Extreme Sports

Brakeless BMX riding has become a popular setup in the freestyle community, mainly because it is easy to do bar-spin and free-hand tricks without brake levers getting in your way. But a certain...

The most basic trick on a freestyle BMX bike is the bunnyhop. Like skateboarding's Ollie, the bunnyhop makes most other tricks on a bike possible by getting the bike into the air. If done...

BMX freestyle and dirt jumping are popular forms of a sport in which participants perform aerial and flat land maneuvers. The bikes used during the sport's performance are designed strictly for...

Freestyle BMX is an ever-growing sport in which bicycle riders do complex tricks in the air, on the ground and on rails and ledges. Many skate parks, however, are not supportive of the sport. Some...

Riding BMX freestyle is a trend that is linked back to the late 1970's, where it rose from the streets and into the mainstream. It now can be seen on a national stage in events like ESPN's...

While many modern BMX tricks may be done on flat ground, rails and half-pipes, the launch ramp remains a favorite of dirt jumpers and those fond of the old school. Get air in your own backyard...

Bicycle motocross or BMX, is a cycling sport where individuals compete against each other on race tracks or in obstacle courses. Aside from races, BMX riders are judged based on a criteria. In...

The BMX manufacturing process begins with design. Before the bike is constructed, a designer decides how the bike will look, what features it will have and how the bike will be built. The design...

With the growing popularity of "Extreme Sports" and events such as ESPN's X Games, more and more people are getting into BMX bikes than ever before. If you are looking to get in on the fun but are...

In recent years, people like Dave Mirra and Matt Hoffman have become celebrities because of the rise of BMX riding. Its popularity only continues to grow with the advent of extreme sporting...

In BMX biking, an Ollie is essentially a reverse bunny hop that involves coming off of the front tire by leaning momentum forward and hopping the back tire first. Find out how to do an Ollie off...

A J-hop can be done on a BMX bike by picking up the front tire first and allowing the back tire to follow. Discover how a J-hop is simply another term for a bunny hop with help from a sponsored...

In BMX biking, a rollback is when a biker rolls up a jump, stops, and starts rolling backwards down the jump. Discover how to pedal backwards when rolling back down a jump with help from a...

In BMX biking, pegs make it easier to grind because they stick out a little bit farther from the bike. Find out how to lean a bike into metal coping in order to grind with help from a sponsored...

A BMX bike can be made lighter by making the bike out of aluminum, as opposed to bikes that are made out of chrome alloy. Learn about making a BMX bike lighter by running a straight cable instead...

There are two separate types of bicycle pedals, and they are flat pedals and clip pedals. Find out why it's important to install bike pedals on the proper side of the bike with help from a...

In BMX biking, there are a number of ways to do a stoppie, including doing it with front brakes or with a shoe. Learn about the risk of falling over when doing a stoppie with help from a sponsored...

If a biker runs with her left foot in front, than she should put her pegs on the left side of the bike. Find out how to remove and reattach bolts and washers to install bike pegs with help from a...

In BMX riding, a tailwhip is where the back of the bike is kicked all of the way around the handlebars before the rider lands back on the bike. Find out how gyros help when doing tailwhips with...

A 180 on a BMX bike should be practiced and performed in an open area, and it should be done by turning the head to influence rotation. Discover how a bunny hop can contribute to a 180 with help...

Bunny hopping higher on a BMX bike is all about making sure to lift the back tire, in addition to the front tire. Find out how to use an open space to do a bunny hop with help from a sponsored BMX...

Before putting air in bicycle tires, it's important to look on the side of the tires to find out what the maximum PSI is for the tires. Learn about tire ratings for integrity issues with help from...

In order to do a 360 on a BMX bike, it helps to go up a ramp to pick up speed, and then to turn the head and keep it turned in order to influence rotation. Discover the importance of speed and...

Each BMX ramp is different, and a wedge ramp is used more for speed than air, while a quarter pipe is curved to naturally launch a biker into the air. Discover why a ramp with more of a vertical...

A BMX bike has one primary part, which is the frame, but it also has a headset, handlebars, cranks, bottom brackets, chain alignment, brake alignment tires, pedals and seats. Find out how to...

