| When you first enter the Bmx world you have | | | | and lots of frustration. Try and get a used Bmx |
| many questions. They begin with what kind of | | | | bike with double wall rims or better. This will save |
| bike should I buy? What brands are good and | | | | you lots of money in the future. Also check to |
| what aren't? What on earth is an integrated | | | | see what kind of hub the rims have. Try and get |
| headset and do I need it? These questions aren't | | | | a bike that have wheels with a cassette hub. |
| even the tip of the ice burg when it comes to | | | | Although not necessary it is very beneficial. |
| beginners. This guide will help you out when | | | | Cassette hubs are much smoother and allow you |
| deciding to buy a used Bmx bike. | | | | to have very small gear rations which are a huge |
| The first choice you need to make when buying a | | | | plus! The last thing to check on wheels is the |
| used Bmx bike is what type of riding will you | | | | color. Yes this may seem dumb to you, but color |
| mainly do? A rider's bike who typically rides street | | | | does matter when it comes to Bmx wheels. |
| is different than a rider's bike that typically rides | | | | Chrome rims have the absolute best braking |
| street. Obviously you don't need a bike for each | | | | surface, the pads easily grip to the chrome. With |
| type of riding and any bike can go on any terrain. | | | | Black rims, as well as other colors, the pad has a |
| But if your only gonna ride dirt than there is no | | | | tougher time slowing the rim due to the paint. |
| need to have pegs. Once you know what your | | | | Forks: |
| main type of riding will be you can now begin | | | | Forks are the last main thing to look at when it |
| looking at bikes. There are many things to | | | | comes to purchasing a used Bmx bike. Like |
| consider when buying a used bike, but I feel these | | | | frames, forks are not something that you want |
| are the most important for beginners. | | | | to be stock. Stock forks quickly become bent |
| Frame: | | | | forks. You will want a solid fork that is made by a |
| The frame is the most important part of buying a | | | | good brand. As a beginner you will want the forks |
| used bike. With a solid, reliable frame you can | | | | to have 14mm dropouts. When trying out new |
| easily upgrade your parts rather than having to | | | | tricks like grinding you will be be bending dropouts |
| go out and drop a big chunk of change on a new | | | | and axles with the smaller 3/8 axle. The last thing |
| one. The first thing you will want to consider | | | | to consider with forks are brake mounts. Most |
| about the frame is the top tube length. Make sure | | | | riders only ride with rear brakes, but some riders |
| it is a length suitable to you the rider. Taller riders | | | | use front brakes. If your a rider who wants front |
| will want longer top tubes. Make sure it's of a | | | | brakes check to see if they have brake mounts. |
| reputable brand and is a newer model. Also check | | | | These are the main things to consider when |
| and see if its a stock frame. A stock frame is | | | | buying a used Bmx bike. There are other smaller |
| one that can be bought with a complete bike. For | | | | factors as well. Check to see what on the bike |
| example: the Dk Four Pack is a complete bike. | | | | has sealed bearings. Sealed bearings last much |
| The frame it comes with would be considered a | | | | much longer and are much smoother. Also check |
| stock frame. Stock frames are not bad, but they | | | | to see if the bike comes with pegs if you will be |
| are not the best out there. Frames that are not | | | | doing a lot of street, park, or vert riding. Check to |
| stock have more time put into them to make | | | | see if the bike has a gyro or not. Some riders like |
| them the best they can be. Also check to see | | | | gyros so they can easily do advanced tricks like |
| where the brake mounts are located or if it even | | | | barspins and tailwhips. Gyros are not a necessity |
| has them. You may think that is silly, but some | | | | but are something you may want to look into. |
| signature frames do not have brake mounts. | | | | Looking at all the above things will result in you |
| Wheels: | | | | buying a solid Bmx bike that suites your riding |
| Wheels are also a very important piece of a used | | | | style. You won't have to go out and purchase a |
| Bmx bike. You are going to want a solid pair of | | | | bunch of new parts if you use the advice given |
| rims as a beginner. You will be trying new tricks | | | | here. Hopefully this guide will help you in purchasing |
| and will not be very "smooth." And with your lack | | | | your first used Bmx bike! |
| of skills and fluidity will quickly lead to bent rims | | | | |