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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
Would anyone recommend me getting this bike for skatepark use. I have never owned/bought a BMX so sorry.
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Yeah man it's good but it's in euros and it looks like you're from new york so it'd just be more expensive to buy it man get something from the US
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Thanks for the reply! I'm not from USA, from United Kingdom, Manchester. I heard Mongoose is crap and all sorts. So that's why I'm unsure but from the specs it seems decent for skate park use, I think..
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The mongoose bikes to avoid come from Walmart and the like. Go to the actual Mongoose BMX website and look around there. The specs are posted there.
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BMX_Forever wrote:It's in Pounds, not Euros.
Well then that bike is HEAVY!!!! 189 pounds!!!! Jk. Actually, that is a pretty good deal. The new one is $449, and the Legion is $499.
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I've got the specs for it:
Frame:Updated 100% 4130 Chromoly 20.75" Top Tube with removable brake mounts
Fork:Full Chromoly, 1 1/8"
Chainset:Full Chromoly 48-spline 3-Piece Tubular 175mm
Chainrings:25 tooth
Bottom Bracket
ealed, Mid, 19mm
Cassette:9 tooth Driver
Chain:KMC HP1
Pedals:Odyssey Twisted PC
Front Brake:Tektro Alloy Caliper ( supplied but not shown in the picture , as they use pictures )
Rear Brake:Alloy U-Brake
Brake Levers:Rush Alloy
Handlebars:Hi-Ten 8" Rise
Stem:Front Load 50mm Reach
Headset:Threadless Integrated, 1 1/8"
Grips:Odyssey Chase Hawk Grips
Rims:Weinmann Goliath Double wall 36 Hole
Front Hub:Mongoose Alloy with 3/8" axle, Loose Ball Bearing, 36 Hole
Rear Hub:14mm axle, Sealed Bearing Cassette, 9 tooth Driver, 36 HoleSpokes:14G
Front Tyre:Odyssey Path, 20″ × 2.1″
Rear Tyre:Innova BMX 20″ × 2.0″
Saddle:Mongoose Pivotal
Seatpost
ivotal Steel, 25.4 × 200mm
THESE BIKES NEW IN MAKERS ORIGINAL CARTON READY FOR YOU TO OPEN !!
The thing is the bike is from Ebay so obviously not a cycle shop. And yeah it's in Pounds. I really have no clue about the specs since I have never had a BMX before so that's why Im trying to ask you guy's if it's a decent bike in the skate park and for a beginner.
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Don't worry about the weight. It's a great bike for a beginner, and for the money. I would buy it myself, honestly, but I'm also a Mongoose fan, haha.
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Hahaa cool 
. I might buy it then but have to wait a few days (mum hasn't got enough cash yet :/) but gives me more time to keep looking. I have been hearing though the less the weight the easier it is to try out tricks etc. I'm still trying to look for other second hand bikes that I can maybe get for a little cheaper with full chromoly
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Bike stuff can be expensive. That bike, considering its full chromoly and new, with sealed bearings, is a good deal. However, if its out of your budget, look around, like you said. There is no shortage of kids that wanted an expert level custom from mommy and daddy, but then, still couldn't hop, and gave up, so they are selling a $1700 bike on Craig's list for 5 or 600.
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Yeah very true. Thanks for the information been great help, will keep looking about for something else and post back any results that seem to catch my eye.
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