New school bmx for old school bmxer!!

[paulb113]

Hi

I recently got my 1st BMX again at 43 and got 1986 Haro FST for the Chester, Liverpool rides etc and enjoying trying the old school tricks.  I would like a new bmx to try Manuals, hang 5s, grinds,playing on skateparks when kids at school etc and going to the Blackpool events etc.

Been selling stuff on Ebay and have a budget of about £100

What makes, models should I look for, avoid? I am 43 14 stone 5ft 8in with a bad leg so not going to be doing backflips so is hi ten steel frames ok or gor for full cro-mo? seen lots of bikes go for around £100 quid but all look the same to me!

Thanks for amy advice

Paul

[gib66]

minefield dude but id say second hand for 100 quid try find nice we the people if you can they seem to bbe loads about and very popular ,descent parts etc .i had we the peopletrust and it was very nice but i dotn think 1`00 would find one

[Betty]

100 quid won't go far, save a bit more, go for a full cro mo frame 20.75" tt or thereabouts

[Clean]

100 quid won't go far, save a bit more, go for a full cro mo frame 20.75" tt or thereabouts

What Bettster said!

NS bikes lose huge value once sold, so second hand deals get you a lot of bike, but you need a few more quid than a ton. Aim for £250 and you can land a grand's worth of bike if 18 months old. 

[paulb113]

Missed one on preloved for £100 and it was worth £800! It is hard they all look the same nowadays!! may be able to stretch a few quid more but it's not going to get a lot of use it's only for playing about on

[paulb113]

Cheers for the info may try and get a few more bits on Ebay and get the budget up to about £150, no need for a £1000 bike

[paulb113]

Volume flatline Bmx over £500 in parts designed by kris bennet Volume flatline Bmx frame and forks snafu headset , handle bars, seat wheels have seventies sealed hubs.

I could get one of these for just over a hundred?

[deeman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300869750059'ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[paulb113]

I got this for £90 a Norco Nail pretty light and looks in good condition not tried it yet as only just got back from picking it up Guy paid £270 for it in the Winstanleys sale last year

[nosepickben]

Wow, well done. Just need a brake and some of them squealing brake blocks and you're off.
Good score for the money, enjoy. 

[paulb113]

It came with all the brakes so will at least get the back brake on. A guy I know chris Mahoney is giving me some pegs. He does all the double back flips and stuff

[HEYWOOD BMX]

Bit of info/test for you...

http://www.norco.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bmxplus_Page_4.jpg

[paulb113]

Thanks for the info/test. Think I will change the seat at some point. Think for the price it should be good to learn a bit of stuff on and at my age not going to be doing anything too mad

[paulb113]

Put the brake on, I think it's all set up ok? back brake on right side and bars spin all the way round. Can you get potts mods for new school bmx or do you need a complete new stem etc? also does anybody use anything to mak,protect from paint being worn off from brake cables, shoes on cranks etc?

Thanks

[bobbbbsy]

i got a 2009 gt bump that ive gradually pimped out on the cheap. the bike was thirty quid and tenners here n there for wheels , bars , fivers for chainrings , seats, pedals etc.. 100 quid should see you fine. check ebay buy now and gumtree !

[QUADROPHENIA]

Chris Mahoney......... Rad mother ...ker