Need suggestions for getting my kid a new bike

I heard about an eastern axis for around 400$ full chromoly, fully sealed with 48 spline cranks.
Looked into this it was a sale and now their out of stock... Sorry to waste your time
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/us/en/eastern-axis-bmx-bike-2013/rp-prod84718
Danscomp has lots of 2015s on sale right now

xXZ4KOXx wrote:

I heard about an eastern axis for around 400$ full chromoly, fully sealed with 48 spline cranks.
Looked into this it was a sale and now their out of stock... Sorry to waste your time
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/us/en/eastern-axis-bmx-bike-2013/rp-prod84718
Danscomp has lots of 2015s on sale right now

No worries, I appreciate the reply at any rate. I've seen a few bikes that look like really good deals but most of them are 21" TT, which I think is a little too big for him yet.

xXZ4KOXx wrote:

I heard about an eastern axis for around 400$ full chromoly, fully sealed with 48 spline cranks.
Looked into this it was a sale and now their out of stock... Sorry to waste your time
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/us/en/eastern-axis-bmx-bike-2013/rp-prod84718
Danscomp has lots of 2015s on sale right now

loosegrips wrote:

No worries, I appreciate the reply at any rate. I've seen a few bikes that look like really good deals but most of them are 21" TT, which I think is a little too big for him yet.

I'm only 5'8" and don't like my new 21" I think my last one was 19.5" or 20" and it was much more comfortable.

xXZ4KOXx wrote:

I'm only 5'8" and don't like my new 21" I think my last one was 19.5" or 20" and it was much more comfortable.

That's good to know, maybe 20.5" is still too long for him then.

I think Albes has a full chromo fully sealed DK for like $350 right now.

We'll like Bikelove626 posted the best deal available right now is the DK Helio

http://www.albes.com/dk-helio-2015-bike-sale/

However it's a 21' top tube and will be too long for him for a bit. In the under $400 price range the Fit bikes seem to be the best bet. Check the link below for a list of the Fit Bikes under $400. There are even a few of last years models that are on sale for $299. The 2015 Dugan 1 bike in red is on sale for $325 and is a 20.5" top tube. That would be a great option.

http://www.albes.com/stock-bikes/fit-bikes/?price_min=283&price_max=412&sort=featured

Another bike that may be a good set up for him is the Colony Emerge. It's a 20.4" top tube, has some chromoly in the frame, full chromoly bars and a sealed rear hub at just $374.95. Check it.

http://www.albes.com/colony-emerge-2016-bike/

There are a bunch of really good options there. If you have anymore questions let us know!

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Thanks for the replies, I saw the Helios and I agree that it's a fantastic deal, but the 21" frame is just too big for him at this point.
Ive been looking at the Colony models mentioned, the Inception looks like a sweet bike too if I can stretch the budget that far.
Again, I appreciate the input.

loosegrips wrote:

Thanks for the replies, I saw the Helios and I agree that it's a fantastic deal, but the 21" frame is just too big for him at this point.
Ive been looking at the Colony models mentioned, the Inception looks like a sweet bike too if I can stretch the budget that far.
Again, I appreciate the input.

Maybe a 21" wouldn't be bad for him if you want something for dirt jumps/trails it'll be more stable in the air: I'd look at some Fit, Sunday, We The People and Subrosa completes.

Also with the 21" it would last him longer if he hits a growth spurt, that way the bike fits him longer.

Although lots of it is personal preference I'm six foot and ride a bigger bike (21" frame, 9 inch bars, a decent amount of spacers and a top load stem) simply cause I like a bigger bike.

I'd get a bigger bike for him simply because he will keep growing and it'll give him time to grow into it.