help soundandmotion buy a BMX

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 2:16am

alright folks i am in the market for a pretty cheap, used BMX
gotta re-live that childhood and do a bunch of goofy tricks, you know how it goes
here’s the deal: i don’t know shit about BMXs

so any help would be appreciated
i’m looking for something for street use, budget of about 150, no dept. store shit.
i’m looking around at the local craigslist and there seem to be a lot of options, but i can’t tell what’s a good deal and what’s not.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/search/bik ... maxAsk=max

any help?

P.S. this is my 1000th post, guess i’m in the big kids club now

edit: edited so sol’s post is incomprehensible

Matthew_Trujillo · February 23, 2009, 2:18am

*1000ths

Cap-Cap · February 23, 2009, 2:24am

are you pretty serious about getting into it or just want to dick around?

150 is a bit low if you are really wanting to get into it

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 2:29am

mostly just to dick around
i could go up to 200 or more if it’s a really good deal, because i’ll probably flip it back on craigslist in 6 or 7 months when i move across country
i just want the best value with the cash i have, and a reasonable ride for the time being.
i posted here because i can’t really tell the difference between something that’s a steal for 150 or a total ripoff, and i’m hoping some BMX folks will come out of the woodwork and give me a heads up.

tom · February 23, 2009, 2:33am

ive heard fit makes pretty good completes that you might be able to find used. same with eastern

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 2:37am

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bik/1045740480.html

look at those fucking handlebars

Dickason_Daniel · February 23, 2009, 2:40am

as a tarcker, I’ll just say fucking buy that.

Matthew_Trujillo · February 23, 2009, 2:40am

lol @ muscle bike

tom · February 23, 2009, 2:40am

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1024743650.html

maybe?

Cap-Cap · February 23, 2009, 2:44am

i get held up on pricing cause im kindof an elitist and i like nice BMX shit, but this looks to be an ok deal for dicking around on

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1038603767.html

edit: that fit would be better, im just going for your price range

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 2:52am

[quote=“tom”]http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/1024743650.html

maybe?[/quote]

this is hot as hell i could splurge a little, i’m gonna e-mail 'em
i didn’t even see that when i went through

edit: other suggestions are still welcome

tom · February 23, 2009, 3:02am

yeah it looks worth checking out. in one pictures it looks like its missing a grip and the seat looks a little worn but thats no big deal.

mailer · February 23, 2009, 3:10am

that fit or the giant are good options.

mailer · February 23, 2009, 3:19am

specs on that Fit bike.

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 3:36am

the pedals are named after me

wickedwagon · February 23, 2009, 6:47am

100% 4130 is a definate plus

wickedwagon · February 23, 2009, 6:51am

may i reccomend this

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bik/1045372221.html

Dickason_Daniel · February 23, 2009, 2:06pm

To be clear:

buy
put brifters on
???*
profit!

*call up Grant Peterson and brag about how high your bars are and then laugh in his face while you tell him you put brifters on

coco · February 23, 2009, 5:46pm

My friend is selling a used FITco.

Not sure what kind of price he is willing to go to but he needs to move it.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4256&hilit=FITco

soundandmotion · February 23, 2009, 6:26pm

[quote=“NitroPye”]My friend is selling a used FITco.

Not sure what kind of price he is willing to go to but he needs to move it.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4256&hilit=FITco[/quote]

sweet bike but fuck getting it shipped