Aug 022011
 
Mongoose Subject 2011

Mongoose Subject 2011

Mongoose Subject 2011

The Mongoose Subject 2011 is a perfect choice as a first ride for very young shredders. The frame is strong and reasonably light, the components are generally good quality and the 360 headset allows tricks that will give fledging bmxers massive amounts of fun. The Mongoose Subject offers excellent value for money, and let’s not forget that it looks quite cool too.

Learning how to freestyle can be challenging, and the Mongoose Subject 2011 is an excellent choice to help you get started. The Subject fits the needs of the beginner freestyler with compact geometry frame, lower handlebars, front & rear brakes with brake rotor, and axle pegs.

Mongoose Subject 2011: pros and cons

  • light and dependable frame;
  • seriously good-looking;
  • excellent value for money.
  • brakes need some work to fine-tune;
  • pegs are difficult to mount/unmount without the right tools.

Mongoose Subject 2011: technical specifications

  • Frame:  Full Hi-ten Steel
  • Fork:  Full Hi-ten Steel
  • Number of Gears: 1
  • Chainset: 1pc forged Cromo 165mm
  • Chainrings: 33t Steel
  • Bottom Bracket: Looseball USA
  • Cassette: 13t Freewheel
  • Chain: KMC Z-510
  • Pedals: Mongoose Resin
  • Rear Brake: Rush SB933 U-brake
  • Brake Levers: Rush RX257
  • Handlebars: Mongoose Hi-ten 7.5
  • Stem: Mongoose Frontload
  • Headset: 1-1/8 ahead
  • Grips: Mongoose Kraton
  • Rims: Alloy 36H front, 48H rear
  • Front Hub: 36H Steel
  • Rear Hub: 48H steel
  • Front Tyre: Innova 2.0
  • Rear Tyre: Innova 2.0
  • Saddle: Mongoose Slim
  • Seatpost: 25.4 Steel
  • Seat Binder: Alloy single bolt
  • Extra Features: 1 Pair of pegs
  • Weight: 27.25lbs (approx)

If you want further information or you intend to purchase a Mongoose Subject 2011 bmx bike, please click here to proceed to the Amazon product page.

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 Posted by at 5:47 pm
Jul 202011
 
Diamondback Joker 2011

Diamondback Joker 2011

Diamondback Joker 2011

The Diamondback Joker 2011 is an excellent entry level freestyle BMX bike sporting lots of quality branded parts. With three-piece cranks, a super-tough steel frame, an SST ORYG cable detangler, the Joker 2011 is a serious proposal for the mid-sized grinder; its hi-ten Remington steel frame with semi-compact geometry is definitely not the lightest on the market, but contributes greatly to the Joker’s remarkable overall toughness. The 20-in alloy 48-hub wheels are equipped with robust pegs which will provide a firm foothold for all your shredding.

 

 

Diamondback Joker 2011: pros and cons

  • can take a lot of punishment;
  • sturdy frame;
  • high quality components.
  • not as light as some (more expensive) competitors;
  • the seat is quite uncomfortable.

Diamondback Joker 2011: technical specifications

  • Frame: Hi-ten steel frame with welded ORYG tabs, dual cable routing
  • Fork: Hi-ten steel 1-1/4-inch OD legs, 1-1/8-inch threadless steerer, U-brake mounts, 6mm dropouts
  • Head tube geometry: 74 degrees
  • Seat tube geometry: 70 degrees
  • Top tube geometry: 19.5 inches
  • Chain stay: 14 inches
  • Headset: FSA 1-1/8-inch threadless
  • Handlebar: Hi-ten steel, 2-piece, 25 inches wide by 7.75-inch rise
  • Grips: DB Team grip with nylon end plug
  • Stem: 4-bolt alloy top load
  • Brakes: Tektro 907 U-brakes with SST DC amplifier and soft compound pads
  • Brake levers: Tektro 2-finger
  • Cranks: 175mm tubular chromoly 3-piece with 8-spline BB axle
  • Sprocket: 44t steel
  • BB: Loose ball with 8-spline 19mm axle
  • Pedals: DB Sound pedal, plastic with chromo axles
  • Rims: 48H aluminum, 30mm wide, anodized black, brushed sidewalls
  • Hubs: 48H steel shell with 14mm axle (front and rear)
  • Chain: KMC Z410, 1/2 by 1/8
  • Freewheel: 16t freewheel
  • Tires: DB Cellblock 20 x 2.1
  • Spokes: Black 14g
  • Seat: DB Darin Read signature plastic seat
  • Seatpost: 25.4mm steel pillar
  • Detangler: SST ORYG
  • Extras: 2 pegs

