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