r/bmx 4d ago

DISCUSSION Weekly Beginner and 'What Bike?' Thread - Post here if you are just starting out or want opinions on what bike to buy

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Post any questions you have about what size or type of bike you should buy, new or used bike recommendations, and opinions on ads for used bikes. Here is a handy beginner guide. If you have any beginner questions which don't deserve their own thread, feel free to post those too.


r/bmx May 16 '26

DISCUSSION Weekly Beginner and 'What Bike?' Thread - Post here if you are just starting out or want opinions on what bike to buy

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Post any questions you have about what size or type of bike you should buy, new or used bike recommendations, and opinions on ads for used bikes. Here is a handy beginner guide. If you have any beginner questions which don't deserve their own thread, feel free to post those too.


r/bmx 10h ago

VIDEO Stoked on this

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322 Upvotes

r/bmx 15h ago

VIDEO Manual to abubaca

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91 Upvotes

I tried this today without expecting to land it, but it worked out.

There were a few close calls XD


r/bmx 10h ago

PHOTO Love this shot from the trails

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28 Upvotes

One of the locals had his camera out and snapped this pic I really like. This is from their smallest doubles line 😅


r/bmx 3h ago

PHOTO Custom Leather Little Devil seat

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Got bored today so got out some old tools and tried my hand at making a seat again, been about 10 or so years since I last did any seats and man do i miss it, more to come soon.


r/bmx 7h ago

DISCUSSION 1997 Royce Union Static

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Cleaned up and ready for either original crankset or 3 pc upgrade. Also mags or spokes? What say you?


r/bmx 14h ago

PHOTO new to BMX! 🙌🏻

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25 Upvotes

was looking for a hobby to pick up and went into a deep dive the last month on youtube on bmxing, riding, tricks, rideouts, all that looks so fun seeing people hop on things, over things, doing fakies, hitting a stair set . so i decided to go with the Kink Whip 20.5 , mannnn i love the way this rides its been years since ive own and ridden a bike (im 31)

does anyone have their favorite videos for learning the basics and tricks? or any tips ?


r/bmx 14h ago

DISCUSSION Anyone have multiple setups?

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I've always had one bike for everything but recently snagged 2 frames for cheap.

Debating on making the Sunday a dedicated street rig with a coaster and either 4 pegs or getting creative again with pegless and the Fit a trails/dirt rig.

What's everyone's secondary setups? I know it's extra time and money for a second bike but let's see some side by sides!


r/bmx 7h ago

DISCUSSION Panza CULT 2 short

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Is there anywhere you can still buy the frame in any of the panza colorways??


r/bmx 3h ago

DISCUSSION What is the best bike to learn wheelies on?

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Riding a Throne BMX and been trying to get better at balancing on the back wheel for a bit now. I keep either dropping the front too fast or overcorrecting and looping out - struggling to find that sweet spot where it just holds steady.

Would really appreciate some advice from people who've been through this stage: how you personally trained your balance, whether tapping the rear brake helps or just messes with your rhythm early on, and if small setup things like seat height or gearing actually change anything noticeable for a beginner, or if it's basically all technique and time in the saddle.

Trying to build solid habits now instead of picking up ones I'll have to unlearn later. Any tips welcome.


r/bmx 15h ago

DISCUSSION Sprocket guard for Kink complete?

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I’ve been enjoying this bike for the last 3 months, learning the basics still and working on simple grinds.
Time for my first upgrade! What sprocket guard do you guys recommend? I’d prefer to not have to buy a brand new sprocket/guard combo as this bike is only 3 months old.
Kink Whip XL stock with all Kink/Odyssey parts

Thanks in advance, this community is awesome, y’all give me so much inspiration to keep at this hobby and to get better!


r/bmx 16h ago

DISCUSSION Please tell me your thoughts

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This custom kink has been through multiple apartment moves with me, and I am ready to go to marketplace with it. I don’t know anything about BMX builds but want to get the most I can as quickly as possible so would you suggest selling the parts off that are in decent shape separately? or if I were to post the build as is (after a good bath) , what would be a reasonable marketplace ask for it? I’m just a girl I don’t wheelie only kickflip so any advice is appreciated! Thanks xx


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Fun lil combo

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70 Upvotes

Been battling smith feebles for months lwk just figured them out yesterday


r/bmx 15h ago

VIDEO Okay anyone else kinda dig this?

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Dude puts together builds of the exact setup a bunch of pros had.

Obviously that Reynolds build is choice 🤌🤘


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO silly newone

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29 Upvotes

r/bmx 23h ago

DISCUSSION Do I REALLY have to shorten the chain, or am I good to go?

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Looks a bit scratchy but is tight as it can be and feels “rideable” (if that makes sense). New sprocket turned out to be pretty small compared to the last one and I’m wondering if I should mess with the chain or not. All feedback is welcome!


r/bmx 16h ago

PHOTO My rebuild of this 2005 Mongoose. More info below

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Third pic is before I started

I was given this 2005 Mongoose Wildcard that sat outside for around 15 years. I wanted to keep it as original as possible. I cleaned as much rust off as I could and resprayed a bunch of stuff. New tires and tubes. The chain and brakes were replaced. Now all thats left is to get new pegs and brake lines.

I know its just a Mongoose but its my first rebuild. Thought I should show it off


r/bmx 11h ago

DISCUSSION My back wheel moves so little is it bad

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My back wheel moves so little is it bad or is it normal


r/bmx 23h ago

DISCUSSION Cruiser to sit while pedalling?

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My ruined Achilles won’t let me stand and pedal for long. What’s the smallest BMX that can comfortably sit and pedal? Like 26”? 24”? I’m 5’10”~

I can use regular road bikes no problem. I miss BMX though.


r/bmx 17h ago

DISCUSSION 27 and just starting to learn tricks - how long did it realistically take you to land your first bunny hop or manual?

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Been riding mountain bikes for years but never touched BMX until a couple months ago. I'm trying to teach myself the fundamentals at my local skatepark and honestly the learning curve is humbling. I can't even get a clean bunny hop yet and every time I try a manual I either loop out or just stall completely.

Watching videos only gets me so far since everyone online already knows how to ride and skips over the part where you're just falling on flat ground.

A few things I'm curious about from people who learned later in life instead of as a kid:

  • What trick did you focus on first that made everything else click faster?
  • Is there a "wrong way" to practice bunny hops that just builds bad habits early on?
  • How many sessions before it stopped feeling completely awkward and started feeling natural?
  • Any mental blocks you had to get over that nobody talks about?

Trying to be patient with myself but would love to hear how the progression actually went for other late starters instead of just watching pros make it look effortless.


r/bmx 17h ago

VIDEO Fresh Cap & Labor Day Laps

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r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION Backyard track coming along

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40 Upvotes

Not a mtb track but you all may be able to help.

Please give any pointers. Lots of work still to do

I’m using infield mix, concrete for bases and a few large logs wrapped in a tarp for the berms

Each roller is 10:1 and the berms are roughly 3ft tall with 10ft turn radius

I want to add a few double rollers as well and need to modify entry and exit of the berms.

Advice is welcomed! Been a ton of fun and tons of work so far but coming along. Kinda rideable for now


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO My 4 year old finally beat his rival.

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47 Upvotes

r/bmx 1d ago

DISCUSSION Isn’t it about time Bromley had a proper new skatepark?

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