Get Started in BMX

Here’s a guide to buying a BMX bike:

Before you start looking at BMX bikes, identify your price range. Also know what kind or BMX riding you will be doing. If you will be doing nothing but BMX Flatland then you will want a BMX Flatland specific bike. If you are going to do dirt and flatland then you might want to get a BMX street bike. A street bike can usually be used for all types of riding.

If you are going to do any flatland you will most likely want a front and back brake and a gyro. 990 brakes are the high end freestyle brake. They aren’t the easiest to adjust but they offer a fine braking power.

Most people don’t worry about the weight of the bike because an average BMX Freestyle bike weighs around 30 to 40 pounds. But if you are a small person (under 100 lbs.) then you might want to pay attention to the weight. If the bike is too heavy for you, it will be difficult adjusting to how it rides. Also if you are a small person, you might have trouble moving around a large bike. Thus, you might want to get a flatland bike even if you’re going to do a lot of jumping (a strong flatland bike).

Street, dirt and vert cause a lot of stress on the frame. If you will be doing any hard riding in these areas then you want to get a frame that is 4130 CroMo. This is Chrome Moly 4130. It is a stronger material and will hold up longer than steel. We recommend buying a bike that is partly or 100% 4130. Before you get a bike make sure you are able to maneuver it around, so that when it is time to trick you will be able to.

Dirt / Street BMX Bike

BMX Dirt Bike

BMX Handle Bars

A.     100% 4130 frame (great strength) You can also use aluminum
B.     Narrow rear tire
C.     Low bars
D.     Larger over all wheel base
E.     Fat Front tire for stability ( Dirt )

Flatland BMX Bike

BMX Flatland Bike

A.     100% 4130 frame (great strength) You can also use aluminum
B.     Thick, smooth treaded tires for scuffing
C.     Low bars
D.     Shorter over all wheel base