Dirt Bikes for teen agers?
961816
A true dirt bike is not legal on roads until it has turn signals street tires and a horn it would also have to be under 50cc's to escape licensing that's the rules where i come from.......if your just bringing it home KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR BACON !
343534
No.  Way too many moving parts, maintenance is difficult, and the bike is way too heavy.  Even if you just want a cruiser, go with some of the new beach bikes that have an internally geared hub.  They have these in 3-, 7-, and 8- speed.  These are quiet, simple, and reliable.
917441
I own a Haro X1 backtrail and a F-2....that f-4 is nice...highest of the line in the f- series...good bike, haro makes good bikes, but don't try flatland with them or you will snap the axle or yourself. they have been around for a few years, they arent just really old, but as long as its in good condition, great..if you want any upgrades go to flatlandfuel.com...great site for bmx bike upgrades....that where i got my parts to build my $1,500 khe equilibrium bike.
1133747
My sister and i have Ocean Pacific Cruisers they are 26 in and we bought them at sams club for 80 dollars some are 50 they are very good bikes maybe the best cruisers
241849
It depends on what you want to spend.  Cyclists are known for upgrading equipment often.  You might want to find a used mountain bike.  I would recommend one without rear suspension.  A decent two-year old used bike goes for about half the price of a new one.\n\nTo convert the mountain bike to a commuter bike, you need to add three things:  urban tires (slicks), fenders, and a rack.  You might also need a light, front and rear.  You can get the new tires for about $30, fenders for $40, and a rack for $20.\n\nIf money is not an object and you want a true commuter bike, you might want to look at the commuter bikes by Breezer. http://www.breezerbikes.com/bikes.cfm  These bikes have racks, fenders, lights, and an internal 7- or 8-speed hub (like the old English 3-speeds).\n\nGood luck and happy trails.
752490
forget the choices you have I'd suggest a Giant STP..you can get a 07 frame for $300 or talk to your local Giant dealer about a 2006 stp complete bike, I know right now giant is blowing them out to make room for the new stuff. the STP (Street,Trails,Park) is a sweet bike, the geo. is perfect for street or DJ and it rides well on the trails\nI have owned a P bike and a Cowan before and will never go back now that I ride a STP
426013
For your price range, you should limit yourself to a hardtail, front-suspension only.  A rear-suspension bike that is worthwhile will be hard to find in your price range.  Make certain that you can set the pre-load high enough to deal with your weight.\n\nYou may be able to find mechanical disk brakes in that price range, but I would be inclined to stick with the V-brakes.  If the added expense is used on discs, they've cut back somewhere else.  My son's bike (KHS Alite 500) came with disc-compatible hubs and the necessary frame and fork mounts to retrofit discs at a later time.\n\nYou should get gloves, full-finger or half-finger, your choice.  You'll appreciate this after your first tumble in loose rock.  Shorts are not 100% necessary, but they'll definitely be more comfortable for rides of an hour or more.  Baggy mountain bike shorts with liners are available from numerous shops and on-line retails.\n\nYou might want to consider shoes and clipless pedals.  I would probably ride the trails a few times with the regular platform pedals to get used to the bike, but clipless pedals and shoes can make a world of difference.\n\nDon't forget water. I tend to use water bottles on my road bike and a hydration pack when I'm riding the mountain bike.\n\nYou'll also need a small underseat bag to carry a multi-tool and a spare tube.  You'll also need an inflator or pump to carry on the bike.  You will get a flat sooner or later.\n\nOther than that, get a bike frame that fits.  Torso measurement is just as important as leg length.  A bike with a top tube or stem that is too long or too short will make you uncomfortable and not be as stable.\n\nGood luck.
61319
It does depends on your age. Cuz my wife just got her's last week and I can ride with her. check out both the links. The first one talks about the newer teen restrictions and the second is the actual DMV link.
501931
Mongoose bikes are inexpensive and easy to find. Go to your near by Wal-Mart. My son has a Mongoose and he does all types of tricks on it and the best part about them. They have dirt road tires that rides just as good on pavement. I'm the type of mother that has to test it out first. I've brought him the Mongoose Mountain bike also, they both are good for bike stunts and tricks.
1116071
I agree with you and used to (before baby) get around by bicycling, running myself. \n\nWhat I would suggest is try putting together a club. Create some local events for different age groups.  For example, middle school to high school would probably enjoy trick cyclists, if you can find some who would be willing to perform for schools kids, it'd be a good way of getting them interested.  College students might like short cycling contests or group cycling through a scenic area.  Go around to local businesses for sponsors for the events.  Advertise at schools,gyms, college campuses, churches, YMCA, boys and girls clubs, local publications, radio, sporting goods stores, martial arts schools, etc. . . .   Would be a lot of hard work.   Good luck.
708894
Try looking into a Trek Madone.  I have a friend who bought his Madone 5.2 a couple months ago and he loves it.\n\nI just bought my Fuji Roubaix Pro a month ago and love it.\n\nMy girlfriend bought her Specialized Dolce Comp two weeks ago and she loves it.\n\nOther than that, check out the Trek, Fuji, Cannondale, Lightspeed websites.  Be sure that you get minimum components of Shimano 105s (or even better, the Shimano Ultegras)\n\nCheck http://www.performancebike.com/\n\nThey're trying to unload their 2006 inventory and selling them all at a really good price.\n\nHappy hunting!
1092197
Never to old. Do it!! Thats why they have different classes to race in. If your racing dirt they even have a class for vets. (40+) They prob have the same for street. Have fun. Check out this site. It may have the info your looking for.\nhttp://www.ama-cycle.org/
115869
Breats?????\n\nBuy a copy of dirt wheels magazine. It's FILLED with ads for that stuff.
695942
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
1115898
all depends on what you wish to do with it.\nAbout 20 years ago when i was into BMX racing , my choice of bike was the light weight "redline"
657090
I like the website \nhttp://www.hudsonriver.com/mtbiking.htm\nhttp://www.westchestertowns.com/htm/lnk/Link0213.html\n\nYou might also be interested in the westchester cycle club, I am not familar with it but here is it website.\n\nhttp://www.westchestercycleclub.org/
35327
If you don't care about money, the SCA is hard to beat. Their voluteers work in national parks, national forests and wilderness areas. They take teens as young as 15, too.\n\nThe AMC site seems to have changed recently; two of the first four Google hits for [AMC trail crew] are duds.