B.M.X. Bikes - General Tips & Comments

Newest Review: ... really want a BMX for "tricking" but more because they can be cheaper than other bikes by a long way. So, how to ... more

... choose your bmx? Firstly, do some research on the frame of the BMX, notably the bit that holds the front wheel in place. This part is the most likely part to break when landing a jump, so you want this bit to be strong. Also, you want the max weight able to be held by the bike to be well above your weight, getting one your weight may be fine for normal riding, but don't expect it to handle too many jumps. If you are planning on doing stunts offroad, get some nice, big chunky tired, and a bmx with a good back break...more

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B.M.X. Bikes - General Tips & Comments: BMX bike buying tips (285 words)
by - written on 01/06/09 (Useful, 11 readings)
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BMX bikes, for those of you who know little about bikes, differ from bikes in many ways, such as they have no gears, and very little in the way of comforts available on other bikes. They have thick tires, and are mostly used for doing tricks and the like, but for a lot of people, they don't really want a BMX for "tricking" but more because they can be cheaper than other bikes by a long way. So, how to choose your bmx? Firstly, do some research on the frame of the BMX, notably the bit that holds the front wheel in place. This part is the most likely part to break when landing a jump, so you want this bit to be strong. Also, you want the max ... Read the complete review

Learn the basics of bmx (453 words)
by - written on 28/10/08 (Very useful, 33 readings)
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Most of my review will be based on street bmx. "Equipment" Firstly you should have a good bmx, if your looking to buy one i would stay away from all superstores and toy stores since there not really built for real riding and usually weigh to much. Instead buy one from a local skate/bmx shop or from a bmx store online. Your bmx should really have 20" back and front wheels. This is just my personal reference but i would remove all excess weight of the bmx such as reflectors and chain guards and tacky stickers. Not only does it make your bmx lighter but it really doesn't flow well your looking to be taken serious and have reflectors on your ... Read the complete review

B.M.X. Bikes - General Tips & Comments: b.m.xing for dummys (746 words)
by - written on 05/04/01 (Useful, 1191 readings)
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Hey well first of all thanks for reading this. If your planning on buying a B.M.X or if you are concidering taking it up first of all you have to consider if you are crazy enough to do it ,or if you like pain. It can be the nicest feeling when you pull a humongous trick off or it can be the worst feeling when you find your private bits in between your handlebars! Next you have to consider what kind of style you want to do.There are a few styles around.Would you like me to tell you them all?yes of course you do,well ill tell you all the ones i actually know of,so dont shoot me if i miss any out! DIRT RACING This is when a group of crazy ... Read the complete review