This category of our directory focuses on equipment, gear, and accessories involved in BMX, short for Bicycle Motocross, a sport that involves racing or performing stunts on BMX bikes.
Combining speed, agility, and skill, BMX riders navigate tracks with jumps, sharp turns, and obstacles or execute freestyle tricks on ramps and street courses.
Since this is the shopping section, we'll focus on BMX products here, while the corresponding category in our Sports & Recreation section will cover the sport in more detail.
With roots in the late 1960s, BMX has become a sophisticated activity with specialized gear and equipment.
The core piece of equipment, of course, are the BMX bikes, designed specifically for the rigors of off-road racing and stunt riding. BMX bikes have compact frames and wide tires for traction and are made from strong but lightweight materials, such as chromoly steel or aluminum. The bike's frame affects its weight, durability, and performance. Different types of BMX bikes are designed for various disciplines like racing, freestyle, dirt jumping, and flatland.
BMX usually uses 20-inch wheels, although variations like 24-inch wheels are also common. The type of tire will vary according to the terrain, with smooth, high-traction tires for park riding and knobby, thick-treaded tires for dirt tracks.
BMX handlebars are usually wider than those on standard bikes, allowing for greater control and leverage, and the angle and design can be adjusted to suit different riding styles.
Metal pegs, in various lengths and materials, can be attached to the wheels of a BMX bike for grinding on rails and performing tricks. While some BMX disciplines prefer brakeless bikes for better freedom of movement, brakes are necessary for BMX racing. U-brakes and V-brakes are the most common. BMX bikes typically have single-speed drivetrains. Chains and sprockets need to be robust and well-maintained. Seats on BMX bikes are generally minimalistic, with slim profiles and rugged materials to handle rough use. Adjustable seat posts allow for customization.
Although early BMX riders, especially in the 1970s and early 1980s, often didn't wear helmets or much safety gear. However, as BMX grew in popularity and became more organized, safety gear like helmets, knee pads, and gloves were widely adopted in BMX racing. Today, safety equipment is required in organized competitions.
Full-faced helmets are favored in racing and dirt racing for superior protection, while open-faced helmets are common among freestyle riders, lending better visibility and comfort. Riders wear knee and elbow pads to protect against falls and impacts. Some riders also use shin guards and wrist guards during some tricks. Gloves are used to enhance grip on the handlebars and to protect the hands during falls. Footwear designed specifically for BMX provides the necessary grip and support. Stiff soles and reinforced uppers are common features.
Major manufacturers of BMX bikes and components include GT, Haro, Mongoose, Redline, and Sunday, but others are also involved. These and other manufacturers and retailers providing BMX bikes, components, equipment, and gear are appropriate topics for this category, as are websites offering reviews and comparisons of BMX products.
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Albe's is a BMX bike and skateboard shop in Clawson, Michigan. Its address, regular business hours, and contacts are published on its website. Shoppers can visit the store or browse its online product catalog, which lists its bikes by brand, wheel size, style, and sale/clearance items. Other product categories include frames, wheel components, parts, safety gear, apparel, and other items. The site also includes event announcements, and a section on how to build a BMX bike.
https://www.albes.com/
Based in Chico, California, Dan's Comp is the world's largest online BMX store. It has four locations, including two distribution centers (one in North Carolina) and two brick-and-mortar retail stores, both in Chico. Dan's also sells its products through its web store, which offers a large selection of BMX bikes, parts, components, and accessories from top brands. Free shipping is available on qualifying orders from its East and West Coast warehouses. An affiliate program is available.
https://www.danscomp.com/
Empire BMX is a well-known BMX retailer in Austin, Texas. It specializes in BMX bikes, frames, parts, clothing, shoes, protective and safety gear, tools, and accessories. The store carries products from such brands as Animal, Burn Slow, Cult, DK, Fairdale, Fiend, Fit Bikes, Hoffman Bikes, Kink, Rixin, Subrosa, Sunday, Verde Bikes, and others. Shoppers may browse its product catalog, view products by brand, or consider sale items. Gift cards are also available.
https://www.empirebmx.com/
The American company designs and manufactures BMX, mountain, and road bicycles. Founded in 1972, the company is credited with spearheading the prominence of BMX bicycles. Its inventory of bikes, bicycle gear, and parts may be purchased from retailers, from one of its outlet stores, or directly from the company's website. Buyers may register their bikes through the site and view a full catalog, warranties, tech downloads, and support policies. Dealer and distributor information is included.
https://gtbicycles.com/
Located in Largo, Florida, J&R Bicycles is a well-known BMX superstore that has operated for over twenty-five years, specializing in BMX bikes, parts, components, racewear, helmets, and other protective gear. The retailer carries top brands like Answer, Avian, Box, Chase, Cult, DK, Fit, Fly, GT, Haro, Meybo, Profile, Pure, S&M, Speedco, and others. Its products may be purchased from its Florida showroom or through its online store, which features a product catalog, including customization.
https://jrbicycles.com/
Mongoose is a well-known bicycle brand, famous for its BMX and mountain bikes. Founded in 1974, the company offers a wide range of bikes for different rider styles and skill levels. Its bikes are featured on the website, along with its BMX-related activities, competitions, and events, safety notices, warranty information, bike registrations, order support, sizing, owner's manuals, assembly guides, retail partners, international distributors, and career opportunities.
https://www.mongoose.com/
Powers BMX is a well-known BMX shop in Richmond, Virginia, where it offers a wide range of BMX products, from BMX racing bikes to freestyle BMX bikes, including frames, complete bikes, custom wheels, bars, cranks, forks, stems, pedals, grips, bearings, and others, including popular brands like BSD, Cult, Odyssey, Profile, and S&M. Open every day of the week, its products may be purchased from its shop or through its online shopping catalog. Its location, shop hours, and contacts are published.
https://powersbmx.com/
SourceBMX is a rider-owned and operated online BMX store founded in 2003. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates Source Park in White Rock, Hastings, UK, and sponsors BMX events. Its online catalog includes several options in BMX bikes, BMX frames, wheels, parts, race parts, soft goods, and protective gear, including sale items. Also included are BMX build templates, allowing for custom builds. Its brands are highlighted, and custom reviews are included.
https://us.sourcebmx.com/
