Need a bike.

EDIT: Does anybody have/tried this bike out yet? http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/bmxdirt-jump/pseries/p20-pro
really looks good.

Just to let you know, will not find a bike for $300 that is not crap. You DO NOT want a High Tensil Steel Frame, beacause that is what you will get with $300. You will atleast need $500 to get a Complete with a Full Chromoly Frame. Also about 25lbs will probably be the lightest you get without sacrificing strength o f parts. The Sunday Young or Ross EX Completes are pretty good. There is also the Stolen Sinner, Premium Duo and FIT has some good ones between 400-500. I recommend DANSCOMP.COM. You can save quite a bit of money there. Use Promo Codes 4431 or 45G1 for 15% of your purchase and I think you might be able to get FREE SHIPPING still on Completes also. So its a reallt good deal. If you do decide to use DANS, dont forget to sign up for their REWARDS program first. ABOUT the weight thing, like I said, about 24-25 lbs will probably be the best that you could do. The most important thing is Rotational weight, Keep your Wheels and Tires LIGHT. It makes a big difference rather than finding the lightest Frames and so on. Good Luck!

Thanks Michael, I have changed that shitty $300 to around $700. I was thinking either http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/bmxdirt-jump/pseries/p20-pro or http://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/102359/2014_Fit_Mac_3_Bike.html or http://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/102370/2014_Stolen_Sinner_Bike.html what do you think?

Shaggi wrote:

Thanks Michael, I have changed that shitty $300 to around $700. I was thinking either ...more

Shaggi wrote:

Thanks Michael, I have changed that shitty $300 to around $700. I was thinking either http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/bmxdirt-jump/pseries/p20-pro or http://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/102359/2014_Fit_Mac_3_Bike.html or http://www.danscomp.com/products-BIKES/102370/2014_Stolen_Sinner_Bike.html what do you think?

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Dude don't listen to this people i know they will help you on picking a bike but they are trying to make you spend more money then what you have. If you only got 300 at this time then get a bike you like and can afford it your freaking money not there's. You can try cragslist for a good custom or a decent bike for 300 then you will save money then you can buy new parts. Like i said dude it your money if you only have 300 then buy a bike you like. I had 300 i got a good custom it fit Mac.

FBM, I just want a good frame mostly and add parts to it slowly, what should I do?

get a subrosa complete. the frames are tough man they hold up perfect off these big jumps and stairs that i do. and then just slowly add parts to it. i have a 2013 arum im the same height as you and 20.5 is an alright size. if anything just look for completes on craigslist.

Buying used is not necessarily a bad idea, but many times the seller has no clue what he has and therefore you have no idea what you are buying. And sometimes - sometimes - the seller is just trying to rip you off.

Michael gave excellent advice. I'd go with that Mac 3 or either of the Kink Liberty/Liberty Sexton bikes.

michael.eckhart wrote:

Just to let you know, will not find a bike for $300 that is not crap. You DO NOT want a High Tensil Steel Frame, beacause that ...more

michael.eckhart wrote:

Just to let you know, will not find a bike for $300 that is not crap. You DO NOT want a High Tensil Steel Frame, beacause that is what you will get with $300. You will atleast need $500 to get a Complete with a Full Chromoly Frame. Also about 25lbs will probably be the lightest you get without sacrificing strength o f parts. The Sunday Young or Ross EX Completes are pretty good. There is also the Stolen Sinner, Premium Duo and FIT has some good ones between 400-500. I recommend DANSCOMP.COM. You can save quite a bit of money there. Use Promo Codes 4431 or 45G1 for 15% of your purchase and I think you might be able to get FREE SHIPPING still on Completes also. So its a reallt good deal. If you do decide to use DANS, dont forget to sign up for their REWARDS program first. ABOUT the weight thing, like I said, about 24-25 lbs will probably be the best that you could do. The most important thing is Rotational weight, Keep your Wheels and Tires LIGHT. It makes a big difference rather than finding the lightest Frames and so on. Good Luck!

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200 gets you a full cromo bike at walmart. Mongoose Mode 900!

Craigslist. Dans. Albes. Empire.

Check them all.

Full chromo, double wall wheels and sealed bearings. Outside of that go nuts.

Yo dude I'm selling mine due to school mixing with work problems I could sell it for $300

Mongoose mode 900 can't be beat for a beginner