[Bog Dogs]

I'm new to BMX and will be racing cruiser class next year but I need a bike on a limited budget. Here are my choices so far...

2010 Intense Race Pro 24"

2011 Diamondback Nitrous 24"

2011 DK Sentry 24"

I'm 5'9" 160 pds - This bike will be raced a lot. Perhaps all over the country. It will leave the ground but my jumping is at the beginner level.

Which one should I choose and why?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Jim Mac]

Sounds like you and I are looking at the same sites!

 

[cmc]

I'm new to BMX and will be racing cruiser class next year but I need a bike on a limited budget. Here are my choices so far...

2010 Intense Race Pro 24"

2011 Diamondback Nitrous 24"

2011 DK Sentry 24"

I'm 5'9" 160 pds - This bike will be raced a lot. Perhaps all over the country. It will leave the ground but my jumping is at the beginner level.

Which one should I choose and why?

Thanks for the help.

Probably the Intense. I would say it's slightly better quality than the other two (although they're really pretty similar). Plus, Intense would be perceived as more of a mid-range bike with better re-sale value.

JR Bicycles https://www.jrbicycles.com/storefront/ is probably the best webstore for bmx racing.

 

[Bog Dogs]

I have a bike shop checking into a second hand Haro Pro 24 but if it doesn't work out, the Intense does seem like the best bike for racing.

A friend of mine said it was like choosing between an Aston Martin, a Kia or a Hyundai. The Intense being the Aston Martin.

 

[cmc]

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A friend of mine said it was like choosing between an Aston Martin, a Kia or a Hyundai. The Intense being the Aston Martin.

yeah except it would be the Intense FACTORY Pro that would be the Aston Martin.

so it's more like Honda/Nissan versus Kia and Hyundai !!

http://www.jrbicycles.com/storefront/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=191

 

[Bog Dogs]

I might have found a deal. A 2002 Free Agent Ambush 24" for $100. It would save me enough money to upgrade parts when the need arises.

Thoughts?

 

[cmc]

I might have found a deal. A 2002 Free Agent Ambush 24" for $100. It would save me enough money to upgrade parts when the need arises.

Thoughts?

if everything is in good condition (check for bent fork, wheels roll straight, etc etc) you can't beat $100. these days, two new tires can cost you $70.

 

[Bog Dogs]

I'm going to check it out tomorrow. If it stands up, might be a good beater for my first BMX.

 

[TheTruth]

I am pretty sure a liquid cruiser would be best.

 

[tlcrouch355]

you should check out Redline proline 24. Has cassett hub, sealed bb. Great starter race bike.