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Yeah man I came across this vid the other day and JAW dropped. Those bikes are pretty cool looking! But I think this video will bring the wrong hype into the hobby.

coffin2death wrote:

would it kill their look to wear some head protection?

guess they we're too cool to watch the "watermelon as your head" commercial

That was the most boring "BMX" video I have ever watched. Anyone can roll over a dirt mound or hop a one inch curb.

"Ride tough". Really? I don't know a damn thing about Stussy, so if they've been in the game for a long time and are known for quality bikes, this ad doesn't do them justice. Screams poser to me. Bunch of kids in full swag mode riding BMX bikes in a manner that says more, "I don't want my shirt to get dirty" than, "I like to dirt jump".

I still would really like to know if $1200 gets you a fully chromo bike.

I'm not hating the company, I'm hating the commercial. I'm picking up now that the bike isn't even full cromo. Why would you only run one pad if it's a serious bike? You can buy a pretty well-equipped bike - new, mid, or old school - for less than that. A bunch less.

Seems to me you pay for a name, and as such, an image. I don't think this bike is for "serious riders". It would be better equipped if that were the case.

That being said, I don't consider myself a "serious rider", and I don't think what you wear matters. The company makes clothing and bikes, I get it. But that bike is not worth $1200 just because it looks old school and has a brand name.

But, you know. It's your money.

Haha, yeah, neat little dirt track. My petty words of haterism stem from how they advertised a BMX bike by not really trying to get any sick air or do any rad tricks or whatever.

Just another case of, "I saw something on the internet that I didn't care for, so of course I HAD to say something."

Cool bike. I wouldn't have said anything if it cost like $200 or something more realistic.

Total joke, the video and the bike. Its doing nothing more than selling a " lifestyle ". Starbucks did the same thing. They ran tap water through coffee beans, added some milk, free wi-fi and charged $5 for the $.35 product. Then they brought in hoards of college students with laptops and 20 something yuppies that dont have a dime to their name and try to pass themselves off as intellectuals. Its an easy escape for those who dont have the balls to stake a claim in the real world by actually judging themselves on what they do rather than what they think they do. This is no different, dress just right, ride a bike in the name of going green or being a rebel and everything else just works itself out. Even if you have to live at home till your 40.

$1200 can build a really nice bike, American made to boot with hard core rider parts as well. All it takes is some good price shopping and you own a $1500 to $1600 bike for $1200 and your a gamer. It happened in skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding and every other sport as well. Nothing new, just marketing a lifestyle............and attitude.

FatGuy wrote:

cat-walk wrote:

1200 bucks doesn't get you much these days. half the people that do serious riding spend anywhere from 1200-4500 for a dialled new school bmx.

Crazy talk!

i'm not even going to respond to this.

cat-walk wrote:

Stoner71 wrote:

$1200 can build a really nice bike, American made to boot with hard core rider parts as well. All it takes is some good price shopping and you own a $1500 to $1600 bike for $1200 and your a gamer.

maybe lower end components and a lot of used stuff.  in some cases, a nice set of brand new hubs are roughly 500 bucks a pair. i.e. buy a S&M frame from their website and throw a bunch Profile Racing stuff on it. you'll be well above $1200.00 within two phone calls. just saying ..

Damnit cat, making me prove ya wrong...

Quick good build, lot of stuff that could be cheaper with different parts.. less than $1,200 shipped. 
New bikes aren't usually show builds, don't need the most expensive stuff to have super nice stuff...and we're not paying Canadian prices

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Last edited by FatGuy (2012-06-16 9:18am)

And that is a badass bike and not a pile of dogsheet like this Stussy bike!That Stussy bike is a pile with old school style to it is all.Its not even close to a $1200 dollar bike!But i guess it does come with one piece cranks which ups the value and one original frame pad!!!       

FatGuy wrote:

cat-walk wrote:

Stoner71 wrote:

$1200 can build a really nice bike, American made to boot with hard core rider parts as well. All it takes is some good price shopping and you own a $1500 to $1600 bike for $1200 and your a gamer.

maybe lower end components and a lot of used stuff.  in some cases, a nice set of brand new hubs are roughly 500 bucks a pair. i.e. buy a S&M frame from their website and throw a bunch Profile Racing stuff on it. you'll be well above $1200.00 within two phone calls. just saying ..

