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Beginner BMX bikes
by Ectolo | 14 Jan 2006 11:41 am
I was reading a thread in the beginners section on bmx-forum, and found the typical arguement of haro's being worthless and so decided to point out a few of my own opinions.
Firstly, why is everyone's first reaction to swear and use abusive language in reply, defense or arguements with other members no matter how small the problem. After all we are talking about personil experience here and personil opinion which everyone is entitled, and for the most part everybodies opinion will be unique.
Secondly Haro and diamondback in my opinion are two two of the best starting companies, along with mongoose and hoffman. Dave Mirra used to ride for haro, im not saying just becuase a pro rides them makes them amazing, but I'm sure he contibuted somthing to haro, and no doubt tries to put somthing back into the sport through the company, after getting so much out of it himself. He can help haro with ride testing ect, and no doubt wants to give people the best start in the sport as possible.
Diamondback on the other i am somewhat more unfamiliar with, not knowing much of thier team but i would put money down on there being so good talent there. I personilly own a diamond back as my seond bx, came with a full 4130 frame and forks, along with 41thermal crank and civillian handlebars, all for £320 delivered, i dont see how people can argue with that being a fair deal.
Mongoose aswell, some of their completes come with cassette rear hubs, infact hazard casette's to be exact, along with 3-piece cranks and full 4130 parts.
Basically if you are saying that a particular company is worthless, going on the basis that the bikes may not be able to withstand a higher riding level then you are insane, which beginner minus the minority naturally talented are gonna need somthing to withstand forces on a vert ramp or a 7ft drop down 10 staires within thier first year? Bike companies provide beginner bikes to withstand the intial learning curve, at a low affordable price (which is also encourages more people to try out the sport...) whats so wrong with that?
Basically in the end bikes are always improving, and just because you may have had a bad experience with one previously doesn't give you any right to condemn the rest of them to the scrapheap.
For the beginners out there, i will soon be posting a rough guide to what you should look out for for your intiial bike, good points for bikes have been stated in previous articles but i have not yet seen or read one aimed directly at helping beginners.
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