Determine BMX Bike Value BEFORE You Buy!
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- How to tell whether or not a BMX Bike is worth the price BEFORE you buy it!
Identifying whether or not a BMX bike is a good deal can be a very difficult task, especially for someone who is buying their first bike.
In this video I cover different things you can take a look at to identify the quality of a BMX bike before you buy it!
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Wow little brother u just saved me from spending alot of money
Dude, I've been looking at bikes for my son and wanted thank you for this video. I couldn't make heads or tails of the bearings/hubs. Thanks man.
Always happy to help and its really good to hear that this video actually helps!!
Been a while since I tuned in. Diggin the production upgrades, the mic is sooooo crispy. All facts and usefull info as usual. Keep it up brah.
Thanks man! Definitely putting more effort into the tip videos and doing my best to keep it going!
This was suuuuper helpful. Really info packed from the get go and easy to understand 🙏🏼.
Love your videos man, I was going to sell my 2018 Colony Endeavour for much less than it was worth as in mint condition!! In the end, I kept it, and am now using it properly, so kind of the reverse!!! All the best from the UK, stay safe dude!!!!
Heck yea that’s rad man and thank you!!
Very good video. This is extremely helpful for us newbies. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 4 year old video, but still relevant. Thanks. I'm going to be watching your more recent 1 year video too.
Thanks for that information bro helped me out alot !
Good video and very informative man ✌🏻
This really is a great video! I mean you nailed it so hard yo! This really says everything someone needs to know!
Great video, really useful thanks
Best breakdown EVER literally have this open and comparing the bike i just bought thank you
Bought a 2014 Haro 350.1 for 100.00. Mainly because it has a 21” top tube. Being 6’1” it felt more comfortable. Some parts could use an upgrade. But overall would consider it a good buy.
When u get to adult size tube tops all the higher standard features are more commonly seen on completes
thank you friend,you helped me alot and keep on doing these good videos!
Glad to hear it helped!!
Subrosa bmx came up in my area for 150. Just needs new tires. No scratches in the frame, fork or bars. Looks pretty new. Picking it up tomorrow!
Dude, you were really helpful, you saved me from buying a shitty bike
Hey thats awesome to hear!!!
Ya bra
Pretty cool video very informative ty man
Thank u for this, I'm buying a bmx that's under 230$ but I'm getting 1 that's like 200 and this really helps
Awesome! Glad to hear it helped you!!
Just remember, all this advice goes out the door if the bike is old school. An old school BMX bike can be worth $100's if not over $1000. A young kid might not want it to ride, but you could definitely flip it. People throw out rare bikes that are collected now like old cars.
Absolutely man. That's a great point
i’ve had a box bike for years and never realized it and just started getting into bmx so i’m gonna be upgrading this bike
Thanks for the information bro i appreciate it and god bless
Just picked up an almost imaculate 20.5" 2012 haro 200.3 for £60... it has every single low end component you just mentioned, unsealed us bb is shot to pieces but everything else is factory fresh. Restored the bb cups and cones with emery cloth and made it usable but will be upgrading to a sealed 19mm bb on pay day. Already upgraded the seat and as parts wear out ill upgrade them one by one. Not a bad deal for the price really.
I actually bought a new complete bike for my first real bmx. It's a FLYBIKE OMEGA. Very happy with it. Has all the good parts u listed. It was their highest model. $700 and ordered from Spain. Seems pretty good as I'm a beginner again (over 25 years ago ) and I'm crashing alot
Oh absolutely man that is at the top end of their complete bike offering and has everything you want in a complete bike. Definitely should last you quite a while.
@@Brant_MooreI have a se fat ripper is that good
awesome!!! learned a lot!
Back in the days of BMX Board I bought a used complete from a guy for $350. It was a Felt Sheriff (which I was not interested in) but all of the parts were aftermarket. Mostly Odyssey stuff: freestyle forks, Elementary stem, Wombolt cranks, sealed gyro, levers. It had a Thompson Elite seatpost, and Ti-spokes in the front wheel. All together I think it would have been around $1100 new. I sold the frame and bars (also Felt) and bought a Fly 3 Amigos frame, slapped on my Primo bars and pedals, my Macneil guard sprocket and I was all set. I've replace most of the parts since them but I'm still riding a few parts from that bike today.
Dang that sounds like a pretty awesome deal!! Especially with ti spokes in the front wheel
I bought a DK HELIO 20.5 full cromolly frame, with a shadow seat, BSD 2pc 9in bars, Sun Ringl'e Estate rims with fully sealed FR & R hubs, Stranger 20x4.45 (Blue) tires and matching grips for $120 on the "LET GO APP" last year and i ride daily i love it. i think i got a great deal
Sounds like a good deal to me for sure! That’s what I’m saying about buying complete bikes used. It’s almost always more worth it to wait for a custom bike someone is selling cheap
My best shopping advice for buying a complete. Hit up Ebay in January and February. Last complete I bought was a 2011 fit Eddie Cleveland Sig complete. It was MSRP like $950 in 2011 , got it for $420 in 2012 , new in box never assembled from a bike shops Ebay page.
