Listen. I'd like to start a new action sport. I like the look of biking and skate. However, both look like they've got their disadvantages...If I skate, not only do I look like a mainstream hard ass(skater-boi) ... I buy new shoes every couple of months. Everybody forgets to factor that in. I like that I can just flip the deck around in the street. I like that I can have a complete at $50 and just go. If I skate, socially I've got permission in the action sports world. Now if I bike I pay a lot for one bike but that bike goes everywhere. Money is my enemy here and I am not a fan of spending $. Do bmx parts really last? You all should help if that is possible!