Bought a 2014 Haro 350.1 for 100.00. Mainly because it has a 21” top tube. Being 6’1” it felt more comfortable. Some parts could use an upgrade. But overall would consider it a good buy.
Very good video. This is extremely helpful for us newbies. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 4 year old video, but still relevant. Thanks. I'm going to be watching your more recent 1 year video too.
Love your videos man, I was going to sell my 2018 Colony Endeavour for much less than it was worth as in mint condition!! In the end, I kept it, and am now using it properly, so kind of the reverse!!! All the best from the UK, stay safe dude!!!!
I actually bought a new complete bike for my first real bmx. It's a FLYBIKE OMEGA. Very happy with it. Has all the good parts u listed. It was their highest model. $700 and ordered from Spain. Seems pretty good as I'm a beginner again (over 25 years ago ) and I'm crashing alot
Oh absolutely man that is at the top end of their complete bike offering and has everything you want in a complete bike. Definitely should last you quite a while.
Just remember, all this advice goes out the door if the bike is old school. An old school BMX bike can be worth $100's if not over $1000. A young kid might not want it to ride, but you could definitely flip it. People throw out rare bikes that are collected now like old cars.
Just bought my first racing bike at 43yo! paid 180 for a DK Sentry and thought it could have been a little cheaper. Said he had 2 other guys coming to look at it. The three parts you touched on were all on the lower end for quality according to you. Im going to learn on it, may upgrade a few things but that's once I get better. Wish I would have seen this yesterday. Oh well. Now I will know where to start next time.Thanks!
I feel like racing is probably a bit different than freestyle too as youre going to have a completely different type of abuse. Glad you're psyched though!
Racing you want to look for sealed 2-3 piece cranks and usually euro bb. There’s a lot more cross over between MTB (specifically downhill) and BMX race bikes than between MTB and Freestyle.
Same here, spent 200$ on khe catweazle, already spent 200 more on crank area as initially it had american bb and 1/2” pedals I simply could not ride😅 but anyway it is a dream come true since I wanted a khe sonce 2003🤣
I bought a DK HELIO 20.5 full cromolly frame, with a shadow seat, BSD 2pc 9in bars, Sun Ringl'e Estate rims with fully sealed FR & R hubs, Stranger 20x4.45 (Blue) tires and matching grips for $120 on the "LET GO APP" last year and i ride daily i love it. i think i got a great deal
Sounds like a good deal to me for sure! That’s what I’m saying about buying complete bikes used. It’s almost always more worth it to wait for a custom bike someone is selling cheap
God damnit brant why couldn’t you of made this video like 2 weeks ago lol. My buddy just spend 180 on a kink whip and I’ve been telling him for MONTHS to NOT buy one unless it’s super cheap ($80-125) and he didn’t want to listen to me. He might have been a little more convinced to not buy it if he seen someone like you talking about it and explaining it. You couldn’t of done a better job explaining it and I’m still gonna show him this video so he can still understand what I’m talking about! Thanks man I feel like this video absolutely needed to be made and will surly help many! Keep shredding brother let me know if you wanna ride some time I’m in the Medina area
I bought a 2021 framed team bmx bike. Ive never done bmx so i think this is a good start. If i like it enough ill for sure by a whole new bike. Seeing that i have 3 already at 19 yrs old. I mountain bike alot.
Good tips but would have been a little bit more helpful if you showed the low quality versus high quality in a side-by-side comparison pointing out the differences
I bought twice ridden 2018 flybikes neutron(new costs $580) + cult bars, cult vans tires, odi grips, aftermarket sprocket. All that for $299 I'm honestly surprised i got it for this cheap
Back in the days of BMX Board I bought a used complete from a guy for $350. It was a Felt Sheriff (which I was not interested in) but all of the parts were aftermarket. Mostly Odyssey stuff: freestyle forks, Elementary stem, Wombolt cranks, sealed gyro, levers. It had a Thompson Elite seatpost, and Ti-spokes in the front wheel. All together I think it would have been around $1100 new. I sold the frame and bars (also Felt) and bought a Fly 3 Amigos frame, slapped on my Primo bars and pedals, my Macneil guard sprocket and I was all set. I've replace most of the parts since them but I'm still riding a few parts from that bike today.
I purchased a Sunday soundwave off craigslist from a 45 yr old dad. 2018 black with S&M perfect 10 bars and chrome fit forks and crank bike was like new for $300 I thought it was a good deal. I was looking for a old school 80s freestyle bike and seen this Sunday had to buy it.
I hot a miraaco icon for free. The frame is good. I rebuilding the bike but need some ideas for quality parts such as bottom bracket, headset and rims without breaking the bank?