If you want further information or you intend to purchase a Diamondback Joker 2011 bmx bike, please click here to proceed to the Amazon product page.

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 Posted by at 5:10 pm
Jul 072011
 
Kink Curb 2012

Kink Curb 2012

Kink Curb 2012

The Kink Curb 2012, first of all, is a seriuously cool-looking bike; its low profile frame geometry makes it perfect for the new riders in their early teens. The frame itself is a light but rugged hi-ten steel structure, which performs well on ramps, on the road, and in cross-country too.

The 20-inch brakes are When compared with bikes of similar specifications, the Kink Curb emerges as a very inexpensive option, even though it has to be said that some of the components (specifically the bar and the grips) are far from top-quality and might need replacement earlier than expected.

Kink Bikes are ridden and fully endorsed by riders in the X-Games, Dew Tours and countless videos and magazines all over the world.

Kink Curb 2012: pros and cons

  • sturdy frame;
  • seriously cool looks;
  • very good value for money;
  • excellent all-rounder;
  • top-quality brakes.
  • a bike like this deserves better quality handlebars;
  • grips will probably need changing soon.

Kink Curb 2012: technical specifications

  • Kink 20.”TT Hi-ten Frame
  • Regular Headtube / US BB
  • 74.5° Headtube / 13.75″ Chainstay
  • Kink Volte Hi-ten 10mm Tapered Forks
  • Kink Midtown Hi-ten Bars (7.75″ rise)
  • Kink Helix Grips
  • Mission Junction Frontload Stem
  • 1 1/8″ Threadless Headset
  • Mission 3PC 8 Spline 170mm Chromoly Crankset
  • US looseball BB
  • Kink Decimal 25T Sprocket
  • Alloy platform Pedals
  • KMC Z410 Chain
  • MIssion Single Wall Front Rim
  • Mission 36H looseball 10mm Front Hub
  • MIssion Single Wall Rear Rim
  • Mission Function 36H looseball 14mm Cassette Rear Hub with looseball 9T driver
  • 25/9 Gearing
  • Wanda 2.125/2.125 tyres
  • Kink Seat/Post Combo
  • Mission slim Seatclamp
  • Alloy U-Brake
  • Alloy Lever
  • 2 Steel Pegs
  • Weight 25lbs 6oz

If you want further information or you intend to purchase a King Curb 2012 bmx bike, please click here to proceed to the Amazon product page.

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 Posted by at 3:48 am
Jun 302011
 
Diamondback Grind 16

Diamondback Grind 16

Diamondback Grind 16

The Diamondback Grind 16 (2011 model) is a tiny-wheeled grind machine boasting a solid and reasonably light ten-steel frame and fork along with agile aluminum , 32-spoke wheels that will last for years, trick after trick. Perfect for fledging riders with a freestyle soul, but also strong enough to accomodate more mature freestyle maniacs who enjoy their tricks on baby wheels.
Take a look at Amazon user Stephen C. Kilby’s review:
“The bike is much better quality that what you would find at your local department store and I understand like most parents now a days, cost is always a factor but if you looking for a good quality bike…” (click here to read more of this review)

Specifications:

