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Setting the spokes on a BMX bike is something that you have to do in a very specific way for maximum safety. Learn how to set the spokes on a BMX bike with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
BMX bikes are great for performing various types of jumps and tricks due to their design. Learn about BMX bike jumps and tricks with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
One aspect of your BMX bike that you'll always want to keep a close eye on is your brakes. Get BMX brake tips with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
The size BMX bike that you should ride depends on a number of different factors. Find out what size BMX bike you should ride with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Taking off a flywheel on a BMX bike requires a very specific procedure. Take off a flywheel on a BMX bike with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Riding a BMX bike on flat land requires some pretty specific techniques. Ride a BMX bike on flat land with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Different BMX biking tricks can be accomplished using a pretty varied skill set from the rider. Get descriptions of how to do BMX biking tricks with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Choosing the right free wheel for BMX bikes requires you to keep a few specific things in mind. Choose the right free wheel for BMX bikes with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Learning to back flip on a BMX bike isn't something you can expect to do overnight. Learn to back flip on a BMX bike with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
You can elevate the height in the bunny hop on a BMX by following a few basic steps. Learn about the beset way to elevate the height in the bunny hop on a BMX bike with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
Popping a wheelie on a BMX bike is something that you can accomplished with a small amount of practice. Pop a wheelie on a BMX bike with help from an avid skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
A pivotal BMX seat is an alternative to the standard rail seats that come on most stock BMX bikes. These seats were developed by trick riders for trick riders. They are made of a hard plastic composite which is not comfortable to sit on and are not meant to be a replacement for a regular seat for the everyday rider.
On many bicycles, changing sprockets from one side to another is a major task, but not on a modern BMX bike. In order to accommodate a wide variety of riders and riding styles, many interchangeable components are available for these tough, versatile bikes. If your bike is equipped with a three-piece, left-hand-drive (LHD) compatible crank set, moving a BMX sprocket to the left side only requires some basic tools and a rear wheel with a LHD hub.
The acronym BMX (bicycle motocross) has come to represent several styles of two-wheeled bikes. Some bikes have motorized components, while others do not. Which type of BMX bike you own is inconsequential, as they are all made with seats that are adjustable. Even if you have securely adjusted the hardware holding the seat in place, over time it may become loosened due to riding on rough terrain, whether on a street, track or off-road.
A bunny hop is the action of bringing both wheels up off the ground to get over obstacles. Learn how to bunny hop on a mountain bike with help from a skier, snowboarder and cyclist in this free video clip.
You can't just wear any shoes while riding your BMX bike. Learn what type of shoes you should wear for BMX bikes with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
You'll want to use a smaller back tire on a BMX bike for a few very specific reasons. Use a smaller back tire on a BMX bike with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
BMX helmets are sized in a very specific way. Learn about BMX helmet sizes with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
The proper brake depends on a few things, including how you're using your bike. Find out about the proper BMX brake with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
You should look for a few specific things when buying rings for your BMX bike. Learn about the best rims for a BMX with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
You'll want to make sure your BMX bike is secure when mounting to avoid damage. Mount a BMX bike in a trailer with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
The BMX crack goes into the bottom of the bracket on the actual bike. Put a cycle design crank on a BMX bike with help from the co-owner of Berkshire Bike and Board in this free video clip.
To reach the top of the BMX Freestyle world, it takes practice, practice and more practice. With a grind box in the front yard, there is no limit to the time you can spend honing your craft. Once you learn how to create your first grind box, you will have the basic skills and know-how to create taller ones as your abilities grow, both on and off your BMX bike. This simple grind box will give you hours of entertainment and room to grow as you practice new tricks.
Each BMX pedal features a foot platform surrounding an inner spindle. Sets of greased bearings inside the spindle allow the platform to turn smoothly while the spindle remains stationary. Dried grease, damaged bearings and an accumulation of grit, however, can increase friction between the platform and spindle, lessening the ease with which the platform spins. Disassembling the pedal allows for effective cleaning and repair of internal parts.
Participants in bicycle motocross, commonly known as BMX, use bicycles to perform tricks or to race around a track. The sport was created in the 1970s in California by young people emulating the races of motocross using bicycles instead of motorbikes. A sprocket often has to be removed to install a replacement or to clean the bearings inside and add new grease. The sprocket is the ring with teeth that holds the bicycle chain and it is attached to the shaft holding the pedals.
BMX, which stands for "Bicycle Motocross," holds races on short dirt courses that emulate off-road motorcycle racing. However, since the mid-1980s, "Freestyle" BMX has become more popular. Riders hit skate-parks and vert ramps and perform tricks on flat ground, using bikes with a specific set of popular modifications. All of these modifications can be installed yourself using basic tools, as they are generally "bolt-on" replacement components that don't require any drastic modification of the bike's frame.
BMX style bicycles are made short and stout to withstand the incredible stresses placed on the frame. Unlike other bicycles, the BMX rear drop-outs -- where the wheel connects to the frame -- have the wheel placement directly behind the frame versus perpendicular to it. This gives the BMX frame added strength for the jumps and bumps associated with the sport. This also means there is no place for a derailleur, making it difficult to keep needed tension to the chain. Use a BMX chain tensioner to tighten and adjust the chain as needed. Failure to keep the chain tight…
BMX bicycles are commonly fitted with chain tensioners, a small device intended to prevent wheel movement in the frame even when sprinting. Maintaining proper chain tension on a BMX bike does two things. First, the chain is less likely to come off during a heat, stranding the rider on the course and causing a DNF (Did Not Finish). Second, if the bike is equipped with a coaster brake, proper chain tension ensures that the brake will work when needed.
Although the riders do not use ramps, jumps and guardrails, flatland bicycle motocross (BMX) competitors have a wide variety of tricks at their disposal. From bar spins to wheelies, flatland BMX is a form of trick competition in which riders compete on flat surfaces to pull off multiple trick combinations. These competitions take place on flat surfaces such as parking lots.
Mongoose bicycles are are used by BMX bike enthusiasts across the country. Mongoose, which was founded in 1974 in Southern California, uses front and back V-style hand brakes. Mongoose owners may at some point want to install aftermarket brakes, such as Shimano brakes. The front brake assembly bolts to a post that is mounted on the top of the front forks, while the rear brakes attach to a similar post beneath the seat post. Mounting hardware comes equipped with the brakes. It takes about an hour to install brakes on a Mongoose BMX bike.
Unlike a mountain bike, a BMX bicycle is a bare-bones unit. There are no gears to switch to, only the pedals to propel motion and a brake to stop you. The pedals are connected to a chain, which acts as the spine of the bicycle. If your chain becomes slack or breaks, the wheels will cease to function. But even though chain problems are a fairly frequent occurrence on most BMX bikes, there are quick ways to fix the problem.
When you measure the handlebars on a BMX bicycle, keep in mind that measurements on these bikes are taken in “inches.” This helps to minimize confusion when you purchase replacement or customized parts. When you measure your BMX bike's bars for a replacement set, three things about the bars are important: diameter, reach and height.
The headset is the device that allows firm steering-control on a bicycle. For BMX style bikes, these headsets come in integrated, also known as internal, or threaded varieties. Benefits of internal style headsets include less susceptibility to dirt and grit getting into the headset and steering tube and more-controlled steering. Install an internal headset in a home workshop to get your BMX bike going to maximum performance.
BMX bike riding takes on a whole new level when talking about extreme sports. Riders master how they use and control their bike. Their BMX skills shine through due to practice and patience with learning how to ride. Many riders are intrigued by the numerous and exhilarating BMX skills they see performed. There are thrilling BMX skills for beginners and advanced riders to attempt.
A smooth, efficient crank axle is important when riding a BMX or any style of bicycle. The central axle supports the rotation of the pedals, allowing you to drive the rear wheel. If a bearing is damaged or worn, the cranks will not rotate smoothly, sapping much of the energy from your legs and possibly damaging the frame. Changing a crank bearing is a fairly straightforward process as long as you have access to the proper tools.
The shape and weight of a bike seat affects the comfort of the rider and varies depending on what you use the bike for. BMX riders like to be able to customize their bikes by adding different seats and handlebars for image and practicality (for example, to make the bike lighter). You can change your BMX seat with a set of Allen keys, which you can get in most hardware and bicycle shops.
BMX is a kind of stunt bike riding and is considered an extreme sport. Most BMX bikes have 20-inch wheels and are between 20 and 22 inches long. There are several BMX disciplines: street, park, vert, trails, dirt and flatland. In Portland, Oregon, BMX riders can find a variety of these kinds of environments so they can ride in their preferred discipline, from skate parks to streets, as well as dirt trails.
BMX riding places a lot of stress on a bike, so regular maintenance is required to keep everything working properly. Slack in a bike's chain may cause tire slippage during riding, resulting in a loss of power and speed. Installing a chain tensioner ensures that the chain does not cause any slack while riding. The chain tensioner attaches directly to the rear hub of the bicycle.
As a BMX bike is ridden, the teeth on the cogs or sprockets are slowly dulled through constant contact with the chain. Eventually the teeth become so worn the chain frequently skips off the cogs, making the bike difficult to ride. To remove the worn cog, you must detach the rear wheel from the chain and disassemble the cassette. The process seems complex at first, but it's actually straightforward, requiring only a few standard bike repair tools. Replacing a worn cog yourself will save money and give you an opportunity to get to know your bike better.
BMX, which stands for bicycle motocross, is an extreme sport in which a lightweight bicycle is used to do tricks that include jumps, twists, turns and hops over various obstacles. The bicycle used for BMX riding is lighter than a traditional bike, making it easier to maneuver. If you are interested in learning and mastering BMX, it takes practice, patience and determination.
The chain of a bicycle is engaged by the pedals to allow your BMX bike to move forward or backward. When the chain becomes worn or damaged, it will often loosen. A loose chain fails to grip the pedals and axle correctly, keeping the bike from moving. You can replace a BMX chain in a few steps, but you must have specific tools. A chain breaker is required to loosen and tighten the pins in the chain links.
The keys to BMX racing are patience and persistence. Like any sport, mastering BMX requires extensive practice. Once you have developed proper bike control, there are multiple racing techniques you also have to master in order to excel in competitive BMX. Remember that BMX racing is an extreme sport that poses dangerous conditions to the rider, so always wear proper safety gear when practicing or racing. This includes a full-face helmet and body pads.
A quarter pipe is probably the most unfamiliar object you'll approach as a BMX rider. All the other ramps in a park feature linear gradients and right-angled edges. What makes the quarter pipe different is the circular radius that moves you from horizontal to vertical, called a transition. Riding transitions is a specific discipline that requires you to shift your weight in ways that may be new to you. Quarter pipes are usually used to change direction without a loss of momentum, but mastering airs on them is a good primer for riding vert on a half-pipe.
BMX biking is a sport that includes racing and trick competitions. Constant use of the bike will cause damage that needs repair. The rear bearings on the BMX bike enable the tire to spin smoothly when in use. Over time, these bearings will become worn down and will not allow the tire to spin as freely. If you hear a grinding or clicking when the rear tire moves, that is an indication that the rear bearings need to be removed and replaced.
You can avoid injury with an extremely low BMX seat, especially if you are the kind of biker who spends a lot of time doing tricks in the air. Your legs take the impact of landing, your knees bend to absorb the shock and your back side avoids smashing into the lowered seat. BMX riders often refer to this style of seat as "slammed." Your bike seat may be designed to be slammed, or you may have to modify it.
BMX bikes are designed to perform a number of different tricks that exposes the bike's frame to additional stress. In most cases, if you are travelling to an event you will likely be towing your BMX bike inside a trailer. When you place your BMX bike inside the trailer, it should secured to prevent any damage to the bike, your trailer or any other items that may be inside the trailer.
Burnouts occur when vehicles such as muscle cars and motorcycles spin their tires to cause large amounts of white smoke. Often used for show, burnouts are done before and after car racing. BMX bikes are unable to pull off those types of burnouts; however, "skidding" is a type of burnout BMX riders do to show off their skills. The BMX skid happens when riders lock out the back brakes and slide across the ground, dragging the rear tire.
BMX started in the 1970s and came from children racing bikes on dirt tracks. BMX is to bike racing what motocross is to motorcycle racing. Riders often race over hills that require them to jump and land often, while avoiding crashing into other racers. Riders rely on various techniques when beating other riders to the finish line.
Much like mountain and road bikes, manufacturers offer different styles of BMX bikes. The different styles of BMX bikes are aimed at different demographics and riding styles. The styles feature different frame construction, with a range of components making each bike style suited to its respective market. Nearly all BMX bike styles possess a compact double-diamond shaped frame, 20-inch wheels, single speed gearing, upright handlebars and a rigid fork, lacking shock absorbers.
Performing tricks on a BMX bike can be a thing of beauty. Like any other extreme sport, hours upon hours of practice can make even the hardest tricks and flips seem like second-nature to the athlete. Mastering "the manual" is no different. With such a simple name, this BMX trick is quite tricky to pull off, but gets easier with time and practice.Similar to performing a "wheelie," the manual involves rear-wheel contact with front-wheel elevation. From there, the comparisons end, as pedal-speed, distribution of weight on the bike and hand placement differ.
