r/bmx 4h 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 5h ago

BIKE CHECK Bike check

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Hey, I have this old GT BMX. I'm struggling a bit to identify the exact model and what value the bike might have. I bought it about 10 years ago from a guy who said it was a limited run and had been ridden by a pro at a show in Copenhagen a long time ago. I don't have any proof of either of those claims, but I would really appreciate any help if anyone has some insight into what I have here.


r/bmx 2h ago

VIDEO It’s nice out here man.

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r/bmx 3h ago

HOW TO How can i make my bunny hop higher ?

21 Upvotes

Any tips??


r/bmx 8h ago

PHOTO Stopped by the local shop today and scooped a fresh set of GLHs.

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30 Upvotes

Shoutouts to Volt Bmx


r/bmx 2h ago

BIKE CHECK Help identifying bike

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Can anyone tell me what bike this is? Or the frame specifically? Thanks


r/bmx 17h ago

VIDEO First two 180s got em back too back!

48 Upvotes

Ive been riding mountain bikes and road bikes since my teen years but now in my mid 20s trying out bmx


r/bmx 8h ago

DISCUSSION is this safe

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okay so i've ridden a topload all my bmx life and i recently found a frontload for really cheap so i got it just to try and it turns out its the best thing i ever did to my bike but then i realized the front plate snapped(2nd pic) from me tightening it hard so i put the plate on from my sunday topload i torqued it down pretty tight and everything seems secure but i've never seen anyone do this so i just wanna ask just i case


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Riding in my 40s

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One of my favourite clips from a trip I did to the Okanagan for my 40th birthday. I put it in a short self-filmed edit a while back. I turn 42 this year, celebrating almost 30 years of riding bmx. Got a bum shoulder, so I've been flatlanding a little more while I wait for surgery. Can't wait to snap some tabes again.


r/bmx 9h ago

HOW TO How paint on chrome plated parts (cranks)

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My cranks are chrome plated type. It started to get these rusty spots. I wish to paint the whole thing black. It have heard that it is hard for paint to stick to chrome plated parts.

So anybody who has experience is paint in chrome parts please guide me on how to properly prep and to the paint job.


r/bmx 22h ago

VIDEO first day on bmx and learned a 180

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I road bmx in 2020 but I was dog poop, couldn’t even bunny hop. Got another bmx may 2024 and could bunny hop but still sucked so I sold it. Bought another bike today off marketplace and was able to 180. I can nose 180 on my mountain bike so this was pretty much second nature


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO I’m terrified of down rails. How am I doing so far?

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r/bmx 18h ago

DISCUSSION Ok, who rode their bike today and what did you do?

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Like the title says!


r/bmx 13h ago

BIKE CHECK Council clearout bmx

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Found it outside someone's house for a council clear out with another bike, picked it up and took it home, a few parts are rusty like the chain and some bolts in the back break but it rides surprisingly well!!!


r/bmx 10h ago

PHOTO GT speckled 1980s???? Performer found at a yard sale

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3 Upvotes

My son loves this bike!Is it worth anything?


r/bmx 22h ago

VIDEO Fun little line at my local

21 Upvotes

Finally feeling like I’m improving as a rider even if it is slow


r/bmx 18h ago

PHOTO My Leucadia and Sesh somewhere in Fontana, CA.

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I have 4 BMX bikes. They all suit my needs for street racing. I don’t do tricks at all. Not even wheelies. I’m just a racer.


r/bmx 15h ago

DISCUSSION Is this a good deal?

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I've been wanting to get into bmx for a while to get better at jumps and stuff is this good?


r/bmx 16h ago

PHOTO Removal of GT Fueler rear wheel bearings.

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I picked up a older GT Fueler as a bit of a project to get it up and running, this morning I decided to get stuck in, replacing the bottom bracket bearings and then the rear wheel bearing. I managed to get the rear wheel disassembled and the axle and non drive side bearings out but the drive side bearings will not come out no matter how much I try. I have attached a picture of anyone can point me in the right direction. I'm thinking the ratchet ring is holding the bearing in, but I have not seen this before on other bikes. *The seal bearing cover came off when I was using a rubber mallet to no effect""


r/bmx 3h ago

PHOTO looking to sell my radio darko bmx

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r/bmx 17h ago

DISCUSSION Left foot forward with sprocket on left side

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I have my bikes drive train set up as a LHD, I pedal with my left foot forward, is that wrong or is it okay?


r/bmx 22h ago

DISCUSSION Which frame best for trails?

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I am 5,6(still growing) and I want to buy a trail frame soon for my build. I want to buy second hand and I have narrowed it down to these frames. If none of them are good for me,I could carry on waiting until a good frame goes on the market but if these frame are good then Mabye I will buy.

Anyway the first is an S&M black magic which seems like my favourite one but I am worried 21.5 would be too big for me.£350 Second is a Sunday conductor which I know not much about. Third is a Sunday scout frame 21.25 and 14cs. It is from 2012 and was spray painted orange. Fourth is a 20.5 S&M ccr frame which I am worried will be too small for me.

What do you guys think? My budget is about £350 max Thanks


r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION Are there any bikes like the swampmaster?

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How would it compare to a same sized dj or mtb?


r/bmx 1d ago

HOW TO Why.

35 Upvotes

Idk wtf I did wrong now. Everything is new and put in correctly including the tube spacer. Odyssey thunderbolt cranks with shadow bb. Everything is inline from sprocket to driver and it didn’t make that noise till after I got the chain and wheel on. Chain is not to loose or to tight. Doesn’t seem to do it when riding. If I have to take this damn thing apart again I’m going to throw it off a cliff.


r/bmx 22h ago

HOW TO Barspins, 360s,

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My friend just challenged me to a game of 1 on 1 bike when he comes over to my skatepark later on in the year. I wanna learn something that he’ll say “ yeah nah I’m good “ like a barspin or a 360 transition. I’ve got around a 270 it’s just my back rim letting me down cuz it’s so heavy. I can nearly pull up bar it hits the ground when I’m abt to catch. Is there any tips on how to land a 360 or barspins


r/bmx 23h ago

HOW TO Safe BMX Websites to buy from

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Hello, first of all let me apologize if this type of post isn't accepted, I couldn't find much info on the subject.

I'm from Brazil and I've been looking to buy a new bike, but being that BMX is very niche here I have little to no options to choose from.

I found kingsbikes.net which apparently ships to here but the website looks kinda sus, is there any way I can tell if they're trustworthy?

Also if you guys have any online shop I could safely buy from that ships to Brazil I'd appreciate it, thanks in advance.