Pretty much all headsets and bottom brackets are the same thing. Rims you want double walled and welded seams if you can. Alienation has options for that
@@Brant_Moore Thank you!! I really appriciate your help, if you could help me just a bit more it would do wonders for me! I really want to get into bmx and am thinking of buying a used Haro Downtown DLX 20" 2018 for 200$ but in a very good shape, do you think it could be worth it? Thanks again for your answer, you already helped me a lot, but if you could answer that question I would be more than happy! Thanks!
Felt Sector XL (My Race Face Sluttt) Double-Drive Hubs, Aluminum flip-flop rear Tires, Felt slip-Not, Front; 20x2.0 Rear 20x1.75 Components. Brake Set; Tektro linear pull, rear. Pedals; Felt back pedle platform Saddle; Felt Form Handlebar; Felt Wheelie Bar Stem; Felt Drop Zero Free from curbside while out Junkin while riding my 83 vintage Schwinn bmx that was also a dumpster dive lol
I have a Subrosa Tiro and it come with rant wheels, rant pedals, rant cranks and rant sprocket. Is it a good bike I bought it off offerup for 200??????
What do you think about sunday bikes? Because i really want a good budget bmx bike and i found the sunday scout 2020 and idk if i should buy it or not Please answer i really want to get into bmx bikes
If that is your max budget then it is better than some other options out there. I would personally recommend saving more money and getting a higher tier Sunday complete, just because the more you spend the better and more long lasting the bike you get
Is the mongoose L80 legion a good buy for 250.00? I grew up riding cheap bikes and now as an adult would like to get a decent starter bike since I prefer the riding style compared to mountain bikes etc..
I buy a rally e bmx bike for $16 and it's second hand, I'm trying to fix the bike to look new even though I don't have any mechanical skill about it or experience
Just picked up an almost imaculate 20.5" 2012 haro 200.3 for £60... it has every single low end component you just mentioned, unsealed us bb is shot to pieces but everything else is factory fresh. Restored the bb cups and cones with emery cloth and made it usable but will be upgrading to a sealed 19mm bb on pay day. Already upgraded the seat and as parts wear out ill upgrade them one by one. Not a bad deal for the price really.
Just picked up a fitbike frame with total bmx hangover forks, s&m grandslam xl bars, colony headset, stolen cranks, colony pedals, colony back rim with we the people hubs, animal seat, can't remember the tires, for $200 online I thought was a great deal! Would repainting all the parts devalue it ?
I am getting into Bmx and I got a 135$ mongoose and it's good. Until I starts jumping off small things like curbs and driveways. What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do right to prevent this from continuing
Good to know.. I bought 2 recently. Not to happy with them.. but they have a few good parts.. thanks bro... older GT and an eastern.. that was thrown together with random parts.. but they were cheap.
I ended up buying the cult devo 2021 model as my first bmx bike idk if I would do tricks mainly wanted a reliable bike with good quality n who knows maybe after get comfortable learn some tricks!! Cause I do feel like it be plenty of fun to learn tricks after getting used to it! Only thing is putting it together n hope I do it right!
@Brant_Moore I bought it through the website cityground n they offer payment plans! With affirm paying 600 but if I finish sooner an all that don’t have to pay the interest n anyway it’s only 50 bucks a month I don’t know much about this bikes I heard there high quality idk about if their one of the best ones out there but wanted something that would last for years. Should I do any upgrade to it to improve it? Cause ik it can always be better what would you suggest to make it the best it can be? An also can the devotion be taken off not sure if it’s a sticker or actually painted to the bike. N thanks for quick response
Wow that’s pretty cool I hadn’t heard of that before. As far as the bike and upgrading it goes, there’s really only a couple things that I’d suggest. Everything on it is good enough to last for quite a while. The cranks and stem are the only two parts that are low end when compared to high end aftermarket parts. Always happy to try to help! Hope it’s enough to earn or keep your subscription!
Great Video! Can you just go by the brand? Such as Redline, Haro, GT, and Diamondback? My grandson is buying and selling BMX bikes and enjoys doing it. Thanks
Thank you! But not really as all of those brands have a range in quality of their bikes and parts. Could be very good at the high end, could be not so good at the low end
I have a complete stock Mirraco (Dave Mirra) Essex. Is it worth the upgrades for my 55y old ass? I have many diff style bikes but no BMX types. Advice?
What about a 1990 redline pro rider bike from Australia it’s a 20” all alloy ,one piece crank in perfect condition. what type of price does an old top of the line bike then go for? are they worth keeping stock or worth more in upgrading it.
