Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Heres what I wrote it the FAQ bit: Right, I've been thinking on getting a BMX setup for a while now... and now my bike has gone long, low and silver (shamefull) although it has improved my trials its not all I want from my riding, I still need the fun of a good manual, nice spin or to try something new (like grinding on a BMX). So like many of you it looks like I'll be turning to the darkside that is.. BMX. I'd be riding street and park style stuff, no flatland no vert. I've looked through the thread a bit but would like to know a few things from your points of view on whats best/needed. Things I'd need are a nice brake setup (F+R if possible) Im 6ft1 and alot of BMX's I've been on felt short, I found them really hard to bunnyhop without hitting my knees on the bars etc and usually catch my heels on the pegs (is this normal?) So a reccomended frame lenght too. In trials I love having a profile but at a guess I doubt its an essential first buy on a BMX? So basically whats the current top street/park build for £300-£500 to suit my needs? Let us know a few options if possible and where to get them for the best price and service? Cheers then, Olly After having a look around and trying to find threads on TF I think I've narrowed my choices down to these maybe? Diamondback Fubar - Seem to remember Bongo saying he'd pick that part's wise. WeThePeople 4 Seasons - Looks mint (Y) WeThePeople Thrillseeker - Looks the same as 4 Seaons but with F+R Brakes? So whats your 2 cents guys? Cheers Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I'd take a look at the mongoose RAF, but would probably get a 4 seasons as they rule. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I have a wtp primat, its pretty cool. If your looking for full bikes I have heard hofman bikes are getting pretty good. If mongoose still do the RAF take a look at that, its was crazy good value. RAF Seems bloody good, cromo frame, forks and bars, 3 piece cranks, oddyssy cassette hub! chrome rims, front and rear brakes.......I might get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I have a wtp primat, its pretty cool. If your looking for full bikes I have heard hofman bikes are getting pretty good. If mongoose still do the RAF take a look at that, its was crazy good value. RAF Seems bloody good, cromo frame, forks and bars, 3 piece cranks, oddyssy cassette hub! chrome rims, front and rear brakes.......I might get one! ← The spec looks rather good, but apart from the cassette hub its not overly better. The frame and general set-up looks awful from my point of view, I just cant stand the frame that look like that at the seatube/seat stayt bit (Y) The wtp's both look tasty, and as Bongo said check the Fubar's spec, thats got some mint parts on through and through. Im just not sure what kind of standard those bikes are at, is it the eqivalent of say a T-Pro, or more top end? Cheers for the input people keep it coming im about as confused as pilot flying through the bermuda triangle (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangler Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 If you are after a longer bike for taller people you may want to look into a macneil deuce deuce it has a 22" top tube and its what i ride i am 6ft 3" and it's just right. also from my collection of lanky bike bits are my s&m berringer bars which are higher for taller chaps. My 22" deuce deuce with berringer bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcha87 Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I have a wtp primat, its pretty cool. If your looking for full bikes I have heard hofman bikes are getting pretty good. If mongoose still do the RAF take a look at that, its was crazy good value. RAF Seems bloody good, cromo frame, forks and bars, 3 piece cranks, oddyssy cassette hub! chrome rims, front and rear brakes.......I might get one! ← Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's not an Odyssey cassette wheel, it's just the Odyssey 13 tooth freewheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 "Odyssey Hazard Cassette rear hub, 14mm Cro-mo axle & sealed bearings" unless its lieing or I am phick, thats a cassette hub :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 WeThePeople 4 Seasons - Looks mint :blink: WeThePeople Thrillseeker - Looks the same as 4 Seaons but with F+R Brakes? ← Can anyone tell me the differences between these two bikes please? I really like the look of them both but havent a clue which ones better and why, or how they are different? Cheers Olly P.S. Bongo where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangler Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) The thrill seeker weighs more, has 14mm axles front and rear,has crome rims all round,it has 48spoke rims front rear. Fatter seat, the thrill seeker also has giro and the thrillseeker costs £40 more p.s. Bongo's not the only bmx rider on here you know :blink:" Edited April 29, 2005 by spangler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 i have a thrillseeker. its a real nice bike and rides well. the advantages of the thrillseeker over the 4 seasons are.a stronger frame, chrome plated rims front and rear, front brake for tech stuff, and 14mm axles front and rear if you