| BMX riding is an exciting sport. However, you | | | | In BMX racing, besides your head, you also have |
| should pay special attention to the BMX | | | | to protect your elbows and knees. Make sure you |
| equipment which is an important part of BMX | | | | invest in good quality elbow and knee pads which |
| riding. | | | | are especially designed for BMX racing. Usually |
| Your BMX bike should be according to the type of | | | | elbow pads cost around $18 while knee pads |
| riding you are doing. There are special BMX bikes | | | | costs between $19 and $35. |
| for BMX racing, dirt jumping and freestyle. So, | | | | If you are in BMX racing, freestyle or dirt jumping, |
| choose your BMX bike wisely. Besides this, your | | | | you will be spending a lot of time on the ground! |
| BMX bike should not have reflector brackets, | | | | That is why it is important to wear long-sleeve |
| chain guard, fenders and kickstand. This is for | | | | shirts (or t-shirts) and pants (or jeans). The key is |
| your own safety so make sure your BMX bikes | | | | to protect your body as much as possible from |
| does not these. | | | | getting hurt. The next BMX equipment that you |
| Never attempt getting on your BMX bike without | | | | should invest in is closed-toed shoes. |
| a helmet. There are two styles of helmets | | | | Do not forget to get a bike repair kit. Buy a kit |
| available and you can choose anyone one. There | | | | that allows you do most of the repairs on your |
| is the traditional bucket style helmet and the full | | | | bike and always keep it handy. Most bike repair |
| face helmet. Make sure your helmet has proper | | | | kits should have repair tools, a patch kit and an air |
| padding to cushion a blow to your head if you | | | | pump. |
| should fall. Price of bucket style helmets starts | | | | Once you have all the protective and important |
| from $30 while full helmets start from $80. | | | | equipment for BMX bikes, you are all set to go. |