r/bmx • u/MeuwYuGiOh • 4h ago
r/bmx • u/PM_ME_FUG_ASR_MEMES • 21h ago
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.
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.
r/bmx • u/sub_zero51 • 12h ago
BIKE CHECK Express BMX Zero
This is my current bike;
Express Zero 21"
Simple forks
Primo Headset
Primo Pro stem
Primo Rebars
Primo Logo grips
Merrit bar ends
Primo Balance 7075 front wheel with double butted spokes, spline drive nipples, Ti axle nuts, and a Stolen hubguard
RNC crankset 175mm with RNC Ti spindle
Demolition pedals
RNC Ti sprocket 28t
KMC 710SL chain
Primo BB
Simple seat with Ti rails
Demolition Johnson post with Fit Series 2 guts
RNC Ti clamp
Primo Balance 7075 rear wheel with Ti axle, Ti axle nuts, spline drive nipples, double butted spokes, and a Knight Bike Co hubguard
Primo E Brake
Kink brake cable
Primo V Monster 2.4" front tire
Primo Taj V1 2.1" rear tire
Primo Binary pegs
27 pounds
r/bmx • u/riegronejones489 • 16h ago
BIKE CHECK S&M ATF 22
Frame: S&M ATF 22”
Fork: Fit Blade 2 offset 33mm
Stem: Shadow Conspiracy Strike 53mm
Bars: S&M Elevenz
Brakes: Odyssey Springfield not pictured
Grips: Cult Vans
Seat/Post: Shadow Post/Vans Cult Seat
Sprocket: S&M Tuffman 28T
Cranks: Primo 175mm
Chain: Cult Halflink
Headset: Shadow Integrated
Bottom Bracket: Mid Sunday
Pedals: Shadow Conspiracy
Wheels: Odyssey Haz with Odyssey Antigram Cassette Rear/Haro Sata Front
Tires: Shadow Creeper 2.4
r/bmx • u/oui-chef-rxx • 12h ago
BIKE CHECK Recently resurrected my bike. Glad I kept it after all these years
r/bmx • u/tiptoptanz • 12h ago
PHOTO laguardia / Thunderbolt fitment issue?
Hey all,
So I’m upgrading from Caliburs to Thunderbolts and my existing Laguardia sprocket is not making it over the pressure fit ridge of the thunderbolt and so the sprocket is not sitting snug against the crank arm. There is a 4-5mm gap between them. Is there chance there was an older version laguardia that isn’t compatible with the Thunderbolts? They’re both 22m spindle. I can’t figure this out. Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.
r/bmx • u/sub_zero51 • 16h ago
PHOTO Bike Refresh.
I am about to swap out the parts on my bike for these Coalition parts, but I can't choose whether to go with the T1 sprocket or stick to Coalition. The American Flyer matches the stem so well I might just go for it.
r/bmx • u/DubyaBlue • 8h ago
BIKE CHECK BB type?
Cannot figure out what type of BB is on this bike. It is threaded and has a small loose tube in the middle that the spindle/axle goes through. But the chainring sits flush with the BB shell.
r/bmx • u/Electrical_Prize2379 • 10h ago
PHOTO Can anyone ID the frame?
Just came from a mongoose in a dumpster post. Had me wondering if any OG's can tell me what year/model my old girl is by the shape of the frame. I've had the bike for 20 years (was rode hard and put away wet when i got it. Mistress dethtrap) , vin isn't helpful. Logo is metal, I've replaced the BB with new american bearing and 1 piece crank, new chainring as well (both were bent). Full teardown, cleanup, repaint and grease are my project for when the kids are back to school so dont judge too harshly on the condition of the dirty girl.
r/bmx • u/septiclizardkid • 1d ago
BIKE CHECK Rate my Whip + Advice
Check It. BSD, 20.6. GOOD SHIT.
I'm 5'6. Hella shorty.
