Here’s a guide to buying a BMX bike:

Before you start looking at BMX bikes, identify your price range. Also know what kind or BMX riding you will be doing. If you will be doing nothing but BMX Flatland then you will want a BMX Flatland specific bike. If you are going to do dirt and flatland then you might want to get a BMX street bike. A street bike can usually be used for all types of riding.
If you are going to do any flatland you will most likely want a front and back brake and a gyro. 990 brakes are the high end freestyle brake. They aren’t the easiest to adjust but they offer a fine braking power.

Most people don’t worry about the weight of the bike because an average BMX Freestyle bike weighs around 30 to 40 pounds. But if you are a small person (under 100 lbs.) then you might want to pay attention to the weight. If the bike is too heavy for you, it will be difficult adjusting to how it rides. Also if you are a small person, you might have trouble moving around a large bike. Thus, you might want to get a flatland bike even if you’re going to do a lot of jumping (a strong flatland bike).

Street, dirt and vert cause a lot of stress on the frame. If you will be doing any hard riding in these areas then you want to get a frame that is 4130 CroMo. This is Chrome Moly 4130. It is a stronger material and will hold up longer than steel. We recommend buying a bike that is partly or 100% 4130. Before you get a bike make sure you are able to maneuver it around, so that when it is time to trick you will be able to.

Ricardo Laguna goes Costa Rica!

Even being bilingual and traveling to a country where Spanish is the current language...I still learned so many new things from this trip! I got to see how different Costa Rica is compared to the United States. I never realized how privileged we are to have the many things we have at home. It was interesting to see how even some words in Spanish are used and spoken in the U-S...have a completely different meaning in Costa Rica. The sport of BMX is also changing lives of kids over there. BMX is becoming even more main stream, and it is really helping kids have hope for a better future. They are staying out of trouble and are building a career from riding their bikes.
This trip to Costa Rica showed me that being a professional BMX rider can offer an unbelievable amount of opportunity. I got to see so much history South America has to offer and meet tons of new friends!
The city of Cartago hosted the 7th annual King of Dirt
Competition where people came from Central and South America to see the pro riders hit the dirt. Some even traveled 12 hours on little money just to make it to the comp. The dedication of the athletes is so strong that some riders even cracked their bike frames, but they still competed. That's because KOD is the biggest comp of the year for them and they have been practicing day in and day out. Mother nature was not on our side by giving us a steady 25 MPH wind. However, that didn't stop the riders from wanting to show off tricks they have been working on all year.

I feel so lucky and honored to win the title of Latin America King of Dirt. While I was in South America I also got to show off my dirt jump building skills. The best part of the trip was getting to spend some time with the future BMX athletes of the world. These kids were so inspirational to me. They also told me how I helped them start riding and how they had always dreamed of riding with me. I was so happy I could make some of their dreams come true. Thanks to everyone for making memories that money can't buy.

Bmx King Of Paca 2011 Teaser

The King of BMX Paca is coming back next year on March 12th 2011 in Marseille, France! Daniel Dhers must be back to secure his title of King of Paca? Some other international riders must be there to uncrowned the King...Check the teaser for the Paca 2011!

Garrett Reynolds Stars In Nike 6.0 Commercial

“Between countless contests and endless filming missions, Garrett Reynolds is one of the busiest riders in BMX. We caught up with Garrett for a few days in San Diego to get this exclusive interview and some absolutely unreal riding footage. You’re going to like this…”

In the latest Nike 6.0 commercial series, the brand brought on board The RZA. Check out the video here above where he remixes for Garrett Reynolds.

BMX Downhill Rotterdam

At first I thought this was a cheesy commercial for a whack light-up product. Then I thought the lights were funny and I kind of started to want some. Then I gasped when I saw these guys drop in on a huge, ultra-steep roof. Then I got confused when I realized it had to be fake. Whew, what an emotional roller coaster… Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on here?

Mountain Bikes

A mountain bike or mountain bicycle (abbreviated MTB or ATB (all-terrain bicycle)) is a bicycle created for off-road cycling. This activity includes traversing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines, on dirt trails, logging roads, and other unpaved environments — activities usually called mountain biking. These bicycles need to be able to withstand the stresses of off-road use with obstacles such as logs and rocks. Most mountain bikes use wheels with rims which are 559mm in ISO sizing, colloquially referred to as "26-inch", although the term is inaccurate as it covers too many rim and tire sizes to be meaningful. Wheels used on mountain bikes usually use wide, knobby tires for good traction on uneven terrain and shock absorption. Since 2000, front wheel suspension has become the norm and full front and rear suspension has become increasingly common. Some mountain bikes are also fitted with bar ends on the handlebars to give extra leverage for hill-climbing.

