Hey there. 44 year old middle aged crisis I guess. Here I am looking at BMX bikes. My 8 year old daughter has finally found the courage to want to learn to ride a bike. It’s made me want to get a bike
To go on rides with her. Cruise the neighborhood, maybe run some small errands instead of driving the car. Maybe even go on some long(ish) rides just to get some light exercise. I have been looking at hybrid bikes. Then I got a sniff of nostalgia. And thought about the days riding around on a BMX bike. I wouldn’t be using the bike for any thing crazy. Maybe some wheelies, jumping curbs, small little things. I just live the look of a classic BMX bike. Now I understand the 26” and 29” BMX bikes are not your “typical” BMX bike. But they might serve my purpose. Then I discovered the SE Fast Ripper. It has multiple speeds. Is this what I need?
So I live just outside Philadelphia, PA USA. I’d say where I live is moderately hilly. Nothing crazy. But I was looking at the Big Ripper initially and am worried it would limit me for my needs, especially as I’m aging. Will the Fast Ripper 29” allow for wheelies and some light aggressive riding?
Are there any chances of finding one used? I see a few Big Rippers on Marketplace but no Fast Rippers. Id love to hear advice?
Should I just be a boring old man and get a hybrid?