Ok here is the deal. My son is 5 and has taken to Bmx riding like a fish to water. I know all dads think there kids are the greatest but he just started riding a bike 3 weeks ago and is doing really well. When and where I grew up we didnt have any parks or tracks. I am 38 years old 6'3" and 240 pounds Im not a fat ass just a big guy. I want to enjoy riding with my son. I dont want to race or anything like that I just want to ride out on the track with him. Can I find a BMX bike to fit me or am I dreaming?? My family and I live in Medellin Colombia and there are alot of BMX tracks really close to the house and or house complex has a quarter pipe. Thanks for any help.

You can find a bike to fit you with no problem. I'd say 22" top tube on a 20" or a cruiser.

+1

And if you decide to race after awhile, don't be intimidated. My biggest competition is your size and he beats me (6'0" 194 lbs) alot. Something about power and momentum I believe.

Thanks guys for the info. I have seen 20 bikes with a 21 inch frame tube but not a 22 who makes that. Thanks

I am in South America so I am limited on what and where I can buy.

Man, good news. They make 20" bikes that will fit you. Several builders will do custom lengths. As long as you can contact these companies on the internet, the U.S. Postal service will get it to you.

Avent will make you a 23" frame. I am 6'0" 185. My favorite bike has a 21.5" top tube. I feel that I would enjoy a 22" top tube. At 6' 4" you may want to think about a 23" frame, but there is a monster on this site who rides an aluminum Redline XXL (22" ? ) flight race frame for dirt jumping. He is about 6"4" ----300lbs.


Don't sell yourself out to cruisers. Real men ride 20".

I dont really want a cruiser I like the look of a 20. I will check things out here and see what I find. Thanks all.

what years are you looking for ..

Have a 20 ..

Kind of bike and the name of a bike that you are wanted to get

I dont know that is why I am asking. As far as shipping it can be more than the cost of the bike. That is why I was wanting some info so I can look for a dealer down here. Thanks

Where are you Locaited at


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Some where far away ..Like OZ or something ......I am willing to help out any which way that i can ....

Ok dont laugh but when I was in the states last I bought my son his bike. It was a smoken deal on an Eastern Dirtdigger 18. I only paid 150 out the door for it brand new. So I go to UPS and USPS and shipping was going to be around 200 bucks. So I went to the local motorcycle store and bought a close out gear bag and put it in there and sent it with me as a checked bag. That is what I think I am going to have to do for my bike. It is real cheap to fly from Medellin Colombia to the US right now. Thanks for any help

Neve told Us what kind of bike

That you actullay looking for .......Name brand .....

Have a Redline Pro line ...Mid 95 ....

Just right for you !

Only depends

Don't buy his stupid Redline. It won't fit a 6'4'' person. He is trying to push his stuff off on you.

nsra65, you should be ashamed.

No one wants your stupid crap midschool Rline.

The guy is looking for help. Leave him alone.

Depending on what your options down there are, just go for whatever brand you like in an XXL (there are a variety of toptube lengths from 21.25 to I think Formula has one that is 21.75, but a shorter one might feel longer because of the overall geometry of the bike). Then if it feels too small after the "getting used to it period" then you can do things like get a longer stem, edge the handle bars forward a little bit, and running the back tire as far back as you can. These things will either give you more room in the cockpit or give you a longer wheelbase which is more stable. Anyway, enjoy the hunt and try as many as you can.

Thanks all I will start the search tomorrow. Thanks again for all the infromation.
nsra65 if I knew what I wanted I wouldnt be asking. Thanks

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What ever Dude !

Just trying to help Here ....

Ok

{Good Luck}

Buye

We all have old bikes to sell him, but he's 6'4'' for God's sake.

I like your Redline just fine, actually, but it ain't for him and you know that.

Thanks for the help all. I will let you know what is around and ask what is better.

Ok an update my son has started riding the quarter pipe here in our housing complex. Is there bike that can handle both types of riding. Remember I am a begginer also Im just a large begginer. Thanks

Have health insurance.

Go with a steel frame. Look at the Formula Phoenix.

Im not going to jump or anything I will just ride up and down the pipe a litte. I have tooooooo many broken bones from riding motocross and enduros to get crazy on a bike. 2 years ago I endoed a jump broken collarbone, 7 broken ribs and a punchered lung. I just ride enduro trail riding now. No more jumping big for me. I was just asking which would be better. Thanks

20 are for kids, get a cruiser you will feel SO MUCH more at home on it.

Well, you're a short fella', but about any off-the-shelf bike would work. Figure 21.5 top tube at a min.

Elvis 6'4 and has raced at 230 (quit a bit)