Mankind Bike Co. Planet vs. Mankind Bike Co. Planet vs. Colony Bikes Horizon - Direct Comparison
3 BMX Bikes compared side by side: Mankind Bike Co. Planet, Mankind Bike Co. Planet and Colony Bikes Horizon. The lightest is Colony Bikes Horizon at 10.40 kg. The lowest price is Mankind Bike Co. Planet at 326.95 EUR.
Key Differences
Why buy Mankind Bike Co. "Planet 20" BMX Bike - Ed Black?
- ✓ kunstform Pick: we ride it ourselves and we pass it on
- ✓ Best price (326.95 EUR)
- ✓ Best value for money
Why buy Mankind Bike Co. "Planet 20" BMX Bike - Semi Matte Blue?
- ✗ 200 g heavier (10.60 kg)
- ✗ 15.00 EUR more expensive (341.95 EUR)
Why buy Colony Bikes "Horizon" BMX Bike - Blue / Polished?
- ✓ Lightest (10.40 kg)
- ✓ Most sealed bearings (1 of 1)
- ✓ Mid BB (modern standard)
Conclusion
- Mankind Bike Co. "Planet 20" BMX Bike - Ed Black excels in: price
- Colony Bikes "Horizon" BMX Bike - Blue / Polished excels in: weight, bearing quality and modern bottom bracket
Technical Specifications
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| Product | Pick Mankind Bike Co. "Planet 20" BMX Bike - Ed Black | Mankind Bike Co. "Planet 20" BMX Bike - Semi Matte Blue | Colony Bikes "Horizon" BMX Bike - Blue / Polished |
| Price |
409.95 EUR 326.95 EUR 🏆 Taxfree excl. shipping |
427.95 EUR 341.95 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
454.95 EUR Taxfree excl. shipping |
| Manufacturer | Mankind Bike Co. | Mankind Bike Co. | Colony Bikes |
| Weight Scale: light to heavy (BMX Bikes category) | 10.60 kg | 10.60 kg | 10.40 kg 🏆 |
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| Quality markers | 0/7 | 0/7 | 3/7 |
| Class | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Fork | Hi-Ten fork legs | Hi-Ten fork legs | Hi-Ten fork legs |
| Headset | Loose ball | Loose ball | not stated |
| Bottom bracket | US BB | US BB | ✓ Mid BB 🏆 |
| Seat system | Combo (seat/post) | Combo (seat/post) | not stated |
| Sprocket | Steel | Steel | not stated |
| Frame | Hi-Ten steel | Hi-Ten steel | ✓ Aluminium (race) 🏆 |
| Handlebar | Hi-Ten steel | Hi-Ten steel | ✓ 4130 CrMo 🏆 |
| Specifications | |||
| Wheel Size | 20" | 20" | 20" |
| BMX Frame | 1020 HiTen, Gusset at top- and downtube, welded U-brake sockets, US BB | 1020 HiTen, Gusset at top- and downtube, welded U-brake sockets, US BB | Colony Horizon 20", 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Top Tube (TT) | 20.0" | 20.0" | 18.9" |
| Chain Stay (CS) | 13.25" | 13.25" | 12.9" |
| Head Tube (HA) | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Seattube (SA) | 71° | 71° | - |
| BB-High (BB) | 11.5" | 11.5" | - |
| Standover (SO | 8.3" | 8.3" | - |
| BMX Fork | 1020 HiTen, 1-1/8", threadless, tapered legs, 28mm offset | 1020 HiTen, 1-1/8", threadless, tapered legs, 28mm offset | Colony Horizon 20", CrMo 🏆 |
| BMX Bar | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece | 1020 HiTen, 2-piece | Colony Horizon, 2-piece, CrMo 🏆 |
| Height | 8.25" | 8.25" | 8.5" |
| Width | 28.3" | 28.3" | 26" |
| Backsweep | 12° | 12° | - |
| Upsweep | 2° | 2° | - |
| Clamping Diameter | 22.2mm | 22.2mm | 22.2mm |
| Grips | Mankind "Asadi" grips, rubber, plastic barends | Mankind "Asadi" grips, rubber, plastic barends | Colony "Horizon", rubber, plastic barends |
| Stem | Mankind "Control", topload, aluminum, 50mm reach | Mankind "Control", topload, aluminum, 50mm reach | Colony "Horizon", aluminum, Top Load |
| Headset | 1-1/8" A-Head set, threadless, loose ball (LB) | 1-1/8" A-Head set, threadless, loose ball (LB) | 1-1/8" integrated |
| Gyro | - | - | - |
| Gyro compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Lever | aluminum, 2-finger | aluminum, 2-finger | Aluminum, Short |
| Brake | U-brake, aluminum, rear | U-brake, aluminum, rear | Aluminum U-Brake, soft compound pads |
| Seat | Mankind Planet Mid Seat/Post Combo mid padded | Mankind Planet Mid Seat/Post Combo mid padded | Colony "Horizon", rail, mid padded |
| Seat Post | Seat/Post Combo, aluminum 🏆 | Seat/Post Combo, aluminum 🏆 | steel, rail |
| Seat Clamp | Mankind "Control", aluminum | Mankind "Control", aluminum | steel, 25.4mm |
| Pedals | Plattform, plastic | Plattform, plastic | Plastic |
| Chain | PYC "410" | PYC "410" | KMC |
