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My son saw BMX riders for the first time and is very interested in riding a BMX bike. I have searched on the internet but can't seem to find a place for him to learn how to ride or even a estimate on how much it may cost to involve him in this sport. any ideas on where to start?
I realize his age and I realize the dangers in the sport. i am asking for suggestions on where to start from. I am not asking for people to give me their ideas on what he should not be doing. Children start BMX racing at 2 so from what I have learned, he is starting late. so PLEASE give me ideas on where to start.
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The great thing about BMX, is that it's not expensive to get into. The cost of the bike is the initial outlay, then it's just the occasional tyre and chain, once they wear out every 6 months or so. Get him a 16" bmx, preferebly from a bmx store, as Wal-Mart bikes usually have odd dimensions, and what may LOOK like a bmx, may not FEEL like a regular bmx does. Believe me, an extra inch on the top tube and chainstay length, can make a bike feel totally different, expecially to a young boy. A 16" to him, will feel like a 20" does to a teenager.
Secondly, I suggest putting 4 pegs on the bike, front and back. They are the aluminum/steel bits that attach to the axles, allowing him to stand on, or carry friends around the place, which is illegal, but usefull. He might be too young to do tricks on them just yet, but it will allow him to get used to using them, even just standing on them as he cruises along. This will also help him decide which discipline of BMX he wants to follow, be it Racing, Street/Park, Vert, or Flatland.
Your best bet at this stage of his life, is to just let him discover BMX for himself. It's a means of transport for him, as well as a piece of sporting equipment. Do him the favour of getting him well equipped with all the necessary gear, so he feels the part, as well as looking the part. If a kid had a cool helmet, shin pads (those pedals can come round and bite you bad!!), pegs, and a bike with a GYRO (this allows him to turn his handlebars a full 360 degrees without tangling the brake cables), he will feel like he's got 'top of the line' stuff, making his interest and motivation higher than just having a 'regular bike'.
Keep him intereste din it, by showing interest in his riding. Go riding with him, film him riding and play it back for him. He'll get a kick outa seeing himself on tv, riding his bike :)
Show him clips on Youtube of the pro's doing flips, spins, whips, and massive airs. It will blow his mind, and if you encourage him, telling him he will be able to do that one day, he'll hold onto that dream.
I ride Flatland bmx, myself, and I do shows occasionaly, with a BMX Stunt team. Last weekend, we had a fill-in, as one of our regular riders was overseas with his sponsor. This fill-in was a 13yr old kid, who was doing huge Superman Airs, 10 foot in the air, off a 5 foot ramp. This kid was fearless, and for sure he will be a pro in a matter of years.
You might wanna look at building a foam pit in your back yard. Dig a massive hole, and fill it with foam, with a little ramp at the edge of it. He can ride off the ramp, into the pit. He'll love the feeling of flying into that thing, and get him comfortable with taking risks, that way.
With BMX, the more time you spend on your bike, the more skill and controll you have over your bike. The internet has a world of tricks he can learn. Just look up 'How To bmx' on Youtube, and there will be stuff you can teach him.
Being a BMX pro would be such a dream life for a kid. Encourage him, teach him that he TOO can have the life of being a Pro Rider... the comps, the sponsors, the hot car, and girl to match. lol All in good time, but for now, show your interest in it, encourage him, and that'll bear it's fruit.
The great thing about BMX, is that it's not expensive to get into. The cost of the bike is the initial outlay, then it's just the occasional tyre and chain, once they wear out every 6 months or so. Get him a 16" bmx, preferebly from a bmx store, as Wal-Mart bikes usually have odd dimensions, and what may LOOK like a bmx, may not FEEL like a regular bmx does. Believe me, an extra inch on the top tube and chainstay length, can make a bike feel totally different, expecially to a young boy. A 16" to him, will feel like a 20" does to a teenager.
Secondly, I suggest putting 4 pegs on the bike, front and back. They are the aluminum/steel bits that attach to the axles, allowing him to stand on, or carry friends around the place, which is illegal, but usefull. He might be too young to do tricks on them just yet, but it will allow him to get used to using them, even just standing on them as he cruises along. This will also help him decide which discipline of BMX he wants to follow, be it Racing, Street/Park, Vert, or Flatland.
Your best bet at this stage of his life, is to just let him discover BMX for himself. It's a means of transport for him, as well as a piece of sporting equipment. Do him the favour of getting him well equipped with all the necessary gear, so he feels the part, as well as looking the part. If a kid had a cool helmet, shin pads (those pedals can come round and bite you bad!!), pegs, and a bike with a GYRO (this allows him to turn his handlebars a full 360 degrees without tangling the brake cables), he will feel like he's got 'top of the line' stuff, making his interest and motivation higher than just having a 'regular bike'.
Keep him intereste din it, by showing interest in his riding. Go riding with him, film him riding and play it back for him. He'll get a kick outa seeing himself on tv, riding his bike :)
Show him clips on Youtube of the pro's doing flips, spins, whips, and massive airs. It will blow his mind, and if you encourage him, telling him he will be able to do that one day, he'll hold onto that dream.
I ride Flatland bmx, myself, and I do shows occasionaly, with a BMX Stunt team. Last weekend, we had a fill-in, as one of our regular riders was overseas with his sponsor. This fill-in was a 13yr old kid, who was doing huge Superman Airs, 10 foot in the air, off a 5 foot ramp. This kid was fearless, and for sure he will be a pro in a matter of years.
You might wanna look at building a foam pit in your back yard. Dig a massive hole, and fill it with foam, with a little ramp at the edge of it. He can ride off the ramp, into the pit. He'll love the feeling of flying into that thing, and get him comfortable with taking risks, that way.
With BMX, the more time you spend on your bike, the more skill and controll you have over your bike. The internet has a world of tricks he can learn. Just look up 'How To bmx' on Youtube, and there will be stuff you can teach him.
Being a BMX pro would be such a dream life for a kid. Encourage him, teach him that he TOO can have the life of being a Pro Rider... the comps, the sponsors, the hot car, and girl to match. lol All in good time, but for now, show your interest in it, encourage him, and that'll bear it's fruit.
Frame/Wheel Size: 16 inches bmx bike? im 5'4 and i dont know if thats too small or the right size.plzz help.?
Alex Luna
is that a good size im 5'4 and i dont know if its too small. thinking about buying a bmx bike online so just making sure if thts too small.
Answer
^^ this guy dosent know what hes talking about...
K first off a 16inch bmx is for little kids. go with 20" wheels like the rest of the world just get a bike with maybe a slightly smaller TT (toptube) i'm 5'6" and I ride a 20" wheel bmx with 20.75" TT. Find something that size TT or smaller it will be good for ya.
^^ this guy dosent know what hes talking about...
K first off a 16inch bmx is for little kids. go with 20" wheels like the rest of the world just get a bike with maybe a slightly smaller TT (toptube) i'm 5'6" and I ride a 20" wheel bmx with 20.75" TT. Find something that size TT or smaller it will be good for ya.
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