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BMX is a style of off-road bicycles used for racing and stunt riding. It also refers to the sport itself.

BMX is a style of off-road bicycles used for racing and stunt riding. It also refers to the sport itself. BMX originally stood for bicycle motorcross.

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Why is BMX gearing so low

I was watching the BMX racing on the 2012 Olympics and the gearing seems incredibly low. About half way down the start ramp they are already going too fast to keep pedalling and they barely seem to be able to pedal effectively any other time through…
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Can I put pegs on any bike?

I'm back, again. I'm buying a BMX bike, its a 2021 Kink Gap XL. I wanna put pegs on it, because it doesn't have pegs, and a lot of the tricks I wanna learn require pegs. So, if I buy this bike, will I be able to put pegs on it? Will pegs work on any…
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Can women do manuals on BMX?

Ok, so I've just begun really getting focused on BMX. I know that mostly it's guys doing BMX and they inspire me to push myself to do what they do. But I just couldn't help but notice, after watching so many manual videos I can't find a single one…
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Need help with BMX Frame logo stamping

I need help with this logo, I cannot find any clear answers... The frame is aluminum, the rear dropouts have this logo stamped and the bottom bracket does have two sets of serial numbers.
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What is the bicycle Danny MacAskill uses in his "Way Back Home" video?

I was wondering whether someone could help me identify what is the bicycle Danny MacAskill uses in his video. If it is unable to determine exactly what model he has, could you guys please tell me a rough estimate how much a bicycle that can handle…
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BunnyHop Soft Landing

I broke my pedal today. I own a bmx. It happened when I landed from an american bunnyhop. Any tips to land softly? (I have even bent the rim.)
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What are some notable differences between a 20'' trial bike and a BMX bike?

I was wondering what are the differences between a small (20'") trial bike and a BMX? Were I to choose one to buy, what should I consider before I make my decision?
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How do I fix a loose saddle?

My seat on my bmx turns literally on every bump. If I tap it it'll turn and normally fall off.. The teeth on the seat look to be fairly worn. I don't really want to spend any money as it's just a bike for riding dirt jumps. I was thinking of…
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My crank slips I think

I've got a 2015 premium bmx. When I start to pedal, the left crank kinda slips, if that doesn't make sense, let me siimplify it. When I pedal, it's like it doesn't grab the chain or something, like it pedals and moves the chain but the wheel doesn't…
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Every time I move my handle bar left or right the wheel turns in different direction

I crashed my bike and now every time I push on the front wheel a little, or if I turn the handle bar a little hard the wheel turns in the other direction. What could cause this and what can I do about it?
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My stem keeps moving side to side even thought I tighten it

I just got a new Demolition Stem.I tight it with all my force And It keeps slipping side to side Like it doesnt match with the fork lined up And whenever I check it its fine but after a while it is always not lined up with the fork..Please help me
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I bought a bmx with a 20x2.35 inch tyres on them, can i buy and put a 20x2.4 inch tyre on them without changing the rim and inner tube?

I bought a bmx with 2.35 inch tyres on them , could I buy and put 2.4 inch tyres in the same rim and do I have to get another inner tube for it ?
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What year make and model of my haro frame

I have a haro frame that I believe is a 1986 haro group 1 but the only difference is that it doesn't have a place for the kickstand like the rest I've seen
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A Kawasaki BX1 or BX2?

Trying to find if this is a BX1 or BX2 I can only find the serial number 0622 on the bottom? There is not a B1 or B2 Like I have seen to look for?
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Why is a 140mm crank arm so hard to find?

Does anyone have any idea where I can buy a 140mm LH crank arm? It seems to be a scarce part.
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