I bought a mongoose from toys-r-us that lasted me 14 years. Nothing broke. I just got tired of it. I wouldn't do any stunts just bunny hop, ride off curves and some flatland, besides riding it for thousands of miles. I never changed anything on it. Phu is right, in my case because I didn't ride hardcore I didn't need chromoly. I was 190lbs, lean and strong too, so I wasn't a 120lb kid either. That bike was indestructible. Black and yellow mongoose boiler, year 2000. Weighed about 35lbs

A 40 yrs old guy here just get my first bmx.. ready to start the sport ..

I would go with 100% chromoly frame bars and fork even for a beginner since if they won't stick with it, a chromoly parts would have better resale value than hiten.

@pinchpeak5203

2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to try bmx and bought a 100% chromoly custom bsd, rode for like 2 months before breaking my arm, after all that I sold it for more than I bought it for Year later and I am now looking for a new one cause I miss riding, won't give it up as easy this time hopefully

@buddy3007

Жыл бұрын

@@pinchpeak5203 idk if you still ride but you gotta stick with it if you want to get good

@steve00alt70

Жыл бұрын

did you not watch the video? what if the person doesnt stick to it? it would then be a waste of money

I'd love to go round that shop picking parts to build my ideal bmx

@zeynabavraham8594

3 жыл бұрын

all kids dream fs

Im a 33yr old mountain biker and just bought my first ever BMX three days ago for £300. It’s a full chrome Federal Lacey. No brakes. Pivot seat. Lots of Stranger and BSD components. Bought my own Odyssey Aitken tyres though. People really should research and properly scour the 2nd hand markets

Mad respect you could lie your ass off and up sell but you keep it real and tell it how it is love these videos thanks alf and vu for doing what you do!!👊

100% agree with this. When I got into MTB I brought a $3.5K Santa Cruz and didn’t end up sticking with it.

If I just started out and had a Subrosa, I'd be pretty stoked for sure!

@julio9901

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Subrosa Tiro from 2016 with some recent updates and it's going great!

I have a Subrosa! It is a Tiro 2016 model but I bought it second-hand in 2017 from someone who only used it for walks on the beach. After buying a rear brake kit from it, I am very happy with how well it works. After a couple of years of not riding I have decided to go big and have upgraded some parts. The one that makes me most excited is an Odyssey F25 chrome fork with front brakes. I'm looking forward to trying it along with the other updates!!

I got a BMX bike that i paid $200 and very similar to the first bike but for an adult. Some people I came cross calling junk and saying it would never survive a good jump. Which I replied I'm not going to be doing any type of jumping besides the occasional curb. I got a bike that fit my needs and been an excellent bike. Also I appreciate your honesty

I love your energy! Thanks for this!

Great video. Thank you Phu 👍🏾

Good info. Well presented

Thanks for the info 👍

Just stumbled upon Epic and these vids, really rad! I love how you educate the riders and it really shows you know and care. If I was gonna buy a new BMX, I'd make the trip from Santa Monica to Westminster for sho!

@AlfredoMancuso

2 жыл бұрын

🤝🤝

Phu is da man! All the way from Puerto Rico!

Great great video. I’m barely getting into them and enjoying my bmx. They are easy to work on, add/change tires etc.

I didn’t get on a chromo frame and fork till I was 14 then I went away from complete bikes and started making custom Bmx’s with the parts I wanted 👍🙌🚲💨

I found a 2021 kink gap xl and a pawn shop for 200 bucks really good condition I just picked it up and putting some aftermarket parts on it

NICE VID GUYS

I have a Haro frame, and I’m buying Sunday tires, cult tubes, and Sunday grips. It’s my first BMX I got it for 175 on Kijiji.

I just bought the Subrosa after a 25 year break, a lot have changed since the Dyno Compe i rode back in the days. So far really happy with tiro.

This is a sign that I need to get a bike again

I personally have never started BMX but am planning to I just want to point out that alot of people talk about price differences like 200-300 dollar differences as if its normal but for people like me who know almost nothing about the sport it seems like a major investment

Thank you so much for thos video. Because i want to buy a bike for my 7 year old grandson this summer. And he's just learning how to ride a bike.

Thank you

I got a used wtp arcade 2019 and it's great, had no problems so far

@robertlund5694

3 жыл бұрын

The back end might bend first if you do spinning tricks (seen it happen to older arcades over the years)!

@sickofthebs93

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I got a 2019 WTP reason used. Practically brand new

I love the white one wish having like that someday

That’s what I did. I started with a beginner 24” SE So Cal Flyer to see if I would dig the Bikelife thing and so I did ride it for a while. Then later I took it up a notch and went all out and got a 29” Dblocks Big Ripper

@flash7144

3 жыл бұрын

Did u learn combos and all that on the 24 in?

@50WTLYD

3 жыл бұрын

@@flash7144 I’m simple guy who just loves riding for the sake of riding

Thanks

Wants vs needs…bmx you need a bike to start out but want the cromo pivotal sealed deal over time. It’s like a car, not everyone starts off in a sheepey audi or lambo but I bet they all know how a civic drives. Another A1 Phu session 🍻

Epic!!!!

