46 year old 'fattie' wanting to give it another try

[deeman]

this is nice too...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cult-Devotion-BMX-Bike/283101518171?hash=item41ea2a595b:g:S04AAOSw441bcXUJ

or this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmx-Custom/254050293081?hash=item3b2693d559:g:-D0AAOSwGIZcLOKM

or this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Bmx-fitbikeco-cult/123568145209?hash=item1cc53c4339:g:SpcAAOSwHOZb4bfC

or this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyper-Mainiac-BMX-bike-jet-fuel/232994854161?hash=item363f935511:g:TD8AAOSwF8Fb4M4z

or just up the road...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMX-BIKE-WeThePeople-ENVY/323336010673?hash=item4b4853fbb1:g:18QAAOSwHt5bQJ5t

or...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FULLY-CUSTOM-BMX-PRO-SPEC-excellent-condition-high-end-parts/264123505546?hash=item3d7efcdb8a:g:nT4AAOSw5cZcOQ7o

or...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Built-Premium-BMX/183486861186?hash=item2ab8ab4f82:g:et0AAOSwZl1bw-5l

i have given you enough examples of what is available, most of these bikes are half their retail value ish. You have probably never heard of most of the names which is why i have tried to help you out. Almost all of the 80's brands which still survive are nothing other than a name, they were bought by taiwanese corporations years ago and have little relation to the companies they once were Haro, Mongoose, Diamond Back etc. If you find something, run it by the guys on here first...everyone will be happy to top you making a bad decision! 

[Darkskythe]

Wow! Thank you so much for those links. Am very tempted to check out the first one you linked (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-BMX/254074354200?hash=item3b2802fa18:g:buoAAOSwy3JcFsQm:rk:48:pf:0) as it is only 40 miles away and, i just like the look of it, as well as warming to the idea of fitting a front brake myself (have signed up to complete a bike maintenance course that is happening in the town to be able to service and fix things myself when they inevitable brake). Nothing against the others as they all look awesome (and i have no idea what i am really looking for apart from 21"+ top bar length, cromo frame and double-walled rims, lol. All the others are, sadl a bit out of my juristriction as would involve driving along the m25 to view/collect and i have an allergy to that road (as i would rather scoop my eyes out with a spoon than drive along it, lol). Thanks again for the links, will have to buy you a beer if/when see you at one of the meets.

[deeman]

Wow! Thank you so much for those links. Am very tempted to check out the first one you linked (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-BMX/254074354200?hash=item3b2802fa18:g:buoAAOSwy3JcFsQm:rk:48:pf:0) as it is only 40 miles away and, i just like the look of it, as well as warming to the idea of fitting a front brake myself (have signed up to complete a bike maintenance course that is happening in the town to be able to service and fix things myself when they inevitable brake). Nothing against the others as they all look awesome (and i have no idea what i am really looking for apart from 21"+ top bar length, cromo frame and double-walled rims, lol. All the others are, sadl a bit out of my juristriction as would involve driving along the m25 to view/collect and i have an allergy to that road (as i would rather scoop my eyes out with a spoon than drive along it, lol). Thanks again for the links, will have to buy you a beer if/when see you at one of the meets.

They are ALL nice bikes.....my personal pick would be the Sunday Aaron Ross as it is probably the best value for money and absolutely guaranteed to be a future classic. If you pulled that bike out in 20 yrs time in that condition it would have to be £1000 at least! was probably best part of £800 new! plus it looks awesome!! 
Oh, i know exactly what you mean about the M25...i fooking hate it with a vengeance, have spent many frustrating hours stuck in traffic on it but todays satnavs/ traffic updates are way better than they used to be and it is worth it to get a nice bike just the once!! 

[deeman]

Oh btw i love an endo, so totally understand the need for a front brake!! 
it don't count unless there is tyre and arse contact!!!!

[Spen69]

Ed normally posts on the members rides section as he organises something every 2wks on Saturday nights. We alternate between Terminal One in Melton, Asylum in Mansfield and since the refurb last year, On-board in Sheffield.

He's probably a bit fed up campaning to get folk on here to come along so I'll confirm the dates and put something up. We're definitely riding at On-Board on the 16thFeb as I've just booked it

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,12.0.html

As for newschool bikes, I'll throw WeThePeople Versus in the mix as thats my current rider which I paid less than £300 for - the f&f had never been ridden and was new with the other 90% of it made from brand new parts I bought cheap in sales

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[Darkskythe]

Impressive, it'll be a while before i get my arse on the back tyre, well inless i somehow slip off the pedals and land awkwardly, lol.
Can't explain why but those Wethepeople bikes are starting to stand out to me but will have another good look through the ones linked last night. I was having a skive on work earlier and came across this one, am trying to work out how it is so much cheaper than so many others i have seen ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wethepeople-Reason-BMX-bike-FREE-delivery/202559519529
I mean if there is nothing wrong with it and would suit the sort of thing i am looking for (a way of sugar coating being able to support a 16 stone chubby guy) that would give a fair chunk of money to change/upgrade parts (longer seat post and possibly a freecoasting hub - always wanted one of those when i was a kid) but the sceptic in me thinks there has to be something wrong with it being that price.

