BMX for a grown man?

[ColinJ]

The problem is I ride like I'm 15 again.

This is good, very good.

In my case, it wouldn't be ... I had my bike stolen from school when I was 13 so at 15 I was riding like somebody without a bike - i.e. walking!

 

[Ciar]

I can only suggest a mountain bike it's basically an adult BMX, being as i ride both my bikes like they were bmx's would probably explain the need for truing regularly

 

[goody]

Google "dirt jump bike" or "4X bike"
http://www.fishfacecycles.com/ourshop/prod_3316172-Commencal-Absolut-AL-2014.html
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bikes/mtb/dirt--4x--slopestyle/
http://www.ubyk.co.uk/ns-bikes-metropolis-1-jump-bike-2014/17776?gclid=CPrJ1uf548ECFSoCwwod4WoADA

 

[twitchboy]

I can only suggest a mountain bike it's basically an adult BMX, being as i ride both my bikes like they were bmx's would probably explain the need for truing regularly

Is there such a thing as a bicycle that doesn't need truing, or at least rarely needs truing? Always needing to get my bikes trued was what made me give up on cycling. It was a pain arse. Although they were road bikes that I cycled like they were dirt bikes so I probably can't complain much.

 

[twitchboy]

Google "dirt jump bike" or "4X bike"
http://www.fishfacecycles.com/ourshop/prod_3316172-Commencal-Absolut-AL-2014.html
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bikes/mtb/dirt--4x--slopestyle/
http://www.ubyk.co.uk/ns-bikes-metropolis-1-jump-bike-2014/17776?gclid=CPrJ1uf548ECFSoCwwod4WoADA

Definitely like those 4x Rose bikes.

 

[Cycleops]

Kona do some interesting bikes. I thought this might suit you http://www.konaworld.com/humuhumu.cfm worth having a look at what else they do.

 

[twitchboy]

Yeah those Konas look right up my street. Cheers.

 

[SteCenturion]

@twitchboy

I suggest a hardtail MTB with solid none suspension forks & 26" wheels.
This will give the closest feel to a large BMX.

FWIW, one of my earliest posts was to try & find an original Robinson BMX & at the moment I'm glad I didn't...

I would only have used it in the back yard or a car park for re-learning tricks I never mastered as a Youf & probably put my back or knee out or something.

Would be nice for nostalgia but not really practical.

 

[Venod]

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/do-you-even-klunk-bro-video-2014.html

 

[Hacienda71]

If you want something that you can do loads of street tricks on but for an adult, then these would be the sort of thing.

http://www.inspiredbicycles.com/inspired_hex_pro_bike_p64.php


As ridden by Danny Macaskill

 

[Panter]

Is there such a thing as a bicycle that doesn't need truing, or at least rarely needs truing? Always needing to get my bikes trued was what made me give up on cycling. It was a pain arse. Although they were road bikes that I cycled like they were dirt bikes so I probably can't complain much.

I have to say, none of my bikes need regular truing. I'm a heavy rider, and only ever had two wheels trued in 7 Years.
One was a new rear on a roadbike that kept popping spokes until it was trued, been fine now for nearly 10,000 miles.
Also had the front done after it was buckled after a crash.
Never had to true a MTB wheel, although they don't get a vast amount of use to be fair but they do get hammered when I do use them!

 

[Panter]

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/do-you-even-klunk-bro-video-2014.html

Fantastic video!

So wish I had "mad skillz" like that!

 

[dan_bo]

Does it matter what kind of bike it is?

 

[twitchboy]

Ok chaps. Quick update. I've got this one coming. It would appear to be exactly what I was after. A BMX for a grown man. Decent price too.

Can't wait to start shredding. http://www.denniswinter.com/cycling-c3/bikes-c204/dmr-bikes-wrath-bike-satin-black-metalic-26-p51104