Ok thanks for getting back to me maybe I’ll have to let ya take it out for a spin and see what ya think and see and compare the difference from old school bmx to today’s bmx
I bought a Haro 300.3 Bike from the internet, i payed 70 bucks for it, it has sealed BB and headset, but a thin sprocket, and it had a plastic seat, it also had a gyro brake system wich was from odyssey wich was good, I bought the gold/Bronze one, and it works great, but the sprocket bent after a pedal luc-e xD
was about to buy a around 180 dollar bike and it has a one piece crank settup and has a brake in the frame im not so sure on buying it now what do you think? I think i should pass
Im planning on getting a used 2013 wtp arcade. Everything is good, except the rims. 1 wall. Planning on upgrading the wheels, and the frame. A bigger one. Preferably full crmo. I think its a really good bargain for 140 bucks!
I bought a sub-$100 and rode tf out of it for a lil more than a year, it got me thru the worst of the learning curve of spins with several amateur wheel truings, one professional truing, and a donor set of wheels off a bike my buddy hadn't touched in a decade. It was a $98 Walmart Mongoose. Every single bad part mentioned was on it as well as very low rise handlebars, a 20" top tube which doesn't work well with my 6'1 frame, and tires made of nylon I believe?? Absolutely no grip to be had, but it served it's purpose to let me see if it was going to be a phase, or something I'd stick with before dropping serious cash on a new bike. There isn't really a BMX scene in my town, you're more likely to see a drunk guy pedaling past with a 12 pack on his shoulder.
What are other brands besides se? I want that big wheel bmx type but without spending a grand. This video made me feel more comfortable buying a bike used too thank you
Wish this video popped up in my recommendations 9 months ago. It would've saved me $125! I bought a bike off FB Marketplace. The guy originally asked $140, I think. I offered $120, we settled on $125. Long story short, after doing research, the bike was a Walmart bmx bike, that cost $125 brand new!! So I paid full price for a used bike!
i found a diamondback venom pro for 150. is that a good deal? It got a sealed mid bb, integrated headset, but it has a steel sprocket. it does have a 3 piece crank instead of a 2 piece good deal?
I bought a customized BMX Federal frame, federal forks, primo cracks, Sunday stem, profile handlebars, Federal freecoaster laced to a fit rim all for $160, but I don't know I feel like it's way f*cked up, the handlebars have some big scratches, and every time I stop pedaling there's a sound, I don't know if it's the bottom bracket, the chain or the freecoaster. I don't know what to do ):
Take it to your local bike shop! They would be happy to take a look I’m sure. Do you mean when you stop pedaling while moving forward and coast or when you stop in general?
@@Brant_Moore while moving forward bro, and it repeats every time I stop pedaling, I need some money before I can go the store but I will definitely go!
@@Brant_Moore damn but they are expensive ): I may have to buy a used one while I save money to buy a better one, thank you for your response bro, really appreciate it!
Your explanations were awesome! Thanks for this video. I am researching to buy my son his first normal size, bmx style bike. I want to get him something better tham a Walmart Mongoose, but also cheaper than legit bikes...like $300 tops. I have found a Ruption Hacker for fairly low price, it has the standard external headset style, it does have a sealed mid style bottom bracket, 3 pc crank , and sealed hubs with the bigger 14mm rear axle. Would this be a decent starter for a 5'2" ish 13yr old? Also looked at a GT Air 2020, amd a couple im the $275-300 ramge, but it seems like getting a really good one I would have to step up to $400+...I figure if he gets really into riding, I can someday help him get a better GT/Kink/Stolen/Fit/Sunday/Haro/etc... Please let me know if the Ruption Hacker 2020(silver/chrome) , would be decent, or if you have a few other suggestions in the sub $300 range. Single dad raising 3 kids, so have to be somewhat budget conscious. Thanks again for the video.
So here’s the way I look at it..If you buy a bike now and end up needing an upgrade, you’ll have the first bike for another kid. If they’re all older and you don’t see yourself needing to ever buy another bike unless it’s an upgrade, you may want to spend the extra 100-150$ now instead of spending $300 now and then $400-$450 later. Most bikes at that $300 price range are the about the same bike, but sometimes you can find deals on previous years model and get something better for the same price.
Got a free "Mirraco Edit 2013". I guess it thicks off as a lower end bike. It will get some upgrades, and well most important is that my 8 year old son is happy =)
also for buying a bmx. watch a pros bike check video to see what type of parts they use. so you can compare that pro bike build with the bike you are gonna get from ebay or facebook market place.
