July 14th, 2010
Many adults unfamiliar with BMX bikes are often surprised at how well-known the top BMX brands are among older children. Those wishing to buy a BMX bike or looking to receive a bike as a present will often cite a particular brand on their wish list, rather than indicating contentment with a generic BMX bike.
Part of this impetus towards brand names may be the result of image-consciousness; in the main, however, it represents a justifiable desire for effective performance from a BMX bike, and for full confidence in the safety and reliability of the riding equipment.
BMX is a demanding activity, both on the rider and on the bike. Beginners will obviously not be able to perform to the same level as more experienced riders. Following the BMX maxim that you get out what you put in, they will expect their bike to respond well to their hard efforts to learn and practice basic moves; and to withstand the stresses to which they subject their BMX bike.
Fortunately, BMX bikes make for a surprisingly reasonable investment, when compared with the cost of road bikes and mountain bikes. There are also many top brand names that produce cheap BMX bikes for the entry and intermediate level markets, that still retain many quality design features: the dirt jump BMX Haro X1, for example, or the freestyle Haro F1C.
At specialist online shop bmx.co.uk we can advise on the most appropriate branded BMX bikes for a child’s height, build and level of experience, and we will also match any other online retailer for price.
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June 28th, 2010
Those looking to buy a child’s BMX bike are often pleasantly surprised at how many quality BMX bikes are available for a young beginner – and just how affordable these bikes can be.
Children’s BMX bikes share many of the design characteristics of adult BMX bikes – the main difference being that they are smaller in scale.
The frame size is the main determinant of suitability for a younger rider, with the top tube of a frame (the uppermost horizontal tube connecting the front of bike to the saddle area) being a good few inches shorter than the adult version.
A child’s BMX bike is also likely to have smaller diameter wheels (16 inches rather than the standard 20 inches) as well as shorter crank arms (the small metal arms to which the pedals are connected) in order to make the bike more manageable.
Provided a child’s BMX bike is purchased from a reputable BMX shop, the buyer can rest assured that it will conform to the highest standards of safety, durability and reliability. Furthermore, buying from a specialist BMX shop will also ensure that full consideration will be given to finding the best model for a child’s height and weight, as well as guaranteeing expert advice on the most appropriate protective gear.
A good quality child’s entry level BMX bike need not break the bank, with models such as the Ruption Pulse 16, for example, falling well within most budgets. At specialist online BMX shop bmx.co.uk, we will even pledge to match any other online price.
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February 26th, 2010
Those relatively new to BMX often wonder at the continuing debates and discussions among experienced riders as to which of these bikes and parts are the ‘best’; and why, after so many years of BMX activity, it appears to be so hard to get riders to agree on what constitutes the ultimate BMX package.
The answer to this is two-fold.
Firstly, and ironically, debate is more intense today precisely because many of the major arguments over BMX have already been won.
Most industry experts would agree that major challenges to the existing BMX order are likely to be few and far between in the years ahead. What we have today instead, they say, is a situation where once a certain quality or price threshold is reached, brands and technologies will either vary only in subtlety (such as in the choice of wheel rims or pedals); or will arguably function equally well depending on their application (threaded versus threadless headsets for example).
The field is therefore open for argument and debate about which of these products are ‘best’ within any given price bracket.
This brings us to the second part of the explanation on why opinion about BMX differs so much: quite simply, personal taste. BMX is a highly individual sport, part of the attraction of which is trying out different parts to see which ones work best for a rider. This journey is an ongoing and highly rewarding one for most BMX enthusiasts.
At bmx.co.uk we welcome the opportunity to advise newcomers to BMX impartially about the options available to help them start their BMX journey.
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February 23rd, 2010
One of the attractions for those who enjoy BMX is the almost guaranteed introduction of new models each year from the major suppliers of BMX bikes. These new BMX bikes may well come in at a variety of ride levels, from advanced premium models with a carefully selected amalgam of high quality parts, down to the more intermediate or starter level rides with a careful balancing of value versus price.
What are the key aspects of these BMX bikes that enthusiastic BMX riders are looking out for?
First of all, potential buyers will be keen to see how many parts are made from chromoly rather than high-tensile steel. Chromoly is a steel alloy that benefits from the same degree of strength as steel yet requires less bulk in order to achieve this. As a consequence the more parts that are made from chromoly the lighter the bike will be without losing any of its strength.
Secondly, BMX enthusiasts will be keen to see how innovative the overall designs of the bikes are; whether the company has used a clever and effective combination of parts; or whether, perhaps, a single component embodies a smart, unique twist on a well-worn theme.
Finally, most BMX riders will fall head over heels with cutting edge paintwork or graphics on BMX bikes; riding a BMX can be as much about how the bike looks as how it performs.
At bmx.co.uk we stock many of the latest models from the top BMX suppliers, and all at prices that will add yet another reason to please the BMX buyer.
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February 19th, 2010
When a young person starts to show an interest in BMX there is often an understandable concern regarding the potential hazards of what is, essentially, an extreme sport. There are however many ways in which to minimise the risks without downgrading the fun.
The first priority is to ensure that the rider is equipped with the most appropriate clothing and safety gear for the BMX discipline in question. At bmx.co.uk we stock a wide range of quality branded safety accessories including helmets and protective pads for knees and elbows. We can advise on the most suitable clothing and gear, regardless of whether the rider intends to begin racing BMX, dirt jumping, or freestyle BMX.
The second action to take is to look for an association or official BMX grouping. This has been relatively easy for BMX racing, given the number of official race meetings that frequently occur up and down the country. For dirt jumping and freestyle BMX however, group get-togethers have tended to be very informal affairs, often with little official input or supervision.
In recent years however some councils, and even some schools, have recognised the growing significance of freestyle BMX among young people and have come to the conclusion that they should be doing all they can to nurture this new talent. As a result new skate parks have been built that are as suitable for BMX riders as they are for skaters. Training is even offered at many venues.
Although such supervised freestyle BMX centres are usually local affairs, details are often publicised on the internet.
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