| BMX Bikes are bicycles designed specially for | | | | light body. The body of a BMX bike is made of |
| racing on hilly and sandy tracks. Apart from racing | | | | aluminum or chromium and molybdenum for |
| on undulating terrains, bikers also perform tricks | | | | frames and steel for the rims. Aluminum is used |
| on flat grounds, trails and wooden ramps. Not too | | | | also for rims, freewheels and caliper brakes. The |
| long ago, bikes were manufactured with an | | | | 24-inch versions of these bikes are called 'cruisers'. |
| assembled frame and fork, with two wheels and | | | | The frames on BMX bicycles are made to be |
| a seat. BMX bicycles originated in the state of | | | | very light and maneuvered accordingly, therefore, |
| California in the late 60's, but it was not before | | | | it can weather the blows while racing and jumping. |
| the beginning of 1961, that the bikes achieved | | | | Furthermore, a light bike can save your minutes, |
| popularity, and the manufacturers began to | | | | in a tight fought BMX race. |
| produce bicycles frequently. BMX stunts and tricks | | | | The tiers of BMX bicycles are completely |
| are presently extremely popular among | | | | different from the road bikes. They are knobby |
| teenagers. There is a plethora of clubs and | | | | with excellent traction and power. Another aspect |
| organizations where people can come and try | | | | that distinguishes the BMX tires from the others is |
| their hands out on the BMX bicycles and practice | | | | the construction of their wheels. The rims are of |
| the skills and tricks. With these early practices, the | | | | 20 inches generally, but there can be different |
| young bikers get acquainted with the possible | | | | sizes as well. |
| problems that may occur during the ramp | | | | From time to time the BMX bicycles fall hard on |
| performances. | | | | the ground, which is why the manufacturers have |
| Tricks are definitely not easy for any biker. The | | | | introduced 'Cro Moly' tube sets to the bikes. A |
| stunts extremely tough to perform. One should | | | | BMX bike with smaller gear set-ups minimizes the |
| go through tough rehearsals, in order to be | | | | weight of the bikes by using chain rings, smaller |
| completely ready. Some of the challenging tricks | | | | rear drivers, and shorter length of chain. BMX |
| are like standing on the front pegs, and spinning | | | | bicycles sales are much higher than the other |
| the rest of the bike around. The really skillful | | | | ones. Bikes can be seen with every fashionable |
| bikers can even summersault in air. These tricks | | | | bike rider, on sidewalks and in their natural habitat. |
| can be gripped after a long practice session. While | | | | As opposed to competing, a simple ride would be |
| riding the BMX bikes, you would need ample | | | | much more comfortable. While riding, however, |
| protection. You must protect your elbows, knees | | | | you have to be very conscious, and should not |
| and most importantly your head with the helmet. | | | | make too much experiments with your tricks. |
| If you are interested in having a first look at the | | | | Don not forget to wear a helmet whenever riding. |
| toughest BMX competitions, then the X games on | | | | The BMX bicycles are both, fashionable and |
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| The main features of a BMX bike are straight | | | | fashionable biking. |
| tubes, gusseted frames, reinforced handlebars, | | | | For more resources about BMX or even about |
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