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January 4th, 2015, 09:33 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Michael
Location: Belgium
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580
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Anyone into BMX? Trying to get started
Hello
 I'm new to bmx and looking for my first bike. After some research about specs, I found that I wanted a Felt Mystic. Below you can find some pictures of the second hand bike I have in mind. You can see that there are some traces of usage on the bike. What do you think when looking at these pictures? What do you recommend? What do you think it is worth? The owner says that this bike was not used a lot and that it was always kept dry in a garage. The problem is that I have no reference to know whether these traces are signs of barely used or really mistreated....  Thanks in advance 
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January 4th, 2015, 03:29 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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I have a friend that is, I know nothing about the sport except it's a great challenge.
But from the photos: If it is all straight (frame, wheels, sprockets) it is worth looking at. I think it looks a little rough, but it could be the pictures. Do you have a shop close by? They might be able to look at the photos and give you more insight.
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January 4th, 2015, 03:46 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Michael
Location: Belgium
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What I actually need, is someone to tell me how this bike looks. Based on the pictures, can you say:
"whoa, that bike looks like trash, I wouldn't buy it second hand" "That bike is fine, my bike looks a lot worse and I take care of it" "All bmx's that are used look like that, you might want to replace ... though" I already know that this bike (FELT Mystic) has the specs I want, but I would like to know whether this specific bike is worth buying. Just wouldn't want to pay a lot for a piece of crap... How does your bike look? does it have the same 'damage'?? The owner is asking €250 for this bike, which costs €400 new. I don't know how old the bike is, but I assume 2, maximum 3 years old.
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January 4th, 2015, 04:00 PM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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subbed to this thread to learn something new. Good luck Michael!
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January 4th, 2015, 04:53 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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@lowcel I am not sure if you have any knowledge on bmx, but I know you do mountain bikes.
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January 5th, 2015, 08:53 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Michael
Location: Belgium
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I also asked another forum. Over there, they said that it is way too much money for this bike. They said it should cost €100 max. That seems a little bit exaggerated to me.
Well, I believe it's a good price when looking at all the other 2nd hand bikes I can find. Anyhow, I don't find any decent ones below €200  must be Belgian economy 
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