Thanks for the info bro thanks 👍
Hope it helped
God damnit brant why couldn’t you of made this video like 2 weeks ago lol. My buddy just spend 180 on a kink whip and I’ve been telling him for MONTHS to NOT buy one unless it’s super cheap ($80-125) and he didn’t want to listen to me. He might have been a little more convinced to not buy it if he seen someone like you talking about it and explaining it. You couldn’t of done a better job explaining it and I’m still gonna show him this video so he can still understand what I’m talking about! Thanks man I feel like this video absolutely needed to be made and will surly help many! Keep shredding brother let me know if you wanna ride some time I’m in the Medina area
Haha ahh man sorry I didn’t think of this sooner!
Good tips but would have been a little bit more helpful if you showed the low quality versus high quality in a side-by-side comparison pointing out the differences
Gained Great value from this video! Thanks 🙏
Very helpful, thank you
Happy to help!!!
Brant do you remember when i told you in one of you older videos about my bmx instict mbm?i made it a little bit cooler by adding a race style since it has big disk, small handlebars and and lip ending frame,i added a number plate and pads
great video! thank you so MUCH!
Hope it helps!!
I’m thinking of buying a 2020 Sunday primer so judging from this video I’m guessing it’s a good bike right?
Thank you so much for this video, very knowledgable and informative. I am in the process of looking for a Complete BMX Bike for my 6 yr. Old Son. I am not necessarily looking for a cheap or affordable Bike...I would rather pay for good quality however I do not know what the best Bike and Brand within this category are. Could you please provide me with some quality recommendations for A Awesome BMX Bike for a kid.
I bought a miracle blend from 2011 about a year ago and I've been riding it ever since and I only paid 50 bucks
Felt Sector XL (My Race Face Sluttt)
Double-Drive Hubs, Aluminum flip-flop rear
Tires, Felt slip-Not, Front; 20x2.0 Rear 20x1.75
Components.
Brake Set; Tektro linear pull, rear.
Pedals; Felt back pedle platform
Saddle; Felt Form
Handlebar; Felt Wheelie Bar
Stem; Felt Drop Zero
Free from curbside while out Junkin while riding my 83 vintage Schwinn bmx that was also a dumpster dive lol
Wow that’s awesome!!!
2 years late but ur channel has helped me so much lately I’m getting one soon
Always happy to help!!!
Is the radio evol 2020 about 400€ a good beginner Bike? It has got a chromo-ly tt and yea what do u think?
Very Helpful, Thank you
Always happy to help!!
Hi. Thanks for the video. I am getting back to biking and have a mountain bike I enjoy riding when I get the time. I recently saw a late 80's restored GT and fell back in love with bmx and brought back many memories. I want to get one just to commute through campus and I was wondering what your opinion is on trek bikes? Got one for free and looks like the seat, handlebars and pedals have been changed. Can I put better parts on the trek ? Is it even worh it? Are fit bikes good for beginners? Are Elite bikes from amazon good for beginners? Thanks in advance.
Fit bikes are good at the high end of their completes and their aftermarket parts a good
Your explanations were awesome! Thanks for this video.
I am researching to buy my son his first normal size, bmx style bike. I want to get him something better tham a Walmart Mongoose, but also cheaper than legit bikes...like $300 tops. I have found a Ruption Hacker for fairly low price, it has the standard external headset style, it does have a sealed mid style bottom bracket, 3 pc crank , and sealed hubs with the bigger 14mm rear axle. Would this be a decent starter for a 5'2" ish 13yr old? Also looked at a GT Air 2020, amd a couple im the $275-300 ramge, but it seems like getting a really good one I would have to step up to $400+...I figure if he gets really into riding, I can someday help him get a better GT/Kink/Stolen/Fit/Sunday/Haro/etc...
Please let me know if the Ruption Hacker 2020(silver/chrome) , would be decent, or if you have a few other suggestions in the sub $300 range. Single dad raising 3 kids, so have to be somewhat budget conscious.
Thanks again for the video.
So here’s the way I look at it..If you buy a bike now and end up needing an upgrade, you’ll have the first bike for another kid. If they’re all older and you don’t see yourself needing to ever buy another bike unless it’s an upgrade, you may want to spend the extra 100-150$ now instead of spending $300 now and then $400-$450 later. Most bikes at that $300 price range are the about the same bike, but sometimes you can find deals on previous years model and get something better for the same price.
