**Claire**

Can anyone advise me on a decent BMX bike to buy for Kai for Christmas. I have no idea about what make to buy or which ones are good or bad and Kai doesn't know which one he wants either.

We don't really want to spend anymore than £250, he's about 5'4" (he's only 11).

Any advice would be great thanks

Lambchop

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at xmas i was only ever allowed presents from santa and my parents didnt give me anything

he's a lucky boy if he gets something from you too

rs tingle

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what ever ya do dont go to toys r us there cack .id ether go for a a diamond back huffy or a gt but the gts get bit more .but the one off the best is a matt hoffman bike .id get one with a 3 piece crank there better .

**Claire**

Santa has actually asked me to buy it for him as he's not shit hot on what BMX to give Kai either

rs tingle

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id go with a diamond back they should come under that budget and there gud solid bikes or a mongoose good afordable bikes

TurboTuffy

i just got my 12 year old a Diamond Back Venom 2009 model for £199 3 weeks ago

nice solid bike

dazoriginal

raleigh mag burner from
www.bikes2udirect.com
under bmx bikes click standard
will be the envy of all his friends
good luck

**Claire**

My brother has still got his Raleigh Extra Burner, it's still in mint condition, I've asked him to pass it down to Kai but he's having none of it.

I'll have a look at the ones you have suggested thank you

cossiegreg1

Diamond back or G.T

RC4

http://www.alansbmx.com/
click on the old skool gall,if he looks after it,i know he,s 11 ,but it will be worth more when he,s older also sells new bikes ,based in wigan

RC4

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info...oducts_id=6040



the never outta fshion p.k ripper

Mr RS500

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What about this Claire



Its Brand new ,

Raleigh super tuff ( aero ) burner

It has a few marks from when it was delivered to me , but is still as brand new

They remade these 2 years ago to exact details

£200 if you want it

Paul

ps, or this , second hand original 80"s skyway TA for £1,000



Or this , another 80"s skyway for £1200

craig todd

wev'e got our daughter a biamond back grind in pink, she's 7. £180
very good bikes db.

cozzfather

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raleigh have churned out loads of old school replicas, i have a proper team pro like the worlds no1 andy ruffell rode,you can find the replicas of my bike for around the 250 mark,or theres the tuff burner, but i have seen replica mag burners with genuine american made skyway tuff 2's for 150 sovs on burnerworld.

heres the link to the 150 quid mag burners...

http://burnerworld.8.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=9915

cossie0_4

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if it helps my son is 12 and really into his bmxing and ive just bought him a new 1 for christmas and its a gt fly 2009 model everybody is raving about these bikes if that helps cheers

Dan16v

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You ideally want something thats light, with a 3 piece crank (which are stronger) and something with chrome rims, the black rims arent the best when it comes to braking, you need to take him to a proper bmx specialist, ive been riding for over 10 years now, its comes down to a lot more than just the colour etc. You need to check what toptube length he is comfortable with, what sweep angle on the handlebars, theres loads to it.

To give you an example i'm 6ft 2 at 21 years old, my toptube length (the one you smash your nuts on) is 20.62" and thats the most comfortable one for me. for someone like your son at 11 at 5ft 4 he'd probably find 20.25 or less the most comfortable. if you need anymore help with anything bmx related give me a pm

**Claire**

lol!!

I can just see Scott buying either of those two, that's half his Diff money

Just showed Kai...... I think I've set his sights too high now

**Claire**

I remember going to see Andy Ruffell at Wallsend BMX track YEARS ago, I even got his autograph lol!!

sm

take a look at these, all the ones in the £250 price range are all from well known bmx companies and are made to take abuse a young kid can throw at them for a couple of years

in this day and age most bmx's in this price range are pretty much the same parts wise so its just down to company prefernce and/or colour choice and finding one that he is comfortable on

ive been riding for 17 years now and ive seen these bikes get abused at my local park for the last 2 years and there still going strong, 10 years ago the equivilant didnt last 6 months

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/category/606/New_Bikes

J1mbo

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claire what ever you do dont get a diamond back or gt for that kinda money give me 5 mins and ill get you plenty of really good bikes for that money ! ill put up a link it 5

PAUL_SHEP

If you are looking for a GT their 09 range will be out in halfords at the end of this month.

**Claire**

I didn't realise there was so much to it!!

The nearest BMX track to us is Hartlepool, they have an open practice session on a Saturday, it's my intention to try and take him down there so he can really enjoy the bike So I guess he's going to need a bike that can take some punishment

brizie

Dont buy from winstanleys if you want your bike in a hurry

J1mbo

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heres a nice bike for the money
this has the 3piece crank as said and the top tube is 20.5"
but there is prob better for what you want to spend im just searching

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/produc...ault_Bike_2009

and theres nout wrong with winstanleys i got all my bits from there and had no probs

**Claire**

This is where I want to take him.......

http://www.northeastbmx.co.uk/content/track.htm

He says he really likes the bike that the guy is riding in the pictures

J1mbo

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look wat i found ! this is prob one of the best youll get for the money !!

it comes with small pront sprocket (every lad wants a small sprocket !)
it has a cassete rear hub (very good) its a well known make and looks the tits !

this would be my choice !!!!
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/produc...s_AM_Bike_2009

bigpower

Claire the 1st bike would be ideal for an 11 year old IMO!



BUT


Paul, youve taken me way back!

If i was as flush as you, id deffo have one of those skyway's!!!!!! Always wanted one

RS500/364

Shame you are not over this way mongoose mischief are doing well atm and very near to being sold out till feb2009
prices have just gone up on average of £20-30

brizie

Well you must be one of the lucky ones, as nearly everyone i no thats used winstanlys has had problems! and the customer service is utter shite too

SteveH

I want, nay, NEED those skyways!!!!

J1mbo

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ah right my and about 4 friends ordered soo many bits from there and have been really happy with everything ! the delivery was really quick

**Claire**

He really likes that one, and it comes in Black

Ta muchous

J1mbo

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no probs
that bike really is very good value for money
it will last him well and rarely go wrong !

Mr RS500

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Exactly what i thought when i saw them for sale , so got my dosh out and bought them

brizie

Lucky lad!! wish i had a trick bmx like that when i was 11!!! maybe i'd be alot better too

Shings

Claire

The best place to get a bike is from extreme they're a uk distributor for most of the bikes, people like Winstanleys buy their bikes from them.

Alternativly ask on RADBMX theres loads of old guys with kids on there.

Ignore Diamond back or GT- they're commercial run of the mill bikes, you're son should be able to get a very good entry WTP (We The People) or Eastern bike for the money and it will be a better F+F ( Frame and Forks ) set than the Diamond back or GT will be for the money.

Stay away from Halfrauds... argos... toys r us... etc.

That being said- are you sure its what he wants to do as £250 is a lot of money for a novice/beginer who may decide its not for them.

Jake
BMX BANDIT

**Claire**

Point taken, what bike would you suggest for a novice/beginner which would stand some punishment that an 11 year old would give it??

SteveH

Im pretty shocked..... you have mates jim?

cossiegreg1

dont get a 11yr old a Raleigh Burner or Skyway etc, his mates will take the piss out of him, they cool for grown ups, but kids will think its his grandads

Mr RS500

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sad but probs true