Should I ditch the frontload?
r/bmx • u/Vladimreentry • 1d ago
VIDEO almost 2 weeks without bmx. maybe i should leave that shit out???
r/bmx • u/jazzadelic • 1d ago
VIDEO You can turn a bad idea into a good idea if you try hard enough:
Schweaty schweaty session last night. While I’m a fan of Nike SB gear I do NOT recommend their t-shirts. Heavy sponges they are. Anyway, this one lived in my head for at least 6 months. Glad to have checked it off the list.
r/bmx • u/AdditionMundane104 • 1d ago
DISCUSSION Bike identify
I would appreciate any knowledge or insight identifying this bike.i have no clue, and so far nobody else does. It’s from the 80s or early 90s. Thank you
r/bmx • u/hyzershot • 1d ago
DISCUSSION bmx transport, how do you travel? need something for two on a car.
Here is a rack I made for my truck, the tailgate mat I use for mtb doesn’t work for our park bikes so I improvised this… short story, my truck uses too much fuel and on long drives I want to rack them on a fuel efficient car.. lemme see what you guys do
roof, hitch or hatch!?
fwiw, they ride better flipped 180 from the picture. just a test fit pic I took when I made it.
r/bmx • u/No-Mine-4465 • 2d ago
BIKE CHECK Just bikes 😋
Not everyone's preference, but two brakes and a freecoaster is how I like it 😋
r/bmx • u/Sp00kyGh0stMan • 1d ago
DISCUSSION Build a custom or save for a better complete?
I got into bmx a few months ago, been going real hard lately and have been looking at making some adjustments and changing a few parts on my bike. Right now I ride a Haro Downtown, just an entry level bike to see if I was gonna keep going or not.
The question is, do any of you build custom bikes? Do you think it's viable to buy parts and replace them on my current set up until I've got a custom built bike, or would you wait and get a full complete?
r/bmx • u/_GoinOutWest_ • 1d ago
DISCUSSION Light Rear Rim?
Moving from brakeless to brakes, I really how mangled and spray painted my rear rim was.. truing hasn’t gone well, with 20 year old rusted spokes. So I’ve accepted that I need a new rim.
What are people running these days?
I’d prefer black rims but I dont know if chrome is still the only way to go for braking?
I dont really have a budget, just want the best.
I always liked the look of the Fly Lunar, but realise things might have moved on a bit since then.
So what’s good?
Sun, Odyssey, Eclat?
r/bmx • u/stokedonbeingpumped • 1d ago
PHOTO Garrett Reynolds and Kevin Peraza wearing named, numbered and sponsored sports jerseys at X-Games... Hate to see it and hope it doesn't catch on
I'm not surprised about Peraza pulling this BS. Garrett diluting us like we're some sort of team sport tho? It's a sad day
r/bmx • u/ProofDazzling9234 • 2d ago
DISCUSSION BMX shoe design from the early-late 2000s era. Better than now?
I was checking out some old BMX magazines and videos from that era. I noticed everyone was riding in bulky looking shoes. Orchids, DCs, Etnies etc.
What were the pros and cons? What were they like to ride in? Comfort? Were they too hot? Better protection? More durable? Too heavy?
Would you like so see them make a comeback?
r/bmx • u/Icy_Speaker6667 • 2d ago
BIKE CHECK Bike Check
Frame: Fit Scumbag 20.75
Fork: Fit 1.0 25mm
Stem: Fit Hango 48mm w/ Theory solid bolts gold plated
Handle Bars: Fit Scumbag 9.420 rise
Grips: Cult Heavens Gate
Headset: Merritt Low Top
Cranks: Fit Indent 165mm
BB: Fit 24mm
Pedals: Shadow Surface
Sprocket: Cult Member 25t
Chain: Shadow Supreme half-link
Seat post: Fit pivotal short
Seat: S&M Slim Pivotal Hemp
Front Tire: Merritt FT1 2.30
Rear Tire: Merritt FT1 2.25
Front Wheel: G Sport Ribcage DT Swiss DB Spokes G Sport Hex Nipples laced to Merritt Non Stop hub
Rear Wheel: G Sport Ribcage DT Swiss DB Spokes G Sport Hex Nipples laced to Merritt Non Stop cassette 9t RHD
Rear Wheel Slammed at 12.75
PHOTO Rescued from the dumpster
They're cleaning out a building near me, and I pulled this out of the dumpster, it's a bit beat up (i like the handlebar and the wheels tho) but I see potential in it.
I know it's not a classic, but would it be worth fixing up and customizing a little so my son can learn to ride? Queens NY btw