I've got a 2001 GT power series 1.0 Box stays in good orginal condition. Alloy Frame sticker rub . Looks good... Is it a keeper
Just bought my first racing bike at 43yo! paid 180 for a DK Sentry and thought it could have been a little cheaper. Said he had 2 other guys coming to look at it. The three parts you touched on were all on the lower end for quality according to you. Im going to learn on it, may upgrade a few things but that's once I get better. Wish I would have seen this yesterday. Oh well. Now I will know where to start next time.Thanks!
I feel like racing is probably a bit different than freestyle too as youre going to have a completely different type of abuse.
Glad you're psyched though!
Racing you want to look for sealed 2-3 piece cranks and usually euro bb. There’s a lot more cross over between MTB (specifically downhill) and BMX race bikes than between MTB and Freestyle.
Same here, spent 200$ on khe catweazle, already spent 200 more on crank area as initially it had american bb and 1/2” pedals I simply could not ride😅 but anyway it is a dream come true since I wanted a khe sonce 2003🤣
UA-cam algorithm only throws to you what u need to see only AFTER you’ve messed up i swear
THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT CONTENT. . MUCH APPRECIATED 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
Im always happy to help! And always really happy to hear when things do help!
I bought a 2021 framed team bmx bike. Ive never done bmx so i think this is a good start. If i like it enough ill for sure by a whole new bike. Seeing that i have 3 already at 19 yrs old. I mountain bike alot.
is haro midway 2019 bike good? please answer Thanks
Yeah, it helped so much. Thank you.
Always happy to help! Thanks for being here!
i found a diamondback venom pro for 150. is that a good deal? It got a sealed mid bb, integrated headset, but it has a steel sprocket. it does have a 3 piece crank instead of a 2 piece good deal?
I've got a 1985 redline 500b trimoly. Dad gave me this bike when I was kid, just got back into bmx. Working on restoration currently. It's been a journey but none of the parts a completely broken. Although I need to rebuild the bearing in the front hub and the petal bearings.
That sounds really really awesome!!!!
@@Brant_Moore I made a couple of videos on my page if you want to check it out. My first time ever doing a complete overhaul on a BMX bike. Your videos are always informative and have helped me out.
Thanks for the video
No problem, thanks for being here to watch it!
I bought twice ridden 2018 flybikes neutron(new costs $580) + cult bars, cult vans tires, odi grips, aftermarket sprocket. All that for $299
I'm honestly surprised i got it for this cheap
That's a pretty decent deal. The frame isnt full chromoly so thats just something to keep in mind
I'm looking to get my firsy bmx! Do u have a suggestion in the 300 to 400 range? Preferably all chromoly
As usual. Everything ya said is true, and useful.
Thank you man!!! Doing my best that’s for sure!
I buy a rally e bmx bike for $16 and it's second hand, I'm trying to fix the bike to look new even though I don't have any mechanical skill about it or experience
A WTP curse 2016 complete with Shadow ultralight 9.5 bars, Cult dehart tires, and a subrosa stem.
Doesn't sound bad to me!
what are the differentces between 1 piece crank and 3 piece crank? I have a 1 piece crank on my bmx. Should I upgrade it with a 3 piece crank?
Is the mongoose L80 legion a good buy for 250.00? I grew up riding cheap bikes and now as an adult would like to get a decent starter bike since I prefer the riding style compared to mountain bikes etc..
I bought a United Supreme BMX 2nd hand in almost brand new condition no scratches for $180 AU, pretty happy with it.
I dont know the conversion to US, but that sounds like a good deal to me! haha
And that’s exactly why this stuff is so important! I probably don’t even have to point it out but that’s a pretty huge difference
Sounds like youve had some good deals that’s for sure!
Just picked up a fitbike frame with total bmx hangover forks, s&m grandslam xl bars, colony headset, stolen cranks, colony pedals, colony back rim with we the people hubs, animal seat, can't remember the tires, for $200 online I thought was a great deal! Would repainting all the parts devalue it ?
What do you think about the Elite Bmx Desto?And if I should buy it?
I have a Suzuki Works BMX from around 1975-77 ish. Is it worth trying to restore or sell it, or is it just junk?
Dude, you are a legend!
Thank you 😊
Happy to help!!!
Whats your thoughts on the kink gap 2020 i just bought it just wanted a second opinion
Thenks bro im looking to get a bmx bike for chirstimas this year and i wanna get a good bike to start out with
Always happy to help!! Hope you end up with something good!
I have a Subrosa Tiro and it come with rant wheels, rant pedals, rant cranks and rant sprocket. Is it a good bike I bought it off offerup for 200??????
Hi Bro..I am from India..i am a beginner ..which is the best affordable bmx bike in India? i was suppose to buy Mongoose Legion L40. will it be ok if i go for it ?? or if u have any other option at reasonable price (like $300) please let me know.