Wow little brother u just saved me from spending alot of money
Dude, I've been looking at bikes for my son and wanted thank you for this video. I couldn't make heads or tails of the bearings/hubs. Thanks man.
Always happy to help and its really good to hear that this video actually helps!!
Subrosa bmx came up in my area for 150. Just needs new tires. No scratches in the frame, fork or bars. Looks pretty new. Picking it up tomorrow!
Bought a 2014 Haro 350.1 for 100.00. Mainly because it has a 21” top tube. Being 6’1” it felt more comfortable. Some parts could use an upgrade. But overall would consider it a good buy.
When u get to adult size tube tops all the higher standard features are more commonly seen on completes
Been a while since I tuned in. Diggin the production upgrades, the mic is sooooo crispy. All facts and usefull info as usual. Keep it up brah.
Thanks man! Definitely putting more effort into the tip videos and doing my best to keep it going!
Very good video. This is extremely helpful for us newbies. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 4 year old video, but still relevant. Thanks. I'm going to be watching your more recent 1 year video too.
Best breakdown EVER literally have this open and comparing the bike i just bought thank you
Thank u for this, I'm buying a bmx that's under 230$ but I'm getting 1 that's like 200 and this really helps
Awesome! Glad to hear it helped you!!
Love your videos man, I was going to sell my 2018 Colony Endeavour for much less than it was worth as in mint condition!! In the end, I kept it, and am now using it properly, so kind of the reverse!!! All the best from the UK, stay safe dude!!!!
Heck yea that’s rad man and thank you!!
I actually bought a new complete bike for my first real bmx. It's a FLYBIKE OMEGA. Very happy with it. Has all the good parts u listed. It was their highest model. $700 and ordered from Spain. Seems pretty good as I'm a beginner again (over 25 years ago ) and I'm crashing alot
Oh absolutely man that is at the top end of their complete bike offering and has everything you want in a complete bike. Definitely should last you quite a while.
@@Brant_MooreI have a se fat ripper is that good
Just remember, all this advice goes out the door if the bike is old school. An old school BMX bike can be worth $100's if not over $1000. A young kid might not want it to ride, but you could definitely flip it. People throw out rare bikes that are collected now like old cars.
Absolutely man. That's a great point
Just bought my first racing bike at 43yo! paid 180 for a DK Sentry and thought it could have been a little cheaper. Said he had 2 other guys coming to look at it. The three parts you touched on were all on the lower end for quality according to you. Im going to learn on it, may upgrade a few things but that's once I get better. Wish I would have seen this yesterday. Oh well. Now I will know where to start next time.Thanks!
I feel like racing is probably a bit different than freestyle too as youre going to have a completely different type of abuse.
Glad you're psyched though!
Racing you want to look for sealed 2-3 piece cranks and usually euro bb. There’s a lot more cross over between MTB (specifically downhill) and BMX race bikes than between MTB and Freestyle.
Same here, spent 200$ on khe catweazle, already spent 200 more on crank area as initially it had american bb and 1/2” pedals I simply could not ride😅 but anyway it is a dream come true since I wanted a khe sonce 2003🤣
TH-cam algorithm only throws to you what u need to see only AFTER you’ve messed up i swear
I bought a DK HELIO 20.5 full cromolly frame, with a shadow seat, BSD 2pc 9in bars, Sun Ringl'e Estate rims with fully sealed FR & R hubs, Stranger 20x4.45 (Blue) tires and matching grips for $120 on the "LET GO APP" last year and i ride daily i love it. i think i got a great deal
Sounds like a good deal to me for sure! That’s what I’m saying about buying complete bikes used. It’s almost always more worth it to wait for a custom bike someone is selling cheap
I bought a United Supreme BMX 2nd hand in almost brand new condition no scratches for $180 AU, pretty happy with it.
I dont know the conversion to US, but that sounds like a good deal to me! haha
And that’s exactly why this stuff is so important! I probably don’t even have to point it out but that’s a pretty huge difference
Sounds like youve had some good deals that’s for sure!
God damnit brant why couldn’t you of made this video like 2 weeks ago lol. My buddy just spend 180 on a kink whip and I’ve been telling him for MONTHS to NOT buy one unless it’s super cheap ($80-125) and he didn’t want to listen to me. He might have been a little more convinced to not buy it if he seen someone like you talking about it and explaining it. You couldn’t of done a better job explaining it and I’m still gonna show him this video so he can still understand what I’m talking about! Thanks man I feel like this video absolutely needed to be made and will surly help many! Keep shredding brother let me know if you wanna ride some time I’m in the Medina area
Haha ahh man sorry I didn’t think of this sooner!
thank you friend,you helped me alot and keep on doing these good videos!
