| If you have been riding bicycles for years and are | | | | these questions, you are ready to go shopping. |
| starting to get a bid bored, you may want to think | | | | "BMX" has become a generic term for all bikes |
| about BMX biking. This type of riding focuses mainly | | | | associated with the sport. There are actually three |
| on racing, tricks and jumps and can be a lot of fun if | | | | types of bikes, a BMX bike, a freestyle bike and a |
| it is done correctly and safely. The first way to | | | | dirt jumper. BMX bikes are ideal for dirt track racing. |
| ensure that you are being safe is to buy a good bike. | | | | Freestyle bikes are used for performing tricks in |
| The biggest factor to consider before you begin | | | | skate parks and dirt jumpers are a hybrid BMX and |
| looking at bikes is how much you can spend. | | | | freestyle bike. These are used for jumping ramps |
| Determining your budget before hand will point you in | | | | and staying on local trails. These three types of bikes |
| the right direction whether that be new or used. If | | | | have different makeups which make them better for |
| you do opt for a used bike for financial reasons, | | | | their respective uses. For example, BMX bikes have |
| make sure you know where you are getting it from. | | | | lighter wheels than freestyle of jump bikes so that |
| Find out as much about the history of the bike as | | | | you can accelerate faster when racing. Tires are also |
| you possibly can and if the previous owner had any | | | | different on BMX bikes so they can grip the road |
| accidents or problems with the bike. While it is great | | | | better when traveling on dirt trails at high speeds. A |
| to save money, you do not want a bike that has | | | | difference can also be found in the brakes. BMX and |
| had problems in the past. | | | | jumper bikes generally have just rear brakes while |
| Once you have decided how much you can spend, | | | | freestyle brakes have both front and rear. |
| you must ask yourself a few questions. What will | | | | No matter where you will be riding and what you will |
| your primary activity be on the bike, will you be | | | | be doing with your bike, speak to a sales professional |
| racing it or just doing tricks? Where will you be using | | | | at your local bike shop. They can help you determine |
| your bike most of the time, will you be on streets, | | | | what bike is best for your needs. |
| on dirt roads or at a skate park? After you answer | | | | |