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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Frosty on August 22, 2008, 11:05 AM

Title: Not strictly BMX
Post by: Frosty on August 22, 2008, 11:05 AM

I know a few of you chaps are bike shop owners and am looking for info to help a mate out.

His son 10 yo is looking to get a 24 wheeled bike, he has a couple of bmx's already and is not sure what to go for, ideally with gears so I guess a small mountain bike or other discipline ride?

The lad average height so I am thinking a normal mtb frame may be too high for stand over height! Any suggestions on rides and any deals to be had?

Many thanks

Paul

Title: Re: Not strictly BMX
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on August 22, 2008, 11:12 AM

 :) How about something like an MTB  jump bike? 24 wheels,low pro frame with small standover hight...DMR & 24/7 both have completes available as do plenty of other companies...

Title: Re: Not strictly BMX
Post by: Dark Diggler on August 22, 2008, 11:25 AM

Budget will be the key factor, as Heywood says a jump frame is naturally low slung, the choice is plentyful. Mongoose have a 24" jumpy at £200, DMR start at £400, but there are tons to choose from  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Not strictly BMX
Post by: Frosty on August 22, 2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks chaps, with the jump bikes I know they are going to built for strength but any ideas on weight? will a 10 yo cope ok with one?

Title: Re: Not strictly BMX
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on August 22, 2008, 01:29 PM

a bike with 24 wheels, bet thats fun to ride  ;)

Title: Re: Not strictly BMX
Post by: kev-s on August 22, 2008, 01:40 PM

weight will be an issue esp with a dmr as they are made of 4130 chromoly, so ur better off going for a ally frame

this is my old jump bike with gears

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/1003/escrs/HPIM0125-2.jpg)

and my current project

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/1003/escrs/DSC01096.jpg)