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Hi,
This is my first time buying a BMX bike and riding one. Im thinking of buying this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kink-Gap-BMX-Bike-2012-/121169490720?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1c3643b320
Anyone shed any light? Is it decent for Skatepark? Im really looking to take it to the indoor skatepark thanks.
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You are in NY right? You might want to find something in the USA.
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Nope. In Manchester, United Kingdom.
The location thing is wrong. I just typed any random postcode in.
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Oh, lol well how much is that in USD? It seems decent but that's not saying much. it's like $350 new on amazon.com. There is pretty good reviews on here about it so i would go for it.
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Hmm I'm unsure in USD but it's a reasonable price. I just can't seem to think if the bike is good though. What worries me is, buying a second hand bike on Ebay, the problems with it. How do I know if the guy has replaced parts/maybe its not really chromoly etc.
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I tried contacting that guy for some decent pictures since the past week but no response. I think it's risky getting a second hand bike from him. Hmm just don't know where to get a decent second hand bike full chromo and thats good for skateparks and in the range of £100-£200.
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I would get that over the mongoose i think and the kink really doesn't look that used it would be alright for a beginner though so i think you will be ok with it... You don't have to post multiple threads though.
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Oh okay but for the moment I'm still waiting for that guy to reply. If he doesn't I wont buy it because he has low feedback and I don't wanna waste time getting my money back and having to wait even longer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONGOOSE-CHAMBER-FREESTYLER-BMX-20-WHEEL-BLUE-2012-BARGAIN-PRICE-399-99-RRP-/151101704229?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item232e5d0825&clk_rvr_id=517865730144
The Mongoose for the price and being NEW is decent right? I hear lots of bad reviews about Mongoose tho :/
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Go for the mongose man. Deffinetely wont let you down.
Btw: freind of mine bent the Crap out of his left chainstay on the kink gap.
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BRANDON_90 wrote:Go for the mongose man. Deffinetely wont let you down.
Btw: freind of mine bent the Crap out of his left chainstay on the ...more
Thanks! I'm very inclined in getting that Mongoose Chamber 2012. Only one thing that's making my decision a bit strange is this:
100% Chromoly Frame with Removeable Brake Mounts
Full Chromoly Forks
Pivotal Seat & Seatpost
Odyssey Twisted PC Pedals & Odyssey Chase Hawk Grips
8.25" Rise Handlebars
48 Spline 3 Piece Cranks Specification:
Frame: 100% 4130 Chromoly / Removable brake mounts / 20.75" Top Tube
Fork: Full Chromoly / 1" 1/8
Handlebars: Hi-Ten / 8.25" Rise
Stem: Front Load / 50mm reach
Headset: Campy Style Integrated Threadless / 1" 1/8th
Cranks: Full Chromoly 3 Piece / 48 Spline / 175mm Crank Arms
Sprocket: 25 Tooth Moto Mag
Bottom Bracket: Sealed / Mid BB / 19mm Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC
Chain: KMC Z510
Rims: Alloy Double Wall / 36 Hole
Front Tyre: Innova / 20" x 2.25
Rear Tyre: Innova / 20" x 2.0
Front Hub: Mongoose Alloy / 3/8" / Loose Ball
Rear Hub: Mongoose 14mm / Sealed Bearings / 9 Tooth Cassette Driver
Spokes: 14G
Nipples: Brass
Front Brake: Tektro Alloy Caliper
Rear Brake: Tektro Alloy U-Brake / Gyro Braking System
Brake Levers: Tektro Alloy
Grips: Odyssey Chase Hawk Grips
Saddle: Mongoose Pivotal
Seatpost: Pivotal
Seat Clamp: Alloy Bolt
Now I googled the weight of this bike and it say's it's:
Bike Weight 5 pounds
http://bmx-bikes.findthebest.com/l/590/2012-Mongoose-Chamber
That's just really light!
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That's very inaccurate. I'd say for along the lines if 25. That is still a descent bike weight. 5 lbs is like a scooter. Not even! Lol
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Hmm this is strange:
Whats the difference between this Mongoose Chamber 2012:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONGOOSE-CHAMBER-FREESTYLER-BMX-20-WHEEL-BLUE-2012-BARGAIN-PRICE-399-99-RRP-/151101704229?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item232e5d0825
And this Mongoose Chamber 2013:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONGOOSE-CHAMBER-BMX-BIKE-BROWN-/360551504223?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item53f28b595f
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BRANDON_90 wrote:That's very inaccurate. I'd say for along the lines if 25. That is still a descent bike weight. 5 lbs is like a scooter. Not ...more
Yeah that;s what I thought lol
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BRANDON_90 wrote:That's very inaccurate. I'd say for along the lines if 25. That is still a descent bike weight. 5 lbs is like a scooter. Not ...more
Almost all of that info is, to say the least, questionable. It's neither 5 lbs or has 22" wheels.
Refs: Tito24, RiverSideRider, Stussy, Nettyspaghetti, Daniel24, Freddydapice, BrokenBMX, SuperstarDK, HardBMX_Tim. There's more, but I'm too lazy to look them up, haha.
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Those forks are fucked
Live fast, ride faster
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sunny.noble wrote:Those forks are fucked
Haha, this^^^
Refs: Tito24, RiverSideRider, Stussy, Nettyspaghetti, Daniel24, Freddydapice, BrokenBMX, SuperstarDK, HardBMX_Tim. There's more, but I'm too lazy to look them up, haha.
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Just found this bike:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/wethepeople/justice-205-tt-2012-bmx-bike-ec029603
I'm getting it for a good price. Whats your guys take on it?
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ZakH wrote:Just found this bike:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/wethepeople/justice-205-tt-2012-bmx-bike-ec029603
I'm getting it ...more
yeah, we the people is legit.
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