| Buying your first BMX bike frame can be very | | | | dirt track. On the other hand, freestyle and dirt |
| elating. I remember when I first bought mine. I | | | | jumping bikes are heavier and sturdier to meet |
| can't contain the excitement that I felt as I | | | | the demands on the bike. BMX bikes are |
| recently outgrew my old bike with trainer wheels. | | | | dirt-ready racing bikes that has lightweight frames |
| Eventually, my excitement dwindled as my dad | | | | and parts. |
| explained the differences between BMX bike | | | | Most BMX bike frames are lightweight yet strong. |
| frames from mountain bikes (my dad was a biker | | | | These frames are commonly produced using |
| himself) hoping that in so doing, it would help me | | | | lightweight materials like aluminum, thereby making |
| arrive at a fair decision. I didn't understand it | | | | the frame rust proof as well. There are more |
| before, as I was only 12 years old, but I do now. | | | | advantages in getting a lightweight bike so it |
| And that's what I would like to share with you. | | | | should not come as a surprise that the lighter the |
| My dad opted that we should purchase a bike | | | | bike, the pricier it would be. |
| frame first, and then proceed with other parts. He | | | | You also need to take note of your interest |
| said that it was always important the the frame | | | | before you purchase wheels for your bike. The |
| that we purchase was something that was sturdy | | | | wheels that are being used in BMX bikes are |
| enough to handle shock yet lightweight enough to | | | | lighter as compared to freestyle and jump bikes. |
| allow me to do some stunts with it. I know I was | | | | You need to specifically determine if you will use |
| too young for that but dad wanted me to learn | | | | your BMX frame simply for show or racing. Check |
| how to do bike tricks before I reach the age of | | | | out the knobby tread on tires. They are best for |
| 16. | | | | speed and traction on the dirt road. |
| Of course, the first thing that you need to | | | | Of course, you should also check the price of the |
| consider before buying your first BMX frame is to | | | | bike frame that you will purchase. There are BMX |
| decide on what your needs and interests are. | | | | frames that are available online as well as on you |
| BMX is the universally accepted term but there | | | | local bike stores. Make sure that your purchase |
| are differences between each BMX bike. True | | | | will not hurt your budget.. |
| BMX, or bicycle motocross, is used for racing the | | | | |