BMX Wheels, Tyres, Hubs & Pegs For Sale
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BMX Wheels
Generally, the BMX wheels takes a vital part in setup your BMX bike. Hence, they are designed to enhance the quality of your bikes by providing lightweight material. Thus the rider is capable to propel themselves to go faster and further. Also, wheels will add withstanding high-impact landings while improvising the grip and control.
The market is filled with a large number of amazing wheel deals. Though while buying the wheel it is important to check out the dimension that easily fits your bike tires. Also make sure to check out the width, wheel, weight, rim, type of hub along spoke patterns. Moreover, there are some other tips to follow when you are going to find a new wheel such as the material and size of the wheel for your upcoming racing competition.
The ‘standard’ size for a BMX wheel is 20in, which is much smaller than a mountain bike or road bike. Even smaller 16in or 18in wheels can be found on kids bikes, and a larger 22in or 24in wheel can be seen on some ‘trail’ BMX bikes used for dirt jumping. However, it is safe to assume that ‘BMX’ will generally refer to a bike with 20in wheels.
Racing BMX bikes fall into two categories, depending on wheel size. The first is 20in – the most common, the second is 24in or ‘cruiser’. Cruiser bikes are popular amongst taller or older riders, and also offer more stability.
Because racing BMX demands lightening-quick acceleration out of starting gates, the wheels are lighter than in freestyle BMX
Today we have sorted down the list of best wheels for your BMX bike. We also include some further details highlighting the key features and some important specification in each wheel that makes it unique and worth to your investment.
BMX wheels come in various different sizes, materials and purposes, which can make deciding which one to purchase a difficult task. Although in this guide we will show significant features to keep an eye out when looking around online for that ideal purchase.
BMX Wheels have two key design objectives to them which are to be durable and have high strength rigidity as they’re designed for the toughest riders in the world to take the biggest impacts from street, park, race, dirt and flatland BMX riding.
Similarly to other bicycles, BMX wheels have various features and incarnations such as the size of the actual wheel(rim width and diameter), amount of spokes, hub type and rim(material).
Size Of Your BMX Wheels
The standard size diameter wheel for a regular BMX is a 20 inch diameter! Keep an eye out for that particular size as smaller BMX bikes have and 18 inch diameter and the larger/cruiser BMX bikes have a 24 inch diameter.
For most common BMX’s you’ll ideally want to be searching for a 20 inch wheel to fit you forks and frames, if you’re ever confused for your specific size requirement be sure to check the sidewall of your tire for the wheel diameter.
The standard rim width is 32 MM for most BMX wheels, although they do come in a range of sizes. Smaller riders such as junior/kids riders or racers should ideally be searching for a narrower rim of about 30 MM as it gains them more speed and weight advantage as it reduces rotational weight. Although if you’re a freestyle or street BMX rider you should be searching for a wider rim such as a 36 MM as it’s a more rigid wheel setup for high impact landings.
BMX Tyres
Having the right BMX tyre is essential to not only for having the best performance but also maximising safety. As with many bike types, a BMX can be used across a variety of terrains and surfaces so having the right tyre is super important.
Before diving into the types of tyres available and their features, it’s important to understand BMX tyre sizing first.
BMX TYRE SIZES
The standard BMX tyre is 20 inches in diameter (there are also mini BMXs which come in at 16 inches and 18 inches). Nice and easy to start with. Next is the width; you’ll find tyres generally start at widths of 1.5 inches and grow to a whopping 2.8 inches.
BMX racing tyres are toward the narrower end and BMX dirt tyres are toward the fatter end with normal and ramp use falling in-between (with exceptions of course).
Racing BMX tyres need to be thinner for speed and street tyres need to be fatter to absorb more impact.
For a general use BMX something from 2.125 to 2.3 inches will cover most uses and is what you’ll see on most generic BMX bikes and is a great start point to work out where to go next with finding the right size for your riding type and style.
Buying tyres for your BMX bike can be tricky with the slew of tyres that are available on the market. Thickness, compound, folding or non-folding are a few points that should be considered before picking the right tyres for your ride.
Thickness
The thickness of your BMX tyre refers to the distance from one tyre wall to the other. Freestyle Bmx tyres come in a variety of sizes depending on what style of riding you do. Thicker tyres (2.4”) have a greater area that touches the ground when your rolling and therefore give the rider slightly more balance in manuals. Thicker tyres give less grind clearance when grinding ledges because the tyre will rub the edge of the ledge slowing down the grind. The thicker the tyres on your bike the more clearance your bike will need to have in the forks and back end of the frame. This doesn’t change the feel of the bike but does need considering when choosing tyres and fork/frame combinations. Thinner tyres (1.75”) are better suited for holding speed since there is less of the tyre touching the ground, subsequently less friction and more speed. Thinner tyres are better suited for riding dirt or ramps. Where fatter tyres are generally built for the street riders.
