Do you think that the fit prk2 would be a good bmx flatland bike? If I get it I will install a freecoster, front pegs and front breaks.
If you dont think that this bike will be a good flatland bike, which one should I get?
Answer
Any street/park bike can be used for Flatland, but that doesn't make it 'good' for Flatland. The cons to a bike like that, for Flatland use, are the following...
Heavy weight: Mainly from the frame and cranks. Flatland bikes are usually around 5 kilos lighter than most bmx's, making them easier to whip around, and hold up, too, especially when you are holding the bike up to stay balanced on one wheel. You'll get hell tired, hell faster, doing flat on a street bike.
Long Top Tube: Most flatland frames don't go past 19", which make them easier to pop onto the front wheel, because of the shorter wheel base. Some tricks need you to hold the bars and the seat at the same time, which is harder on a street bike with a longer frame.
Short seat post: Flat bikes have theirs out to the max height noted on the post. Most street seat posts are slammed or short-reach. Eaisly and cheaply changed, though.
Forks: Flatland is WAY easier with minimal to zero offset forks. Popping into Hang-5's, or any front wheel trick is easier when the hub is positioned in-line with the forks. It makes spinning the bars, or spinning around on the front pegs, tons easier, too.
The above mentioned cons wont stop you from busting out some dope tricks on the Fit bike, but if you are going to stick with Flatland, you will more than likely change these things about ur bike, and if ur gonna change frames, you may as well get the right bike from the start. And if you are thinking of fitting a freecoaster, those things can cost you around $150, so add that to the cost of the bike, when working out ur budget.
The good thing about using the bike you mentioned, is that you could use it for everything. ie: street, park, flatland, and just to get around, with.. I have a Hoffman Disruptor that I started out doing flatland with, but I upgraded, after trying my friends flatland bike. I also just throw my bike into my car, and drive to my riding spot, so it's not a means of transport, for me.
So anyway, if ur looking tor part with some hard earned cash on a bike to use for Flatland, you can't go past this website...
http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=25
Flatlandfuel has everything you need, from complete bikes, to bar ends, and every part is designed for Flatland.
If ur a beginner, and don't want to spend $2000 on a bike when ur only starting out, then I would recommend the Stylus or the Opsis, or if you have a little more cash, the Militant FF. They're good beginners bikes, with pegs, gyro's, freecoasters, and both brakes (FF only has a front brake, but can be fitted with a rear). These bikes will allow you to figure out if you want to stick with Flat, without costing you an arm and a leg. I have the Equilibrium Pro. It's pretty much the best you can get, as far as parts go, but I compete in Flatland, and ride like, every day, so I wanted the best, and paid the $2000 to get it.
Flatland Fuel ship all their products within 24hrs, so you get it real quick. Any questions about anything on their site, just email a guy named Pat, and he'll help you out :)
If ur gonna start doing Flat, you NEED to get this dvd... http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630
It has 56 tricks, explained in fine detail on how to do them. A must for anyone starting out in Flatland.
If you have any more questions about anything, email me and I'll help you out.
Flatland makes up only 5% of the BMX world... welcome to the minority :) lol Stick with it, bro, you'll love it when people watch you ride, and you can see the look of 'How the hell does he do that?' on their face.
Any street/park bike can be used for Flatland, but that doesn't make it 'good' for Flatland. The cons to a bike like that, for Flatland use, are the following...
Heavy weight: Mainly from the frame and cranks. Flatland bikes are usually around 5 kilos lighter than most bmx's, making them easier to whip around, and hold up, too, especially when you are holding the bike up to stay balanced on one wheel. You'll get hell tired, hell faster, doing flat on a street bike.
Long Top Tube: Most flatland frames don't go past 19", which make them easier to pop onto the front wheel, because of the shorter wheel base. Some tricks need you to hold the bars and the seat at the same time, which is harder on a street bike with a longer frame.
Short seat post: Flat bikes have theirs out to the max height noted on the post. Most street seat posts are slammed or short-reach. Eaisly and cheaply changed, though.
Forks: Flatland is WAY easier with minimal to zero offset forks. Popping into Hang-5's, or any front wheel trick is easier when the hub is positioned in-line with the forks. It makes spinning the bars, or spinning around on the front pegs, tons easier, too.