After learning how to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, a long wheelie can be done with the same process, although now more speed needs to be added. Pedal a bike faster to pick up more speed with help...

In order to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, start pedaling and pull up on the handlebars to create the wheelie motion. Find out how to practice reaching a balance point for bicycle wheelies with...

The first trick to learn in BMX freestyle bike riding is the 180, which is when the body is rotated 180 degrees in midair. Find out how to roll in on a vert ramp with help from a BMX bike racer in...

Cycling safety involves wearing a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, the right kind of shoes and gloves. Discover how to keep BMX racing safe for the other participants with help from a BMX bike racer...

In order to ride in a vert ramp in BMX biking, it's important to learn how to bunny hop at the top of the ramp to build momentum on the way down. Find out how to build air when riding BMX vert...

BMX biking can be done in a number of ways, including riding at a skate park or riding on the road. Learn about BMX bikes and why they have bigger tires than other bikes with help from a BMX bike...

In order to build a BMX dirt jump, start by making sure there is plenty of room between jumps. Find out how to start building a dirt jump by beginning with the takeoff with help from a BMX bike...

When picking out a BMX bike, it's important to lean towards personal preferences, such as whether or not to run brakes. Discover why BMX riders often use plastic pedals with help from a BMX bike...

In order to straighten or true a BMX wheel, find out which side needs to be fixed by narrowing the brakes and spinning the wheel until it comes in contact with the brake pad. Find out how to...

BMX racing started in the 1970s in Southern California, as kids began emulating their motocross heroes on their bicycle of choice (particularly the Schwinn Stingway) by racing each other on dirt...

Bicycle Motocross (BMX) style bikes are designed for the extreme sport of BMX racing and freestyle events. With a BMX bike you have light-weight frames, metal pegs attached to the wheels, and...

The wall ride is one of the most fun tricks to do in BMX biking, and it is one of the best to learn for those just starting out. Perfecting this technique takes a lot of practice, so don't get...

You have a great BMX bike. It needs a paint job, but bringing it in to a shop can cost you $150 or more. Here are steps to give your BMX bike a professional-looking paint job without emptying your...

The J-Hop is one of the simplest moves in BMX bike riding, and it is a foundation move that should be mastered before moving on to more complicated tricks. It's a great maneuver for clearing small...

Fit, Kink, We the People, Subrosa... To BMX bike riders these names mean quality. Unfortunately, it also means a hefty price tag. This article will provide some tips for getting a high quality...

BMX, or bicycle moto cross, is one of the most popular sports and activities around today. Now an official Olympic sport, BMX has become a worldwide phenomena. There are many elements that...

Bicycle safety equipment includes a helmet, a pair of gloves, a set of elbow pads and a set of knee pads. Discover ways to protect the body so that more BMX tricks can be performed fearlessly with...

In order to bunny hop on a BMX bike, start by practicing getting the front tire over objects, and after this is mastered, work on moving the weight forward and scooping the back tire up with the...

BMX tricks require practice, and when doing a 180 on a quarter pipe, the trick is to turn over whichever shoulder is spun. Discover how to land a BMX bike trick backwards with help from an...

There are many different ways of riding a BMX bike, because the only limitation is one's own imagination and physical ability. Learn about the importance of safety and riding a quality bike in BMX...

In order to ride a BMX bike backwards, an individual must learn how to pedal backwards so that she doesn't fall off the bike. Practice riding a BMX bike backwards on a ramp or transition with help...

When i was younger growing up the one thing i was never with out was my bike. A lot of my friends where in BMX and introduced me to the sport. I immediately took it up. We found a retention area...

If you own a BMX bike, you will want to know a few fix-it tips to keep the bike in outstanding condition. Regular maintenance and quick repair will ensure the longevity of the BMX bike. Headset...

Extreme sports continue to find success abroad, as younger generations push the limits of sport. While skateboarding is a well known sport, some people may not know much about the sport and the...

Freestyle BMX can cover many different types. Flatland BMX is done on a smooth surface, and without the aid of ramps, or grind rails. The hang ten is a flatland BMX trick, and is very similar to...