| BMX Bikes are specially designed bicycles for | | | | 5. Long crankarms |
| racing on sandy and hilly tracks. Apart from racing | | | | 6. Steel rims |
| on hilly terrains, bikers also perform tricks on flat | | | | 7. Coaster brakes |
| grounds, wooden ramps and trails. | | | | The bike producers manufacture bikes with light |
| Earlier, bikes were manufactured with an | | | | body. The body of this bike is made of aluminum |
| assembled frame and fork, with two wheels and | | | | or chromium and molybdenum for frames and |
| a seat. BMX bicycles originated in the state of | | | | steel for the rims. Aluminum is also used for rims, |
| California in the late 60s, but it was not until the | | | | freewheels and caliper brakes. The 24-inch |
| beginning of 1961 that the bikes achieved great | | | | versions of BMX bicycles are called Cruisers. |
| popularity. The manufacturers then began to | | | | The frames of these bicycles are made to be |
| produce these 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 you precious |
| and organizations where people can come to try | | | | minutes in a close race. |
| their hands out on the BMX bicycles and practice | | | | The tires 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 common | | | | traction and power. Another aspect that |
| problems that may occur during the ramp | | | | distinguishes the BMX tires from the others is in |
| performances. | | | | the construction of their wheels. Generally the |
| Bike tricks are not easy for bikers. The stunts | | | | rims are of 20 inches, but there can be different |
| are quite tough to perform and you should | | | | sizes too. |
| undergo tough rehearsals in order to get fully | | | | Sometimes the BMX bicycles fall hard and that is |
| ready. Some of the difficult tricks are like standing | | | | why the manufacturers have introduced Cro Moly |
| on the front pegs, and spinning the rest of the | | | | tube sets to the BMX bicycles. A BMX bike with |
| bike around. The skillful bikers can even | | | | smaller gear set-ups reduce the weight of the |
| summersault in the air. It may take lots of | | | | bikes by using chain rings, smaller rear drivers, and |
| practice to master these tricks. | | | | shorter chain length. |
| While riding the bicycles you should have ample | | | | Sales of these bicycles are much higher than the |
| protection. You must protect your elbows, knees | | | | other ones. Bikes can be seen with every |
| and most importantly your head with the helmet. | | | | fashionable bike rider, on sidewalks and in their |
| If you are interested in a look at the toughest | | | | natural habitat. Instead of competing with anyone, |
| BMX competitions, the X games on various sports | | | | a simple ride would be much more comfortable. |
| channels can help you out. | | | | While riding you have to be very conscious, and |
| The Designs Of BMX Bicycles | | | | should not make too much experiments with your |
| The main features of the bike: | | | | tricks. Do not forget to wear a helmet whenever |
| 1. Straight tubes | | | | 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. |