[mxer338]

im pretty sure my hardtail is sold and since ive moved into an area with alot more park/urban and djs im thinking about just getting a bmx bike.

im looking at both 20 and 24 inch bmx bikes

im 5'10 and used to 26 so i figured a 24inch bmx might be a good bet (my lbs has a dk general lee 24 in stock) but the only real bmx experience i have is when i used to race them when i was 10

im looking to spend around 300, and for something that will work good both park, djs and street

my lbs stocks haro, specialized, dk and a few others so id like to keep to that if possible

 

[allsk8sno]

ride both, buy whatever you feel more comfortable on,
that being said, bmx are great for tricks and such, will spin fast, etc. but the 24" wheels would be a little smoother rolling and more stable.

 

[chicodude]

ride both, buy whatever you feel more comfortable on,
that being said, bmx are great for tricks and such, will spin fast, etc. but the 24" wheels would be a little smoother rolling and more stable.

Get the DK.

Me and my peeps were jumping today and I can keep up speed so much better on my 24. Nuff said.

 

[nvd]

26, no question.

Wait, did you say 20 or 24?

 

[RideFour15]

20 would allow more options in the future for upgrading. For $300 you aren't going to get too much in the way of a good complete, probably a good entry level.

But if you're really used to 26, then 24 would probably be an easier transition.

 

[mxer338]

yah i already have my nice mtb's so im gonna try givving bmx a try since the terrain is available to me now

ill try to ride both

either way ill prolly throw some e13 micro drive parts and some pegs on

 

[The Amish]

Go 24. Bmx's are mad fun but put alot of limitations on what you can ride. A 24 will leave you the option of a short travel fork which means more freeridin. The general's a sweet bike, I'd go with that.

 

[RideFour15]

Go 24. Bmx's are mad fun but put alot of limitations on what you can ride. A 24 will leave you the option of a short travel fork which means more freeridin. The general's a sweet bike, I'd go with that.

BMX putting limitations on what you can ride? I hope you are kidding me.

It's a completely (well, not completely anymore) style of riding, and things that can be done are much different. The bike is also a bit easier to move being smaller and all.

 

[jasonw111]

get a bmx, sooo much better than a 24 or 26 for park and dj's
get a fit team xl complete

 

[budgetrider]

20, definitely. A 24 with big tires feels too similar to a 26. Next time you get a chance take a BMX down an XC or light DH trail. It takes way more skill, but on average trails it's more fun than bombing down on a 6" dually.

 

[HRDTLBRO]

Go with the 20. When you get used to the feel of a smaller bike, it kicks ass.

 

[formermtboarder]

i really have little 20" experiance, but comin from the mtb my back couldnt handel it nor could my wrist. I really love my 100mm travel 24" bike. Whatever floats ur boat try both

 

[Dirty Jumper]

I am also 5'10 and now find the 24" a good choice, easier to handle than a 26 and more room than a BMX, having said that it really depends what you want to do on it, for me I ride mostly street and on the weekends I do Dirt jumping, we don't have many trials here and we have don't have ANY skateparks or ramps for a BMX where I live!

 

[Changleen]

I have a 20, a 24 and a 26. I ride them all as the mood takes me. Why close youself off to different experiences?

 

[bikenweed]

Get the 20". You will actually learn some skills if you can stick to it and ride it for a while. Plus, it's stronger, lighter, and cheaper than a 24" bike.

 

[HTFR]

20 without question, watch a MTB street vid, then watch "animal - can i eat". they are just better tools, stronger lighter cheaper and built for the terrain. like wouldn't it be weird of people started taking bmx bikes on the mountain?

 

[mxer338]

thanks for the comments guys... i now have a 20.625" flybikes pantera in the works, ill post it up when im done