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New School BMX 2004 - Now => New School Racing => Topic started by: curtispro on September 22, 2010, 09:29 PM
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Right then, I am going to get a new school bike to ride around the tracks with my sons and need some advice, I am thinking of getting a PK ripper team XLP as they seem quite well priced and look good with a nod to old school, is it going to be big enough (6' tall 12 stone ) or should I go for a cruiser? No bike shops locally so will have to be mail order, failing that I might have to blag a go on someones bikes at our next club night, btw I am new to all this race malarky :LolLolLolLol: and want something suitable with a tilt to racing. I don't fancy building one up, need something good out of the box.
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I'm not a NS expert at all... but the XLP should be big enough for you to ride with no problems. If you wanted all out race performance you should maybe go for something a bit longer (eg 21.5 to 22" top tube length). I think the XLP has a 21" top tube. Most adult cruisers are between 21.25 to 21.75", so not that much longer.
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I think it could be 21.25 if it is the XLP team with the splined creanks etc. Is it 2010 silver / blue?
As goo a starting place as any.
Try Stodgy in the rad shop. SE often discount at end of season and he may get a good deal for you.
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Thanks, thats the one I have been looking at, found it for £425.00 may go with one of these :daumenhoch:
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Ivesy and Reidy are plenty quick enough on theirs!!
But do try a price from Stodgy. :daumenhoch:
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here ya go
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=114647.0
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is it going to be big enough (6' tall 12 stone ) ...and want something suitable with a tilt to racing.
I'm about the same size and weight as you and I have had my 2006 Pk Ripper (not team) for a few years. Its only got a 20.5 top tube and is long enough for me (and I have quite gangly long legs!! ;D ). It has stood up to all the abuse I give it by jumping badly and generally learning from scratch at the age of 38. 09 Rippers are coming down in price and for £400 you can get a 2010 with shiney blue bits all over it!! or you might want to wait for the 2011 which is white and chrome (damn fine) and is about £470 at the mo.
I think my 06 Ripper is a really good bike and that SE Bikes make some great bikes at a decent price...despite the absolute hatred that modern SE Bikes receive from a few people who go on about China making them and rubbish components...blah blah. :'( (each to their own I suppose).
There was/is a 07 Ripper on flea bay for £130 which is a hell of a lot of bike for that money and cheap enough for you to sell on if you feel its too small and you want to try a cruiser (blag a ride of one when you go down to the track...most people are happy to let you have a go as long as you have something decentish for them to hang on to as you bomb around on their pride and joy ;D
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:) Have you looked at the Redline Proline XL? Only downside is unsealed hubs & steel bars but the ones I know of have been raced all this year with no problems.The build quality of the frames rivals that of £300 + aftermarket frames too :daumenhoch:
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where abouts are you based?
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Norfolk area
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24" Floval Flyer , hard as nails, cheap and this year's colour is the mutts nuts.