Looking for some bikes 24 for me and a 20 for the 10 yr. old. Went to the local shop and the boy fit pretty well on the Haro X1 and a Giant something. Tried the shorter frame and he was a little small for it.
Not being around BMX for decades I thought they were heavy (I know entry-level, but I expected on the Haro for the price to at least get 3 tubes chro-moly). But like the dealer said you go up to x2, x3 (more chro-moly) and not really a lot of weight savings. I want the 20 tough enough for me once in a while, but light enough son can learn tricks. We won't be overly hard on them.
Didn't realize that they don't recommend the "race" type for trails, general use.
The specs. say both the Haro 20 and 24 are around 30 lbs. so I guess this is a good starting point. Although of course I'd prefer less, but not sacrificing strength too much and not too many $$.
What about other brands, been doing some online searching and the DKs look pretty good for the $. I saw a few posts here about asking weight on the DK GL24 but didn't see response. Anybody know DK GL24, GL20 weights?
Who else makes a comparable 24? Hoffman or this new Mirraco bikes, weights, prices? Trying to find a magazine with a buyers guide or something but no luck. Having a hard time just finding dealers.
What is the difference between the "dirt" category (i.e. DK GL20) versus park/trail (i.e. DK step up or 8-pack)? I know the race/street difference.
Looking for all your expert opinions. Thanks.
Not being around BMX for decades I thought they were heavy (I know entry-level, but I expected on the Haro for the price to at least get 3 tubes chro-moly). But like the dealer said you go up to x2, x3 (more chro-moly) and not really a lot of weight savings. I want the 20 tough enough for me once in a while, but light enough son can learn tricks. We won't be overly hard on them.
Didn't realize that they don't recommend the "race" type for trails, general use.
The specs. say both the Haro 20 and 24 are around 30 lbs. so I guess this is a good starting point. Although of course I'd prefer less, but not sacrificing strength too much and not too many $$.
What about other brands, been doing some online searching and the DKs look pretty good for the $. I saw a few posts here about asking weight on the DK GL24 but didn't see response. Anybody know DK GL24, GL20 weights?
Who else makes a comparable 24? Hoffman or this new Mirraco bikes, weights, prices? Trying to find a magazine with a buyers guide or something but no luck. Having a hard time just finding dealers.
What is the difference between the "dirt" category (i.e. DK GL20) versus park/trail (i.e. DK step up or 8-pack)? I know the race/street difference.
Looking for all your expert opinions. Thanks.