Glad to hear it helped!!
Dude, you were really helpful, you saved me from buying a shitty bike
Hey thats awesome to hear!!!
Ya bra
This really is a great video! I mean you nailed it so hard yo! This really says everything someone needs to know!
I bought a 2021 framed team bmx bike. Ive never done bmx so i think this is a good start. If i like it enough ill for sure by a whole new bike. Seeing that i have 3 already at 19 yrs old. I mountain bike alot.
2 years late but ur channel has helped me so much lately I’m getting one soon
Always happy to help!!!
is haro midway 2019 bike good? please answer Thanks
Is Sunday scout a good bike?
Good tips but would have been a little bit more helpful if you showed the low quality versus high quality in a side-by-side comparison pointing out the differences
Is mambo good?
I haven’t heard of Mambo so I can’t say
I bought twice ridden 2018 flybikes neutron(new costs $580) + cult bars, cult vans tires, odi grips, aftermarket sprocket. All that for $299
I'm honestly surprised i got it for this cheap
That's a pretty decent deal. The frame isnt full chromoly so thats just something to keep in mind
Do you know if a fly Aire is a good frame?
Back in the days of BMX Board I bought a used complete from a guy for $350. It was a Felt Sheriff (which I was not interested in) but all of the parts were aftermarket. Mostly Odyssey stuff: freestyle forks, Elementary stem, Wombolt cranks, sealed gyro, levers. It had a Thompson Elite seatpost, and Ti-spokes in the front wheel. All together I think it would have been around $1100 new. I sold the frame and bars (also Felt) and bought a Fly 3 Amigos frame, slapped on my Primo bars and pedals, my Macneil guard sprocket and I was all set. I've replace most of the parts since them but I'm still riding a few parts from that bike today.
Dang that sounds like a pretty awesome deal!! Especially with ti spokes in the front wheel
thank you shaggy for telling me how to buy a bike
Hey I have a question the bike I am looking at checked all his boxes except the tires and the seat is it still a good bike
The frame, fork, bars, and wheels are the most important parts. Tires and seat area easily replaceable
@@Brant_Moore thx dude I am looking a the mangoose legion l60 can you tell me if it’s any good it’s not a walgoose it’s a local bmx shop bike
I would recommend the 100 or 500 over the 60 without a doubt.
@@Brant_Moore thx dude
what are the differentces between 1 piece crank and 3 piece crank? I have a 1 piece crank on my bmx. Should I upgrade it with a 3 piece crank?
Hey i found a cult control 2020 for 560 euros is it worth? Can you check the bike and tell me pls bro
It's not full chromoly, I don't recommend it.
Is it more neon yellow or leafy green?
Good video and very informative man ✌🏻
What’s one way I can verify a fitbikeco frame, checking one out today
I purchased a Sunday soundwave off craigslist from a 45 yr old dad. 2018 black with S&M perfect 10 bars and chrome fit forks and crank bike was like new for $300 I thought it was a good deal. I was looking for a old school 80s freestyle bike and seen this Sunday had to buy it.
That’s a really good deal!
@@Brant_Moore Thanks
Thenks bro im looking to get a bmx bike for chirstimas this year and i wanna get a good bike to start out with
Always happy to help!! Hope you end up with something good!
I hot a miraaco icon for free. The frame is good. I rebuilding the bike but need some ideas for quality parts such as bottom bracket, headset and rims without breaking the bank?
Pretty much all headsets and bottom brackets are the same thing. Rims you want double walled and welded seams if you can. Alienation has options for that
A WTP curse 2016 complete with Shadow ultralight 9.5 bars, Cult dehart tires, and a subrosa stem.
Doesn't sound bad to me!
i’ve had a box bike for years and never realized it and just started getting into bmx so i’m gonna be upgrading this bike
my bike has a mutiny frame is mutiny good? and my stem uses a wrench to loosen and tighten im not sure why.
Mutiny has always been a reputable company in bmx that is known to have good stuff!
Not sure what exactly you mean about the stem though
@Brant_Moore nevermind im just stupid
if it says that the hub has a sealed driver, is it a sealed hub then?
I believe that’s how they label an unsealed hub to make people think it’s sealed
@@Brant_Moore Thank you!!
I really appriciate your help, if you could help me just a bit more it would do wonders for me!
I really want to get into bmx and am thinking of buying a used Haro Downtown DLX 20" 2018 for 200$ but in a very good shape, do you think it could be worth it?
Thanks again for your answer, you already helped me a lot, but if you could answer that question I would be more than happy!
