2023 KINK Switch REVIEW - Is it Better than the Kink Whip??
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- Опубліковано 18 гру 2022
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Welcome to my 2023 Kink Switch review! In this video, I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on this full chromoly BMX bike designed for street riding. The Kink Switch comes with a free coaster, two pegs, zero Hub cards, double wall rims, and nylon pegs. It's fully upgradable and customizable, and it's available in one color option - gloss gravity gray - with a 20.75 inch top tube. This size is best for riders between 5'9" and 6' tall. The Kink Switch has a unique geometry with a 75.5 degree head tube angle, a 9 inch stand over height, a shorter 12.75 inch chain stay, and an 11.6 bottom bracket height. This makes it a very responsive and snappy bike, great for technical riding. The parts also have specific geometries, including a 26 millimeter offset on the forks, 9 inch tall handlebars, a top load stem with a 32 millimeter rise and 50 millimeter reach, and a 25/9 gear ratio. Stay tuned until the end of the video to find out if I think the Kink Switch is worth the money or a rip-off. And if you want help finding the perfect BMX bike for you, check out my free bike recommendation service by clicking the link in the description. Thanks for watching!
About the kink switch
Full chromoly frame
Designed for street riding
Free coaster
Two pegs
Double wall rims
Nylon pegs
Upgradable and customizable
Available in one color option: gloss gravity gray
20.75 inch top tube
Suitable for riders between 5'9" and 6' tall
75.5 degree head tube angle
9 inch stand over height
12.75 inch chain stay
11.6 bottom bracket height
26 millimeter offset on forks
9 inch tall handlebars
Top load stem with 32 millimeter rise and 50 millimeter reach
25/9 gear ratio - Розваги
Our friends at Dan's has this bike in stock here: bit.ly/3WtPOk1
If I just ride daily and lookafter regular service etc cleaning maintenance will this last me my life span I'm 36 now
The last years model is damn near identical in parts and geometry but 170$ cheaper for anyone looking.
Thank you for the very informative video. I'd love to know your thoughts on the Kink Drifter! I'm considering purchasing one.
Hey Doug.... recently picked up a 2022 GAP. The T900 bars are 29". Thought you might want to know.
I am 5'6" and I have a Kink Whip XL that I ride street on and it's perfect for me however I was thinking about upgrading to the cloud frame or possibly the Williams but after watching this video I might just check this guy out! My opinion is that Kink Sunday and Fit are the leaders of the pack but I haven't seen anything as impressive as King's new lineup yet. How about a review on some new Fit bikes
I rode the kink cloud frame for about a year before I switched to a volume voyager frame. Both are 20.75 toptube but the cloud has a lot longer chainstay, which is 13.5 (slammed) to 13.8, a lot bigger than my current frame that has a 12.6 (slammed) - 13 chainstay. The only issue that i had with that frame was that it was pretty heavy. Everything else on my bike now (minus the tires) were the same parts on that frame, so it was really easy to realize a difference in the weight of the two frames. If you don't mind the weight, then go for it, but the longer drop out on the cloud frame compared to the kink whip xl (13.25 slammed) may be something to get used to.
Another great vid…at 5’7” too much top tube for me? Gotta check specs on the one I’m considering but it may not have the double walled rims. We shall see
Nice bike
Im 5,4 at 14 years old i really like the free coaster and this bike in general and i was wondering if this bike is a good idea?
the whip has welded break mounts as well thats something to mention. also you get 4 piece bars on the switch.
Which number #1 bmx brand is the best ? Looking to get a bike soon . Also I was looking to spend around $550 up to $700 dollars for a complete bmx bike and hoping later down the road I can upgrade my bike with expensive parts & I'm 5'6 weight 140lb lol
How does the Hoffman Condor @$520 compare to these two bikes?
I have last year’s model and love it
Same bro hopefully it it arrives before christmas
@@User-vw2if you will love it
@@jaredolsen1843my rear hub makes a weird noise is this normal?
@@holyhank4519 I am not sure I ended up changing to a cassette because I have never tried a freecoaster and didn’t really like it
Fairly new rider here plus I’m up there in age for typical BMX rider.. I bought Switch purely cuz I’m 5’10 around 170lbs.. Ideally upgrading cranks would be sweet but I notice it’s a pricey upgrade.. I suppose I’ll wear my stock crank out and if I’m still feeling good I’ll be ready to upgrade 48… Thanks nice video..
@@dj_9iron love it!! Welcome to bmx
@@Dougsterbob hello thanks for reply. I noticed in your kink whip review you recommended a half link chain… price wise this is reasonable… I’m wondering if it’s something I could install myself with tools etc… thanks
Enjoying the switch… added cinema hub guards and chrome stealth seat post.. haven’t ridden bike in ages so feels good. Totally wiped out trying day 1 manuals ouch… bloody knee!!!! Look forward to learning how to ride and practice bunny hop… plus learning the back tire foot roll would be dope!!!
I got the new kink switch could have sworn when I ordered it had hub guards. the freecoaster is a piece of junk, make sure they give you the washers for the freecoaster if you buy they did not for me and the thing had way too much slack. peddles are junk as well.
freetoaster or freecoaster?
freecoaster
To begin with, I think it's worth mentioning that this is the cheapest bike in the Kink lineup that has a 1-piece steerer tube fork. I'm a fan Switch and it's an even better bike if you can get it discounted / on sale. I've ridden a '22 model at one of my local skate parks on multiple occasions and was rather impressed with it. The freecoaster has minimal slack, which made me question how much I'd just paid for my BSD Mind rear wheel and I think it's a great choice for an intermediate-level street rider. Put a set of 48-spline cranks on it when the stock cranks give you the first sign of trouble and so long as the bike is well-maintained, the Switch will last you years. I give the 2023 Kink Swtich an overall score of 9/10 based on an Australian RRP of AUD$950.
Is it good for 5’6 through 5’7
Yes
@@kingleo393what about 5’4
@@ddlandow4751 probably should get a 20.5 at 5’4
fREEtoASTER
Bro help me out. I used to dirt jump as a kid on a DK GL, skated throughout my teens, switched to track bikes in my twenties and have been basically lazy since. I just found out that my 9-year-old kid doesn't know how to ride a bike, so I got him one to learn on. But I'm going to need a ride with him, nothing crazy just some dirt jumps wheelies and whatever. I'm 6 ft 3. 220. Help?
I just saw the clip in the video where there's a bike recommendation link. I'm going to leave the comment up for other people but thanks dude.
its only 599 on there site.
i love how you said free toaster instead of coaster 😅
Yo how do I make this freakin bike lighter? I ordered it it was recommended by you but it’s a little too heavy 😂 I’m a soaking 120 lbs
He said how, get different tires that weighs less and for better grip
@@texas_2x503 I buy some cosmetic accessories to make bike more mine.. for example chrome seat post.. if I add or replace parts I’m looking to upgrade which means better and lighter..