r/bmx • • 5d 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 • • 1h ago

VIDEO 15 min solo sesh

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r/bmx • • 10h ago

VIDEO Solid session after work.

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r/bmx • • 1h ago

PHOTO Fb marketplace back at it. But theoretically, would it work?

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I think the rear rider would need the bars raised, but if you had 2 good riders, I wonder if they could pull of something wild


r/bmx • • 2h ago

PHOTO Better pics and some changes in my new rig!

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Changed the seat and pedals for ones I prefer, and removed all the stupid stickers/marker drawings.

Came out to about 10.5kg of weight, pretty stoked about it!


r/bmx • • 3h ago

VIDEO Form issue or fit issue?

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TLDR: Noticed I’m pretty hunched over when trying to pop a bunny hop Is my bike/bars too small or am I just not doing it quite right? or both?

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Just picked up a BMX after years of mountain biking, time for a mid life crisis I guess. Been having fun so far but decided to record my bunny hops to see how I’m doing. I feel like this is a decent one but I noticed I’m really hunched over the whole time and maybe that’s why I’m not getting more height?

Just wondering if y’all think this bike might be a bit too small or if I’m just doing something wrong? I’m 6’ tall and it’s a 20.75TT, which I know is probably a bit small but it was a great deal for something just to try out the sport.


r/bmx • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION Anybody have good pants recommendations? I have used jwalkers for the longest time and just found out they're done.

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Title says it all. I've been wearing the black jwalkers forever and I'm looking for something similar in terms of the stretch and the style.


r/bmx • • 14h ago

VIDEO Regular boring barspin; 180-smith-switch smith

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r/bmx • • 7h ago

DISCUSSION bmx shoe recommendations

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Hi yall! ive been riding half cabs for a long time (i ride park). they keep breaking on me every couple months and im kinda done with it. i like the good padding on the sides and the vans undersole, but does anyone have some recommendations for some better shoes? ive been looking into etnies/adidas/new balance but im not sure what will protect my foot decently/ what has good grip.


r/bmx • • 17h ago

VIDEO Regular and Oppo, Febble and Smith

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Just couldn’t get them super clean all together 🤷‍♂️ something to work on


r/bmx • • 1d ago

VIDEO This was harder then I expected it to be. But happy I landed it.

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r/bmx • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION Old BMX vid that featured the band Salmon.

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I am trying to find the video that featured a couple songs from Salmon. It was from somewhere between 1995 and 2000. I've been able to track down a ton of others that I remember but none of them have been correct yet. Anyone out there know the video? The songs played are "the knack", and "Voltron".


r/bmx • • 1d ago

VIDEO nice background

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r/bmx • • 9h ago

BIKE CHECK Wtp frame id?

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20 gbp


r/bmx • • 1d ago

VIDEO Small bike shenanigans

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I will never, ever, buy one of these. But when someone at the skatepark hands one to me, you bet your ass I'm gonna ride it. 😂


r/bmx • • 6h ago

DISCUSSION Correct Spoke Length - Odyssey

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Hey everyone,

I broke a spoke for the first time and could use some help figuring out the right replacement length.

I'm running an Odyssey Hazard Lite 20" rim with an Odyssey C5 Cassette hub. I tried using a few online spoke calculators, but every calculator gives me a different number.

I removed and measured the old spokes:

  • Non-Driver Side: Definitely 188 mm.
  • Driver Side: It's slightly bent, but after straightening it out as best as I could, it also measures around 188 mm.

When holding them side-by-side, they look almost identical, though it's hard to tell for sure because of the slight bend.

My question: If the actual ideal setup turns out to be 188 mm (Non-Driver) / 186 mm (Driver), can I safely use 188 mm spokes on both sides? I already bought a pack of 188 mm spokes and am hoping I can make them work. Is it better to use too long or too short spokes?

Thanks in advance!


r/bmx • • 12h ago

DISCUSSION I Need your help and recommendation.

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Hello! I really need your help please. I haven't ridden in about 10 years, and I'd love to get back into BMX. I have a few questions.

Do I need a full chromoly bike?

What size should I get? I can't decide between a 20.5" and a 20.75" top tube. I'm a woman, 64 kg, and 169 cm tall (I think that's around 5'6.5").

Every sizing guide I look at seems to recommend 20.5" on one hand and 20.75" on the other, so I'm really struggling to decide!

I'll mainly be riding at skateparks.

Thanks in advance for your help!

My budget is around €500, and I'm also open to buying second-hand.


r/bmx • • 14h ago

DISCUSSION sprained finger from bmx

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I sprained my finger on my bmx 2 weeks ago and i still hurt.Im just doing my bunnyhops and then my finger slipped on the grips on impact.I normally get sprained wrist that heal for a week and this is my first time having a sprained finger.How i can heal this fast(like 1 month) so I can ride again?


r/bmx • • 8h ago

DISCUSSION Help for back pain

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Has anyone actually tried this stuff? There’s some big names in bmx pushing it like Dennis Enarson.

I have a pretty bad back and some disc depletion in my lumbar and wake up with pain on the daily. I’m told 32 is too young for surgery so I basically stretch and exercise. Anyone else had success with anything else. I’m basically to the point where I’ll have to quit riding unfortunately. Any input is welcome


r/bmx • • 20h ago

DISCUSSION Brakes rubbing on the rim on a brand new bike. How do I fix this?

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r/bmx • • 2d ago

VIDEO 180

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r/bmx • • 1d ago

PHOTO have a chance to trade my GT mallet goose neck for a 1985 Ross piranha freshly powder coated and decaled

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r/bmx • • 2d ago

VIDEO Stairs fakie halfcab

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r/bmx • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Sunday/Odyssey Lifetime Warranty

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Hey guys,

i have questions about the Lifetime Warranty from Sunday and Odyssey. A couple years ago i bought a Soundwave Frame, a R32 Fork and Thunderbolt from Odyssey.

But then I stopped riding and sold the bike.

Now, I started riding again and found my bike from back then and bought it back but the person doesn't have the Warranty Papers anymore.

Now my question:

Do I only need a receipt in order to get warranty when something breaks? Or what exactly do I need?

NOTE: I didn't buy the parts from Sunday/Odyssey. I got them from a retailer called "kunstform" in Germany. Idk if that plays a role.

Thank you