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I'm only a beginner, in fact I haven't even started yet. I can ride a bike and I am very coordinated. I'm only 5 feet tall, so take that into consideration. And I'm looking for quality, but affordable prices
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Based on your age and request for affordable I did a search for you. I'm really stressing the affordable here, but trying to get good worked into the mix.
I did a brand neutral search, I set the upper price to $150, searched for BMX and looked for the lowest cost one that didn't make me want to blow chunks just looking at it, and I found one.
I found the Diamonback Viper.
It's not that great, lose ball BB, one piece crank, freewheel, and an all on steel plate for a chain wheel. It meets the affordable request you asked for and it is better than a Wal-Mart bike, though not by a lot.
For $50 more you can get a Session that has a better chain wheel and a cassette hub.
These are "rock bottom" bikes. These are better than buying something from Wal-Mart or Academy, but they're still not "good".
Right at $300 I found a Kink Launch which is getting out of the rock-bottom zone.
These are Internet prices. I guarantee unless you live in an expensive area like Beverly Hills you're going to find better deals than this locally than on the web, you're just going to have to do some hoofing it between bike shops and what have you.
You are better off looking for good deals on Craigslist than buying a new one for your first bike if you don't have a ton of cash. Some of these Old School BMX bikes are quite good, and if you find one in good shape you set yourself apart as having a cool classic. Often you'll find brand new bikes someone bought and decided not to use and just want rid of, or a spoiled rich kid who didn't want a Haro BMX like their parents got them, they wanted a Specialized MTB. Of course they sell the Haro when their parents buy them an MTB.
I put an example of a really awesome deal on Craigslist in my area I would snatch up in a second if I were in the market for a 20" BMX (my old large self rides 24" cruisers now)
Based on your age and request for affordable I did a search for you. I'm really stressing the affordable here, but trying to get good worked into the mix.
I did a brand neutral search, I set the upper price to $150, searched for BMX and looked for the lowest cost one that didn't make me want to blow chunks just looking at it, and I found one.
I found the Diamonback Viper.
It's not that great, lose ball BB, one piece crank, freewheel, and an all on steel plate for a chain wheel. It meets the affordable request you asked for and it is better than a Wal-Mart bike, though not by a lot.
For $50 more you can get a Session that has a better chain wheel and a cassette hub.
These are "rock bottom" bikes. These are better than buying something from Wal-Mart or Academy, but they're still not "good".
Right at $300 I found a Kink Launch which is getting out of the rock-bottom zone.
These are Internet prices. I guarantee unless you live in an expensive area like Beverly Hills you're going to find better deals than this locally than on the web, you're just going to have to do some hoofing it between bike shops and what have you.
You are better off looking for good deals on Craigslist than buying a new one for your first bike if you don't have a ton of cash. Some of these Old School BMX bikes are quite good, and if you find one in good shape you set yourself apart as having a cool classic. Often you'll find brand new bikes someone bought and decided not to use and just want rid of, or a spoiled rich kid who didn't want a Haro BMX like their parents got them, they wanted a Specialized MTB. Of course they sell the Haro when their parents buy them an MTB.
I put an example of a really awesome deal on Craigslist in my area I would snatch up in a second if I were in the market for a 20" BMX (my old large self rides 24" cruisers now)
What would be a good beginner's bike for an 11 year old to get?
Q. My little sister wants to get a bike that is easy to learn on, is good for people sized about 4'9-4'11, and is affordable ($100-$300). I think a single-speed freewheel would be the best place to start, but I'd like your opinions too. You have any suggestions?
Answer
You can go to Walmart and buy a crappy bike cheap or get a decent bike on Craigslist.org in your area for about the same amount.
For learning how go here:
http://www.howtofixbikes.ca/2006/07/kids-bikes-smart-way.html
http://www.howtofixbikes.ca/2006/07/from-wreck-to-ride-or-how-not-to-buy.html
and here:
http://sheldonbrown.com/teachride.html
Both the above sites are great for bike repairs too.
You can go to Walmart and buy a crappy bike cheap or get a decent bike on Craigslist.org in your area for about the same amount.
For learning how go here:
http://www.howtofixbikes.ca/2006/07/kids-bikes-smart-way.html
http://www.howtofixbikes.ca/2006/07/from-wreck-to-ride-or-how-not-to-buy.html
and here:
http://sheldonbrown.com/teachride.html
Both the above sites are great for bike repairs too.
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