Buying Advice

[part time]

Okay, i'm seriously out of touch with whats about these days.
Just say I had this 'friend', he's coming up for 35, he's about 6' tall, his waist measurement is considerably more than it was back in the day when he had a pair of 28" Haro Race pants.  He's ridden MTB pretty much since he jacked BMX in back in the early 90's so he's not a complete couch potato and he's interested in getting a new BMX for occasional track sessions/gate practice/possibly even racing.  Needless to say he doesn't want to spend too much as he's well aware that money cannot buy ability 
Where do I does he start looking?  Anything to look for/avoid?

[dialledbikes]

20" or Cruiser?

Cruiser might be less of a transition if you're used to riding MTB.

If I was in your position I would look at a Redline or Haro complete.  I think they start around £300.  The SE Racing completes are also pretty good, but I prefer the Redline and Haro as I think the spec is better.

If that's overbudget, look at DK completes which I think are nearer the £225 mark.

You might also be able to pick up a bargain second hand.

[Zippy]

What does 'Your Friend' want to ride? is he into old school or does he want to go new school. If it's new school does he want to try a Cruiser as that will be a better fit for him now.

Where about's are you he based ?

[part time]

Cheers chaps, New School for sure.  I hadn't thought about a cruiser, just sort of assumed a 20"....
Straight outta Berkshire!!!!