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Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: FLATrider on December 10, 2005, 03:50:03 AM
Im getting a KHE messerschmit for christmas and i wanted to know if it is a good bike to start out with for a beginner
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: FLATrider on December 10, 2005, 03:51:38 AM
What are some good bikes for flatlanders just starting out
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: sungjoon kim on December 10, 2005, 09:49:07 AM
WTP metric!!    or FLY malaga!!!
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 10, 2005, 01:15:28 PM
Or the new 06 KHE Stylus.
 
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: MMX on December 10, 2005, 04:07:55 PM
i don't know where are you from.
but in germany there is a shop whitch is called BigBoySports (http://www.bigboysports.de)
there you can get a KHE Goldfinger 05 for only 500€
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: etienne on December 10, 2005, 07:08:50 PM
i prefer st martin darwin but ares are good too !!!
 
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: ARTUR on December 11, 2005, 07:39:17 AM
It would be neat to see Quamen come out with a complete, i sure as hell would recommend that.  As for the given options, hmm Wethepeople sounds good.  Their stuff seems sturdy, flatland friendly, compatable with other components, and at a reasonable price range.  If anything get the WTP Pro Pony, but thats just personal preference.

Pick and choose
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Aleks on December 11, 2005, 12:31:22 PM
The new WTP Metric looks awesome.
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 11, 2005, 02:15:25 PM
Yep, as a matter of fact the market has now some very nice begginner like complete's to offer. I can't say they're cheap as hell but if you want to buy a bike to last 2 or 3 years (being carefull with it) you should spend some money now and upgrade later.
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 11, 2005, 10:34:54 PM
I've just checked this one out, it looks nice, from Haro:

2006 Haro M6

Frame: Chad DeGroot Designed M6 3-Tube Crmo
TT: 18,75"
Fork: Haro Straight Shooter Full Crmo
Head Set: TH Power Pro Aheadset 1-1/8"
Crank Set: Haro Sub-C 3-Pc Tubular Crmo 165mm w/ Raised Logo
BB Set:   8-Spline, Sealed Cartridge
Sprocket: Haro 36t Alloy
Freewheel: Haro Cassette 14t RSD
Handlebar: Haro Street 7.0” Crmo 2.3T
Stem: New Haro M-Stem, Ext. 25mm
Seatpost: Alloy Micro Adjust 25.4mm
Hubset: Haro Alloy w/ 14mm Hollow Crmo Axles, Sealed Mechanism Cassette Rr
Rim: Haro Alloy Single Wall Chrome 48h
Tire: Haro Rap 2.0 100 PSI
Pegs: Haro Ground Round Alloy Pegs (2 Pairs)
Brake Set: Tektro Alloy U-Brake w/ Sticky Pads Ft & Rr
Brake Lever: Tektro Alloy w/ Reach Adjust
Total Weight: 14kg (31 pounds)

Price: €372 ($440)

(http://www.harobikes.com/images/bmx/large/m6.jpg)

The first upgrade would only require a flat fork and sprocket (€150)
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: sungjoon kim on December 12, 2005, 05:39:03 PM
nice bike!!!!!
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Underground Flatlander on December 13, 2005, 02:13:29 AM
you know what, Hugo... Haro just always made a simple strength bikes for all of the rider in the universe... their stuff are long lasting... thats all i know... but have you ever checked a new stuff from GT ? the last 2005 was an ENCORE... i'll gonna show you some sample... but it seems like un-familiar and not too much rider knows it and what about the next 2006... hope you'll found some info about it

Peace Out & Ride
( X )
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 13, 2005, 09:31:40 AM
Looks nice, BUT, and what about the price? And what about living in Europe? You know the stuff we Europeans order from FF gets a shipping that's like, enourmous?

For an instance, if I wanted to order a G6 for $280 I'd have to pay $65 for the shipping! Not to mention the 3 month wait for the bike to get here.

But you're right, GT builds real flatland bikes, not hybrids like we see around in other psudo-flat brands.
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: flatchance on December 19, 2005, 06:48:38 AM
buying used is better; you can get a much better quality for the same $.  I'd recommend ebay or trustworthy seller on pedal bmx.  But if you buy a brand new low budget bike anyway at least get a good 100% chromolly frame so you can upgrade the inevitable broken parts as you go along.    
 
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: rully on December 21, 2005, 05:29:22 AM
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Looks nice, BUT, and what about the price? And what about living in Europe? You know the stuff we Europeans order from FF gets a shipping that's like, enourmous?

For an instance, if I wanted to order a G6 for $280 I'd have to pay $65 for the shipping! Not to mention the 3 month wait for the bike to get here.

But you're right, GT builds real flatland bikes, not hybrids like we see around in other psudo-flat brands.
pat charges 65 for a frame. mainly for safety purpose because frame is a big part and he doesn't want it to be lost or something. so he always use express mail for it. 65 for me too..

and no. it's not 3 months to get there. it will only take 1 week - 10days. but it's all depending on how good and reliable is your postal system.

as for starter bikes, just pick about anything. while you progressing, you'll need something that fits you better. even if you build a super pro spec'ed bike when you start, you'll end up with changing most of the parts.

laters
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 21, 2005, 10:44:28 AM
1 week? Overseas delivery? No sir! Everyone I know who has ordered stuff from American soil had to wait 3 months to get the stuff.
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: routrax on December 24, 2005, 12:50:43 AM
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1 week? Overseas delivery? No sir! Everyone I know who has ordered stuff from American soil had to wait 3 months to get the stuff.
I've never waited longer than a week from FlatlandFuel to the UK, and i've probably made 4-5 orders

I get the "order shipped" email within hours of placing the order, them dudes must never sleep.

3 Months? did you have the items sent via sea or air?

Routrax
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Hugo @ Portugal on December 24, 2005, 02:11:52 AM
I do nost speak for my own experience, but once I though of doin it so I asked around and two people told me it took them 3 months to get the stuff, I dont know how it was delevered/shipped though...
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: Bivol on December 25, 2005, 10:20:19 PM
I think Ares Contras would be good enough to start...
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: joestoys on December 26, 2005, 04:35:59 AM
where can one order a KHE bike and parts?
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: cmx on December 26, 2005, 01:42:44 PM
i've never waited more than 5 working days to receive parts from flatlandfuel - to the UK - and that includes orders for wheelsets, tools and DVDs

peace
Title: Good Flatland Bikes
Post by: theo4130 on January 06, 2006, 01:57:23 PM
the twenty parking is a nice bike €490 from france to ireland but i dunno where you live so contact them.(thats for 3 piece) and the céleste but i dunno the price of that, www.twentyvelocross.com