BMX Bikes

What is a BMX?

A BMX bike is an off-road sport bicycle used for racing and stunt riding. BMX means bicycle motocross. BMX race bike.

BMX bikes are typically based around 20 inch wheels, although other wheel sizes can be found on race bikes. They feature a rigid frame and fork alongside high-rise handlebars and a single cassette gear. Their relatively basic construction makes them robust as well as easy to maintain

Construction

Frames are made of various types of steel, and for racing aluminum or carbon fiber.

Cheaper, low-end bikes are usually made of steel. High-range bikes are mostly chrome steel alloy or high tensile steel.

High-performance BMX bikes use lightweight 4130 chromoly, or generation 3 chromoly.

BMX bikes typically come with a 20-inch long tube on their frame. Compared to the far longer 45-inch tubes on regular road bikes.