How much is a used haro Nyquist worth?

[maydaverave]

How much is a used haro Nyquist worth? I am meeting a guy tonight to look at buying this bike http://staugustine.craigslist.org/bik/2075993986.html for $175.00. Looks like a great ebike platform. Chro mo with monster horizontal rear drop outs. Is 175 a good price?

 

[Hillhater]

Why do you think a BMX is... "a great ebike platform"... ?
What are you planning ? ..hub motor ?..front or rear ?
how much battery & Where do you plan to mount it?

 

[maydaverave]

Why do you think a BMX is... "a great ebike platform"... ?
What are you planning ? ..hub motor ?..front or rear ?
how much battery & Where do you plan to mount it?

Low center of gravity, strong, simple, and relatively cheap considering the quality. If I was planning a high speed build I would go with dual suspension but I want a low speed (25mph) high torque hooligan machine. Probably go with a hub motor since I want something bullet proof and I plan at staying at modest power levels (2000 watts). Maybe a 9c 48 volt 40 amp set up or maybe a mac or puma. Lipo is getting cheap but I will probably go with cellmans cylindrical cells for longer life. But I am still open to suggestions and any possiblity.

 

[maydaverave]

I think being close to the ground is important for hooligan riding. I have wrecked 50cc scooters at 40+mph and walk away without a scratch or bruise because I could just lay down the bike, dismount and slide for 15 feet. While wrecking a 26" bike at 20mph hurts like hell because of the height and difficulty getting off and rolling or sliding. Its not the speed that hurts so much as the sudden stop. A 2,000 dollar downhill bike would be awesome but a good chromo bmx bike is just as strong for a fraction of the price.

 

[AussieJester]

LoL @ perfect platform for an e-bike...you have tobe havin a lend right...short wheel base minimal area for
packs, no suspension designed for standing not sitting...yup looks perfect LoL Size of the bike shouldnt matter
when your talking 'laying one down' either IMO...Best of luck securing it for the price your looking for though
and building your "hooligan" machine

KiM

 

[maydaverave]

Oh forgot. Rear wheel definitely. Wheelies, burnouts, did I mention massive steel rear dropouts on this bike. Battery, where ever I can fit them. If I go lipo probably in the frame like recumpence's pk ripper. If I can't fit them there probably a axiom seatpost rack. http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/racks/rear-racks/journey-seatpost/

 

[AussieJester]

I think the larger dirt jump bikes with 26in or 24in wheels would be a better option for this type of bike simply due to more space for packs and slightly longer wheel base...Check Timmas225 latest build for example has a cyclone 1200 watt fitted checked it out on the weekend very sturdy frame. OR Hyenas5000watt Norco dirt jumper ...BMX bikes are for ...well racing and tricks riding

KiM

 

[mud2005]

whats the top tube length? unless your really short you want a 21" top tube.

type in google "haro nyquist site:craigslist.org" and you will find many for sale and most less than $175 and closer to $100

I wouldn't pay more than $100 for that bike. these days the haro bmx bikes are the most common and usually the cheapest price and quality wise. if you can afford it my opinion would be to wait for something better.

edit: also that is some ugly ass yellow

 

[mud2005]

agree with AJ, dirt jumpers rule. theres a sweet one on craigs for $180 right now

http://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/2076220192.html

 

[Thud]

hooligan bike....i like it.

I have no issue with the 20" platform. especialy for "hooliganing" about. Much fun can be had with a bike thats imposable to keep the front wheel on the ground even rolling the throttle on in a slow corner.
I have a 24" cruzer i been pedaling all summer & haven't had the heart to chop that frame to get my 5'11' guidance system to fit properly for some real high speed play.
$175 is about what those are going for everywhere so if its in your budget go get some grins
another option is find an small hardtail mnt bike frame & put the small wheels on it. Other than lower crank clearance you will have a better fitting frame with some real "throw it around" potential.

 

[AussieJester]

hooligan bike....i like it.

I have no issue with the 20" platform. especialy for "hooliganing" about. Much fun can be had with a bike thats imposable to keep the front wheel on the ground even rolling the throttle on in a slow corner.

I dunno Thudster, reckon that makes the bike impractical, would be fun short term dont get me wrong,but if i was spending the coin i would much prefer a bike i could roll the throttle on to produce 30-40 foot power monos rather than one that flicked me on my ass soon as i hit the throttle LoL...Something that handles along these lines "another option is find an small hardtail mnt bike frame & put the small wheels on it. Other than lower crank clearance you will have a better fitting frame with some real "throw it around" potential" who was it that said that aga...? ooooh it was the ThudSTaR 8) teehehehe... How is the "supermotard" styling mtb of yours coming mate time for an update me thinkz! And get to bed you night owl sheesh LoL...

KiM

 

[dogman dan]

Different tools for different jobs. For serious hauling ass, you would want a long wheelbase, but for hooligan riding it could be perfect. I've been looking for a similar frame, but in the 26" size.

 

[AussieJester]

Different tools for different jobs. For serious hauling ass, you would want a long wheelbase, but for hooligan riding it could be perfect. I've been looking for a similar frame, but in the 26" size.

ROFL... so dogman, you been lookin for a similar frame, but one that has 26in wheels... wouldnt that be what we been suggesting?!?! a dirt jump frame?!? i.e oversized BMX frame with 26in rimset?

KiM

 

[FMB42]

I'd go with a Lipo for sure.

I would, however, recommend against a seat post bat mount (such a mount will come back to "haunt" you IMO).

This is an interesting OP due to the fact that I've been thinking about a 24" DJ build.

EDIT: Also keep in mind that using a hub motor on a 20 inch rim can create problems with excessive spoke angles.

 

[neptronix]

You want a cheap and durable bike that can take some punishment? I hear the mongoose blackcomb has steel rear dropouts. Dual suspension and quite cheap. 26" wheels are very easy to find motor kits/built wheel+motors for. 20" wheels require some crazy spoke angles that don't exactly look sound.

 

[maydaverave]

It's got 5/8" axles which I am assuming wouldn't be good for a hubmotor. Bike wasn't as in good of shape as I was hoping either. Good riding condition but little bit of surface rust in nuts and bolts, scratched paint, and taped up seat. Think I will keep looking.