Tread
Tyre treads have changed over the years but one thing will always remain the same, the tread of your tyre is a majorly personal preference. However, smoother treads seem to work better for wooden ramps or smooth concrete parks and spots. Where larger more protruding treads work better for looser surfaces like dirt or unsealed roads since they have more area on the tread.
BMX Hubs
Choosing hubs for your BMX bike can be overwhelming with the number of hubs that are available on the market. Most BMX hubs on the market fall under two categories of rear hub Freecoaster or Cassette, for most riders they will know which they prefer, however, the next step is to choose a matching front hub and this is where considering the following could help you come to a solid decision.
The hub is the central part of your bike’s wheels (front and rear), which connects to the wheel’s rim via the spokes and through which the axle is fitted, enabling the wheel to freely spin on two sets of bearings.
As bikes have front and rear wheels, they too have front- and rear-specific hubs. The front hub is simply designed to enable the wheel to spin, while the rear hub is a little more complex as it also forms part of the bike’s transmission – the cassette or sprocket which drives the rear wheel is attached to the rear hub, which on most bikes also features mechanism to allow you to coast or freewheel (exceptions being fixed-gear or ‘fixie’ bikes and track bikes).
Front
Front hubs on BMX bikes vary in colour, weight, brand, and size, however, the majority of freestyle BMX hubs are made to do a very similar job, rolling forward (or backwards). When choosing a front hub the main consideration is weight, look, and brand. The main difference in front hubs is in the axle, whether male or female this decision is mostly personal preference as it makes no difference to how your bike rolls. Another consideration to take into account would be hub guard compatibility on your hub. Most front hubs will be in a set for the corresponding back hub and this can often influence the choice of the hub.
Rear
The main difference in BMX is the drive mechanism within the hub. A freecoaster hub allows the rider to move backwards without having to pedal backwards. This is made possible by the clutch system that is built into the hub. Freecoaster hubs traditionally weigh more than cassette hubs due to the increased hardware inside the hub. Aesthetically free coaster hub shells are slightly larger in diameter than a cassette wheel. The advantages of a cassette wheel are more personal preference as it can influence the style of riding. In recent years freecoaster technology has become more accessible, leading to more companies dipping into the freecoaster market.
Cassette hubs are the “traditional” BMX hub, mostly using a similar pawl system inside. This system pushes the spring-loaded ”pawl” into a notch engaging the hub. The difference with a cassette is that when the rider moves backwards they will have to pedal backwards unlike the freecoaster. This type of hub has been tried and tested over the years and proves to be a staple in BMX.
Which hub is right for you?
A replacement or upgrade hub can give your bike a performance advantage with lighter weight and better quality bearings available in aftermarket units.
However the type of hub you choose will depend on many factors including bike type, axle dimensions, riding type and budget.
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BMX Pegs
Unless you’re a BMXer who frequently performs tricks in skate parks, then you probably have no idea what pegs are. But if you do know what they are, then you understand how much of an impact they can have when performing tricks like ledge or rail grinds and even flatland maneuvers. BMX pegs are typically made of steel or alloy cylinders that are attached to the axles of both wheels, and you can have them either on one, or both sides.
Attaching a BMX peg on your bike is a very simple task – all you need is a deep-well socket and a socket wrench to tighten or unscrew the axle’s nut inside the BMX peg. There are various different types of pegs to choose from, and depending on the type of bike and the type of riding you do, your choice will vary. Generally speaking, street and park BMX bikes are the two most popular types that use pegs, as the people who ride them perform tricks the most. Dirt jump and race BMX bikes don’t need them, and many racing events even prohibit them.
Which BMX peg is right for you?
The number and type of pegs you choose to use will depend on the type of riding you do and the type of bike you ride. While race and dirt jump BMX bikes will typically come without pegs – in fact, they are prohibited in race events and generally not advisable for dirt jumping – they will be found on most park and street bikes. Pegs enable you to do a host of tricks, primarily rail and ledge grinds as well as a range of flatland stunts. As above, you may choose to run anywhere between one and four pegs on your bike and the configuration is completely a matter of preference – two pegs on the back, two pegs back and front or two on the right or left side only (for grinds on one side only).
When buying or replacing pegs for your bike the main things you need to consider are materials, axle size, length and diameter.
• Materials: While some cheaper pegs are made from chromoly steel for strength and low price, the majority are made from some kind of aluminium alloy to balance strength and light weight. Many modern pegs may also feature a tough, hard-wearing nylon or plastic sleeve which many riders find offers a slicker surface for longer, smoother grinds. These types of pegs will typically still feature alloy inserts for strength, and replacement sleeves can be bought if the original ones wear out. You might also want to consider buying peg wax, which comes in a soap-like bar and can be rubbed onto both pegs and rails/ledge edges to reduce friction for longer grinds.