want to do double pegs or smiths without breaking yo axle. :blink: its a whole lot nice than the 4 seasons ;) mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Yea, just been looking over the pictures hard now, noticed the giro, and proper front brake aswell as F+R Chrome. I've now read theres PRO and AM versions? Unless I read wrong.. whats the difference? mathuds0 - You got any pics of yours so I can see one in a non-shop display picture? Cheers Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcha87 Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 "Odyssey Hazard Cassette rear hub, 14mm Cro-mo axle & sealed bearings" unless its lieing or I am phick, thats a cassette hub :blink: ← Hmm,didn't spot that. It also says this Odyssey 13T Cassette freewheel. You're probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 How much have you got? I have a f**kin mint fit logic for sale that ive hardly ridden :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 How much have you got? I have a f**kin mint fit logic for sale that ive hardly ridden :blink: ← Rough Price and Pics? Cheers Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Frame: Fit logic (3 months old) Forks: eastern bog standard headset (not king pictured) eastern bar/stem g-sport homer in silver built onto a black sun big city rim 2 shadow mean pegs dirty harry lever with an anodized blue evolver brake and fibrax pads profile cranks with dmr v8 pedals and a 2 month old 25t profile imperial sprocket in gold kool chain odyssey hazard cassette hub with loads of different sized cogs in anodized red built onto a chrome sun big city (the chrome is starting to peel quite badly) maxxis maxx daddy front tyre and a maxxis m-tread rear tyre brand new snafu outpost seatpost with a brand new demolition seat I think thats about it. I'm after about £400 for the lot if your interested or i will swap for a decent trials bike :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Cheers for the pics, but it doesn't scream out to be mine ;) Peoples BMX's seem so induvidual to trials bikes, maybe its just me. Im leaning towards just going for the WTP Thrillseeker in black now, seems to suit all of my needs and looks decent all round :blink: Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Cheers for the pics, but it doesn't scream out to be mine ;) Peoples BMX's seem so induvidual to trials bikes, maybe its just me. Im leaning towards just going for the WTP Thrillseeker in black now, seems to suit all of my needs and looks decent all round :blink: Olly ← Ok fine by me, I have first dibs on that bmx, it could be my new project to make it all black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktrials Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 got the 4 seasons model bout a month ago.....its sweet as f**k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon rider Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 Ive just ordered me a Diamond back F.U.B.A.R Gonna be interesting :blink: I did ride a Fit van homen, mint set up, but i had to sell it. realised I cant not ride bmx, so im buying a cheap complete, the diamondback seems the best for about £400 ish, but i will be getting it for £340 (halfords discount ;)) stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) Ive just ordered me a Diamond back F.U.B.A.R Gonna be interesting ;) I did ride a Fit van homen, mint set up, but i had to sell it. realised I cant not ride bmx, so im buying a cheap complete, the diamondback seems the best for about £400 ish, but i will be getting it for £340 (halfords discount :P) stu ← I'd get it from here for £329.99 + Postage :blink:" Edited April 29, 2005 by Olly C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 olly i mmust thankyou for bringing up this subject othewrwise I would have never found the above bike. Its mine now, deal has been sorted. As for the clours well cheap anodising means everything not black already will be black if it can be anosided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 olly i mmust thankyou for bringing up this subject othewrwise I would have never found the above bike. Its mine now, deal has been sorted. As for the clours well cheap anodising means everything not black already will be black if it can be anosided. ← lol, no worries Mike :blink: I'll hopefully order the WTP Thrillseeker in black on sunday, got a few days off next week then a holiday the week after so it should all be mint ;) Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 next london ride i propose i toast to new beginings. I cant wait till next friday 5/6 emas done, can go home pick up bike ride it with 10days to revise for last exam then a permant summer holiday for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 I hope you enjoy the bike mike :S It rides sooo nice and is as smooth as a smooth thing :lol: You will also get some goodies sent with it :lol:" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I hope you enjoy the bike mike :S It rides sooo nice and is as smooth as a smooth thing :( You will also get some goodies sent with it :lol:" ← Lol is it buy one get one free or bundle in the left over stock from the shop. :o :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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