The Right Kind Of BMX Bikes For Freestyle And Dirt Jumping

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