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Title: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Simplicating on February 25, 2011, 01:09 PM
Im thinking of finally moving onto the new school BMX's but haven't got a very high budget. I found this one and is in the £200-£300 region. I was wondering if its any good. I cant really do any tricks and was also wondering if its an 'easy bike' for beginners. Many thanks, Dylan.
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Munnyella on February 25, 2011, 03:29 PM
Its a fairly decent kids bike, but you'd be better off with a second hand ebay buy, loads to go for.

You might look at Chainreaction for an `out of date' model, Calling the Radshop is also a capital choice,

Look in the forsale section, Pickle had a nice retro looking GT performer mid week for £50, needed wheels and cranks, could be rolling for £150 ish!! (don't know if its for sale still though)

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=121944.0 (http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=121944.0)

Happy hunting
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Simplicating on February 25, 2011, 05:00 PM
I am a kid  xD. But yeah I like the look of that Gt performer.. aren't they heavy though?
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Munnyella on February 25, 2011, 05:10 PM
I have a very similar (but older) one to Pickles, i'd guess at about 27-28lb weight, mine isn't a performer, its a 2004 bump, trimoly, I'd imagine the performer to be lighter as it was a bit further up the quality ladder!!

I would be expecting the compe to be around the same weight.

I know where my money would be.....
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: TwoBobRob on February 25, 2011, 05:53 PM
Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on February 25, 2011, 08:01 PM
 :) Best avoided,very short (19.75tt) and all hi-ten.Look to see what`s available from CRC or buy used. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: SteveG on February 26, 2011, 12:21 AM
I bought a cheapy GT from Halfords a while back to ride about on with my daughter.  I decided it needed a coaster brake, then had to get a new rear rim to suit etc etc.
I weighs a ton though. I had a bit of a ride round on my old school bike and liked it more as well.
Think I would have been better off getting something scondhand. Seen a few on ebay for a reasonable price since, better not let the other half know though as she told me not to buy it ! ::)
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: pickle on February 26, 2011, 07:11 AM
Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   :daumenhoch:



What he says  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Stodgy on February 26, 2011, 08:27 AM
Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   :daumenhoch:



What he says  :daumenhoch:

Hell yeah, forget the GT dude. Good little bike, but short... oh, and not cool at the park.

Have a look at the United RN2 or WeThePeople Justice - I can do you a deal on either. Cracking little bikes, light, pivotal seat, micro gearing - no need to upgrade anything!

Sweet

 
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: Simplicating on February 26, 2011, 09:32 AM
Ill have a better think about it then . Need to save up more moneys to buy either of them bikes =)
Just that I found that Gt Compe Brand new for £170 xD. Probs be about 10 weeks before I can buy one then :) Thanks guys (Ill probs go for a WTP ;) )
Title: Re: GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?
Post by: TwoBobRob on February 26, 2011, 04:26 PM
Save up and buy the right bike buddy, you won't regret it. That GT isn't going to do it for you, trust me.

It's cheap for a reason  ;)

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