Damnit cat, making me prove ya wrong...

Quick good build, lot of stuff that could be cheaper with different parts.. less than $1,200 shipped. 
New bikes aren't usually show builds, don't need the most expensive stuff to have super nice stuff...and we're not paying Canadian prices

#211607A1A20.7
    S&M WTF Frame/Fork Kit
Black, 20.75", $499.99   

(Order Now - Available ON 07/06/12)    $499.99   
#895024MIXA5LG
    Free Dans Comp Gift
Dans T-Shirt, Adult Large, $0.00    $0.00   
QTY: 1
#401042A1A*X1X
    Cinema 333 FA Front Wheel
Black, 36H (3/8"), $89.99   
(Order Now - Available ON 07/20/12)    $89.99   
#401029A1A*X1X
    Cinema 333 FA Cassette Wheel
Black, 36H W/ 9T Driver (RHD) 14mm, $139.99    $139.99   
#452555A1A*X1X
    Profile GDH Spline Drive Cranks
Black, 175mm, $162.99    $162.99   
#458164A1A*X2X
    Tree OG Spline Drive Chainwheel
Black, 25T, $54.99    $54.99   
#456175X1X*A6A
    Sputnic BB Kit
Green, 19mm (Mid), $15.99    $15.99   
#480045A8AUNIV
    Eclat Unit U-Brake
Teal, Rear, $39.99    $39.99   
#486019RGTBLK
    Diatech Goldfinger Lever
Black w/Black Lever, Right (Rear), $19.99    $19.99   
#489080BLK-1
    Animal Illegal Brake Cable
Black, $3.99    $3.99   
#464018CHR1-8
    KMC 410H Chain
Chrome, 1/8", $9.99    $9.99   
#367083143BLK
    ODI Rogue Lock-On Combo Grips
Black, 143mm (Pair), $18.99    $18.99   
#362391B1B8.25
    Kink Lynx Bars
Matte Fire Red, 8.25" Rise, $69.99    $69.99   
#301005X1X*A1A
    Cult Integrated Headset
Black, 1-1/8" (Campy Spec - 45deg/45deg), $24.99    $24.99   
#465031A1A*X1X
    Premium Slim PC Pedals (Sealed)
Black, 9/16" (Pair), $30.99    $61.98   
#470197A1A*X1X
    Cult Occult Seat/Post Combo
Black, 25.4mm, $21.99    $21.99   
#370125X1X*A1A
    Sunday Freeze TL Stem
Black, 52mm Reach (fits 1-1/8" Fork), $29.99    $29.99   
#444110BLK1.75
    Odyssey Frequency-G Tire
Black, 20 x 1.75", $26.99    $53.98   

Order Total Before Shipping & Handling    $1319.81
Catalog or Promo Code (i.e. NFH*****):   
   
Available Rewards $   
Estimated Shipping & Handling (adjust below)    $0.00
Estimated Discount 10% off total    - $131.98
Estimated Taxable Amount    $1187.83
Estimated Tax    $0.00
Estimated Order Total    $1187.83

Those wheels are total crap a real set of custom wheels with tires easily runs in the $800 to $1000 range and a good custom build $1,800 to $2,200 easy

Are you honestly backing this pile or are you guys screwin around??   

suicidepan wrote:

Those wheels are total crap a real set of custom wheels with tires easily runs in the $800 to $1000 range and a good custom build $1,800 to $2,200 easy

I knew the wheels would be the point of criticism on it, but I wouldn't even come close to calling them total crap.  I chose them because as they are good affordable female axle complete wheels and I chose the WTF which needs female axle.

As for custom wheels, you can easily have a great set for $500.  Profile Minis and Odyssey Quadrant rims = less than $400, then ya just need spokes and nips, assembly is free at Dan's.

Honestly, if you can't build an amazing bike with all brand new stuff for less than $1500 something is wrong.  Sure, cost is going to go higher if you want to order a custom frame, etc.  But, going with great off the shelf stuff (even custom wheels) it's extremely easy to keep it sub $1500.  What I picked was with parts I like going through the Dan's site real quick - no price shopping, searching for sales, etc. (did use a great coupon code though )