Where’s Phu Gang?!

@brokenbearings6349

3 жыл бұрын

Right here brother

Any thought on the elite destro? It would help to know

I wish we had bmx shops in the uk I can't find anything over here

Any and all riders will learn what they need as they develope 👍👍👍

i started out on a haro f2 :)

I just got my Haro Leucadia. And i am a beginner and its good bike the beginner. And i like drive and its feel good. You have a point this video. And sorry my english. I from Finland. Good video💪💯.

Dude where is this shop? I wish they had something like this near me 😐

Well I started BMX on my 1994 gt Dyno vfr

The middle subrosa is perfect for a kid that loves bmx, rather he’s good or not or wants to stick to the bmx life. Cause he will enjoy it so much more over the years and it’s a luxury and a great investment. I’ve had entry bikes and hated them lol. because the back cassette hub went out after like a week of use, Cheap parts.. so it’s worth spending a little more cash for tougher parts that hold up.

I just wanted to say what is the cost difference between a single and a double wall rim not sealed or non sealed hubs. That’s what me as rider is going to think so that a kids can go either street or park with out having to worry about his bike.

Back in the day. We use to brake something on our bikes. We would just take back home and rebuild for next time.

Where would be a safe place to buy the subrosa online ??

Question is. 5'10 190lbs man. What would be the best size or even bike for me? Wanting to ride ramps with my 10year old son. I was looking at the FIT STR LG 2021 complete? Not sure. Thanks

I been riding bikes for 15+ years . Wanted a sponsor at a point. Trying to build a bike recently has been impossible. Every frame I’ve wanted has been sold out. I got the money now but not the market. I need to build this whip ASAP

I just bought a haro leucadia 20.5” after a 6+years hiatus. I’m about 190lbs and i do NOT ride hard, mostly pump track or street, bunny hops here and there. Will this thing break on me? Im planning on getting new pedals as i hate these plastic ones that came with it.

I don't think aluminum sprockets are stronger. Yet, they are thicker and usually machined in a way that provides better chain engagement which theoretically will make the chain last longer.

He’s doing it again! Lol

What’s an entry level bike for a big man 6ft 275? Been looking at Kink gap xl and subrosa tiro xl. My kid wants me to ride park with him. He’s new to BMX and my last BMX bike was a dyno compe in 1995. Lol

I think mid-range budget bikes are always the best, because it gives better evolution than an entry level bike. And that mid-budget thing is something I apply to everything in my life. Entry level is for people that just want to taste something, but if they somehow like that thing, they'll regret not having the upper version of it. For a BMX, whatever usage you'll ride it, a full Chromoly bike will always be the best, and that 10 years old kid will be able to keep his bike for a decade with evolving parts, instead of having a HiTen frame and having to buy a full new bike again.

2019 subrosa salvador is a great budget bike. I currently ride it and I love everything about the bike. #UNDERTHEROSE

Nice sandals😉

Dude this video is forcing me to get to get a new frame. Investing soon 😂

@AlfredoMancuso

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaa solid investment

Depends on how fast youd need to upgrade. I've always been a veliver in not getting bottom barrel and try to get mid tier if you can. Not that other bike is bottom but much cheaper. Great video tho. Im getting my forst bmx bike and good to know if worth ot.

I have a subrosa letum. I ride mtb,rigid,and bmx. I ride a lot more mtb though since the pandemic.

Kink has fire completes but they are heavy. I have the 21 whip

I'm planning to start bmx and I'm not a kid :) Will a beginner bike last long enough for an adult too? Here in my country, we don't have many options. We mainly have Sunday and WTP, and only a few Kink, Subrosa and Cult. Which do you guys recommend around 300-500$ ? I sold my previous bike which was very heavy (33 lbs). I'd love to get a light bike, to bunny hop and spin easily, cruise and other basic tricks later (mainly park). I'm 5,35 tall and weight 132 lbs. Not strong :D Thanks guys, love all of your videos and Phu's tech advice! Will watch them all! :)

@openairthinking2198

3 жыл бұрын

Kink i belive would be good for quality and price.

@openairthinking2198

3 жыл бұрын

You also should look up a size chart for your height to know what tube length to get. Hope this helps.

Is the free agent vergo a good bike?

I called this guy's store in Huntington Beach CA. Nice guys but only thing that sucks is that they don't ship bikes. Only local. Was really hoping to do business with them.

I don't know how the heck they break bikes. I always had hi tense steel bike and never broke them even tho I would aways jump high as heck without any soft landings.

Where do I get that first white bike at

Is there a way to work for a bike as im unable to afford one and I’m from South Africa maybe work remotely, the conversion from dollars to rand is a bit too much this side , is there a way to work for you guys and work for luxury bmx bike (2021 Malon )

I had a dino that was ultra strong and light. This bike was so light you can do burnouts. I wish I could find one like that again.

Where's this shop?

Made It 👍

@AlfredoMancuso

3 жыл бұрын

My dude!

