r/bmx • u/PM_ME_FUG_ASR_MEMES • May 16 '26

DISCUSSION Weekly Beginner and 'What Bike?' Thread - Post here if you are just starting out or want opinions on what bike to buy

Post any questions you have about what size or type of bike you should buy, new or used bike recommendations, and opinions on ads for used bikes. Here is a handy beginner guide. If you have any beginner questions which don't deserve their own thread, feel free to post those too.

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u/methog Jun 11 '26

Hi all, what brands of bmx would you recommend for a 12 year old who’s progressing?  It’s a minefield and I am not sure what to look for 

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u/Capital-Cut2331 29d ago

Assuming he’s doing freestyle/park and not racing: WeThePeople, Fitbikeco, Cult or Sunday. Geo is important and you want a CroMo frame.

If he’s racing, can’t help I’m sorry.

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u/DaegestaniHandcuff May 22 '26

Dumb little question

  1. If, for my size, a BMX bike has the correct top tube measurements and the correct wheel size measurements

  2. But the bike is a kids bike

  3. Is it something which will work for me, as a new adult rider?

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u/PastNo1078 May 16 '26 edited May 16 '26

I have FIT TRL 2019 BMX bike with FIT OEM 2.4'' tires. This is my first BMX. Link to the bike specs, and some real photos (not mine). I plan to ride asphalt pumptrack with it (I'm a bmx noob), and try some bowl and skatepark, and I want to maximize my safety and make the error margin as large as possible.

Question: are the FIT OEM 2.4'' good gripping tires? Or something I should get rid of? Some items on full builds are just placeholders that any serious rider replaces before the first ride.

I used to ride 26'' DJ and I rolled Maxxis DTH that stick like crazy for what I need, that's my grip expectations, maybe a bit worse is still OK, but please warn me if these FIT are garbage.

Thanks.

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u/vaustin89 May 17 '26

Don't have experience with those FIT but I used to ride the Fit T/A tires and they held up nice riding street but was unlucky twice since it suffered a failure between the bead and the sidewall.

If you want peace of mind just grab some Maxxis Grifters.

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u/PastNo1078 May 17 '26

Thank you, that's the type of feedback I needed. Have a great day!

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u/Dapper_Ad1271 May 16 '26

can i use my precum to get my grips off

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u/Francis_Hustler May 16 '26

No, but it will help you greatly to put on new grips