What dirtbike is right for my son?
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The best dirtbike is the safest one.  That usually means a snickers-powered one.  These are also known by the more common name of mountain bikes.  The best ones are made by Cannondale and Trek, and start at about $400.  They require relatively inexpensive tune-ups every so often, and new brake and shifter cables about once a year.  This will get him off his tuches and out in the wilderness.  Remember that a $100 helmet will protect him more than a $100 pair of shoes!
992059
het himwalk the line dvd, or something else johnny cach then.  or you could get him something related to motorcycles. there are also tools in your price range.  I think you8 aready have the right idea's.  you just need to go browsing now and find something that fits your budget.
750171
You can get alot of decent bikes for under $350. Bikes such as the DK Cleveland (329.99) which features a 3pc. cranks with a spanish bottom bracket, DK Sealed Flip Flop 14mm wheels, Wellgo Platform Pedals and basically every other quality part you could need affordably. This bike is a basically designed for street, trails and skatepark use. The Eastern Battery is only (259.99) and features 3pc. Spanish Cranks, an internal headset, 25/9 gearing with 14mm sealed cassette wheels and a set of pegs. This bike would be made for similar use. If your looking for a lighter more race style bike. The DK Fury is a 240.00 bike with an Aluminum frame, 3pc. cranks and a DK race parts package. That bike would be suitable for race and light trails. Other brands you could consider would be Integral, Hoffman, We The People, MCS, Free Agent, Fit or Stolen. Check my website www.acebmx.com we could help hook you up.
997082
18 speeds are out-dated. Even your junk bikes from Walmart are now at least 21 speed. You did'nt say what your "expensive" is. Figure on spending at least $250 on a new entry level bike. You can try craigslist and/ or ebay for used bikes. But know what you're buying. Make sure it's a name brand like Trek or GT. Your department store bikes are all junk as far as quality goes. Unless you're 8 years old and will trash the bike in two months anyway. BTW, a good way to tell if the bike is half way decent is to see if it has quick release levers on BOTH front and rear wheels.
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For light exercise I personally would not recommend a fully suspended moutain bike.    \n\nI purchased a Specialized Crossroads for my partner and she loves it.  It has a light duty front shock that's not heavy and a suspended seat post with a nice cushy seat.  If you are looking to pedal around the park with your family or run errands around town, I would recommend a bike like this.  I'm sure other brands have something comparable.  I believe this model is also in your price range.\n\nAs someone else said, go to your local bike shop.  Most of the time they are very helpful.  If you are as specific with them as you were here, they will show exactly what you need and explain the pros and cons of different brands and let you make up your mind.\n\nGood luck!
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http://www.motocross.com/garage/buyausedbike.html\n\nhttp://www.mxbike.com/\n\nthese should help you
765647
I really like bone reds.... they are really reliable and FAST! They are really nice and if youre willing to spend alot of money then go with bone swiss's. The beat trucks I think are Grind King (GK) they are really strong and can handel any grind you can throw at them. If you dont like those phantom 2's are pretty good also. \nHappy Skateing
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Well, you'll want a bicycle. I don't know your money situation, but you can easily spend thousands. I don't recommend that till you know more. But don't get a bike at Wal-Mart or any other "general" store. To really enjoy it, you want a bike that is well-made and fits you properly, and the only place to get that is at a bike shop. \n\nLook for a shop that carries used bikes, along with a big selection of new bikes. \n\nTell them what kind of riding you think you'd like to try, and how much you can spend. They'll show you the options and help you out.  You won't find high pressure sales at a bike shop, these folks are also enthusiasts who just want more people to enjoy the sport.
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Minn Kota has got to be the best as far as for pound for pound, I know the older moto guides are a pain to operate, the newer ones look about the same with a little power button on the right hand side of the foot pedal, the minn kota has about and inch and a half round nob to step on and is really dependable, most guys that have motor guides carry a spare with them. I have an 18 foot ranger and a maxx74 on it and don't have any problems with the wind, I did put a 40 all-terrain on it for a bit due to the fact the old trolling motor that came on it finally went bad, that was an old johnson/evinrude. As soon as I got the money for the maxx74 I purchased one and absoultely love it, no more getting blown down a lake. some times you can find a deal on ebay on them or bass pro, cabella's has a bargin cave and you may get a great deal their online also. Minn kota makes saltwater motors also. good luck
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first of all, AWSOME BIKE. I have one of those....dont put pegs on it whatever you do or you will break the axle..its a dirt jumping bike, not for freestyle. Expensive upgrades are the lightest...heres the cheapest ways...first, remove the plastic chain guard if it has one, second, get light weight tires, third, get lighter cranks, fourth, get lighter rims or build your own, (i build my own bikes) fifth, remove any reflectors, they are pointless, anything you see on the bike that can be removed and still make the bike work.....i have about $500 worth of upgrades on my 07 X1
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i'd start with stabilising wheels attached either side of the rear wheel - get some with height adjustability. Once she's happy pedalling round on these and getting a bit of speed up (a week or two?), I'd then move them both upwards half an inch.\n\nThis way, once riding at speed, neither stabilising wheel will actually be touching the ground, and she'll(unwittingly) get her first taste of 'balance'.\n\nthen, after another week or so, slide them up again. as long as they're on the bike, she will feel secure and will eventually be riding round with no assistance from the stabilisers, even when cornering.\n\nthe next step is to remove them altogether, which is usually the 'big moment'. Find a flat grassy area, and get her to just 'ride'. You may have to support the bike by holding the back of the seat to begin with, but she really will pick it up in no time. i guess a helmet, long sleeves and trousers, and possibly gloves would help to protect against the inevitable spills.\n_____________________\n\nthe other option, is to get them something like this while they're really young:\n\nhttp://www.wooden-bike.co.uk/index.php\n\nhttp://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/rothan.html\n\nThey'll get used to balancing while pushing themselves around, the idea being that you can skip the stableising wheels altogether when they graduate to their first 'proper' bike.\n\ngood luck - it's a really fantastic moment when they ride on their own for the first time.
