| BMX biking can be a fun activity and something people | | | | One thing that can be a factor you need to decide on |
| of all ages can do. It verges a little on the extreme as | | | | is the head tube. This may not mean a lot to you, or |
| there is a thrill and risk factor involved, but you will not | | | | you may understand what it means, basically though, |
| see many people getting injured from this sport as long | | | | the head tube is something that can vary the riding |
| as they practice and use the right equipment in order | | | | experience for you in quite a great way. |
| to stay safe when out partaking in this. | | | | To get the right BMX for you then you need to know |
| Whether it is your first BMX and you have been | | | | what you want to use it for. Are you going to be using |
| enthralled by the excitement and possibility of even | | | | the half pipe, do you loves jumps or are you looking to |
| making a living out of becoming a BMX pro if you | | | | be able to do circuits? Well, this is something to think |
| wanted to and go good enough, or you have been | | | | about before you actually purchase the frame. |
| doing the activity for a while, it can be difficult to make | | | | If you want a bike which is good to turn for tracks |
| sure that you get the right BMX set up for you and | | | | then go for a steep head tube, whereas you should go |
| your needs. | | | | for a relaxed rider for half tubes and jumps as this will |
| Most BMX frames will work for most people, there is | | | | not weave about and possibly cause a dangerous |
| not a lot of difference between them, but there are | | | | landing. |
| some. Some people find they just do not get on with | | | | Top tube length is also important so look up which |
| some frames whilst others are great. If you are getting | | | | length you will want for your height. If you select these |
| your first bike then ask whether you can try a few out | | | | two factors rather carefully then you should have a |
| in the shop first, or borrow a friend's to see what you | | | | frame that suits you. Wheelbase can also make an |
| think. | | | | impact, with a longer wheelbase being slower to turn |
| Some people just do not like any frame, but it may not | | | | and more stable. |
| actually be the problem they think it is. You see, a lot | | | | Make sure tyres are well inflated, that you have a |
| of the problems that people have are not to do with | | | | fairly thin chain and that brakes are adjusted to be tight |
| the frame at all, but rather the set up. Make sure you | | | | enough. These factors make sure that your BMX bike |
| get the right chain, wheels, cranks and suchlike or any | | | | will go well. All that is left is to test it out and see how it |
| frame will just feel bad to you and you may find BMX | | | | feels for you. |
| biking less enjoyable. | | | | |