Author Topic: best 08 bikes (Read 4101 times)

PHIPPSIO · « **on:** March 29, 2008, 09:22 PM »

I am an old schooler so please excuse my ignorance on new school matters. I am opening my eyes to the new school phenominum and i was wondering what u guys opinion was on the best bikes of 08. I have heard good things about we the people, eastern and FIT, and negative comments about subrosa, haro and some of the usual suspects. I am in the market soon for a ns ride and wondered what the consensus is........help appreciated

Philbert · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:43 PM »

to be honest most new school frames are like for like these days. all around the £200 mark. wafer thin 4130 to keep the weight around 4.5 - 5 lbs. all are double diamond design and probably churned out from the same factory in taiwan. if you want something of real good stuff, i.e. technology and thought! look at some of the s&m's, the top end fits, T1, and later in the year standard. basically the companies with mid school crudentials, they know the technology!

Lazarou · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:00 PM »

I'm not up on the new bikes but while looking for one for my daughter I decided on an Eastern as you get a lot of bike for your money.

http://www.easternbikes.com/

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:03 PM »

cheers fella's, anyone else got an opinion?

lodge · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2008, 11:17 PM »

Agree with what CBCL said but it kinda depends on your budget and whether you gonna buy a stock complete or build a custom.

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2008, 11:25 PM »

The WeThe People complete bikes range is pretty good,seem to have something for every budget & the build quality is up there on the top end ones.

Stodgy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2008, 11:25 PM »

WeThePeople have a great range of completes, Eastern have stepped up and looking real good, Premium Products are doing some lovely completes now and worth a peak at the new 2-hip range too.

If you're going custom...man, the world's your oyster.

It all depends on budget and use.

magna13 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:56 AM »

cant go wrong with a sunday frame

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:00 PM »

i got a fit complete and not had to change a thing on it

zed4130 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:04 PM »

I still fly the DK flag, full 4130 , hard as nails well speced,

my 07 4pack/general lee

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:05 PM »

Yeah i have heard a lot of good things about FIT, what about eastern and we the people, anyone reccomend these and i quite like the l of mirraco too

priv · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:18 PM »

Quote from: ZED on March 31, 2008, 05:04 PM

I still fly the DK flag, full 4130 , hard as nails well speced, my 07 4pack, prior to its general lee make over

where's the pics of the general lee makeover?

priv

zed4130 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: priv on March 31, 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote from: ZED on March 31, 2008, 05:04 PM
I still fly the DK flag, full 4130 , hard as nails well speced, my 07 4pack, prior to its general lee make over

where's the pics of the general lee makeover?

priv

stickers are on there way from dell,

im leaving it grey though, as no time to respray ,plus will be different

pics on there way soon ady

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2008, 06:34 PM »

if i was building on a budget i think i'd go for one of these, headset and BB included!

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/11028/Blank_Value_Frame_2007

Keef · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2008, 01:27 PM »

Don't order from winstanleys.....

pickle · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2008, 01:47 PM »

Quote from: Keef on April 04, 2008, 01:27 PM

Don't order from winstanleys.....

no i know........i never would but thanks for the heads up

monkeysan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2008, 01:53 PM »

i did (before i read everyones comments) and everything arrived in 2 days, no problems at all $:-\$

pickle · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2008, 03:02 PM »

Quote from: monkeysan on April 04, 2008, 01:53 PM

i did (before i read everyones comments) and everything arrived in 2 days, no problems at all $:-\$

consider yourself very lucky mate.....normally it's either out of stock or they send you something completely diferent!

evamedia · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2008, 04:23 PM »

I bought an Eastern Jane in October, it's been a pretty solid bike, but when you come to change things, it's been a bit annoying. Headset went, uses cane creek, not campy like everyone else. Just took the cranks out and it uses a euro BB, but the spindle is nether 19mm or 22m.

Just something to be aware of.

josh_spratty · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:59 PM »

Quote from: Keef on April 04, 2008, 01:27 PM

Don't order from winstanleys.....

why not?
theyre good

pickle · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:03 PM »

they have a bad history of not having the items they advertise, or sending you something completely diferent from the advert or what you ordered.....and their customer service is shockingly bad!

other than that you pays your money and takes your choice

welsh denny · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:33 PM »

i never had a problem with em. ordered khe 165mm flat cranks c/w titanium axle as soon as they were shown in ride the other year. they said they'll be in later in the week and sure enuf they were at my door within 2 days. think they got the price wrong as incl tit axle they were well cheap.
a mate ordered a macneil frame but it never showed so complained and canceled the order and went elsewhere. few weeks later the cancelled frame turned up. he was never billed for it.

PHIPPSIO · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2008, 08:42 PM »

Sounds lik a lottery

QuadPaul · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:10 PM »

I personally think the We the people completes rate up there.

Been riding a 2007 Phoenix Pro and haven't had to change a part (Much to Trev's disgust as I haven't bought any bits of him yet

), nice and light with good quality parts as stock.