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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: priv on January 03, 2007, 10:59 PM
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are either of these any good??
a mate says he can get either for about 150quid he didn't say what year they were, and he aint got a clue about cruisers he's a mountain biker.
any advice woud be welcome.
priv
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Depending on the year of the GT (I haven't ridden a 2006 or 7 GT) I would say the following on the two
The GT is a big bike 22" top tube and can take a bit of throwing around. The FMF rides more like a 20" as it has smaller dimensions.
I would say if your over 6' go for the GT if under 6' go for the FMF
I've ridden both at Hartlepool I'm 5' 9" and would prefer to race the FMF but the GT would be better for just riding the streets on.
Andy
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Adey go for the Haro, it might be a bit more cash but its a LOT more bike, depending on the year GT's came with some duff parts on them (14mm axle wheels and forged cranks) and the FMF are very light which makes me question the strength of them.
Hope this helps?
:) DINGO :)
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As Andy says the GT is fine for taller riders. I have a 2004 GT Pro Series 24 and at 6' 2" I have no probs riding it, jumping it and throwing it about a bit.
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he's gone for the fmf for 100quid,he said he's had fmf parts when he raced MX and was happy with them,so only time will tell now.
priv
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My GT24 ....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g114/martycoughlin/GT24JustBuilt.jpg)
Rides really nice and jumps well too :daumenhoch: