| Though BMX is a universally used term when it | | | | should not worry because there are many frame |
| comes to BMX bicycles, it is important to | | | | sizes to choose from. |
| know that BMX racing (or bicycle motocross) | | | | |
| refers to racing on a dirt track. However, | | | | Usually BMX bicycles have a 20" wheel |
| there are other types of BMX bikes used for | | | | diameter. Jump BMX bikes in contrast have |
| different other forms of BMX racing. These | | | | bigger wheel diameters. If you are tall and |
| are freestyle and jump bikes which are much | | | | large then you should opt for a jump BMX |
| heavier and sturdier than ordinary BMX bikes | | | | bicycle with a 24-inch wheel diameter. Most |
| because of rigorous treatment they put | | | | jump bikes have 13-gauge spokes while |
| through. | | | | freestyle bikes have a 48-gauge spokes. If |
| | | | you compare the tires of different types of |
| A good quality BMX bike for a beginner costs | | | | bikes, there is a vast difference. Jump bikes |
| approximately $200. If you are into BMX | | | | are heavily treaded among all BMX bicycles. |
| freestyle and dirt jumping then you need to | | | | This is because jump bikes have to |
| pay special attention to the type of BMX bike | | | | concentrate on traction rather than speed. |
| you are purchasing. | | | | While freestyle BMX bikes have smooth treads |
| | | | making it easier to use them on pavements or |
| For BMX freestyle and dirt jumping, your | | | | indoors. Freestyle BMX bikes also have axle |
| bicycle should have a sturdy and heavy frame. | | | | pegs which are used for performing tricks. |
| If you compare an actual freestyle bicycle to | | | | |
| a conventional BMX bicycle, you will realize | | | | Now that you know the basics about BMX bikes |
| that a freestyle bicycle is nearly two times | | | | for freestyle and dirt jumping, you can hop |
| heavier. While jump bicycles are lighter than | | | | to the nearest store and purchase one for |
| freestyle bicycles but heavier than BMX | | | | yourself. |
| bikes. If you are small in stature, you | | | | |