Which cheap/older BMX?

[stealthstylz]

Ive just looked on ebay and noticed how much my BMX is worth, and now I'm thinking I should probably get a cheap one to dick around on so I don't damage it. Any ideas what I should be looking for on ebay? Completely out of touch with what's what. Cheap and strong enough to hack big jumps is probably the main priorities.

[Deleted]

Something custom built with high-end aftermarket parts. You'll want full chromoly frame forks bars and cranks, and sealed bearings all round. Not sure what your budget is but this is great for the money (there's loads of different ones out there that's just the first good one I saw). Generally go as new as you can because the components nowadays are lighter, stronger, and longer lasting than they were a few years ago.  And make sure the geometry is right for you because it's pretty crucial for most people 

[monkeep]

what is your old school BMX?? How much is it worth and if you enjoy riding it are you actually planning on selling it??

Cruise down to your local BMX shop and have a nose and a chat, for the price of the bike linked on eBay you could get a brand new one with a top spec that you know has not got any hidden "issues" that you can just get on with riding... You'll also be able to choose the size that is right for you which apparently makes a big difference to how they ride these days but back in the day it was whether or not the wheels went round :-)

What is your budget?

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^ Agree with that, there's a range of stuff that's great right out of the box for the same price, it really depends what your budget is and what sort of spec you like. Some people want certain things that complete bikes lack, but completes are made ready to go and generally good for most people and the quality of them nowadays means that if you go with the right brand (Wethepeople make the best completes, no doubt) then you really can't go wrong.

[grifterkid]

Are there any cheap 'old-skool' BMX's out there anymore...?!

I bought an '84(ish!) Mongoose Supergoose many moons ago for peanuts and I have to admit that I'm just too scared t take it out and use it now...!!! Even though it's a tad on the tatty side I'd still not risk leaving it anywhere...

I'd love a Raleigh Burner (I still kick myself for giving away my Pro Burner when I was a kid!!!!) but even those are ruddy expensive now!

[steveg]

I've still got both of mine from the early 80's and after having them so long I don't want to go and break them. Having said that it depends what you plan on doing with it. When you think of how much abuse a lot of people gave them back then it shouldn't be too bad even if you weigh a bit more than you used to like me ! I spotted a GT in the sale at Halfords a while back and bought that. It's heavy as hell but I built a rear wheel up with a coaster brake so it's fine for messing about on.

[stealthstylz]

I cant remember what the rest of the parts are, but its a Haro Master frame. I'll do a resto thread when I get round to it, its wearing a fetching coat of matt grey and 12 years of dirt/rust.

[stealthstylz]

And I was more thinking of names/photos of decent bikes so I can scour ebay and pick something up cheap that's badly listed haha.

[Dez]

if you just want a mid range rider, a lot of the FIT range is pretty good for the money.

[loudandproud205]

I didn't believe how much my old Raleigh Burner Aero was worth these days until I looked myself, and to think I threw it out as I had just got a 15 speed mountain bike.

I have a look round boot sales and auto jumbles just incase I come across one again.

[monkeep]

Oct 7, 2014 17:01:56 GMT stealthstylz said:

I cant remember what the rest of the parts are, but its a Haro Master frame. I'll do a resto thread when I get round to it, its wearing a fetching coat of matt grey and 12 years of dirt/rust.

Holy Cow Batman!! that is completely crazy, I'm a little bit speechless...

Anyway, nowadays BMX's aren't named in quite the same way that they used to, there is also a bucket load more different makes and models these days, so really you want to look at one of the brands mentioned here - WeThePeople are good, as are FIT, but there are loads of others, most of the old brands are still about and still make good bikes. Almost to the point of saying that as long as it is fairly modern (e.g. 3-piece cranks and a small chainring with a cassette rear wheel) you can't go too far wrong...

At the end of the day, as long as the bike works and you enjoy riding it, if you're happy with the price you pay for it you'll be fine :-)

Or you could just ride the Master and look like a BOSS at the skatepark...

[stealthstylz]

Ive been to the skate park on it, nobody recognised it cos they were all about 14 and tbf it looks like a massive shitter. Its not as good as it sounds, I swapped it for a block of poo bar with a rich kid from school and it hadn't been looked after.

[scratcher]

I bought a second d hand Eastern complete a couple of years ago on ebay. £500 RRP, 6 months old on ebay with a Shadow chain and some swanky brakes that I took off anyway. So a good £600 worth...

£81 including delivery

Complete bikes sell for peanuts.