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BMX stands for Bicycle Motocross however these days BMX’s are used for much more including vert and most commonly street.  The bikes are generally much smaller than a standard MTB frame which enables the rider to perform tricks much easier and they usually have 20″ wheels.

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BMXing today is split into a number of disciplines;

Bicycle Motorcross / BMX

Racing a BMX against a number of other riders in rounds much like athletics around a motocross circuit which is made of of dirt jumps and turns designed to test the riders.

Street

Although more commonly seen grinding curbs or jumping stairs in town, street has grown into one of the more popular disciplines.  Riders are pitted against an artificial street course and are rated based on the style, technique and difficulty of tricks performed over a period of time.

Park

Park is very similar to street however it is set inside a custom built skate or BMX park and contains a number of different types of ramps and other obstacles.

Vert

Vert is where the rider is marked on his or her tricks over a period of time but with all tricks being performed on a half pipe ramp.

Dirt

Dirt jumping is the process of performing a number of tricks over a series of usually man made dirt jumps.  Despite being short in time, dirt jumping often includes big tricks and is very difficult due to the constant changing surface of the dirt jumps.

Flatland

Flatland is the ultimate show of skill, balance, patience and strength.  These riders make the most difficult of tricks look like walking due to countless hours of practice.

Additional Parts

Once you’ve chosen a BMX Frame don’t forget you’ll need some BMX Parts.  You’ll also need cranks, pedals, forks and more.  Visit our friends at BMX Parts who’ll hook you up with the goods!

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