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Since he's still a beginner, I'd suggest that you find him a [brand new] set within the US$300-500 range and you'll have a handful of choices off the rack, including the bag. [Note: it's okay to buy USED 'name brand' sets from pro shops, but a NEW set always gives extra encouragement to beginners.]\n\nAnd since you were able to save him the $$ difference from his original budget, also suggest that you take him to a few of your favorite courses or even the ones that you've been wanting to!\n\nIt's a win-win situation...
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you can get him a nitro r/c car you can find it at almost any hobby shop\nbut make sure you get an HPI brand its very strong\nhttp://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFSK4&P=0\nthis is the one i have its fast these go as fast or faster then real cars 0-60 in almost 2 seconds
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I think it is absolutely Kawasaki ZX-6r .Actually it is not 600 cc.It has 36 cc extra which gives motorcycle addditional power.But if i would buy a motorbike ,I would choose Honda cbr600.It has a strong motor compared to zx-6r.I mean it can be used for along time than kawasaki but Honda's performance is worse than Kawasaki.KAWASAKI ,wonderful motorcycling experience.This is my slogan.Especially green ones are very good- looking.I am considering to buy .And I will also make a choice between cbr 600 and zx-6r.GOOD lUCK.
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Go used for the bindings and deck, spring for some new boots. You want a board that is both height and weight appropriate. The typical way of finding out the right size is somewhere between the chin and nose of your kid while the board is stood up. Boards are measured in cm fyi) \nIf your kid is too light for the board, there will be no way he can control it no matter how good he is. Likewise if he gets into the park and he's too heavy for it, it will break. \nWhen you go to buy a board, bend it. Put the nose against the floor, hold the tail in one hand, and push on the middle with the other. Don't be afraid to push hard. Try to think about the pressure your applying and your sons weight.\nFor bindings let him have strap-ins, they take a little longer but I believe they are safer and give you a better hold on your board. If you are getting them used go for Burtons, they are hands down the safest and most reliable, espically when you don't know where they've been.\nBoots should fit tighter than normal kids shoes, avoid the 'room for growth' because that will make his foot slip around inside and make control more difficult. \nI bought my board for a grand total of around $300 and that was with a name brand helmet, and name brand everything else. \nI got mine aftermarket, which for you would be the end of this season when the sellers want to get rid of their stock. if your son can wait, try to get to the end of season sales and pick him out something nice. In the meanwhile you can lease a board for the entire season from a ski/snowboard shop for around $100-$200 or rent daily from your mountain. \nI hope these tips and advice help you out.\nTell your son to have fun!
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Look into cyclocross bikes.  They have the ability to have both road tires or knobby tires (and have the clearance needed for the brake pads), so they are adaptable to whatever kind of riding you are doing today.  They are specifically designed for both on and off road riding.  Linked below is a good, not excessively expensive XC bike.  You can find them from other big dealers as well.
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Ok, so "ardi_95" says he's got experience with bikes... although I'm at odds with his ego, I am in his corner here.\n\nPersonanlly I *like* the older bikes and enjoy fixing them up. I wouldn't worry about adding more gears just because that's the trend. If you plan to be a racer, *then* I would worry about more gears and in which case, just buy a new bike. But if you're not a racer, don't worry about what's the latest fad. The important thing is do *you* really like the Nishiki? That is the most important piece -- if the frame fits you, you're comfortable on it and it does what you want, keep it.\n\nIf you decide to sell it, call me first!\n\nAnd since you've asked for qualifications, I will just give a run down of my bike shed...Road Bikes: Trek 400 (mid 80's) Miyata 110 (late 80's), Trek 2300 (late 90's carbon fiber), Bianchi Campione D'Italia (late '80's), Takara (late '70's). Mountain Bikes: Giant ...crap, don't remember (2004), GT LTS Team Issue (2000): Recumbents: BikeE CT (2004), Linear LWB folder (mid 90's). Various BMX, cruiser and other bikes. Anything else feel free to contact me off the list.