Buying a Freestyle or jump bike? BMX is not just about racing. This week's guide to buying a freesyle or jump bike is designed to help novice buyers
When buying a freestyle or dirt jumping bike you'll notice some subtle differences in the bikes. While the bikes may look similar, there are some significant differences that you need to be aware of. This week's article addresses what you can expect to find when shopping for bike for freestyle or jump.
First, you need to be sure that freestyle and jumping are where your interests lie. It would be terrible to spend $200 on a bike that you can't use later (if, for instance you decide you're only interested in racing). There are some differences in what you'll be looking for from shop to shop, and in every region. In some instances, freestyle is a form that includes dirt jumping. Many frames now encompass both freestyle and jump.
Again, I'm not recommending any specific brand. There are several well-known manufacturers as I mentioned in last week's blog as well as some great start-up companies. That decision is entirely your own.
I know that one of the dilemmas that face a novice buyer, is where to buy your first bike. Can you really save money and still get a quality bike? Next week I'll cover the differences between buying from a bike shop and buying from a department store.
