For bmx bikes under $250, the parts are usually made out of cheap steel and will not hold up very long for what you want. If I may recommend a bike on actionvillage.com, there is a brakeless bmx bike that is great and it is on sale for $299 just because it is a 2009 model. I have a $419 brakeless bike that sux balls but this other bike is top notch. It is called the Fit Street 3 and it was originally $549.99. Think about it.