Thanks!
Is the cult juvenile 18 inch a good beginners bike.
Felt Sector XL (My Race Face Sluttt)
Double-Drive Hubs, Aluminum flip-flop rear
Tires, Felt slip-Not, Front; 20x2.0 Rear 20x1.75
Components.
Brake Set; Tektro linear pull, rear.
Pedals; Felt back pedle platform
Saddle; Felt Form
Handlebar; Felt Wheelie Bar
Stem; Felt Drop Zero
Free from curbside while out Junkin while riding my 83 vintage Schwinn bmx that was also a dumpster dive lol
Wow that’s awesome!!!
I have a Subrosa Tiro and it come with rant wheels, rant pedals, rant cranks and rant sprocket. Is it a good bike I bought it off offerup for 200??????
I have a group 2 racing bmx haro bike and I need a front wheel for it
I bought a 2019 Subrosa Tiro Satin Luster bmx, it has alot put into it.
Nice man!
Thanks!😁
@@Brant_Moore you have a nice sunday bike
What do you think about sunday bikes?
Because i really want a good budget bmx bike and i found the sunday scout 2020 and idk if i should buy it or not
Please answer i really want to get into bmx bikes
If that is your max budget then it is better than some other options out there. I would personally recommend saving more money and getting a higher tier Sunday complete, just because the more you spend the better and more long lasting the bike you get
@@Brant_Moore ok thank you. Do you have any recomandation that doesn't have a freecoaster and is a bit more expensive?
The forecaster Park seems to have a cassette. If you don’t want the brakes you can take them off
@@Brant_Moore its gud
I can afford that. Now i just have to find it avalable in Romania =))
Thx you for all the help
@@Brant_Moore well until i will find it avalable in my country i think i will have 1000 usd budget =))
But thx you anyways
And u got a new subscriber
I've never bought a used bike. I've only bought new completes. I've rebuilt them with aftermarket parts, of course.
That’s always the best/safest choice for sure. Some people can’t afford it though so hopefully this video can help them!
@@Brant_Moore agreed
Is the mongoose L80 legion a good buy for 250.00? I grew up riding cheap bikes and now as an adult would like to get a decent starter bike since I prefer the riding style compared to mountain bikes etc..
I just scored a beauty for $150cnd. I dont know enough to explain what I got but your video told me I did good👍
Going to buy the social evolve what do u guys think it’s any good
So getting a box bike for Christmas and I wanna know what BMI bikes are good or bad
This video gives you all of the information and tools you need to research and find what is good and bad.
I buy a rally e bmx bike for $16 and it's second hand, I'm trying to fix the bike to look new even though I don't have any mechanical skill about it or experience
My 2008 bike has a 3 piece crank bracket and sealed bearings not too bad for an ancient and old bike
should i get a Mongoose Brawler Complete BMX - Black/Gold?
is the gt performer raw 2018 bmx bike good?? plis tell me beaces i want to buy a bmx
I would definitely say that there are better bikes for the money
i am going to buy a subrosa bmx the sword limited edition for 300
is it word to buy
Only if it is still in brand new condition
@@Brant_Moore it is
Just picked up an almost imaculate 20.5" 2012 haro 200.3 for £60... it has every single low end component you just mentioned, unsealed us bb is shot to pieces but everything else is factory fresh. Restored the bb cups and cones with emery cloth and made it usable but will be upgrading to a sealed 19mm bb on pay day. Already upgraded the seat and as parts wear out ill upgrade them one by one. Not a bad deal for the price really.
Just picked up a fitbike frame with total bmx hangover forks, s&m grandslam xl bars, colony headset, stolen cranks, colony pedals, colony back rim with we the people hubs, animal seat, can't remember the tires, for $200 online I thought was a great deal! Would repainting all the parts devalue it ?
Just wondering is the GT performer 2018 a good bmx bike for beginner tricks
It depends upon which one. It would be fine but parts would need replaced as you encounter issues
Is elite destro a good bike? I'm new to bmx and want a quality bike
I was wondering if you think the kench arrow 02 is a good bike.
I haven't heard of that brand before. Check out my video about the best value complete bikes!
I am getting into Bmx and I got a 135$ mongoose and it's good. Until I starts jumping off small things like curbs and driveways. What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do right to prevent this from continuing
It like seems like it's breaking every jump
I would take it to the local bike shop.
Would you say the justice 2013 is good?
Are kent bikes good? I got 360 freestyle bmx that’s what is written on it
Good to know.. I bought 2 recently. Not to happy with them.. but they have a few good parts.. thanks bro... older GT and an eastern.. that was thrown together with random parts.. but they were cheap.
