouldn't spend a bunch of money on your first bike. Get something under 500. Can find some decent stuff for 3 or 4.

Ride it around, hit some trails, ride the park, jump some stairs. See what you think of it.

I used to love it. Don't ride anymore though.
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Peter.
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buy a mountain bike instead
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BagOTricks
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skiermanWhy are you even asking this question? Go ride a BMX bike, you turd.


Don't have one, ya turd

MGKHow good are you at skiing park? It all comes down to how fast you can progress and if you have the balls to try new tricks or not. PM me I got a street bike for sale


Having balls won't be an issue unless I smash them off my bike seat I guess

Peter.buy a mountain bike instead


Don't really have any local resorts with good trails
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skierman
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TheBagOTricksDon't have one, ya turd



Having balls won't be an issue unless I smash them off my bike seat I guess



Don't really have any local resorts with good trails


You're a fucking idiot all around. Stop asking stupid questions.

"Uh guys like how hard is riding a bike cause I don't have one and don't know how to get one to ride so I thought I'd ask because its not relevant at all and was curious"

Shut the hell up.
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saskskier
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theabortionatorI wouldn't spend a bunch of money on your first bike. Get something under 500. Can find some decent stuff for 3 or 4.

Ride it around, hit some trails, ride the park, jump some stairs. See what you think of it.

I used to love it. Don't ride anymore though.


This is about all you need to know.

Learn 180s and 360s. Spend a bit extra and get a freecoaster and have a blast rolling backwards and doing sliders. Learn manuals and manual everything you can. Find a manual pad and you'll be busy for hours.
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BagOTricks
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skiermanYou're a fucking idiot all around. Stop asking stupid questions.

"Uh guys like how hard is riding a bike cause I don't have one and don't know how to get one to ride so I thought I'd ask because its not relevant at all and was curious"

Shut the hell up.


Lmfao bro, you really can't be any more toxic can you?
8 years ago
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BagOTricks
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saskskierThis is about all you need to know.

Learn 180s and 360s. Spend a bit extra and get a freecoaster and have a blast rolling backwards and doing sliders. Learn manuals and manual everything you can. Find a manual pad and you'll be busy for hours.


Word thanks man, if I get a bike without a free coaster and try to ride backwards, do I have to pedal backwards?
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skierman
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TheBagOTricksLmfao bro, you really can't be any more toxic can you?


Shut the fuck up Britney Spears and go ride a bike before you make a stupid thread.
8 years ago
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BagOTricks
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skiermanShut the fuck up Britney Spears and go ride a bike before you make a stupid thread.


Fuck off nerd kid
8 years ago
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tacolife
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Dude I am in the exact same position as you. skated a bit but Its just not right for me and now debating whether or not to kill 300+ on something I'm not sure how much i'm gonna like/use. I think Im just gonna wait for a cheep one to pop up on craigslist.
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daannnnieel
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TheBagOTricksWord thanks man, if I get a bike without a free coaster and try to ride backwards, do I have to pedal backwards?


if you don't even know what a freecoaster is I seriously doubt you'll be riding backwards anytime soon.
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fries
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Only done it a few times. Pretty fun but you get some nasty falls
8 years ago
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250r
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daannnnieelif you don't even know what a freecoaster is I seriously doubt you'll be riding backwards anytime soon.


ive been looking at getting into bmx, apparently fakies are easier with a cassette at first, since the backwards peddling helps you balance. once you've learned to do that get a freecoaster to do faster fakies.
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TheDoughAbides
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you will get hurt and you will get addicted
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BagOTricks
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TheDoughAbidesyou will get hurt and you will get addicted


Sounds about right, buying a bike this week!
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