GT Compe 2011? A decent BMX?

[Simplicating]

Im thinking of finally moving onto the new school BMX's but haven't got a very high budget. I found this one and is in the £200-£300 region. I was wondering if its any good. I cant really do any tricks and was also wondering if its an 'easy bike' for beginners. Many thanks, Dylan.

[Munnyella]

Its a fairly decent kids bike, but you'd be better off with a second hand ebay buy, loads to go for.

You might look at Chainreaction for an `out of date' model, Calling the Radshop is also a capital choice,

Look in the forsale section, Pickle had a nice retro looking GT performer mid week for £50, needed wheels and cranks, could be rolling for £150 ish!! (don't know if its for sale still though)

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=121944.0

Happy hunting

[Simplicating]

I am a kid  xD. But yeah I like the look of that Gt performer.. aren't they heavy though?

[Munnyella]

I have a very similar (but older) one to Pickles, i'd guess at about 27-28lb weight, mine isn't a performer, its a 2004 bump, trimoly, I'd imagine the performer to be lighter as it was a bit further up the quality ladder!!

I would be expecting the compe to be around the same weight.

I know where my money would be.....

[TwoBobRob]

Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  Best avoided,very short (19.75tt) and all hi-ten.Look to see what`s available from CRC or buy used.

[SteveG]

I bought a cheapy GT from Halfords a while back to ride about on with my daughter.  I decided it needed a coaster brake, then had to get a new rear rim to suit etc etc.
I weighs a ton though. I had a bit of a ride round on my old school bike and liked it more as well.
Think I would have been better off getting something scondhand. Seen a few on ebay for a reasonable price since, better not let the other half know though as she told me not to buy it !

[pickle]

Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   

What he says 

[Stodgy]

Gather all your pennies, phone Dave at the RAD shop and ask him for a WeThePeople Justice.  All the bike you need.

Speak nicely to him and mention my name, you might score yourself a little deal   

What he says 

Hell yeah, forget the GT dude. Good little bike, but short... oh, and not cool at the park.

Have a look at the United RN2 or WeThePeople Justice - I can do you a deal on either. Cracking little bikes, light, pivotal seat, micro gearing - no need to upgrade anything!

Sweet

 

[Simplicating]

Ill have a better think about it then . Need to save up more moneys to buy either of them bikes =)
Just that I found that Gt Compe Brand new for £170 xD. Probs be about 10 weeks before I can buy one then Thanks guys (Ill probs go for a WTP )

[TwoBobRob]

Save up and buy the right bike buddy, you won't regret it. That GT isn't going to do it for you, trust me.

It's cheap for a reason