BMX Stuff, what are the best online shops in the UK?

Go on, I want to know.

I think I'm in the market for BB, cranks, chain, sprocket, cog.

Whole drivetrain basically.

Unless I can find the perfect BB to fill my immediate needs and get a cheap chain.

Either way... I'm not really that clued up on where to shop for the best BMX components so if you ride BMX, where do you shop online?

i rate alansbmx.com

it's where i get my stuff.

http://www.20twentystore.com/
http://sourcebmx.co.uk/index.shtml

stay away from winstanleys, even though they normally have cheaper prices, they are a nightmare to deal with

Try cyclesport uk, massive stock, based in Grantham which is where I am on my way to right now as it happens. What do you need? I might be able to grab it for you?

dansbmx.co.uk are good guys
crucialbmxshop.com is another nice small shop wih helpful staff

and not forgetting our very own London shop

www.half-pipe.co.uk based in W10 and they've got a webshop too.

I have some brand new Primo Hollowbites still in box.

Pretty much understood to be the best crank on the market. And I think I am sellling them.

for bmx i really used to rate edwardes in camberwell, something to do with their race team!! or custom riders, in hetchings.

www.billys.co.uk - Billy's is a great little shop here in Cambridge.

i would swear by these cranks until i got my hands on wombolts.

i am thinking about putting the wombolts onto my next fixed build.
I have my eyes on a steel fort lo pro, hopefully it will be mine. Add a Profile rear to deep v. Gsport Marmoset to open pro.
Elementary stem up front.
Odyssey twisted with power grips

Or if i can get one of the next batch of fbm frames i might go for that instead.
Somethign nice about having a mid bb and intergrated headset.

Go with http://www.20twentystore.com/ cos a fine man by the name of Jonny Mingo will likely price match other stores...dedicated to bmx and if its not pictured on the site just e mail him! Check out http://www.20twentybmx.com/ older posts and you'll get an idea of just how dedicated they are!!!!

i would swear by these cranks until i got my hands on wombolts.

i am thinking about putting the wombolts onto my next fixed build.
I have my eyes on a steel fort lo pro, hopefully it will be mine. Add a Profile rear to deep v. Gsport Marmoset to open pro.
Elementary stem up front.
Odyssey twisted with power grips

Or if i can get one of the next batch of fbm frames i might go for that instead.
Somethign nice about having a mid bb and intergrated headset.

Sounds similar to how I originally had my Surly built up. Nice but heavy.

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i am thinking about putting the wombolts onto my next fixed build.
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Does it make that much sense to put bmx cranks on a fixie?

They are a whole different level of stiff & heavy compared to your frame, its truly wasted amount of strength & weight. Especially on things like cranks which create rotational mass giving you a slightly more sluggish ride. In addition, most 3pc bmx crank spindles are very wide, as well as the arms being a minimum of 175 usually. Flatland cranks are shorter & narrower but you stoll have the problem of them being designed to run BMX chainrings with a single fixing bolt. This creates a whopping tight spot in your chain which feels awful on fixed. Last of all you will need a BMX Euro BB, for modern cranks with a 22mm spindle, these bottombrackets need ultra thin bearings and are very expensive. For the same price of the whole setup you could get some the best modern track specific cranks

profile cranks, any length you want, 6" spindle with euro BB, bobs your uncle!

don't get the FBM with spanish press in BB, weird.

Anywhere but Winstanleys, I used to work in Billy's.. good shop good crew too, not sure where else as Cyclone bit the dust

Try www.pijin.co.uk they have all you need BMX wise. Speak to John or Carlos. Good chaps.

I have been running the same pair of Profile Race cranks for about 5 years now. I am not the smothest of riders and they are bomb proof (touch wood).

i would swear by these cranks until i got my hands on wombolts.

i am thinking about putting the wombolts onto my next fixed build.
I have my eyes on a steel fort lo pro, hopefully it will be mine. Add a Profile rear to deep v. Gsport Marmoset to open pro.
Elementary stem up front.
Odyssey twisted with power grips

Or if i can get one of the next batch of fbm frames i might go for that instead.
Somethign nice about having a mid bb and intergrated headset.

Who's be the Fort your eyes feast on Mr Butt?
Is it the one with the beautiful pain job @ BF ? ; p

[quote=smallbrownbike (matt);211642]

i am thinking about putting the wombolts onto my next fixed build.
[quote]

Does it make that much sense to put bmx cranks on a fixie?

They are a whole different level of stiff & heavy compared to your frame, its truly wasted amount of strength & weight. Especially on things like cranks which create rotational mass giving you a slightly more sluggish ride. In addition, most 3pc bmx crank spindles are very wide, as well as the arms being a minimum of 175 usually. Flatland cranks are shorter & narrower but you stoll have the problem of them being designed to run BMX chainrings with a single fixing bolt. This creates a whopping tight spot in your chain which feels awful on fixed. Last of all you will need a BMX Euro BB, for modern cranks with a 22mm spindle, these bottombrackets need ultra thin bearings and are very expensive. For the same price of the whole setup you could get some the best modern track specific cranks

It makes no sense what so ever. You are right, i am sorry for having such thoughts

Who's be the Fort your eyes feast on Mr Butt?
Is it the one with the beautiful pain job @ BF ? ; p

Some tight jean wearing hair dresser owns it at the moment :P

I need to replace the chainset on my fixie - have been using a botched road chainset with one ring bolted to the inside of the spider for a while now... was considering putting BMX 3-piece cranks on because they look so damn good (see ILD fixie on Freshtripe - http://www.freshtripe.co.uk/Freshtripe/Bikes/9DF4C29D-231D-4FC5-9810-4BD1D71172ED.html)

Going on Smallbrownbike(matt)'s suggestions, it doesn't sound too appealing in terms of set-up, feel etc... what does everyone else reckon?

what does everyone else reckon?

You should of started your own thread rather then performing necromancy.

Fair enough... new to fgss and still in the 'nursery' so can't start a thread yet...

Aha - just noticed the date of other posts in this thread. thanks