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BMX gearing - for road / commuting
I have a 2010 Haro Pro Race, which I bought for commuting and general tomfoolery.
I commute on it 2 miles a day, and I want to be able to go faster by changing the current single-speed gearing ...
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Why are BMX saddles so low?
I've seen a lot of teenagers riding BMX bikes recently.
It seems that most if not all of the guys I've seen riding their BMX bikes around the streets, car parks, local parks, etc have a frame that's ...
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BMX stem slipping; how to stop?
I recently bought a BMX bike that currently has all stock parts. Recently, with the school and weather, I haven't been able to ride it that much. Anyways, when I picked it up from the shop, the bars ...
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Why is BMX gearing so low
I was watching the BMX racing on the olympics and the gearing seems incredibly low. About half way down the start ramp they are already going too fast to keep pedalling and they barely seem to be able ...
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How to tell what BMX frame I have?
How can I determine what kind of BMX frame I have if I there no decals on the bike when I got it? I got it from my dad who found the frame and we put it together, but I am clueless as to what brand or ...
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Can I add gears on a bmx?
Just asking if it is possible.
My friend added gears, but won't it damage the look or my cycle?
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Advantages / disadvantages of freecoaster and cassette hubs
I've been reading a lot over the past few days about BMX, and last night I watched a few videos like this one. I have been seeing the words "freecoaster" and "cassette" around a lot, and I was curious ...
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What is it called when you ride a bmx like a unicycle?
I was looking around a bit on YouTube and found a video for a footjam decade... which is pretty cool, in my opinion. However, in this video at 2:44 he rides the bike like a unicycle, straddling the ...
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Is there much of a difference between flatland and park/street frames?
I am a newbie at biking, and I've been wanting to get into BMX for a few years, and I can now since I actually have some money. Primarily I've been wanting a 20" BMX bike with front and rear brakes ...
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Which master links for 1/8 inch aka BMX chains?
It was very easy to find master links for 3/32inch (aka 9-speed chain) but I cannot find them for 1/8 inch (aka BMX chain). My chain is the Nexus CN-NX10. Cannot understand the odd observation that ...
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How to determine size of freewheel?
My previous question was: How to take apart this rear BMX hub?
How do I determine the size of my freewheel to replace it?
I have seen on bicycle sites that a freewheel comes in sizes like 14t, 16t, ...
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What is the bicycle Danny MacAskill uses in his “Way Back Home” video?
I was wondering whether someone could help me identify what is the bicycle Danny MacAskill uses in his video. If it is unable to determine exactly what model he has, could you guys please tell me a ...
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Accessory to raise handlebars (on a bmx)
I just bought a used bmx bike and after raising the seat to a level where it is semi-comfortable to pedal while on the seat, I now find that the handlebars are too low.
Is there any sort of an after ...
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Armor and helmet for ultra-safe commuting (womens size)?
I'm about to start daily bike commuting again after a long hiatus and want to go all out on safety. My fear of an accident is extreme enough that I am looking into regularly wearing body armor and a ...
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How does a bike absorb all the energy in landing from a big drop?
There are countless videos showing BMX/freeride/downhill etc. riders jumping and dropping from heights. For the unprofessional spectator, they seem impossible to survive.
From the physical point of ...
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How to take apart this rear BMX hub?
As shown in the photo, what tool do I need to take this rear hub apart? I assume I need a tool which will fit in the 4 notches.
The problem I am trying to fix is that if you pedal, the rear cog spins ...
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Alternative Chain Grease/Lube
Can I use this general-purpose lithium grease on my chain until I can get some Finish Line lube? Thanks in advance.
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What should I look for in a mountain bike for doing BMX-style balancing tricks?
When I was a kid I started learning to ride around on my back wheel and it was really difficult. Then I tried doing it on a crappy CCM mountain bike we had (rather than my nice Gary Fisher Piranha) ...
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Truing stands, go big or stay home?
I'm looking to buy a truing stand. Is the Park TS-8 Home good enough? Or should I pay double the price and get the Park TS-2.2 Pro. I have some experience truing wheels, but never on a nice stand. I ...
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What's the performance difference between a front-load and top-load bike stem?
I recently bought a bmx and after doing a few tricks on it, the front-load stem became loose enough for the bars to slide forward (they rotated towards me about the point the bars were connecting at ...
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What's stopping you from pedalling backwards?
On the BMX bike I have, pedalling backwards moves the chain but doesn't drive the wheels of the bike backwards like you would expect it to. Why is this?
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What are the advantages of investment casting?
I'm starting to see more and more frames using investment casting for head tubes, drop outs, seat tubes, etc. Such as the new WTP c.r.e.a.m. frame . It looks nice, but I'm suspect on how much more ...
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What are some notable differences between a 20'' trial bike and a BMX bike?
I was wondering what are the differences between a small (20'") trial bike and a BMX? Were I to choose one to buy, what should I consider before I make my decision?
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What is the name of the part, often seen on BMX bicycles, that allows an additional rider on the back the bike?
What is the name of the part, often seen on BMX bicycles, that allows an additional rider on the back the bike? It appears to be a set of relatively short but thick poles that go on either side of the ...
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What BMX bicycle to buy for both urban and rough riding?
This is slightly related to my previous topic about Danny MacAskill's bicycle, but not necessarily bound to it.
I'd like to buy a BMX bicycle with the following requirements:
I want to use it only ...
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BMX racing with a full size MTB?
There is a local BMX track in a suburb of the town I live in. I had called there before asking about scheduling and rules and whatnot. I found out, that (at least on that track), they had a special ...
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BMX: Training routine for a beginner?
At the ripe old age of 20, I finally moved to an area with a BMX track, so this summer I'm finally going to be able to follow my life-long dream of racing. Other than spending a lot of time riding ...