What are your thought on the cult devotion Alfredo 🤔

Why did you not show the Letum!? Lol

Back in the day, luxury was owning a Skyway, Mongoose, Redline, Diamondback, SupaRoo, Haro. Budget was Kmart or Big W

@imagesinla8575

3 жыл бұрын

Cook Bros. Racing

I'm well struggling..I want to run my front brake cable through my forks but it goes to a u brake.. I'd have to have my cable coming out the bottom of the forks to feed into the top of the u brake and I can't find an upside down thread u brake..aggh

@garretteverett2613

Жыл бұрын

If you haven't found a solution yet, many old-school brakes allow you to swap the pinch bolt and cable guide between the brake arms, allowing it to be fed from above or below. I just hooked mine up through the fork from below and it looks sick.

how much its worth for redline bmx RC code

How about a cult devotion 29er what you think

Cures my boredom'

@AlfredoMancuso

3 жыл бұрын

💯👊🏻

What I did is got a 300$$ bike I am 14 then I slowly got oil slick and raw parts then added onto my old bike

What kind of bmx for 260?

first vid for me...Sub press:) awesome vid brotha.. Love the honesty and how u explained things.. keep up great content!!!

What complete do you guys recommend under$600 with short back end.

@AlfredoMancuso

3 жыл бұрын

Subrosa Signature line!

@cdotaz2924

3 жыл бұрын

Fitbikeco STR everything sealed tri moly frame for 420$ 12.6 back end to

I got a buget of 400-450

I recently just switched to a more aggressive geo and I decided to buy a local brand to support them and also so I can have a feel for the more aggressive geo. I've grown to love the aggressive frame and I might buy a fiend on my next one

If you was in the south burbs of Chicago... I'd be broke.

Noti gang 🤟🏽

today i was bmx'ing with my Canadian tire bike and i did maybe two double peg grind attemps and then the god dame fucking front weel fel of,and im broke as fuck so i can't get a new one.

Shhhhhiiiiii, I might need to get a better frame.

👍🤙

Phu Listen I love my rant squad tires and swear by em and I ride hard it’s an awesome tire 😞

Nice man. Good explanation. I need one good BMX in India. My budget is 30000 indian rupees. I don't know custom charge and other shipment charges. Can you please suggest me any idea. Please

@AlfredoMancuso

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately international shipping is always more costly than trying to source something closer by

@yograjmathure7517

2 жыл бұрын

Brother i found some dealers in local. And I like one bmx price is 45000 indian rupees and convert it us dollar then 590$. Please see the specifications bro. And tell me is that good in price range. Frame: Full 4130 CROMO 20.75TT 4130 w/ 13.25 CS, Handle Bar:- 9" Rise and 28" Fork:- 30mm Offset Full 4130 CRMO KMC Chain, Fat Seat, 6061 50mm Alloy Stem, 25*9 Gearing, 170mm 3pcs CRMO Tubular Cranks, 19mm Fully Sealed MId BB, Plastic Pedals, 2.4 Front and Rear tyres, Double WAll Rims, Krayton Rubber Grips, Sealed Integrated Headest, U-TYpe Brakes, Alloy Brake lever 4 Steel Pegs 10.9 kgs Thanks bro

My subrosa got stolen I had odyssey chromed hazard lites cassette hub sealed bearings kink chinaski seat all around I'ma get another Subrosa soon

Long term 200$ up on price will save you many hundreds in future parts replacements

phu iz rad!!!

@AlfredoMancuso

3 жыл бұрын

Big time!

I would just recommend getting a used bike for starting out you could get like a $600 bike for like $100 and it would only need like a week of searching

@flash7144

3 жыл бұрын

True I got a $200 bmx and it worked good it just needed a new chain and the cranks needed to be tightened

I bought a 2021 fit series one and in 4 days have bent a rim have a crunchy crankshaft and loose headstock. $435 bite in the a**. I am hoping i can swap out all the parts but am unsure how universal the bike is.

@TheSirDuckofAwesome

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah their wheels and cranks suck - just replace the wheel and tighten the cranks you’ll be good

@openairthinking2198

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSirDuckofAwesome I plan on getting a dans comp and in time replacing the bb's with some sealed ones. But i think i would need a new crank shaft and stuff

Alfredo talking about a begginer buying a bike : "This right here, that little kid doesn't really need it" Me, aged 35 looking to buy my first BMX: ...

@jackooo999

2 жыл бұрын

If anything we all are metaphorically "that little kid" at some point lol no matter the age. Never too late for it if u ask me tho

can anyone help: I have a decent amount of experience at mountain biking, in fact you can view my level by looking at my channel as I make youtube vids too, and I would like to give BMX a shot; I can obviously do bunnyhopping, jumps, the odd trick in the air, etc etc and I also think BMX would be very beneficial for my MTB skills, can anyone recommend a bike or company to have a look at? Thanks

A new rider needs the entry level when he gets up there in bmx then you can get that

Guys just get a gateway

What about a beginner thats 5 foot 8 220 pounds

I wanna buys some bikes an stuff where u at ..

T _ T I wish I would of had this video last weekend before I spent a grand on a new bike... At least my bike is dope. And speaking of dope, You're dope too Alfredo.

@aizoyurei

3 жыл бұрын

(and Phu too!)

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

also what happens if the kids gives up on bmx , \