| Sprocket | Mankind "Control Steel", Steel, 25T | Mankind "Control Steel", Steel, 25T | Colony "Horizon", 25T |
| Crank | CrMo, 3-pieces, 8 spline 19mm spindle, 170mm | CrMo, 3-pieces, 8 spline 19mm spindle, 170mm | Colony "Horizon" Tubular CrMo, 3-piece, 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | US BB, loose ball (LB) | US BB, loose ball (LB) | Mid BB, sealed bearing 🏆 |
| Hub (front) | Aluminum shell, 10mm (3/8") male CrMo axle, loose ball (LB), 36H | Aluminum shell, 10mm (3/8") male CrMo axle, loose ball (LB), 36H | Colony "Horizon", aluminum Body, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36H 🏆 |
| Hub (rear) | Mankind "Control" Cassette hub, 14mm CrMo male axle, semi sealed bearing, 36H, 9T, sealed bearing (SB) | Mankind "Control" Cassette hub, 14mm CrMo male axle, semi sealed bearing, 36H, 9T, sealed bearing (SB) | Cassette, Fully-Sealed Bearing, 10mm CrMo Male, 36H, 9T RHD |
| Rim (front) | 20", aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", aluminum, single wall, 36H | aluminum, single wall, 36H |
| Rim (rear) | 20", aluminum, single wall, 36H | 20", aluminum, single wall, 36H | aluminum, single wall, 36H |
| Tire (front) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Family F2128 tire, 20" x 2.2" |
| Tire (rear) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Park/Street BMX tire, 20" x 2.3" (60 PSI) | Family F2128 tire, 20" x 2.2" |
| Pegs | - | - | - |
| Delivery | The BMX bike comes pre-assembled in a box. For final assembly, only the handlebar, front wheel, pedals, and saddle need to be installed. Tools are not included. | The BMX bike comes pre-assembled in a box. For final assembly, only the handlebar, front wheel, pedals, and saddle need to be installed. Tools are not included. | - |
| Usage | BMX Freestyle, designed for tricks, jumps, and fun in the skatepark or on the pump track. | BMX Freestyle, designed for tricks, jumps, and fun in the skatepark or on the pump track. | - |
| Seat Tube (SA) | - | - | 71° |
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What makes a good BMX bike?
Beginner, middle class and high end differ mainly in price and equipment - a good beginner bike is not a bad bike, it is one that saves in the right places. The bearings decide the most: a sealed-bearing headset and a Mid-BB bottom bracket run smoother, last longer and need no maintenance - and both are common on good beginner bikes today. A fork made entirely from 4130 CrMo instead of Hi-Ten legs survives grinds and hard landings far longer. A Pivotal seat and an aluminium sprocket save weight and can be upgraded individually later on. More on this in the category FAQ
The Brands
About Mankind Bike Co.: Founded in 2004 in Hamburg, Germany, Mankind Bike Co. is a rider-owned brand driven by Christoph Huber. With 20 years of riding experience, the... View all Mankind Bike Co. products
About Colony Bikes: Colony Bikes brings Australian BMX spirit to the world. Founded in 2005 by BMX legend Clint Millar in Springwood, Australia, the brand stands for... View all Colony Bikes products
kunstform Picks from the BMX Beginner category
Our history with BMX parts did not start when we opened kunstform in 2003: some of the team have been riding longer than the shop has existed, and most of us are still on a bike today. So we know pretty well which parts we can trust. A kunstform Pick therefore only goes to what we would bolt onto our own bikes: parts where the quality and the value are right, and that you will enjoy for a long time.
Lightest and heaviest: BMX Bikes
Weights range from 10.40 kg to 14.60 kg - 11.96 kg on average, 11.90 kg in the middle of the field. The chart shows all 244 comparable products in this category; the markers are the ones being compared.
- 1 Mankind Bike Co. Planet
- 2 Mankind Bike Co. Planet
- 3 Colony Bikes Horizon
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Cheapest and most expensive: BMX Bikes
Prices range from 274.95 EUR to 1915.95 EUR - 603.18 EUR on average, 534.95 EUR in the middle of the field. The chart shows all 244 comparable products in this category; the markers are the ones being compared.
- 1 Mankind Bike Co. Planet
- 2 Mankind Bike Co. Planet
- 3 Colony Bikes Horizon
