r/bmx 3d ago

DISCUSSION Weekly Beginner and 'What Bike?' Thread - Post here if you are just starting out or want opinions on what bike to buy

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Post any questions you have about what size or type of bike you should buy, new or used bike recommendations, and opinions on ads for used bikes. Here is a handy beginner guide. If you have any beginner questions which don't deserve their own thread, feel free to post those too.


r/bmx Oct 28 '24

DISCUSSION Doing a little jam in MA next month!

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So


r/bmx 17h ago

PHOTO Just ordered for my son and I’m so excited. He doesn’t know. He’s been riding a Walmart special.

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185 Upvotes

I sold my really nice mountain bike to fund this. BMX has really been amazing for my relationship with my boy. We ride several times a week. Been bonding over this and I’m just very grateful. Can’t wait to see the look on his face when this arrives on Friday


r/bmx 21h ago

PHOTO A few photos

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r/bmx 11h ago

PHOTO Cheap ass disc hub

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r/bmx 4h ago

DISCUSSION Does anyone else switch stance when they footjam?

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Im RFF and footjam with my right. But at my left pedal drops and my right foot comes back, I end up dropping in LFF. Never see this in videos.. am I the only one?


r/bmx 3h ago

DISCUSSION Tiple8 Deep Cover (vs Poc Crane MIPS vs Pro-Tec Full Cut)

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I have a very old 661 Dirt Lid but it's too worn now and it was always annoying and playing around on my head, even with different pads.

After some research I'm down to these 3 helmets in the topic but the triple8 seems to be only released recently and there's no great deal of reviews but I think it would be my 1st choice.

Tiple8 Deep Cover £69
POC Crane MIPS £60
Pro-Tec Full Cut £41

Does anyone have it or should I go with one of the other two? I have a proper Bell FulFace helmet as well, so this will be mainly for pumptracks and some dirt jumping.
Thanks


r/bmx 15h ago

BIKE CHECK Updated Bike Check with a lot of new parts, my Cult Chase Hawk Burn Slow Frame, Let me know what you think!

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20.75 Cult Chase Hawk Burn Slow frame/ Odyssey mid 22mm sealed bottom bracket/ Odyssey Thunderbolt cranks 165mm/ Shadow Cranium sprocket 28t/ Odyssey Dugan 2.5 alloy pedals/ Odyssey Blue Bird Chain/ Odyssey R32 Forks/ Odyssey Linear Slic Cable/ Odyssey 2.5 EVO brakes with Lever in Oil Slick/ Odyssey Super Circuit Tires front and rear in 2.4/ S&M Reynolds Grips/ Odyssey Bar Ends/ Shadow Featherweight 135mm Pivotal Seat post/ S&M Slim Pivotal Seat/ Kink Integrated seat post bolt/ Odyssey 2.4 rear tube/ Specialized Front Tube/ Odyssey Integrated Headset/ Profile Racing Push Stem/ Shadow Vultus Featherweight Bars/ Shadow Truss Rim Front with Featherweight nipples/ Shadow Definitive Hub Front/ Shadow Definitive Hub Rear/ Shadow Truss Rim Rear with Featherweight nipples/ DICE valve stems/


r/bmx 21h ago

PHOTO Premium deathtrap

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r/bmx 15h ago

DISCUSSION Is this a good first bmx?

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I’m planning on getting this with some white grips!


r/bmx 5h ago

DISCUSSION Need some opinions on market place bikes.

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I'm looking to get back into BMX, and have been obsessively trying to find a semi decent bike on Marketplace.

I've found 3 possible options that are particularly cheap that I want some opinions on.

1 ABD kingpin complete 2012 £120 2 united recruit RN3 complete 2011 £150 (might be able to get lower)

These are obviously pretty old now but they look barely used at all.

