| At some point in your life you may be looking for a | | | | tricks on these bikes evolved, so did the bike itself |
| bike for either yourself or one of your children. With | | | | to what it is known as today. |
| the amount of different types of bikes that are out | | | | These bikes are usually seen in two different riding |
| there it can definitely be confusing as to which one | | | | styles. Racing or freestyle. |
| you might want to pick out. Well, I can tell you at | | | | Racing is just what you think it is, racing! A lot of |
| least about one type which also happens to be a | | | | times, dirt bike tracks complete with jumps and lots |
| favorite of mine, the BMX. | | | | of turns are created for racing competitions on bmx |
| First off, what exactly does BMX stand for? Bicycle | | | | bikes. There are many places like this to get involved. |
| motocross. Since these types of bikes are used for | | | | BMX racing is a culture in itself and many riders |
| the same type of racing seen with motor dirt bikes, | | | | compete all over the USA. |
| it seemed like a fitting name. These bikes usually | | | | Freestyle is basically performing amazing tricks on |
| have no suspension and smaller tires. The frame is | | | | your bike. Riders make use of different obstacles and |
| usually made of larger diameter tubing than a | | | | ramps to do various things like back flips, grinding, |
| mountain or road bike. Basically, they are built to take | | | | spins and more. Think of the same thing with |
| a lot more beatings than a regular bike. | | | | skateboards only the riders are on BMX bikes instead. |
| Since the BMX bike first was introduced there has | | | | So if you choose to go with a BMX bike you will |
| been a lot of modifications added for different types | | | | probably eventually decide on either becoming a racer |
| of riders. Things like foot pegs on the tires for | | | | or a trick puller. Maybe even both! Whatever you |
| certain tricks to be done, as well as special handle | | | | choose you are bound to have a lot of fun and get |
| bars that can allow the rider to spin them all the way | | | | some great exercise at the same time. |
| around. As the riding styles and types of different | | | | |