A few questions

There are soooo many Threads like these, but, here we go again...

KINK has good entry-level completes at lower prices than other brands. Fit is also another decent option.

If nothing interests you, look for 100% Chromoly parts, primarily the frame, fork, and handlebar. Anything that's an alloy metal, like Hi-Ten Steel with Chromoly combo, will be slightly weaker at points where the welds usually are. Look for sealed bearings in the wheels as they are a MAJOR part of making the bike roll smoothly. An integrated headset is very nice, but if you're just gonna "mess around on" a BMX bike, maybe it won't be of utmost importance. But, who knows, maybe you'll find BMX something you'll want to progress on, so I'd say go for the integrated for the better.

Hope this helps!

readybmxer wrote:

There are soooo many Threads like these, but, here we go again...

KINK has good entry-level completes at lower prices than other brands. Fit is also another decent option.

If nothing interests you, look for 100% Chromoly parts, primarily the frame, fork, and handlebar. Anything that's an alloy metal, like Hi-Ten Steel with Chromoly combo, will be slightly weaker at points where the welds usually are. Look for sealed bearings in the wheels as they are a MAJOR part of making the bike roll smoothly. An integrated headset is very nice, but if you're just gonna "mess around on" a BMX bike, maybe it won't be of utmost importance. But, who knows, maybe you'll find BMX something you'll want to progress on, so I'd say go for the integrated for the better.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the info..got everything lined out. After many test rides, my two older daughters settled on a pair of Subrosa Arum(s). I just ordered my Colony Eclipse 24.