Restoring and Upgrading GT BMX Bikes From Retro to Pro
Few names carry as much weight in BMX history as GT. A GT Performer parked in a garage for decades still turns heads the moment it rolls back out, and...
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Few names carry as much weight in BMX history as GT. A GT Performer parked in a garage for decades still turns heads the moment it rolls back out, and...
Sam Roy |
Hook: Your hands only touch your BMX bike in two places, and one of them is the grips - so a bad set can undo everything else you upgraded. Choosing...
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Long before BMX had sponsorships, contests, or a dedicated aisle at big-box stores, it had garages full of riders welding their own frames because nothing on the market could survive...
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A single speed chain tensioner keeps the rear axle locked in place and the chain properly tensioned on BMX bikes that don't use a derailleur to take up slack. Setting...
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Not every bicycle part will bolt onto a BMX bike, and that trips up more riders than you'd think. The short answer: some components - like chains, some pedals, and...
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Riders shopping for a 29 inch bmx bike often start with the wrong question. Instead of asking "will this bike look good," the smarter question is "will this bike actually...
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Anyone who spends real hours at the skatepark or grinding rails downtown knows grips don't wear out the same way in every spot. A rider hunting for the best bmx...
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Restoring an old BMX frame is part treasure hunt, part puzzle. Every rider who's pulled a rusted frame out of a garage knows the feeling. The bike looks rough, but...
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Anyone shopping for a first ride, or a second one, has probably run into this question. A wheelie bike looks a lot like a BMX bike at first glance. Same...
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Picking a bike for a kid is a lot harder than picking one for an adult, mostly because kids can't always explain what feels wrong. A bike that's slightly too...
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A BMX bike can have a stiffened frame, dialed brakes, and a fresh set of wheels, and none of that will matter much if a rider's hands keep slipping mid-manual....
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Ordering BMX gear online used to mean a gamble. A rider would find a part, hope it fit, and wait two or three weeks to find out. That's changed. Riders...
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Direct answer: Remove the grips or leave them on the bar. Scrub with warm water and a soft-bristle brush using dish soap or a dedicated grip cleaner, focusing on the...
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Direct answer: Match tread to terrain - slick or semi-slick 20 x 2.10"–2.20" tires at 70-100 PSI suit park and street riding, where speed and rolling efficiency matter most. Knobby...
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