  • Geometry: 73-degree head tube, 70° seat tube, 16.5″ top tube, and 12.25″ chain stay
  • Frame: Hi-Ten steel frame
  • Fork: Hi-Ten steel with 1-1/4″ OD legs, 1-1/8″ threadless steerer, 6mm dropouts
  • Headset: FSA 1-1/8″ threadless
  • Handlebar: Hi-Ten steel 2-piece, 24 inches wide by 6″ rise
  • Grips: Mini grip file pattern
  • Stem: 4-bolt alloy top load
  • Brakes: LeeChi U-brake (rear) with SST DC amplifier, soft compound pads
  • Brake levers: LeeChi alloy with reach adjust
  • Cranks: 114mm steel 1-piece
  • Sprocket: 28t steel
  • BB: Loose ball
  • Pedals: DB Sound plastic pedals with chromoly axles
  • Rims: 32H, 30mm wide, and black
  • Hubs: 32H steel shell with 3/8-inch axle (front and rear)
  • Chain: KMC Z410 1/2 x 1/8
  • Freewheel: 16t freewheel
  • Tires: Kenda Kontact, 16 x 1.75
  • Spokes: Black 14g
  • Seat: DB Darrin Read signature plastic seat
  • Seatpost: 25.4mm steel pillar
  • Detangler: SST ORYG
  • Extras: 2 pegs, owner’s manual

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 Posted by at 10:02 pm
Jun 282011
 
Diamondback Viper bmx bike

Diamondback Viper bmx bike

Diamondback Viper

The Diamondback Viper Bmx Bike is a sturdy, light and agile bmx racing ride, suitable over 8 years of age but also perfectly usable by not particularly tall adults. It is fun to ride on any surface and it is the perfect choice for teenagers fed up with riding around on a children’s bike. The Diamondback Viper is the kind of bycicle that, unlike many cheaper alternatives, if not abused will last for many years, due to its robust Hi-Ten steel frame and  the simplicity of its construction, which makes assembling, repairs and modifications extremely easy.
The base version of the Diamondback Viper is not the only one: there are the Viper Jr (or Junior Viper) and the Diamondback Viper X, each with a slightly different geometry and a unique combination of seat, handlebar, sprocket, brakes and tyres.

The Diamondback bmx bikes brand is well known in the BMX world for the quality of their products, and the Diamondback Viper is one of their classic models. The manufacturer offers warranties ranging from one year to the lifetime of the product (while owned by the original purchaser) on the different parts of the bike. Take a look at Amazon user ES’ review:
“Great bike. Got for my 8 year old son. He loves it. My only problem…” (click here to read more of this review)

Diamondback Viper: pros and cons

  • very strong frame;
  • easy to assemble and repair;
  • light;
  • fast;
  • makes jumping easy.
  • stock tires could be better;
  • rims can suffer when riding on rough terrain.

Diamondback Viper: technical specifications

  • Geometry: 74-degree head tube, 70-degree seat tube, 19.5-inch top tube, and 14.5-inch chain stay
  • Frame: Hi-Ten steel
  • Fork: Hi-Ten steel
  • Headset: FSA 1-1/8-inch threadless
  • Handlebar: Hi-Ten steel 2-piece, 25 inches wide by 6.75-inch rise
  • Grips: DB icon with nylon end plug
  • Stem: 4-bolt alloy top load
  • Brakes: Rush linear
  • Brake levers: Rush Rx 2.1
  • Cranks: 165mm steel 1-piece
  • Sprocket: 44t steel
  • BB: Loose ball
  • Pedals: Resin platform
  • Rims: 36H aluminum, 30mm wide, ano black
  • Hubs: 36H steel shell with 3/8-inch axle (front and rear)
  • Chain: KMC Z410, 1/2 by 1/8
  • Freewheel: 16t
  • Tires: Comp III style 20 x 2.125 (front), 1.75 (rear)
  • Spokes: 14g
  • Seat: DB BMX padded
  • Seatpost: Steel pillar
  • Detangler: N/A
  • Extras: Owner’s manual

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