Questions tagged [bmx]
BMX is a style of off-road bicycles used for racing and stunt riding. It also refers to the sport itself.
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Help Identifying BMX
My old bike which I inherited from my sister back in the 80s. Would love to do this up for my children, maybe get it sandblasted and resprayed. But would love to find the replacement stickers and ...
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What kind of frames are these? [closed]
I have had this bike Frame for awhile now. Didn’t want to get rid of it because it has a logo that ive never seen and haven’t been able to find the brand of it. I know it has a SE racing crank so I’m ...
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Is there such a thing as a 25mm crank puller?
I have a BMX with a Primo Pro crank on it that I need to remove.
The thread in the crank arms that the crank puller would normally screw into has 25mm diameter but I only seem to be able to find 22mm ...
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What model of wethepeople bmx bike is this? HBOAG75989
Can someone please tell me which type of wethepeople bmx bike this is?
Serial Number HBOAG75989
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I have a Mach One BMX, help me decipher its serial number [closed]
I have an all original (as purchased) GT Mach One, but I can not find typical info a serial number and other stampings usually provide. Can any of you steer me in the right direction to help decipher ...
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I need to identify what kind of bike I have
I need to find out what kind of bike I have I just got it it seems nice I just need to know what it id
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I bought a bmx with a 20x2.35 inch tyres on them, can i buy and put a 20x2.4 inch tyre on them without changing the rim and inner tube? [duplicate]
I bought a bmx with 2.35 inch tyres on them , could I buy and put 2.4 inch tyres in the same rim and do I have to get another inner tube for it ?
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Help me find my BMX brand please! [duplicate]
Hey!! So a few years ago, an old man gave me this bmx but it was very old so me and my dad decided to fix it. The seat is new and so are the tires. The rest is all original, could someone help me?
I ...
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BMX frame logo identification
I have a BMX frame with a stylised "h" on the rear forks. Can anyone ID it for me?
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What process do you use to start a BMX program in an area without one? [closed]
i would like to start a BMX program for our local youth. How do you go about setting one up?
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Do Left handed bikes feel different to ride?
Want to buy a BMX bike but they only have left hand drive ones in stock. Does it feel the same as a right hand drive?
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Can I swap BMX wheels for a larger size?
I am a 5 foot 10 inches 14 year old boy who would like to get into riding a BMX. So if I was to buy a BMX with a certain size wheels, can you swap them for bigger wheels
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I found this frame at a garage sale, and wanted to know if it was a GT frame if so what kind? The serial number I found on the bottom is GB06070827?
Bike frame I'm wanting to build if it would be worth my time.
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Is it possible to use BMX steerer (stem+handlebars) on fork on folding bicycle?
II want to replace my folding bike's steerer with a BMX setup.
I've been told by a bike shop that it is not possible because the steerer tube protrudes 10 cm higher than the frame tube.
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Do half link chains work on any bike and what is their purpose?
Do half link chains work on any bike?
What is the purpose of a half link chain?
I've noticed that only BMXers and DJers use them, and that leads me to believe there is a technical reason behind ...
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Free agent model? [closed]
need a little help to figure out the model and the year of this Free agent
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My crank slips I think
I've got a 2015 premium bmx. When I start to pedal, the left crank kinda slips, if that doesn't make sense, let me siimplify it. When I pedal, it's like it doesn't grab the chain or something, like it ...
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I have a bmx I can't figure out with a stamp of ia* on bottom side front of frame
Ok I just aquired a bmx through trade with a stamp of ia* on bottom side of frame and a serial # of wtu208po15oh and a secondary # of 312962
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Measure Spoke Tension on BMX Wheel
I'm building a 20" BMX wheel. I want to check the spoke tension, I'm not sure how to do that accurately. It's a high flange hub laced 3x with 186mm spokes. Because of that, the cross is just off ...
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Do you know the make of this BMX bike?
Do you know the make of this BMX bike? The only identifying mark is a stamped M on the rear of bike.
Picture of frame stamped on trackend/dropout at right-rear of bike.
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Mongoose bmx ,serial number identification [duplicate]
A while back I bought a an old Bmx bike I'm certain it's a mongoose but I'm not sure what year I plan to restore it but I'd like to know exactly what it is first. Can anyone help with serial number ...
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I have a bike that I would love to know what kind
I have a bike that I would love to know what kind it is if anyone can help it would be grateful.. The serial number is 0960668010 and I can fix it anywhere
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Does anyone know what frame my bike is pls? [closed]
Hi need help finding out what frame my BMX is. Serial number is YSEL11E1518 under next to serial number says made in Taiwan ). Wheels are from a different bike I think pls help ??
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I want to know what kind of bike frame I have can you help me the serial number is djei 1 76488
It's a 24-inch BMX bike
Serial number djei 17648 8
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Can you identify this bike/frame?
