(relatively) New guy Needs bmx advice!

[Velocipedist Co.]

I took my 8 yr old daughter to the bmx track yesterday, and now she’s hooked. She expects me to take her back for more practice later this week!
I’d like to find a junior size bike to replace her hot pink 30lb. Walmart brand but know almost nothing about the sport. I have an admitted inclination toward vintage equipment, but understand there is currently a high collector demand for early bmx.
What should I be shopping for as a starter? Should I avoid earlier bikes with any retro value, and just stick with something new? I’d like to find a suitable bike before next week so any help is appreciated.


thanks!

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

 

[cyclingday]

Find the local shop in your area that caters to the youth BMX market.
There’s a shop in Orange, California called Pedal Alley.
It looks like they have just about something for everybody, from the basic starter, to the full on trick and gorgeous.

 

[fordmike65]

Too bad the Robin has been sold. Otherwise I bet @tripple3 would highly recommend it.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Too bad the Robin has been sold. Otherwise I bet @tripple3 would highly recommend it.

Haha!

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Find the local shop in your area that caters to the youth BMX market.
There’s a shop in Orange, California called Pedal Alley.
It looks like they have just about something for everybody, from the basic starter, to the full on trick and gorgeous.

Thanks Marty. It sounds like I should just stick with something new.

 

[cyclingday]

That’s my thoughts as well.
Maybe later, you can build up something unique just for her.

 

[old hotrod]

Steve, keep an eye on the local FB marketplace ads...bikes for kids flip often as they grow so there is a constant market for used (newer) good condition bmx bikes.

 

[birdzgarage]

The vintage mini race bikes are still pretty cheap.not as high of a collector value.still great bikes.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

The vintage mini race bikes are still pretty cheap.not as high of a collector value.still great bikes.

It looks like she is a Junior size