20" vs 24" BMX

[Toyotanut]

I would recomend a DJ specific 26" There are some nice DJ 26" bikes that come set up stock ready to rip!! I get a hook up through KONA so I'm partial......but I ride an 2008 Kona Cowan...size small (I'm 5'10" 205) pretty much stock except for switched out to Maxxis Holy Roller tires and lock-on grips.I also cut 1.5" off the bars overall and chopped the seatpost so i could slam the seat.

All the bike MFG's pretty much make a DJ specific bike now and there is always the boutique brands that are sexy and more $$$$$$$$........I just go for the most function for the money. I will probably switch out soon to a cromolly frame just for piece of mind,

Here's what I currently ride daily @ the Dj's:

Sounds like you may need to reopen your shop for some extra $$$ on the side.

 

[64FJ40]

Quick update:

I picked up the frame and am currently looking for a set of decent 24" wheels, preferably used/cheap . I just missed a set of the correct Robinson/GT ones on ebay for $100

 

[wentz912]

Ok so I scratched the single speed idea. Would a Giant Rincon be good choice? Tried one on in the XL frame size flavor at the bike shop today and it seemed to fit well, and I think it was on sale for like $400 too..

 

[jeepmauler]

Ok so I scratched the single speed idea. Would a Giant Rincon be good choice? Tried one on in the XL frame size flavor at the bike shop today and it seemed to fit well, and I think it was on sale for like $400 too..

For "Just riding around" to get into shape the Rincon would be fine. I would not Jump or Freeride/DH the Rincon or anyother bike @ that PRICEPOINT especially being that your a big guy. For jumping type activity your goin to need a bike designed for abuse.

 

[wentz912]

I'm 6'4" but only sit at around 160lbs, am I still to heavy? I think the MSRP on the Rincon is something like $600, just between it being on sale and my buddy working at the bike shop it would be ~$400 for me to get it out the door.

 

[jeepmauler]

I'm 6'4" but only sit at around 160lbs, am I still to heavy? I think the MSRP on the Rincon is something like $600, just between it being on sale and my buddy working at the bike shop it would be ~$400 for me to get it out the door.

You'd "probably" be alright.

In my bike shop,as soon as a customer would mention wanting to "jump' or "freeride" we would automatically [TRY] to get them to step up to a suitable bike. It just heads off return visits from the same customer,in the future,with bent wheels,bent cranks or worse. A person really needs to assess what they are ACTUALLY going to do with the bike and purchase accordingly.

 

[wentz912]

I'm definitely leaning more towards just the single track riding and gravel roads and stuff like that. Just wanted to be able to dable in the DJ side of things a little bit to experiment. plus I would rather drop less into a bike and mess it up instead of ****ering up a really nice one for my first delve into the sport.