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