need help with new bmx

[Azerin]

well i usualy ride dirt with my mtb but lately a few of my friends having been seriously getting into bmx's and the skate park scene. anyway since thats a few less friends i have to ride dirt with i decided to get out my crappy old bmx and give skate parks a shot. long story short, i've been having a blast. so now im looking at getting a proper bmx for skateparks and street. currently im looking at the Norco Nail and the Haro X3. i think both bikes would suit my purposes and the people ive talked to about it have agreed; so now im turning to the good people of farkin to help me choose between the two or to recommend something else if all those people i talked to are actually dirty liars :D

P.S. take into consideration the fact that i will ultimately end up riding dirt as well as skateparks with my new bmx as i just find that substance so alluring. the resaon i picked these bikes is that they are supposed to be good all round and smooth despite the surface.

[hubbie]

sorry mate, what's your price range? not sure of the retail on those two bikes. sweet to have another BMXer joining us man!

[Azerin]

ah sry my bad, price range is probably important hey? lol
anyway my price range is anywhere up to $500 basically, the X3 is $500 and the nail is $550 but i can get a 10% discount so i end up at $500ish :P

[deaks]

eastern traildigger? shovelhead?

[hubbie]

If you want something a bit different try the Forgotten Misguided. I think it's $519 and it's a new aussie company.

[Azerin]

alright, thakns for all the imput, im going out to some bike shop to check out some bmx's (including the X3) so ill take ur suggestions into account when i do.

[pryaz-norco rider]

Fit AM is around $530.
I'm a fan of the Fit range;)

[bbrz4]

NOOOOOO

Dont get a cheapie fit, only the team ^ fits are good, thderes better completes for cheaper.... norco nails nothing special either, look for full cromoly frame:)

[Azerin]

kk well my price range has jumped up again lol (whats an extra $100 anyway?), now im looking at the specialized fuse 3 for $600. it s got 100% cromo frame, cromo forks, cromo bar (620mm wide, 195mm rise), its got all the cromo u were looking for. i have all its specs if any1 wants them but honestly i can't be bothered to write em down :P anyway now that im seriously looking at this bmx i was wondering what people think about it specificaly, so if people can just shout out their opinions on the bike thatd be nice.

P.S. heres the link to the fuse 3's page of the specialized web site, from there u can see the bikes geometry, specs, paintjob whatever u need to know should be on there so if u really want to check the bike out just check the link.

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=32570

[Povi]

for $600 you should definitely start looking at more bmx-specifc brands, such as fit or eastern. you can find some good deals for that much.

[Lemontime]

+$99 and then go for the Forgotten Siren.
The Forgotten bikes look bloody great..

[rhysrhysbaby]

Get the most expensive eastern u can afford.
Save up a bit more cash, you can get awesome completes for about 1000

[Hugle]

+$99 and then go for the Forgotten Siren.
The Forgotten bikes look bloody great..

Any chance of a link?
I googled them but couldn't find a website :(

[KA0S]

ah sry my bad, price range is probably important hey? lol
anyway my price range is anywhere up to $500 basically, the X3 is $500 and the nail is $550 but i can get a 10% discount so i end up at $500ish :P

Whereabouts is the X3 $500? What year model? Best I could find was $539.
Another one to look at is the GT Fueler

http://www.bikes.com.au/pictures/1481/6/690646-2.jpg

[bowzaa]

+$99 and then go for the Forgotten Siren.
The Forgotten bikes look bloody great..

Seconded, trick bikes with all the good bits and an Aussie Company, what more could you want!

[philfbm]

Seconded, trick bikes with all the good bits and an Aussie Company, what more could you want!

i want a puppy.

[bbrz4]

dont get a fuse, the fuse cranks work like puppy shit

[Dhercj]

Hey man
Go on these 3 sites and have a look, they all sell good brand bmx's and are fairly cheap.
www.cmbmx.com.au they dont have many pics but a good range.
www.strictlybmx.com they have lots of completes and pics of em.
www.backbonebmx.com.au they are like strictly just postage is a tad cheaper!

[anthonybmx]

eastern, eastern, eastern!!! you cant go wrong, may i sugest the eastern element?? at just $650 its great value for money with all the goody's youll ever need!!
click here for more info http://easternbikes.com

[cohcoh]

http://www.danscomp.com/101178.php?cat=BIKES

a bike thats would be good for park and dirt!

[simmooo!]

I really like fits bikes, im not sure what the RRP for their bikes are but surely there would be a few under 600. Also forgotten is a new aussie brand with nice looking completes i really like the siren;)

[birmY(>_<)]

dude go a fit team trail they are HELL good i've had mine for a while now and it runs so well, i ride street, a bit of park and trails and its good all round
it cost like 850

[ride2puke]

hey, why dont you by a second hand bike.
my friend has a specilized fuse 2 with heaps of upgrades like elementory stem and power coated frame fork and bars. odys pedels and ody liner cable, ody aiken seat. mushroom grips.
for about 350
if u want more info pm me

[techi]

well i usualy ride dirt with my mtb but lately a few of my friends having been seriously getting into bmx's and the skate park scene. anyway since thats a few less friends i have to ride dirt with i decided to get out my crappy old bmx and give skate parks a shot. long story short, i've been having a blast. so now im looking at getting a proper bmx for skateparks and street. currently im looking at the Norco Nail and the Haro X3. i think both bikes would suit my purposes and the people ive talked to about it have agreed; so now im turning to the good people of farkin to help me choose between the two or to recommend something else if all those people i talked to are actually dirty liars :D

P.S. take into consideration the fact that i will ultimately end up riding dirt as well as skateparks with my new bmx as i just find that substance so alluring. the resaon i picked these bikes is that they are supposed to be good all round and smooth despite the surface.
I got a Fit Pro trail and its really good and strong and it only cost $630

[kieron+byk=:)]

i have a dk 6pack 07 -2nd hand

would sell for 450-500$ soooo many upgrades

pm me if intersted