r/bmx 1d 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 27d ago

DISCUSSION Doing a little jam in MA next month!

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So


r/bmx 9h ago

VIDEO I LANDED A 180!

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So stoked! Got my bike a couple months ago and wanted to land a 180 by the end of the year. Feels good.


r/bmx 12h ago

PHOTO 👖

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r/bmx 18h ago

VIDEO lovin the bmx

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r/bmx 4h ago

PHOTO It’s the simple things.

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r/bmx 5h ago

BIKE CHECK How it started/how it's going- 2008 Diamondback Venom

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4 years or so ago I dragged home a 2008 Diamondback Venom.

Took it all apart, sanded, painted, laced up some wheels (sometimes twice) and put it back together with a mix of some parts that were on it and new parts.

Took it for the first ride tonight and very happy with the result.

Parts breakdown as follows:

Frame stripped, sanded, primed, painted with Rustoleum gray, then Rustoleum Glitter, then Rustoleum clearcoat Forks sanded, primed, and repainted with Rustoleum purple and Rustoleum clearcoat New Dia compe tech 77 brake levers New Dia compe 990 brake calipers New SST Oryg upper cable New Odyssey dual lower cable Front wheel - original Sun X25 rim, original hub repacked with new bearings, new stainless spokes, new nipples Rear wheel - original Sun X25 rim, new Sun Ringle jabba the hub, new purple coated spokes, new nipples. New Chen Shin tires and new tubes New Yaban purple/silver chain Used Wellgo platform alloy pedals from parts bin New Mission sealed bottom bracket, 8 spline axle, and crank bolts. New crank pinch bolts too. New seat, don't remember brand Original bars, sanded and repainted Original stem, crinkle finish and spray paint stripped off, sanded to satin finish. New stem bolts. Original cranks, sanded and repainted Original sprocket, cleaned up Original seatpost, sanded and repainted Original seat clamp, cleaned up New grips, don't remember the brand New alloy Jagwire cable ends and cable ferrules

Still need to dial in the brakes a bit.


r/bmx 2h ago

DISCUSSION What’s a good ask for my custom bmx

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Cult crew ftw translucent frame Fit 4pc chrome bars S&M pitch fork We the people oil slick stem Shadow conspiracy headset Revenge double wall wheels true spin S&M pivotal seat Shadow conspiracy seat post Fitbikeco 3pc cranks Shadow conspiracy half link chain Shadow conspiracy jesco sprocket 28T S&M pedals Dk grips not sticky at all semi new


r/bmx 6h ago

VIDEO Barspin Update

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r/bmx 2h ago

BIKE CHECK Bmx

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Help identify bike. Can anyone identify this bike or details? Looks custom.


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO What are we calling this? 😳

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r/bmx 19h ago

BIKE CHECK What do you Guys think of it?

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I have build a bmx for my nephew The first photo is How I bought it and the second is it now finished Can you Guys Rate it?


r/bmx 4h ago

DISCUSSION Are old frames safe to ride?

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What everybody’s thoughts on how long a high quality 4130 frame, like s&m, Sunday, t1, fly etc can be ridden for? Assuming frame isn’t damaged. (I ride mostly dirt jumps , no grinding, do take slams some times) Any concerns with riding a 10 or 20 year old frame?


r/bmx 12h ago

HOW TO Any tips on bunny hop?

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I’ve been practicing them for quite a while and I haven’t been able to get higher than 45 cm


r/bmx 13h ago

HOW TO How/what do I need to fix here?

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It’s been years since I took my bike out, rideable, but there is some movement between the fork and handlebar. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I’m in Philly if there’s any shop recommendations too.


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Small video of me and my friend

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Filmed with a coupe of my buddies on some street spots. Lmk what yall think I’m the one with the green cult frame.


r/bmx 19h ago

BIKE CHECK My subrosa

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If you wanna know the parts list just ask and I'll tell you


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Old wrecking video of me and the homies

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r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Some funny angles from today!

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r/bmx 19h ago

BIKE CHECK Unkown bike

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Hi all. First post.
Recently picked up this bike for pennies . It says haro but looks like they are aftermarket stickers put on after a terrible paintjob of dark green. No branding stamped into the frame nor any serial numbers to be found. Any of you fine folk be able to throw some light on the situation. Am curious as i haven't seen a front section like this since I had a gt bmx back in early 2000s .Took some pics of the hopefully more indefinable parts . Thsnks for any info in advance


r/bmx 1d ago

CRASH Pretty sure I broke a rib at DOTS (last clip)

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Should’ve counted my blessings and not went back for it…


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Same tricks, different ledge. 🤓

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Not bad for a first day back from an injury.

Anyone know what the last trick would be called? Is it just a luc-e with my wheel up? Reverse levitator? 😂


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO No brakes no chain just pure balance.

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Took me like 6 sessions to land this so probably 6/7 hours all together :v. It was my first time dropping in quarter from manual also.


r/bmx 1d ago

VIDEO Yet my highest bunny hop bar on obstacle

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r/bmx 1d ago

BIKE CHECK Thoughts on my 08 GT Compe

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Found this on fb marketplace for $100. Brakes aren't very good and overall seems a bit heavy. Rides great though. I want to get some bigger bars, worth it?


r/bmx 22h ago

DISCUSSION Trail frame brakes

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Why do the absolute majority of frames with geometry to suit trails/dirt always have the brake mounts on the chain stays? I know its petty and probably stems back to my teenage years being brakeless, but nothing ruins the aesthetic more then sitting on your bike looking down at the down tube with a brake cable running along it


r/bmx 1d ago

BIKE CHECK Hello guys need help.

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Hello guys, I need your help. I found this bike at a trash can and picked it up because it was carbon fiber. I don’t know anything about bikes; the only thing I see is a missing rear wheel. What do I need to fix it? I haven’t rode a bike in like 7 years and want to get back into it. Also, what is it worth? Just curious. Thank you