The above mentioned cons wont stop you from busting out some dope tricks on the Fit bike, but if you are going to stick with Flatland, you will more than likely change these things about ur bike, and if ur gonna change frames, you may as well get the right bike from the start. And if you are thinking of fitting a freecoaster, those things can cost you around $150, so add that to the cost of the bike, when working out ur budget.
The good thing about using the bike you mentioned, is that you could use it for everything. ie: street, park, flatland, and just to get around, with.. I have a Hoffman Disruptor that I started out doing flatland with, but I upgraded, after trying my friends flatland bike. I also just throw my bike into my car, and drive to my riding spot, so it's not a means of transport, for me.
So anyway, if ur looking tor part with some hard earned cash on a bike to use for Flatland, you can't go past this website...
http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=25
Flatlandfuel has everything you need, from complete bikes, to bar ends, and every part is designed for Flatland.
If ur a beginner, and don't want to spend $2000 on a bike when ur only starting out, then I would recommend the Stylus or the Opsis, or if you have a little more cash, the Militant FF. They're good beginners bikes, with pegs, gyro's, freecoasters, and both brakes (FF only has a front brake, but can be fitted with a rear). These bikes will allow you to figure out if you want to stick with Flat, without costing you an arm and a leg. I have the Equilibrium Pro. It's pretty much the best you can get, as far as parts go, but I compete in Flatland, and ride like, every day, so I wanted the best, and paid the $2000 to get it.
Flatland Fuel ship all their products within 24hrs, so you get it real quick. Any questions about anything on their site, just email a guy named Pat, and he'll help you out :)
If ur gonna start doing Flat, you NEED to get this dvd... http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630
It has 56 tricks, explained in fine detail on how to do them. A must for anyone starting out in Flatland.
If you have any more questions about anything, email me and I'll help you out.
Flatland makes up only 5% of the BMX world... welcome to the minority :) lol Stick with it, bro, you'll love it when people watch you ride, and you can see the look of 'How the hell does he do that?' on their face.
What's a good beginners bike?
Weston
I'm 5'5, around 150 lbs, and a guy. Yes I am short haha.
Answer
There are a lot of bikes that will fit shorter riders or can be easily modified to fit. But for starting off you maybe need a bike with a smaller engine, 125cc - 250cc.
I'd suggest going out and sitting on some bikes, getting the feel of it.
My suggestions-
Honda Rebel 250: short enough for most people but if you want a sports bike they are usually taller. Don't worry too much about the weight of the bike, the bike will carry it's own weight when it's moving, the only thing you have to worry about is being able to hold it up when it's standing still and knowing how to pick it up if you drop it. Which I don't think will be much of a problem.
This bike's around 330 pounds I believe, and is up to around 70 mph if I'm not mistaken.
Kawasaki Ninja 250: (My favorite) is a great bike in terms of low cost and a smaller frame for smaller people. The only downside is that its a carburated engine so in the morning you have to start it and warm it up for 5 min or so.
This ones a little taller, and around 370 pounds. Up to around 90mph
I'd go out and sit on some, see their feel. Maybe take it for a little spin, but I wouldn't spend an awful lot of money on it if it's your first bike. You'll probably lay it down and get some scratches on it in the beginning.
Good luck!
There are a lot of bikes that will fit shorter riders or can be easily modified to fit. But for starting off you maybe need a bike with a smaller engine, 125cc - 250cc.
I'd suggest going out and sitting on some bikes, getting the feel of it.
My suggestions-
Honda Rebel 250: short enough for most people but if you want a sports bike they are usually taller. Don't worry too much about the weight of the bike, the bike will carry it's own weight when it's moving, the only thing you have to worry about is being able to hold it up when it's standing still and knowing how to pick it up if you drop it. Which I don't think will be much of a problem.
This bike's around 330 pounds I believe, and is up to around 70 mph if I'm not mistaken.
Kawasaki Ninja 250: (My favorite) is a great bike in terms of low cost and a smaller frame for smaller people. The only downside is that its a carburated engine so in the morning you have to start it and warm it up for 5 min or so.
This ones a little taller, and around 370 pounds. Up to around 90mph
I'd go out and sit on some, see their feel. Maybe take it for a little spin, but I wouldn't spend an awful lot of money on it if it's your first bike. You'll probably lay it down and get some scratches on it in the beginning.
Good luck!
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