Since the development of the sport in the 1970s many new subtypes of mountain biking have developed, such as cross-country (XC) biking, all-day endurance biking, Freeride-biking, downhill mountain biking, and a variety of track and slalom competitions. Each of these place different demands on the bike requiring different designs for optimal performance. MTB development has included an increase in gearing, up to 30 speeds, to facilitate both climbing and rapid descents. Other developments include disc instead of cantilever or V-brakes.

The term road bicycle

The term road bicycle is used to describe bicycles built for traveling at speed on paved roads. Some sources use the term to mean racing bicycle. Other sources specifically exclude racing bicycles from the definition, using the term to mean a bicycle of a similar style but built more for endurance and less the fast bursts of speed desired in a racing bicycle; as such, they usually have more gear combinations and fewer hi-tech racing features. These bicycles are sometimes referred to as 'dropped-bar fitness bicycles' or 'sportive' bicycles to distinguish them from racing bicycles.

Compared to other styles of bicycle, road bicycles share common features:
The handlebars are dropped to create an aerodynamic position.
The tires are narrow, high-pressure and smooth to decrease rolling resistance.
They usually use multiple derailleur gears. (Single-speed and fixed gear varieties exist)
The bicycle is of a lightweight construction.
The term road bicycle can also describe any type of bike used primarily on paved roads, in contrast to bikes primarily intended for off-road use, such as mountain bikes. Other road bikes include:
Touring bicycles are designed for bicycle touring: they are robust, comfortable and capable of carrying heavy loads.

Hybrid bicycles are designed for a variety of recreational and utility purposes. While primarily intended for use on pavement, they may also be used on relatively smooth unpaved paths or trails.
Utility bicycles are designed for utility cycling: are a traditional bicycle for commuting, shopping and running errands in towns and cities.
Roadster a specific form of the Utility bicycle developed in the UK.
Recumbent bicycles are designed for variety of recreational and utility purposes, but are characterised by the unusual riding position in which the cyclist is seated in a reclined position.
Vintage Lightweight bicycles, also known as Classic Lightweight bicycles, are generally older bicycles, with frames which are manufactured using steel tubing and lugs. Certain examples of this bicycle type have become collectors' items, with potential values of several thousand dollars.. Other cyclists prefer this type of bicycle to those manufactured using "modern" techniques because they are "practical, versatile, durable, repairable, and timeless, regardless of current popular trends."

Mongoose Electric Motocross Bike For Kids

This Mongoose Electric Motocross Bicycle is meant for kids (hence its maximum speed of 10 mph.and small size) and features a motocross race design with dual crown chrome suspension forks and removable battery box, chain guard and heavy-duty kickstand. Other cool features on the Mongoose Electric Bike include a motocross designed seat with integrated motocross fender and side number, EV rated SLA type rechargeable battery with plug and play design,. alloy linear pull with alloy/resin brake inhibit lever. Now you can be the baddest 10-year old kid on the block! You can but this sporty electric bike for a price of $220. Mongoose Bikes.

BAWLS Drink signs multi-year sponsorship

BAWLS signs multi-year sponsorship deal with National Bicycle League. BAWLS Guarana today announced the signing of a multi-year sponsorship deal with the National Bicycle League (NBL) to keep BMXers bouncing down the track for years to come! The NBL introduced BAWLS Guarana to BMXers around the country as the Official Energy Drink of the league’s 2007 National Series.

To keep the ‘buzz’ going, BAWLS plans to launch TWO new flavors in 2008 to accompany their already popular products. Additionally, the BAWLStyle.com Bunny Hop Contest - a hit at the 2007 NBL Grand Nationals - will become part of the league’s program at all BAWLS-attended races in 2008, complete with prizes including BAWLS BMX gear, bikes and more! BAWLS also plans to announce several new pro rider sponsorships over the next few weeks and will be launching another nationwide BAWLS BMX Blowout Contest Spring 2008. This story is from bevnet.com for more on this story please visit them at www.bevnet.com

Motocross protective

Sadly someone had beaten us to it. A clean 2004 Husqvarna TC450 was advertised, but had just been sold. You have to be quick sometimes and this had a strong engine, elec start, new battery and extra brake pads and oil filters. Ah well some fan has got a top motocross husqvarna bike with a few bits; for his all pro off road adventures.

