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What Is a BMX?
Posted by: admin in BMX Buying Advice, Pink BMX on April 2nd, 2009
A BMX is a bicycle (bike) with 20” wheels which are smaller than average, and are commonly used by children. A BMX is very easily spotted as there is no suspension on the forks or the back of the bike, and it has no gears. A BMX is one speed.
BMX is short for Bicycle Motocross, and it is just like motocross, except it is cheaper. The name comes from racing, but the BMX has changed a lot since then, with new features such as Gyro’s, which lets the handlebars turn more than 360 degrees, without tangling the cables. There is also free coasters, which allow for a BMX to go backwards with the clutch disengaged, so you don’t have to pedal backwards with the bike.
This has allowed a new freestyle form of BMX riding to be evolved.
This is when you can do whatever you want with tricks or speed! Freestyle BMX can be done anywhere; on streets, finding obstacles to jump over, at skate parks, using ramps to give you enough airtime to pull off stunning tricks, or in woods, with ramps made of dirt.
Each different type of BMX has been built on over the years, and has given BMX riders the freedom to do whatever they want. Tricks are changeable, and different styles of different riders can make them look better or worse. Tricks can have made up and. In street, you can do quite literally anything you want, jumping off walls, grinding kerbs; everything is your decision.
BMX is an extreme sport, so care should be taken when riding. Your first concern should always be Safety. You should be careful not to injure yourself, even though some say the crashes are all part of the learning process. If you fall off trying to perform a BMX 360 spin, don’t give up and it will make you a much more practiced rider. Remember it is all about enjoying everything that you do, not scaring yourself.
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Should I build or buy my pink bmx?
Posted by: admin in BMX Buying Advice, Pink BMX on March 26th, 2009
This Pink BMX article is about how you should get your new pink BMX. Whether you Build a pink BMX or buy a pink BMX these are both ways to achieve the same result – a BMX.
Buying a BMX is the simplest way to get a pink BMX, and it is also likely to be more cost effective. Buying the pink BMX from new will always be cheaper than buying the same parts new.
Is the price of your new pink bmx no option? Would you rather save money on a bmx, even though it is not quite what you wanted, or a bmx you know you is the one for you?
One thing to consider before you try and build a pink BMX is to be certain you have everything planned. You will need the money for the parts before you purchase them. A working project may end up in a loss of enthusiasm, leading to half a BMX sitting in your house for months before you continue with it. Start a check list of the parts you need, along with the part you are buying and the price this keeping you organized, and not without parts when you come to build your pink bmx.
If you have never done anything technical with a bmx before then Building a pink BMX is not something you will want to do. One thing, if you want to build a bmx, and are not fussed about riding it a lot, or maybe even sell it, is to buy a new pink bmx, for about £200-300, and then when you get bored of the bmx, or the pink bmx gets scratched or slightly dented, you can remove it and replace it with a new part. This will teach you the skills to build the BMX and assemble the parts, if you only buy a bmx frame, then use this as the base to a new bike. When you replace the part, use the old one on the new frame. This will give you another BMX to ride, maybe making a profit if the replacements were cheap.
You dont want to buy a pink BMX too often, so be sure it is carried out sufficiently the first time. Test the pink BMX before you purchase it, enquire, find photo’s of it being ridden, to help you be sure. Only buy it if you really want to, dont worry if poeple have a better bike than yours, it should be something you buy out of choice.
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Buying your first BMX : Perhaps Pink BMX
Posted by: admin in BMX Buying Advice on March 17th, 2009
How to Shop
First things first:
- Who will be riding the BMX bicycle?
- How important is a brand name?
- How long will Junior ride this BMX bike before he graduates to a mountain bike, or loses interest altogether and picks up a skateboard?
There’s much less differentiation of quality among brands than advertising and certain salespeople would have you believe. This is particularly true of less-expensive BMX bikes, many of which are made in the same factories overseas and then painted with different companies’ logos. Even with more expensive BMX bicycles, the price can be inflated for a fashionable bike or one that’s endorsed by a popular pro rider, even though it may not offer any better features or construction than a cheaper model. So, much of the purchasing decision will come down to you or your child’s riding preference, his or her need to follow fashion, and of course, the amount you are willing to spend on a bike.
Key features to look out for:
Depending on the type of BMX riding you’re interested in, BMX racing bikes need to be lightweight as well as rugged. They usually feature 36-spoke wheels and should come equipped with knobby tires for better traction on dirt.
Racing BMX bicycles usually require only single, rear wheel brakes.
Freestyle BMX bikes, on the other hand, are ridden on the street so you’ll want smooth tires and 48-spoke wheels for increased strength. The handlebars should be able to spin 360 degrees and the frame should have 2 or 4 axle pegs for supporting the rider while he or she performs freestyle tricks. A freestyle BMX bicycle should have brakes on the front wheel as well as the rear, along with special stunt components such as cable detanglers so the cables don’t break or become knotted when you spin the handlebars in mid-air.
BMX dirt-jumping bikes also need 48-spoke wheels, but with knobby rather than smooth tires, again for maintaining a good grip on dirt-jumping mounds. These bikes usually feature heavier duty frames and axles as well, with reinforced gussets in order to withstand the heavy landings from huge air jumps. Like a racing BMX bicycle, a dirt jumping bike will only need a single, rear wheel brake.
Extra Kit
When looking at the cost of any BMX bicycle, it is important to factor in the cost of necessary accessories. Any rider will need elbow and knee pads in addition to a safety helmet, especially those involved in freestyle riding and dirt jumping. It’s worth telling your kids that tricks and stunts performed on telly are by undertaken by skilled pro riders with years of experience. Young kids and beginners should only ride within their skill and experience levels.
BMX frame Size
Unless you are shopping for a very young child, there are usually only minor variations in the size of a BMX bicycle frame, variations that reflect the riding style of a rider rather than his or her body size. As your child grows or his riding style changes, you might need to buy a longer seat post or adjust the handle bars to accommodate those changes.
Buy Local ? or Department Shop
Your local bicycle shop will likely not only offer the most helpful advice during the shopping process, but after you’ve made your purchase, they’ll also be there with mechanical support as well.It is worth bearing in mind that buying a BMX bicycle from a department store rather than a specialist bike shop may not provide you with the follow-up replacement parts you may need in the future. A bigger selection will mean better choices, better deals, and salespeople who ride BMX bikes themselves.
When to Buy
If you can wait until fall or winter when sales dip you are more likely to pick up a bargain deal from a shop that is eager to sell the older model BMX bicycles to make way for the next year’s model. As with other types of bikes, getting the best deal when purchasing a BMX bicycle is not just about knowing how to shop, but also when to shop. BMX bicycle prices can vary throughout the year, with the most popular time to buy a new BMX bike being the spring or summer.