[Spen69]

Don't know if the link I've posted below will work but the WTP Reason has been around a while and is chromo with everything you need. The link you posted has a front brake as well..... I'd ask what the top tube length is (it is usually stamped on the BB shell on WTP bikes) and if it's 20.75" or longer then buy it for that much, I've spent more on a round in the pub

This one is about the same price, they don't fetch much second-hand and if you pay £130 you will usually get close to that back if you sell it in 6mths time for a better one

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/wethepeople-reason-bmx-2013-Black/323396158453?ul_ref=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10040&campid=5338363253&customid=EAIaIQobChMI8pixxLX_3wIVqLXtCh1xdgeJEAQYAiABEgKOD_D_BwE&lgeo=0&vectorid=229508&item=323396158453&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=1828702226658&rvr_ts=717f8c041680aad947d7ddd5fff9da98&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=9bbba5c7-548c-4958-99ad-144130583b61

[deeman]

Impressive, it'll be a while before i get my arse on the back tyre, well inless i somehow slip off the pedals and land awkwardly, lol.
Can't explain why but those Wethepeople bikes are starting to stand out to me but will have another good look through the ones linked last night. I was having a skive on work earlier and came across this one, am trying to work out how it is so much cheaper than so many others i have seen ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wethepeople-Reason-BMX-bike-FREE-delivery/202559519529
I mean if there is nothing wrong with it and would suit the sort of thing i am looking for (a way of sugar coating being able to support a 16 stone chubby guy) that would give a fair chunk of money to change/upgrade parts (longer seat post and possibly a freecoasting hub - always wanted one of those when i was a kid) but the sceptic in me thinks there has to be something wrong with it being that price.

Looking at the specs it looks decent...

https://www.sourcebmx.com/en/Wethepeople-Reason-Freecoaster-BMX-Bike-2019/m-37053.aspx

but i suspect that is an older model so not sure if cromo or not. If it is a cromoly frame it is a bargain and woiuld be ideal   

[Quadog]

Oh btw i love an endo, so totally understand the need for a front brake!! 
it don't count unless there is tyre and arse contact!!!!

Didn’t know Adam Sandler was into old school BMX I’m impressed that the front brake works on skyways 😃

[Retrodan72]

Ah Damo, that’s what you look like. 

[Darkskythe]

Have done some research (well, google image searched) and the one i listed for £130 is a cromo frame but is 20.4" top bar. Am waiting for a reply on the second that Spen69 was kind enough to share. From a quick search, that one is 20.75". Have messaged both sellers for confirmation. Hopefully will be able to bring a bike along to one of the meets at a skatepark, even if it for anyone else to have a try or give a once over and suggest possible upgrades (here comes the g.a.s, lol).

[deeman]

Ah Damo, that’s what you look like. 

i didn't know i looked like fookin Adam Sandler!!!  I've had allsorts over the years inc.  David schwimmer  and the footballer Soares....
Scott, i was using clear sticky pads whilst doing those endo's!! They work great on tuffs! 

[Darkskythe]

Well, my itchy finger could not resist any more so have made the first purchase, an ex-display Mat Hoffman Lady Luck :

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May need to change the colour as that red looks a bit too loud for me, maybe spray it matt black in the future.

Also, have placed a bid on this one as wife said if i end up winning it, she will have one of the bikes to have a mess about as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WETHEPEOPLE-trust-bmx/143096459826

Have a funny feeling this could end up being a slippery slope, lol. Is it easy to respray a frame ?

Thank you all so much for the advice on frame sizes and narrowing down the abundance of selection available. Will post some pics once it arrives as well 

[deeman]

looks like you did o,k bro...a full chromo framed bike for £150??!! Thats bloody good going...you can upgrade parts later 

[Darkskythe]

I will certainly be asking for advice on what to upgrade and when once i find the 'bmx legs' again 
Thinking of fatter tubes/tyres to start with, to both help cary my bulk and cushion the landing impact, not that will be getting much height to start with.

looks like you did o,k bro...a full chromo framed bike for £150??!! Thats bloody good going...you can upgrade parts later 

[Spen69]

That Hoffman looks a great start for £150 - nice bargain hunting! A brand new bike for s/hand money 

https://m.alansbmx.com/1627772/products/hoffman-2016-lady-luck-bike-red-with-free-stuff.aspx?oldid=1627772&mredirect=true

If you win the WTP Trust let me know and I'll post you an AD caliper, lever and cable I have knocking around the bottom of my spares box 

[dancetothedrummersbeat]

Ah Damo, that’s what you look like. 

👍😎

[Darkskythe]

That's really kind of you, thank you

Still the highest bidder but i think it is pay day for lots of people tomorrow so we'll see. Worse case scenario will have a new Hoffman delivered next Wednesday.
Am kinda hoping i win the WTP as well as the wife has commented/hinted several times how she likes the look of the Hoffman and wants to have a try when it arrives so am hoping she gets the bug so will have some company when 'practicing' (i use the term loosely, lol) on the trading estate just up the road.

That Hoffman looks a great start for £150 - nice bargain hunting! A brand new bike for s/hand money 

https://m.alansbmx.com/1627772/products/hoffman-2016-lady-luck-bike-red-with-free-stuff.aspx?oldid=1627772&mredirect=true

If you win the WTP Trust let me know and I'll post you an AD caliper, lever and cable I have knocking around the bottom of my spares box