SE Bikes OM Flyer
2 reviews
Awesome bike – I bought my 2013 black SE OM Flyer bike brand new from Ebay. It arrived in a box which means I had to assemble it. It took me an hour roughly and after a few rides I went through on all bolts to make sure they are tight. Since then (a year ago) all I've done is lubricated the chain regularly and adjusted chain tension once. Given it's simplicity it's not a high maintenance bike.
The bike looks really amazing. It's a bigger brother of a 20" BMX. Complete with the padding it's an awesome retro bike.
Riding the bike feels like a BMX but it's much more comfortable. I'm 6'0 and the bike just feels right. I had a Schwinn cruiser and I have to say this SE bike is more comfy. The handlebars are wide and high and sitting position is just right.
SE offers a 26" BMX bike called Primetime which is designed for park riding and tricks. The OM Flyer is more of a BMX cruiser type of bike, however the components and frame is still good quality and it can definitely take some bashing. I took it to the skatepark a few times and also to light trail riding and the bike is solid.
The frame geometry was not designed for tricks but you can still bunnyhop up to kerbs or smaller stair sets with no problems.
This bike works the best when you go for a long cruise and do some bunnyhops and manuals. If you want to do serious park riding pick up a Primetime. For cruising and messing around I would recommend the OM Flyer. It's a really fun bike and this is my all time favorite. Cool looks, comfortable, solid
Retro blast and a half with quality and style that turns heads – This is a comfortable, light bike to cruise around on or even race if you wanted to. When I was looking to buy a cruiser, I checked out the quadangle (sentimental as I owned a 20" in the 80's). Price won out on the day though, and I picked up the OM on special for $599 which was $250 less than the quad. The component spec on both bikes was identical and quite exceptional for the price. Welds on the frame are top notch and I was told that they use the original frame jigs so geometry is nice. As I'm 6'3" I needed a slightly longer layback seatpost and slightly higher handlebars for cruising. Riding the OM with my son on his bmx is a blast from the past. Whether on street or the dirt, this bike is tough, stylish and fun. Couldn't be happier. chrome finish, attention to detail, sealed bearings and cromo all round-bliss!
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