[Y2J]

OK so here's the deal. I used to ride BMX (raced, competed in flatland (AFA) and dirt jumping) when I was much younger. I started mountain biking several years ago as I grew out of BMX but I am getting back into it. I currently have a Haro Blammo (2000 model) which I am going to start riding again this weekend. As for the MB I currently have Klein (not sure of the model but it's a hardtail I picked up about 8 years ago).

Mountain bikes have changed a lot since I first got mine and what I am looking for is something similar to a BMX bike - or would be a good fit for someone that ride's BMX. I have seen the specialized P. series (the P.3 looks sweet but also expensive - retails for $1600) so I guess I am looking for something similar to that.

So if anyone has any recommendations or suggestions on bikes / manufacturers to check out that might have something that would meet my needs it would be appreciated. I am off to check Haro's website now - I have also been a Haro fan from my first "real" freestyle back (Haro Master) through the Blammo.

 

[dexter]

if the p3 looks expensove go for a haro zero, mongoose, used bike etc

 

[pnj]

what kind of riding do you want to do?

 

[Odd is he]

Take a look at a Specialized P. Street, basicly a bigger BMX with a Suspension fork

 

[clancy98]

azonic steelhead?

 

[Y2J]

what kind of riding do you want to do?

Primarily dirt jumping.

 

[rpk1988]

azonic steelhead?

That or just get the P.2 or P.1 Chromo.

 

[escapeartist]

you should either get a p.2/p.1 or get a used bike. I would suggest a used one. Just keep your eyes out for one until you find exactly what you want for how much you want to pay. I got a bike that was almost new and had much better parts than a p.2 (DJ3, avids, halo wheels) for a ton cheaper ($550) than a new p.2

 

[scurban]

Get a P-1 Cromo! best bang for the buck, its like a big bmx

 

[Norco4Hun]

norcos arent bad either. real small like a bmx bike. either a norco 125, norco 250, or a norco 4hun. set it up on 24s and u'll feel right at home. The older models u can get used online for like 800 complete and they are smaller and more bmx like compared to the new ones. good luck

 

[ioscope]

Try a DJ or 4x bike like a loki or titan ridesoul.com Unless you want to grind and do a lot of park, then you'll have to get creative with some steel, funny axles, etc.

 

[oscerthegrouch]

I would go with the azonic steelhead when I rode one it felt exactly like my BMX bike just a little bit more clumsy because its bigger i never thought the P. bikes felt like a BMX bike.

 

[Hucknificent]

http://www.unrealcycles.com/ Ask for Ben!

 

[Y2J]

Thanks everyone for the advice. Some great suggestions and follow up material for me. I haven't actually ridden a P.3 but from what I have seen (pictures and specs) it seemed to hit the spot. I will check out some local shops and see what they have in their inventory in regard to the recommendations here so I can check some of these out hands on and hopefully take for a quick spin to see how they feel.

I appreciate everyones advice!