| So, you wanna buy a BMX bike hey? Good for you! | | | | The dirt jumping bike is virtually a cross between the |
| What are you gonna do with your bike? Are you | | | | racing and freestyle bike. They have the very sturdy |
| gonna rip along dirt trails or race your friends on the | | | | frames of the freestyle bikes while having the |
| BMX track? Are you gonna show off, doin' some | | | | knobby tires of the racing bikes. As the name |
| serious stunts on the streets of your neighborhood | | | | suggests, they are built for jumping but they are also |
| or down at the local skate park? Or are you | | | | handy on the trails as well. |
| searching for some big air, jumping ramps in the | | | | So, once you have chosen the style of riding you |
| backyard? "Why does it matter?", you ask. Well, you | | | | want to do, you'll be able to narrow down your |
| want to buy the right bike, don't you? | | | | choice of bike to one of these three types. If you're |
| Yes, that's right. BMX bikes come in different styles | | | | a beginner, then you may want to go for a racing |
| for different uses. Generally you can put them into | | | | BMX as these allow you to get out on the track and |
| three classes: | | | | will have you learning the basics in no time. |
| Your everyday racing BMX | | | | When you know what sort of riding you want to do, |
| Freestyling BMX bikes | | | | then you'll have to consult your bank balance to see |
| Dirt jump BMX bikes. | | | | how much you can spend. As BMXing has become |
| The racing style BMX is probably the most common | | | | such a highly specialized sport, then you can pay a lot |
| BMX bike. These bikes are great for racing along dirt | | | | of money for a great BMX with really hot |
| trails or up and down the jumps and berms of the | | | | components. Not everyone will be able to afford a |
| race track. They feature knobby tires for getting a | | | | top notch bike straight up, but with today's huge |
| grip on the slippery terrain, a strong, lightweight | | | | range, you're sure to find a great bike within your |
| frame and a strong rear brake to pull you up when | | | | budget. |
| you need to stop. | | | | Whether you're tearing up the tracks and trails, |
| The freestyle BMX is the most popular bike down at | | | | hitting the pavement with some radical new tricks or |
| the skate park. They have really strong frames | | | | jumping that wobbly, home made ramp in the |
| designed to take the punishment that their fearless | | | | backyard, you're sure to find a BMX to suit your |
| riders dish out on a daily basis. To match the strong | | | | style…and your budget. |
| frame, they also need some strong wheels, and as | | | | For more information, reviews and tips on BMX bikes, |
| the tires are usually in the air or on the pavement, | | | | mountain bikes, road bikes, other bicycles, parts and |
| they aren't as knobby as their racing cousins. And as | | | | accessories and cycling apparel, visit James Sanford's |
| these bikes are built for tricks and stunts, they'll have | | | | website at BikingHeadz.com, the complete online |
| axle pegs sticking out from the hubs on the back and | | | | buyers guide for bikes and bicycles. |
| front wheels. | | | | |