I have a complete stock Mirraco (Dave Mirra) Essex. Is it worth the upgrades for my 55y old ass? I have many diff style bikes but no BMX types. Advice?
Is the haro 2021 ride , is a good quality bike? Ty :)
My 2008 bike has a 3 piece crank bracket and sealed bearings not too bad for an ancient and old bike
I got the cadet verde 2011 in red with a few upgrade s can't remember what there called rate it please :)
i want to buy a bmx from sport chek its callled a capix rail or i want a gt berm which one should i get pls check it out
Going to buy the social evolve what do u guys think it’s any good
Yo,do you think the jet bmx generate on source bmx do you think it is a good bike?
Good to know.. I bought 2 recently. Not to happy with them.. but they have a few good parts.. thanks bro... older GT and an eastern.. that was thrown together with random parts.. but they were cheap.
Cheap is cheap and cheap is good!
@@Brant_Moore cheap isnt always good.
example; cheap bitches
What is best brand frame of bmx ? Here in philippines? Give me idea sir. Thank yoy
Going to check out a bmx in a bit and I'll definitely look at that
I bought a used Haro bike with an integrated headset an a mid bottom bracket for 150 euros. Nothing had to be replaced yet!
Hi man is Haro sr24 bmx bike still consider an entry bike?
Are kent bikes good? I got 360 freestyle bmx that’s what is written on it
Is elite destro a good bike? I'm new to bmx and want a quality bike
I have a haro downtown bmx and i got it for about 50$ but it also had really good allienation rims and hubs
This was helpful
I’m super new to all this and this was extremely helpful! I already bought my sub 100 bike and looks like I got lucky as is has all this stuff lol
Can’t beat it! Now your upgrades can be as needed or what you like most
I bought a sub-$100 and rode tf out of it for a lil more than a year, it got me thru the worst of the learning curve of spins with several amateur wheel truings, one professional truing, and a donor set of wheels off a bike my buddy hadn't touched in a decade. It was a $98 Walmart Mongoose. Every single bad part mentioned was on it as well as very low rise handlebars, a 20" top tube which doesn't work well with my 6'1 frame, and tires made of nylon I believe?? Absolutely no grip to be had, but it served it's purpose to let me see if it was going to be a phase, or something I'd stick with before dropping serious cash on a new bike. There isn't really a BMX scene in my town, you're more likely to see a drunk guy pedaling past with a 12 pack on his shoulder.
I've never bought a used bike. I've only bought new completes. I've rebuilt them with aftermarket parts, of course.
That’s always the best/safest choice for sure. Some people can’t afford it though so hopefully this video can help them!
@@Brant_Moore agreed
I picked up a diamondback session am for $25 about a month ago. Completely stock bike. I have since added alot of new parts.
what do you think about the redline mx 20? Iv had it for a while and I'm wondering if it's worth putting money into
You've had it a while, you tell us
should i get a Mongoose Brawler Complete BMX - Black/Gold?
I hot a miraaco icon for free. The frame is good. I rebuilding the bike but need some ideas for quality parts such as bottom bracket, headset and rims without breaking the bank?
Pretty much all headsets and bottom brackets are the same thing. Rims you want double walled and welded seams if you can. Alienation has options for that
I learned a lot about this thank you :)
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and being here!!
@@Brant_Moore i like the way you explain hehe. Thanks :)
How is bonetto cobra bmx please reply
Have you ever heard of “Kench USA”? If yes, what are your thoughts about it?
I honestly haven't heard of it at all before
Is the cult juvenile 18 inch a good beginners bike.
I have a gt slammer. It was 350 dollars and it’s a good bike. I recommend it to anybody merry Christmas!
I bought a Haro 300.3 Bike from the internet, i payed 70 bucks for it, it has sealed BB and headset, but a thin sprocket, and it had a plastic seat, it also had a gyro brake system wich was from odyssey wich was good, I bought the gold/Bronze one, and it works great, but the sprocket bent after a pedal luc-e xD
Just wondering is the GT performer 2018 a good bmx bike for beginner tricks
It depends upon which one. It would be fine but parts would need replaced as you encounter issues
Do you know if a fly Aire is a good frame?
How much did your bike cost and where did u get it?
Im planning on getting a used 2013 wtp arcade. Everything is good, except the rims. 1 wall. Planning on upgrading the wheels, and the frame. A bigger one. Preferably full crmo. I think its a really good bargain for 140 bucks!
Offer 100 and see what happens! Can’t complain about much at that price. Just gotta go into it knowing you’ll be replacing some things
@@Brant_Moore yeah, im a beginner so its not the biggest problem for now.
I bought a 2019 Subrosa Tiro Satin Luster bmx, it has alot put into it.
Nice man!
Thanks!😁
@@Brant_Moore you have a nice sunday bike
I bought a shaun white bmx and i dont know if its a good bike or not. Anyone know? I got it from someone for 70.