BMX Advice

[BT180]

Hey Bandits, looking for a BMX for my 7yo. The peeps up at the club suggested a Junior size. Now I know my MTB, but a bit lost with BMX. Have found a couple of contenders. First one better condition, 2 brakes and wider tyres. Listed as a race bike also, but doesn’t seem as extreme as the second. Second one cheaper, more used and more ‘racey’. But will it be harder to ride?
Wondering what the better buy would be for my boy who is just starting out.

 

[fatboyonabike]

go the Hillbrick, heaps lighter for 7yo
I do love a Redline, but trying to race it would be quite the burden for a little'n..and the Hillbrick is a local company too, so a little bias there

 

[Ultra Lord]

Do not put yourself or your child through the pain of one piece bmx cranks.
Buy the hillbrick. Much better quality, even if it’s abit scuffed up.
You can’t race bmx with a front brake btw.

 

[Mr Crudley]

One piece cranks rock. Sort of..
The Hilbrick looks like the better racer but for general messing around those thinner sewn up racing wheels couldn't last too long.


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[Ultra Lord]

You’d be surprised how much those bikes can handle. Aluminium frame with decent design vs. budget steel frame. Just look at the cheap dropouts, unsealed bottom bracket (how can you? WON’T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN!?).
The width is based off kid size. As kids get bigger, so do the tyres.

 

[BT180]

So that’s a resounding win for the Hillbrick. Was trying to work out where it was from, as I’d not heard of them. Seems a Sydney company?

 

[Ultra Lord]

So that’s a resounding win for the Hillbrick. Was trying to work out where it was from, as I’d not heard of them. Seems a Sydney company?

Yup. They have a very good history in race bmx. Seriously cool bike for a kid! And it comes with all the pads so it’s ready to go. Just pick up some pants, a jersey And a fullface for the little sender and he’s all set to channel his inner Graves and shred some bmx tracks!

 

[BT180]

Sick! Yeah he’s got all the gear, but been using his Riprock, so it’s way too heavy and slow rolling. I picked up the Hillbrick just now for $250 so he’s ready to rock! Seems very well made.

 

[hifiandmtb]

Random BMX photos from me.

Crisp Pro I stumbled across - could have sold this bike for $2000:

Factory Team Apollo I had as a teenager, only recent passed on by a mate of mine (we are talking 35 years here!):

Also worth a small fortune now...

 

[Mr Crudley]

So that’s a resounding win for the Hillbrick. Was trying to work out where it was from, as I’d not heard of them. Seems a Sydney company?

Paul Hilbrick has been building frames for years now. Mainly road focused I think but one of the few still at it.

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[BT180]

Seems like a good quality frame. Welds look sweet.

 

[leitch]

Sweet little Hillbrick, now you just need to get a set of these so you can yell GET OFF THE BRAKES at the little fella every time he has the temerity to try to slow down.

If you ain't first you're last and all that.

 

[BT180]

That's a great idea! haaha Maybe i could also find some sort of electric shock device that actives under braking.....

 

[Ultra Lord]

That's a great idea! haaha Maybe i could also find some sort of electric shock device that actives under braking.....

Paintball gun. Also good for when the missus displeases. Trust me, it works.

 

[The Duckmeister]

If the young bloke is going to be racing, the Hillbrick is hands down the better bike; lighter, so more agile & easier to move, and has decent drivetrain bits. The Redline is a bit of a tank, better suited to park/trick style riding. Depending on what it's built for, the frame could be too long for him to ride comfortably; different models have different frame lengths depending on what they're intended for. Being a "junior" model, the Hillbrick is more likely be a winner in this department too.

 

[BT180]

Thanks Duck. I'm learning quickly that there isn't just a 'BMX' bike. Race, park, freestyle, etc all have their own characteristics. My boy has joined the local club, so will be racing. He can use his MTB for general mucking about on the streets....for now!

I've also noticed there's a dad's race series on 'cruiser' BMX bikes. I might have to start looking into those too!!

 

[Ultra Lord]

Shit yeah build one up!
https://www.sandmbikes.com/product/hardgoods/frames/steel-panther-24-cruiser-frame/

boom. Be the coolest dad on the track. Just make sure you use profile for everthing hub and crank related.

 

[BT180]

That looks sick in candy red! Have a feeling that will be way out of my budget though. But the good thing with BMX is it's about 1/10 the cost of MTB!

 

[Ultra Lord]

That looks sick in candy red! Have a feeling that will be way out of my budget though. But the good thing with BMX is it's about 1/10 the cost of MTB!

It’s only money. You’ll be fine

candy red with a 22” tt and you’ll be giggling!

I built a solid trails bmx up when I was 19/20, cost me $2500. Top end everything (no ti though). Still got it, and it’s still working (rough as though. I wasn’t kind to it)

 

[Mr Crudley]

Shit yeah build one up!
https://www.sandmbikes.com/product/hardgoods/frames/steel-panther-24-cruiser-frame/

That is nice looking frame.
The classic Old Man's ride - the OM Flyer should get a mention too.
https://www.sebikes.com/products/om-flyer-26

This Fast Ripper looks interesting but USA only. Geared 29er meets BMX cruiser
https://www.sebikes.com/products/fast-ripper-29