Cheap is cheap and cheap is good!
@@Brant_Moore cheap isnt always good.
example; cheap bitches
I ended up buying the cult devo 2021 model as my first bmx bike idk if I would do tricks mainly wanted a reliable bike with good quality n who knows maybe after get comfortable learn some tricks!! Cause I do feel like it be plenty of fun to learn tricks after getting used to it! Only thing is putting it together n hope I do it right!
If you mean the Devotion that’s a real solid bike man!
Should be all set for sure. Putting them together is pretty easy too. Good luck man!
@Brant_Moore I bought it through the website cityground n they offer payment plans! With affirm paying 600 but if I finish sooner an all that don’t have to pay the interest n anyway it’s only 50 bucks a month I don’t know much about this bikes I heard there high quality idk about if their one of the best ones out there but wanted something that would last for years. Should I do any upgrade to it to improve it? Cause ik it can always be better what would you suggest to make it the best it can be? An also can the devotion be taken off not sure if it’s a sticker or actually painted to the bike. N thanks for quick response
Wow that’s pretty cool I hadn’t heard of that before.
As far as the bike and upgrading it goes, there’s really only a couple things that I’d suggest. Everything on it is good enough to last for quite a while. The cranks and stem are the only two parts that are low end when compared to high end aftermarket parts.
Always happy to try to help! Hope it’s enough to earn or keep your subscription!
@Brant_Moore thank you!
Whats the bike called in the background?
How much did your bike cost and where did u get it?
So which is better steel or aluminum
I've got a 2001 GT power series 1.0 Box stays in good orginal condition. Alloy Frame sticker rub . Looks good... Is it a keeper
I have a Suzuki Works BMX from around 1975-77 ish. Is it worth trying to restore or sell it, or is it just junk?
Is haro a good brand?
Their aftermarket stuff has a decent reputation
Great video, really useful thanks
I bought a 2010 eastern cobra for a 100 bucks what do you think ?🤔
Great Video! Can you just go by the brand? Such as Redline, Haro, GT, and Diamondback? My grandson is buying and selling BMX bikes and enjoys doing it. Thanks
Thank you! But not really as all of those brands have a range in quality of their bikes and parts. Could be very good at the high end, could be not so good at the low end
@@Brant_Moore Outstanding response. I am now a Subscriber and will be watching all your videos with my Grandson.
Awesome!!! Thank you!! Looking forward to future comments as well! Welcome here
What do you think about the Elite Bmx Desto?And if I should buy it?
Where do you get the good bmxs I'm gonna get my first bmx tomorrow
Thanks for that information bro helped me out alot !
is bmx candy good? for budget bmx only
I have a complete stock Mirraco (Dave Mirra) Essex. Is it worth the upgrades for my 55y old ass? I have many diff style bikes but no BMX types. Advice?
What about a 1990 redline pro rider bike from Australia it’s a 20” all alloy ,one piece crank in perfect condition. what type of price does an old top of the line bike then go for? are they worth keeping stock or worth more in upgrading it.
Oh man, I honestly don't know anything about older bikes. Im sorry man
Ok thanks for getting back to me maybe I’ll have to let ya take it out for a spin and see what ya think and see and compare the difference from old school bmx to today’s bmx
Oh are you local? I wasn’t paying attention to that when replying
Ya I live in Pleasant Grove in Utah county so about 45 min away from park city
I’m in Ohio? Haha Not quite close enough to take it for a spin some time
i want to buy a bmx from sport chek its callled a capix rail or i want a gt berm which one should i get pls check it out
I bought a Haro 300.3 Bike from the internet, i payed 70 bucks for it, it has sealed BB and headset, but a thin sprocket, and it had a plastic seat, it also had a gyro brake system wich was from odyssey wich was good, I bought the gold/Bronze one, and it works great, but the sprocket bent after a pedal luc-e xD
was about to buy a around 180 dollar bike and it has a one piece crank settup and has a brake in the frame im not so sure on buying it now what do you think?
I think i should pass
Definitely a pass on that one
Im planning on getting a used 2013 wtp arcade. Everything is good, except the rims. 1 wall. Planning on upgrading the wheels, and the frame. A bigger one. Preferably full crmo. I think its a really good bargain for 140 bucks!
Offer 100 and see what happens! Can’t complain about much at that price. Just gotta go into it knowing you’ll be replacing some things
@@Brant_Moore yeah, im a beginner so its not the biggest problem for now.
