Riding a 29 Inch BMX Bike in Tight Spaces: Turning Radius and Handling
A 29 inch BMX bike glides down an open path like it was made for the job. Then a parking garage ramp, a narrow gate or a packed sidewalk shows...
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How Much Does a Wheelie Bike Weigh, and Does Weight Change the Balance Point?
Two wheelie bikes can look nearly identical on a shop floor, yet one floats up to the balance point while the other fights every inch of the lift. Riders usually...
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Wheelie Bikes for Women Riders: Fit Tips for Comfort and Control
Spec sheets for wheelie bikes tend to read as if they were written for one rider: tall, long-armed and comfortable behind 810mm bars. A rider who stands five-foot-four, wears a...
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Wheelie Bikes for Short Riders: Fit, Sizing and Smart Picks
A wheelie bike that is too big does more than feel awkward. It fights the rider on every lift, pushes the knees toward the bars and turns the balance point...
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BMX Wheels Buying Guide Sizes and Best Picks
Wheels absorb every landing, every curb hop, and every grind a rider throws at them, which makes them one of the most important parts on a BMX bike and one...
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