Hey all, I'm pretty new here, i have been reading alot but just not posting much. My name is Joel, and I'm from Calgary, Canada. Originally Quebec, but shhh... Anyhow I have been trying to catch up on all the BMX stuff for the past six month, since now im healthy again I'd liek to take up ridin again. I have been out for 5 years with knee injury's but after some time and exercise im ok now, or so I think.

I keep getting told the the 2010 Fitbike STR 1 (chrome) if probably the best bike for my buck if I want to get back in without spending a ton of cash off the start. Do you Agree?? if not them what would be better? I'm looking in the 400-500 $$$ range Canadian, so that like 20 bucks USD, LOL!!
I'm 25 and my size is 6'1 feet tall, 200 LBS


Thanks in advance


JB

The biggest issue you find right off the bat is that the 20in top tube will feel way small.. Also, you will probably be replacing a lot of parts..

Brian

ya, real funny
at 6'1"... you gonna need a bigger bike, i wouldn't getting anything w/ less than a 21" top tube
i'm 5'9" and run a 21.5" tt

are you set on a complete? or could you take the time to build something up from scratch... either new or used?

I guessed i'd need a bigger bike, At the bike place the salesmen told me that most guys perfer a bit smaller bike for more control, but i don't know if thats true or not, I always like longer bikes myself, but i thought he might know what he's talking about.

Well I do like a complete just for the convenience of being able to ride right away, but I also have no objection to building a used on up, the only thing im weary of is being screwed on parts, not quite knowing what im looking for.

But yes I would build if i could, preferably chrome

just look at the forsale thread here on vintage, there's also a feedback forum regarding good/bad people to deal with
ebay is a great place to pick stuff up as well, just check their feedback
what about looking around your local track? alot of people are getting rid of stuff now since christmas just came and everybody got new goodies

Is a 20 inch plus tt common?

I found a Mosh Skooled for 30 bucks with no seat but I cant seem to find much on it except for this, wondering what the TT is
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpe...d&Type=bike

I'm going to hit up to for sale thread here see whats on teh menu. it seems many ppl are selling in calgary right now, as you said its the season right, just have to find more info to weed out the bad deals.

i didn't check your link yet, but you could always look to see if you can find that frame/bike on bmxmuseum.com

Dont get that Mosh. not enough info. Dude, check a company like J&R, or Dans if you have to. The have good for sale stuff, as well as good descriptions of the bikes, and good prices on normal completes.

Stay away from Eastern completes. Their parts suck. period.

Depends on what kind of riding you want to do.
I'm 6'-4" and ride a 20.8" T1 Ruben.
I like to mix up my riding between flatland, street, dirt and mini ramps.
It feels perfect for all types of riding.
I've ridden 21" tts but they always feel a little too long.

.02

I will like to be mixing it up between Street, Dirt and some beginner flatland. So that 0.8 of an inch makes such a difference over just having 20" huh? The T1 stuff seems like there isn't a lot of it around, seems like they put out 1 frame a year. what the price on a T1 frame?

It seems building one seems to be the way to go. Are completes just bad all around?


Thanks woody, i checked those sites and the prices do seem to be pretty good, but the customs/shipping would probably kill me, lol.

I wouldn't say completes are bad. I just picked up a Subrosa Complete a few weeks ago for Street/Park riding.
IMHO if your just getting back into it a complete may be the best way to get started.
Generally the completes have decent enough parts to get you started and lets face it most of us change or upgrade parts over time anyway. If your considering flatland then you'll be looking to add a front brake, if the bike you choose is more Park/Trail oriented. So remember to take that into consideration.

Yeah I know I would have to upgrade, I can't stop upgrading anything i have, it a bad habit and expensive when you have to many hobbies, lol. my music equipment kills me on the finances. it will be more for trail and park for now, as i get better again I will dip into flatland'n

Sorry to keep throwing bike at you guys, but for starting out again hows this one for a complete?

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkM....jsp?spid=38469

someone is selling a brand new on for 390$ CDN

Check out 3ride.com or transitionbmx.com....both Canadian mailorder companies (which should help you out with customs/shipping). I think transition has free shipping on bikes till the end of the month too.

Thanks man, I've been trying to find places here in Canada but seems to be harder. Thanks for the help