Author Topic: Not strictly BMX (Read 375 times)

Frosty · « **on:** August 22, 2008, 11:05 AM »

I know a few of you chaps are bike shop owners and am looking for info to help a mate out.

His son 10 yo is looking to get a 24 wheeled bike, he has a couple of bmx's already and is not sure what to go for, ideally with gears so I guess a small mountain bike or other discipline ride?

The lad average height so I am thinking a normal mtb frame may be too high for stand over height! Any suggestions on rides and any deals to be had?

Many thanks

Paul

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2008, 11:12 AM »

How about something like an MTB jump bike? 24 wheels,low pro frame with small standover hight...DMR & 24/7 both have completes available as do plenty of other companies...

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2008, 11:25 AM »

Budget will be the key factor, as Heywood says a jump frame is naturally low slung, the choice is plentyful. Mongoose have a 24" jumpy at £200, DMR start at £400, but there are tons to choose from

Frosty · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2008, 12:06 PM »

Thanks chaps, with the jump bikes I know they are going to built for strength but any ideas on weight? will a 10 yo cope ok with one?

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2008, 01:29 PM »

a bike with 24 wheels, bet thats fun to ride

kev-s · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2008, 01:40 PM »

weight will be an issue esp with a dmr as they are made of 4130 chromoly, so ur better off going for a ally frame

this is my old jump bike with gears

and my current project