i want to get in to flatland and dont know what bike to get.any other suggestions or links?
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Ignore the dude above me, he doesn't know what he's talking about. lol
I don't know what the Huffy bike looks like, but I DO know Flatland, and Huffy is not a brand that any serious Flatland rider will use.
If you want a bike that is grear for flatland, and not too expensive, here are 2 bikes I recommend... both are perfect beginner bikes for Flatland, and both are not too expensive, either...
http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1322
http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1331
The good thing about both of these bikes is that even though the parts are beginner orientated, the frames are jsut as good as pro-level frames, so if you stick with Flatland and you want to upgrade your bike, you can just upgrade the parts without having to get a whole new bike. All the parts you'll need are on that site... ( http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2 ) I get all my parts from these guys, they are awesome :)
Flatland bikes are different to regular BMX's, in the sense that they are designed with light weight in mind, and frame and parts geometry to allow for easier spinning and one-wheel riding (shorter top tube).
To become more knowledgeable on all things Flatland, check out this site, and while ur there, join up and ask a few questions... you'll learn a lot :) http://www.global-flat.com/news/
Also, I highly recommend you get this dvd, it helped me a lot when I first started riding Flat... http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630 The description of the product explains what it is, exactly. If you don't know many Flatland tricks, you will after watching this dvd.
Best of luck, bro...!! Flatland, as awesome as it is to pull tricks infront of hot chicks (lol), it's really frustrating to learn, so be patient, and don't give up. Every trick feels really awkward at first, and sometimes even impossible, but stick with it, and they will surely become easier.
Email me if you have any more questions, bro.
Ignore the dude above me, he doesn't know what he's talking about. lol
I don't know what the Huffy bike looks like, but I DO know Flatland, and Huffy is not a brand that any serious Flatland rider will use.
If you want a bike that is grear for flatland, and not too expensive, here are 2 bikes I recommend... both are perfect beginner bikes for Flatland, and both are not too expensive, either...
http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1322
http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1331
The good thing about both of these bikes is that even though the parts are beginner orientated, the frames are jsut as good as pro-level frames, so if you stick with Flatland and you want to upgrade your bike, you can just upgrade the parts without having to get a whole new bike. All the parts you'll need are on that site... ( http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=2 ) I get all my parts from these guys, they are awesome :)
Flatland bikes are different to regular BMX's, in the sense that they are designed with light weight in mind, and frame and parts geometry to allow for easier spinning and one-wheel riding (shorter top tube).
To become more knowledgeable on all things Flatland, check out this site, and while ur there, join up and ask a few questions... you'll learn a lot :) http://www.global-flat.com/news/
Also, I highly recommend you get this dvd, it helped me a lot when I first started riding Flat... http://flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630 The description of the product explains what it is, exactly. If you don't know many Flatland tricks, you will after watching this dvd.
Best of luck, bro...!! Flatland, as awesome as it is to pull tricks infront of hot chicks (lol), it's really frustrating to learn, so be patient, and don't give up. Every trick feels really awkward at first, and sometimes even impossible, but stick with it, and they will surely become easier.
Email me if you have any more questions, bro.
What is a good flatland bike to start out with that can be bought in stores in/around Coral Springs, FL?
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Yeah, I just recently wanted to start flatland biking. I've been looking around at the haro, wethepeople, etc. However none of them are sold in stores near me. Or they can be sold online BUT I need to be able to pay cash because I don't have a credit card available with me..ever..xD
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Haro, WTP. Kink, Fly, etc.... DO NOT get one of these bikes if you want to ride Flatland. These are street bikes, and are too long and heavy for Flatland. No freecoasters on them either. Cranks are too long, too. A good Flatland bike will have a top tube length between 18" and 19.5". Anything longer just makes tricks too hard. Streeet bikes with 20"+ top tubes have too long a wheel-base to do tricks like rolling tailwhips, pinky-squeaks, and turbine tricks, where the frame whips around quickly. The long wheel-base makes this harder than it should be, and when ur learning, it can make things more frustrating. A bike with a shorter top tube spins a hell of a lot quicker.
My recommendation would be to get this one... http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1322
It's designed for Flatland use, and is an ideal beginners Flatland bike. All parts are upgradeable, for when you feel ur ready to upgrade, as your skill improves.
That website requires a credit card, but you can go to any local bike shop that stock DK bikes, and ask for them to order you one in.
Do urself a favour and get hold of this dvd, too. It's very usefull for a beginner to Flatland. http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630
Haro, WTP. Kink, Fly, etc.... DO NOT get one of these bikes if you want to ride Flatland. These are street bikes, and are too long and heavy for Flatland. No freecoasters on them either. Cranks are too long, too. A good Flatland bike will have a top tube length between 18" and 19.5". Anything longer just makes tricks too hard. Streeet bikes with 20"+ top tubes have too long a wheel-base to do tricks like rolling tailwhips, pinky-squeaks, and turbine tricks, where the frame whips around quickly. The long wheel-base makes this harder than it should be, and when ur learning, it can make things more frustrating. A bike with a shorter top tube spins a hell of a lot quicker.
My recommendation would be to get this one... http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1322
It's designed for Flatland use, and is an ideal beginners Flatland bike. All parts are upgradeable, for when you feel ur ready to upgrade, as your skill improves.
That website requires a credit card, but you can go to any local bike shop that stock DK bikes, and ask for them to order you one in.
Do urself a favour and get hold of this dvd, too. It's very usefull for a beginner to Flatland. http://www.flatlandfuel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=630
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