 Trademe.co.nz is for our new Zealand off road motorbike fans; this website should turn up some husqvarna motocross 2004 gems.
Would you like a husqvarna sm570 r 2004? for $8,500? The advert had a full description with upgraded front disk brakes, performance carburettor, titanium exhaust, and nearly new tires. As it states in the ad this motox motocross was in mint condition. The high point motocross site is easy to navigate and search – we can’t promise a cheap husqvarna every time you visit, but well worth a quick browse.
The next motox bikes for sale place we went to was yakaz.com. They had a number of husky motox riding bikes for sale with a dedicated husqvarna 125 for sale page. The off road motorbikes included a husqvarna 2004 125 cc (cr125) priced at $3,000. Original off road wheels and original cheap off road tires, with some off road fuel thrown in. Another model which was still a husqvarna 2004 125 cr125 going for $1999. Loads of accessoire pit bike items, like pit bike plastics, moose bash guards, and an off road lights set.
We didn’t see any kids off road bikes on these sites, but perhaps ebay is a better place for motox for sale uk childrens mx motorcycles.
Speaking of ebay, does it have any husqvarna motocross 2004 bikes? well no complete dirt bikes this time; but plenty of motocross spares. Some examples are a pack of -FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS for the HUSQVARNA SM400R 2004 - £7.95, HUSQVARNA 570SM-R FRONT SPROCKET (12 TOOTH) 570 SM-R 2004 – selling for £8.31and a set of FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS for the HUSQVARNA CR125 2001-2004 at £13.50. Also don’t forget shipping costs to be added on all spares and bits within ebay.

The History of Bicycle Motocross

A short history of BMX racing and freestyle. From motocross-inspired dirt racing to big tricks on the vert. How BMX evolved and found its place among extreme sports.
In 1971 the motocross documentary, On Any Sunday opened. The opening scenes captured kids on their bicycles, riding hand-made dirt tracks and imitating motocross riders. These kids weren't just "pretending". They had pie-plate numbers attached to their bikes and handled their Schwinn Sting-Rays as if they were Steve McQueen himself. Suddenly, there was recognition for a new sport that was spreading across the US.
First, there was the Sting-Ray...Although bicycles had been around for a century already, they were predominantly used as a means of transportation. With little exception the bicycles being manufactured were of identical designs and intended purpose. In 1963, Schwinn released the Sting-Ray to tap into the growing interest in customized motorbikes and muscle cars. Adults thought the bikes were ugly but the kids loved them and Schwinn sold over 40,000 Sting-Rays in 1963 alone. Within five years, 70% of all bikes sold in the U.S. were Sting-Rays or copies of them.
It is commonly accepted that BMX (bicycle motocross) began with kids in California. For kids who had the desire to participate in motocross but not the means, BMX offered similar action at low cost. Riders dressed in full motocross gear and hit the dirt courses they had groomed themselves. In 1971, Scot Breithaupt, credited as the founder of BMX, organized the first BMX race. The first pro race debuted four years later and manufacturers were producing bikes with 20" wheels specifically for this growing sport.
BMX grows and evolves... BMX shot into popular culture in 1982 with the release of E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial which showed young characters riding BMX bikes. As the popularity of BMX grew, riders were consistently testing the limits of their bikes. BMX wasn't just about racing anymore. Riders began to merge skateboard park riding with more elaborate tricks and soon freestyle was as popular as racing. The BMX movement continued to grow throughout the 80's, experiencing the same peaks and dips in popularity that occurred in the 70's.

And when the rest of the world goes extreme... In the 1990's the world went extreme. Suddenly every where you looked people were testing the limits of adventure, society, physics and themselves. Extreme sports became recognized as legitimate pursuits and ESPN recognized the potential.

In 1995, ESPN hosted the first Extreme Games (became the X Games in 1996) in Rhode Island. The X Games provided an Olympic-like forum for a new generation of athletes and greater exposure for BMX. Opportunities opened up for BMX riders that they couldn't have previously imagined. Being a BMX rider became a legitimate career for many opening the door for lucrative endorsement and television deals.

Today, BMX racing and freestyle remains a popular pursuit. In addition to the thrill, the opportunity, and possibility-- kids still just love to ride.