The BMX has been around for a while now, thus many seek to improve it in one way or another, to avoid letting it become stale in its design and function. Till recently this has primarily been done through new sizes shapes and styles, but something new has come up that has the riders grabbing their tools to start on their own BMX bikes. Now when I say their own bikes I mean they procure the parts and components necessary to assemble the bike that they want but can't find pre-built in any of the shops.
Riders across the world have been building their own bikes for some time, but every well-known brand is now continuously adding new parts and components that are meant for one of many specific types of bike. There are four classifications for BMX bikes that are the classic BMX, the street/dirt-jump/park BMX, the flatland and the cruiser. The primary difference between them is the size of the wheels and the top tube, which means if you are going to assemble your own bike you'll need to ensure all of the parts fit together.
Once you've decided on the size you should start with the wheels, shaft, a top load BMX stem, handles, pedals, the chain, and the hubs for both wheels. And other than ensuring all of the parts fit the size you'll also need to look out for quality. For example, if your stem isn't sturdy enough to handle any of the tricks you might be doing, then you're going to hit the floor as soon as you land, along with your handles. So if make sure that the top load BMX stem you get can withstand the pressure that comes with BMX freestyle. But this also applies for every other major component in the bike, such as the sprockets for the gear and the chain, so wherever you can don't skimp on quality.
Remember also to take your time when acquiring components since there might be a more cost effective and better in quality alternative if you search in the right place. As for assembly the process is simple but time consuming, there are many tutorials on the internet for how exactly to assemble it. But once you have all of the parts together it simply comes down to knowing what goes where. Starting from the frame you can attach the pedals, then the hubs and wheels, once that is done you can connect the chain then insert the seat, stem and handlebars and you're golden. However, once you do assemble it make some adjustments based on how the bike feels for you.
Riders across the world have been building their own bikes for some time, but every well-known brand is now continuously adding new parts and components that are meant for one of many specific types of bike. There are four classifications for BMX bikes that are the classic BMX, the street/dirt-jump/park BMX, the flatland and the cruiser. The primary difference between them is the size of the wheels and the top tube, which means if you are going to assemble your own bike you'll need to ensure all of the parts fit together.
Once you've decided on the size you should start with the wheels, shaft, a top load BMX stem, handles, pedals, the chain, and the hubs for both wheels. And other than ensuring all of the parts fit the size you'll also need to look out for quality. For example, if your stem isn't sturdy enough to handle any of the tricks you might be doing, then you're going to hit the floor as soon as you land, along with your handles. So if make sure that the top load BMX stem you get can withstand the pressure that comes with BMX freestyle. But this also applies for every other major component in the bike, such as the sprockets for the gear and the chain, so wherever you can don't skimp on quality.
Remember also to take your time when acquiring components since there might be a more cost effective and better in quality alternative if you search in the right place. As for assembly the process is simple but time consuming, there are many tutorials on the internet for how exactly to assemble it. But once you have all of the parts together it simply comes down to knowing what goes where. Starting from the frame you can attach the pedals, then the hubs and wheels, once that is done you can connect the chain then insert the seat, stem and handlebars and you're golden. However, once you do assemble it make some adjustments based on how the bike feels for you.
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