Hello though this might be a good place to ask this.anyone knows this bike?
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Ghetto Tubeless w/ Gorilla Tape on a BMX Bike or Dirt Jumper - Good Idea?
Why or why wouldn't you go tubeless on a 20" BMX or DJ bike?
Got a lot of pinch flats recently and was look for a better solution than having to buy a tube every day/
I was considering doing the ...
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What is the foam tube on the top of bmx frame for?
What is the foam tube found on some bmx bikes for?
Here's an example:
Besides for advertising, I'm guessing its there to save biker's legs when doing tricks, but I could be wrong, because I've seen ...
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Why don't BMX plugs fit on MTB riser bar?
In a previous question, I have been told that the grip diameter of a MTB riser bar is 22.2mm. From research I did, the grip diameter of BMX handlebars is also 22.2mm. In fact, it's possible to use BMX ...
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What model of BMX frame do I have?
I need help identifying a BMX bike frame. Some background information: I bought the bike for my son about 20 years ago at an auction. At one time I was told that it was "valuable".
The only markings ...
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What year and make BMX do I have?
Front back spring shocks 1970s. I'm sure is this a kawasaki BMX
EDIT from duplicate question.
After a lot of digging, I found that it is a 1975 Montgomery Ward Silver Fox
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How do I get the right parts for my BMX? [closed]
Was told it was a Sunday bmx 20" just don't know the year, so how will I know how to order the proper parts?
Serial number is wtu148p048e.
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What kind of BMX bike did i find?
got this bike for free at a local car repair service. It had been sitting there for a long time.
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I need help to identify my bmx bike by using serial numbers
20" bmx freestyle bicycle
Serial number is SNACEOSF18391
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Can riding without a chain damage a bike?
I've been really struggling learning to ride fakie (backwards) on my BMX. Tonight, an idea occurred to me. If I remove the chain from my bike, it'll be a "free coaster," and I won't have to pedal ...
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ID my bmx please
I want to sell my bmx, however when I was younger I must have thought that it was clever taking all the stickers off.
Now I don't know what brand the bmx itself actually is.
If someone could help ...
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I don't know what kind of bike this is. I need the name of this frame before I trade somebody
I need help identifying this bike.
I've tried looking up the colors, tried looking up the logo but can't make out what the logo is. Please help
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What kind of dyno is this?
Can anyone help me out. Just pick this dyno up and have no idea what kind it is.
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I've got a old school chrome bike serial number starts with AV can you please identify what kind of bike I have
These are pictures showing the front of the bike and rear.
Please let me know if you can identify this bike.
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What kind of 24 inch bmx is this?
I have a 24 inch bmx and have no clue what it is. I need help please!!!
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Strange tube leak [duplicate]
So I have this bmx bike where the back tire's inner tube was leaking air and I'd have to inflate it every day or so. And I just got a new tube and it's having the same issue. Anyone got any ideas?
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Handlebar of my bike will not bolt onto the front forks
I decided I'd like to remove my front brake from my bmx, but having looked closer i realised I was looking at a gyro brake system. I proceeded anyway, thinking this wasn't going to be a problem, and I ...
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Can you identify this probably-stolen BMX I paid $15 for? [closed]
I have purchased this BMX bicycle for $15 USD. Can somebody please tell what kind of BMX this is and if I got a good deal?
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What brand is this BMX frame?
Can anyone tell me what bmx frame this is? I can't find anything about it.
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What year make and model of my haro frame [duplicate]
I have a haro frame that I believe is a 1986 haro group 1 but the only difference is that it doesn't have a place for the kickstand like the rest I've seen
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what year make and model is my haro frame [duplicate]
I do believe it could be a 1986 haro group 1 everything looks the same but mine don't have a place for the kickstand like all the rest
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Bmx tire hole. Won't pump up!
So I found a small thorn in my tire. It did make a hole in my tube so I replaced it after trying many solutions. My question: I'm wondering if because there is a hole in the tire but not the tube, why ...
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What brand is this (maybe Eastern) frame? Is it good for a first bike?
What brand is this frame? I think it may be Eastern but I'm not sure. Also is it good for a first bike?
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Rear sprocket clicks or points of engagement
I'm a dad learning about BMX racing and I want to know what the difference is between a sprocket which the bike shop says as 90 odd clicks, then starts talking about points of engagement. Does the ...
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how can i determine the model of dyno brand BMX i have
I have a dyno vfr 3d dropout flat oval bike.
How can I find out what it is?
The serial number is S9ET18105.
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Should my aftermarket frame have a serial number on it?
I was riding a mostly custom WTP Crysis frame which had a serial in case the bike was lost or stolen. I snapped the drop out arms on Sunday and ended up buying a new FBM Hard Way frame. I checked all ...