I’m super new to all this and this was extremely helpful! I already bought my sub 100 bike and looks like I got lucky as is has all this stuff lol
Can’t beat it! Now your upgrades can be as needed or what you like most
I bought a sub-$100 and rode tf out of it for a lil more than a year, it got me thru the worst of the learning curve of spins with several amateur wheel truings, one professional truing, and a donor set of wheels off a bike my buddy hadn't touched in a decade. It was a $98 Walmart Mongoose. Every single bad part mentioned was on it as well as very low rise handlebars, a 20" top tube which doesn't work well with my 6'1 frame, and tires made of nylon I believe?? Absolutely no grip to be had, but it served it's purpose to let me see if it was going to be a phase, or something I'd stick with before dropping serious cash on a new bike. There isn't really a BMX scene in my town, you're more likely to see a drunk guy pedaling past with a 12 pack on his shoulder.
Pretty cool video very informative ty man
This was suuuuper helpful. Really info packed from the get go and easy to understand 🙏🏼.
What are other brands besides se? I want that big wheel bmx type but without spending a grand. This video made me feel more comfortable buying a bike used too thank you
I’m sorry I don’t know anything about them, but what I do know is that you get what you pay for
Wish this video popped up in my recommendations 9 months ago. It would've saved me $125! I bought a bike off FB Marketplace. The guy originally asked $140, I think. I offered $120, we settled on $125. Long story short, after doing research, the bike was a Walmart bmx bike, that cost $125 brand new!! So I paid full price for a used bike!
I’m thinking of buying a 2020 Sunday primer so judging from this video I’m guessing it’s a good bike right?
I bought a miracle blend from 2011 about a year ago and I've been riding it ever since and I only paid 50 bucks
i found a diamondback venom pro for 150. is that a good deal? It got a sealed mid bb, integrated headset, but it has a steel sprocket. it does have a 3 piece crank instead of a 2 piece good deal?
I bought a customized BMX
Federal frame, federal forks, primo cracks, Sunday stem, profile handlebars, Federal freecoaster laced to a fit rim all for $160, but I don't know I feel like it's way f*cked up, the handlebars have some big scratches, and every time I stop pedaling there's a sound, I don't know if it's the bottom bracket, the chain or the freecoaster. I don't know what to do ):
Take it to your local bike shop! They would be happy to take a look I’m sure.
Do you mean when you stop pedaling while moving forward and coast or when you stop in general?
@@Brant_Moore while moving forward bro, and it repeats every time I stop pedaling, I need some money before I can go the store but I will definitely go!
That’s definitely in the hub. Your bottom bracket and chain aren’t doing anything while just coasting forward so that’s what it has to be
@@Brant_Moore damn but they are expensive ): I may have to buy a used one while I save money to buy a better one, thank you for your response bro, really appreciate it!
You should be able to find a used wheel for not insane expensive. Always happy to help!
What complete bike is the best under 500$ ?
Your explanations were awesome! Thanks for this video.
I am researching to buy my son his first normal size, bmx style bike. I want to get him something better tham a Walmart Mongoose, but also cheaper than legit bikes...like $300 tops. I have found a Ruption Hacker for fairly low price, it has the standard external headset style, it does have a sealed mid style bottom bracket, 3 pc crank , and sealed hubs with the bigger 14mm rear axle. Would this be a decent starter for a 5'2" ish 13yr old? Also looked at a GT Air 2020, amd a couple im the $275-300 ramge, but it seems like getting a really good one I would have to step up to $400+...I figure if he gets really into riding, I can someday help him get a better GT/Kink/Stolen/Fit/Sunday/Haro/etc...
Please let me know if the Ruption Hacker 2020(silver/chrome) , would be decent, or if you have a few other suggestions in the sub $300 range. Single dad raising 3 kids, so have to be somewhat budget conscious.
Thanks again for the video.
So here’s the way I look at it..If you buy a bike now and end up needing an upgrade, you’ll have the first bike for another kid. If they’re all older and you don’t see yourself needing to ever buy another bike unless it’s an upgrade, you may want to spend the extra 100-150$ now instead of spending $300 now and then $400-$450 later. Most bikes at that $300 price range are the about the same bike, but sometimes you can find deals on previous years model and get something better for the same price.
Hi man is Haro sr24 bmx bike still consider an entry bike?
Got a free "Mirraco Edit 2013". I guess it thicks off as a lower end bike. It will get some upgrades, and well most important is that my 8 year old son is happy =)
also for buying a bmx. watch a pros bike check video to see what type of parts they use. so you can compare that pro bike build with the bike you are gonna get from ebay or facebook market place.
Great thought!!
I have a gt slammer. It was 350 dollars and it’s a good bike. I recommend it to anybody merry Christmas!