Many types of BMXs do not have brakes, and there are many reasons for this. Most riders looking to use their bike for freestyling or tricks now opt for a BMX without brakes. Since brake cables often get tangled with twisting handlebars, these bikes are used to make tricks more achievable. I’ll be discussing: BMX …
Coaster bikes are brakes that are activated by pedaling backward. They are sometimes called backpedal brakes. Coaster brakes are the standard brakes found on most kids’ bikes or adult cruiser-style bikes. They are sometimes, though not regularly found on BMX bikes. By nature, they are simplistic and require little to no maintenance. Coaster brakes are …
Can BMX bikes work on long-distance trips? BMX bikes do not work well with long distances or commutes, but certain exceptions could exist. In general, a BMX bike’s frame, lower tires, and length contribute to its inability to ride long-distance. Often, they can be compared to skateboards because of their use in tricks and stunts. …
If you’re a fan of either BMXing or mountain biking, and you’d like to combine the two, then a BMX mountain bike hybrid could be just what you are looking for. What are BMX mountain bike hybrids? BMX MTB hybrid bikes (sometimes also known as dirt jump bikes) are a special crossbreed with the combined …
There are lots of options when it comes to BMX brakes and how they work. There are four types of BMX bikes according to their brakes: bikes with no brakes, only front brakes, only rear brakes, and bikes with both front and rear brakes. Also there are a range of different braking mechanisms. BMX bikes …
I’ve ridden BMX bikes off and on since I was a kid, and I’ve tried bikes with a range of different brakes. What are the main types of BMX brake? The seven main types of BMX brakes are Cantilever, V-Bike Brakes, U-Brakes, Gyro Brakes, Coaster Brakes, Caliper Brakes, and Mechanical Disc Brakes. Brakes offer stopping …
There are some tricks that look tough, others that seem dangerous, but then there are tricks that look outright impossible to do. Out of those, the 11 hardest BMX bike tricks include: No Footer Tail Whip Truck Driver (360 Barspin) Can Can and Nac Nac Euro Table Invert Moto Whip Superman The 720 Double Barspin …
One of the more recent additions to the Olympic line-up is BMX, offering riders a chance to shine at the world’s greatest sporting show. But when did it first become an Olympic sport? BMX racing made its debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. There were medal events for both men and women, but BMX …
I’ve been riding BMX bikes for years, and one question I get asked a lot by those interested in trying it is – Do BMX Bikes have gears? BMX bikes do have gears. Initially, BMX bikes had a greater gearing ratio of 44/16. But the newer models of BMX bikes have smaller gearing in the …
I’ve been riding BMX and mountain bikes for far too many years, and one rather perplexing phenomenon is the number of BMX bike riders that ride their bikes without any brakes. That leads to the question, do BMX bikes have brakes? More often than not, BMX bikes are equipped with just a rear brake; nevertheless, …