| BMX Bikes are specially designed bicycles for racing | | | | 6. Steel rims |
| on sandy and hilly tracks. Apart from racing on hilly | | | | 7. Coaster brakes |
| terrains, BMX bikers also perform tricks on flat | | | | The BMX bike producers manufacture bikes with light |
| grounds, wooden ramps and trails. | | | | body. The body of a BMX bike is made of aluminum |
| Earlier, bikes were manufactured with an assembled | | | | or chromium and molybdenum for frames and steel |
| frame and fork, with two wheels and a seat. BMX | | | | for the rims. Aluminum is also used for rims, |
| bicycles originated in the state of California in the late | | | | freewheels and caliper brakes. The 24-inch versions |
| 60's but it was not before the beginning of 1961, that | | | | of BMX bicycles are called 'Cruisers'. |
| the bikes achieved popularity, and the manufacturers | | | | The frames on BMX bicycles are made to be very |
| began to produce BMX bicycles frequently. | | | | light and maneuvered accordingly, so that it can |
| BMX tricks and stunts are now very popular among | | | | weather the blows while racing and jumping. Moreover, |
| the teenagers. There are numerous clubs and | | | | a light bike can save your minutes, in a close fought |
| organizations where people can come and try their | | | | BMX race. |
| hands out on the BMX bicycles and practice the skills | | | | The tiers of BMX bicycles are quite different from the |
| and tricks. With these early practices, the young bikers | | | | road bikes. They are knobby with excellent traction |
| get acquainted with the probable problems that may | | | | and power. Another aspect that distinguishes the BMX |
| occur during the ramp performances. | | | | tires from the others is the construction of their wheels. |
| BMX tricks are not at all easy for any biker. The | | | | Generally the rims are of 20 inches, but there can be |
| stunts are quite tough to perform. You should undergo | | | | different sizes too. |
| tough rehearsals, in order to get fully ready. Some of | | | | Sometimes the BMX bicycles fall hard on the ground; |
| the difficult tricks are like standing on the front pegs, | | | | that is why, the manufacturers have introduced 'Cro |
| and spinning the rest of the bike around. The skillful | | | | Moly' tube sets to the BMX bicycles. A BMX bike with |
| bikers can even summersault in air. So, these are tricks | | | | smaller gear set-ups reduce the weight of the bikes by |
| that can be gripped after a long practice session. | | | | using chain rings, smaller rear drivers, and shorter chain |
| While riding the BMX bicycles, you would need ample | | | | length. |
| of protection. You must protect your elbows, knees | | | | Sales of BMX bicycles are much higher than the other |
| and most importantly your head with the helmet. If you | | | | ones. Bikes can be seen with every fashionable bike |
| are interested in having a primary look at the toughest | | | | rider, on sidewalks and in their natural habitat. Instead of |
| BMX competitions, then the X games on various | | | | competing with anyone, a simple ride would be much |
| sports channels can help you out. | | | | more comfortable. While riding you have to be very |
| The Designs Of BMX Bicycles | | | | conscious, and should not make too much experiments |
| The main features of a BMX bike: | | | | with your tricks. Don't forget to wear a helmet |
| 1. Straight tubes | | | | whenever you are riding. |
| 2. Gusseted frames | | | | Thus, the BMX bicycles are both, fashionable and |
| 3. Reinforced handlebars | | | | powerful, providing you the ultimate passion for |
| 4. Powerful mag wheels | | | | fashionable biking. |
| 5. Long crankarms | | | | |