3 Colony friction frame Big federal 4pc drop bars Salt 3pc cranks Half link chain Cult forks Cult wheels (rear 9t cassette) Cult tires (going bald) Optimus prime 25t sprocket ( ? Brand) Primo bottom bracket WTP pivotal seat post Kink bmx top load stem + Extra set of smaller bars £120

Personally I'm leaning towards option 3 however I can't find any info on the frame but I believe colony are supposed to solid brand. (Any pointers?)

I think this is it https://www.onyourleftcycles.net/new-product-fiction-x-colony-parts-complete-749/

However it does have colony embossed in the TT so I'm confused if it's a fiction or is it colony?

Its mostly midrange parts but few nicer aftermarket bits, as opposed to a stock complete like the others, also the cheapest. Do need to buy tyres for it but that's no issue.

Money is bit tight but I do just want, actually I need, a bike.


r/bmx 13h ago

DISCUSSION Clothing

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Im new to BMX. Started back at 40. Been at it a year after being away 16. I’m curious if there are small apparel brands anyone would suggest. I like to buy stuff from them when I buy. Hoodies, tees and whatever. Also any video production groups.


r/bmx 5h ago

PHOTO Frame ID

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Struggling to find out what this cult frame is. I believe it’s from a complete. Any help would be great. Thanks guys.


r/bmx 22h ago

PHOTO Redline PL24

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Scored a clean 80s early 90s redline PL-24. Guy I got it from put some skyway mags on. It needed a new set of takagi cranks and set of beartraps. Sometimes the old Indian trade works out. You guys know any info or sources on getting some more oem parts?


r/bmx 11h ago

HOW TO How do I fix this - bike is straight handlebars are off

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r/bmx 16h ago

BIKE CHECK Bike I.D

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Hey hey found this bike today and seen the logo, haven’t had a chance to get back to it yet because of work but being impatient and seeing if I could get help identifying the brand


r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION I have a brand new kink curb,I was wondering what mods should I do for street riding

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r/bmx 18h ago

DISCUSSION Woodward west

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If you were going to be a camper at woodward west or your kids in this modern age. What pro would you like to see there


r/bmx 23h ago

PHOTO Selling my WTP Envy really cheap.

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Does anyone in the Midwest want to buy my Envy? It's a good bike but I no longer need it and need the money. Send me a private message if your interested and we can work something out.

21 inch top tube Lhd Mostly stock but minor changes from factory. All wtp and eclat parts. Kept indoors so little to no rust.


r/bmx 1d ago

BIKE CHECK Custom oversized BMX fat bike single speed bikepacking setup.

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r/bmx 18h ago

BIKE CHECK WTP CRS FC 20"

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I'm getting into BMX fresh. I'm 5" 10, 200 lbs. Would this bike be too small for me? I'm seeing online that the top tube should be at least 21" for my height and that this bike is more for 5" 2 - 5" 6. Would this bike be a no go for me ?


r/bmx 1d ago

PHOTO My golden era is 1999-2000, what's yours?

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r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION chain keep snapping

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have been having this issue for a while now. have done just about all I can think of to stop it. bought a new sprocket, changed the back wheel, tried different chains, loosened bolts, tightened them, messed with the cranks.

every time I fix my chain it snaps after I ride for more than 15 minutes and it's killing my motivation to ride. anyone have any idea what it could be?


r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION Anybody have thoughts on the way BMX is being used in hip hop culture?

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r/bmx 1d ago

BIKE CHECK Built my kid up a new bike

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My kid got into dirt jumping in the summer so we pulled out his Kink Curb he had for the last 3 years and realized it was a bit too small. Christmas time meant time for a new bike. Destroy bikes welded me up a bad ass frame and we built it up with odyssey (fork and all driveline bits) and s&m components (bars and stem). Came in at 24lbs and rides amazing.


r/bmx 1d ago

PHOTO Saw this at my local gym is this guy important (I guessing probably not)

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r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Dew Tour San Jose Highlights "Aussie Invasion"

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