TYPES OF BMX RACE BIKES
TYPES OF BMX RACE BIKES
Ideal for 4yrs old and younger
Strider bikes have no pedals, and no brakes
Strider bike races on the second half of the track so that it is shorter and less difficult. They will never use the large start hill.
These bikes can be modified ones with the pedals removed or purchased, there is no official requirement or regulations - this is just to get the little riders on the track and have them start enjoying the sport so that when they grow bigger and try it with a full pedal race bike, they are not as scared and get improving their racing skills faster.
The 20” age class is the most common for kids and many adults. Classes are organized by bike size, age, and gender (ie. Challenge Classes).
BMX race bikes with 20” diameter wheels, no front brakes an only a single gear.
no reflectors, no wheel pegs, it is a ‘naked’ bike
For shorter kids that want to race, but are not tall enough to ride a 20” bike, they are allowed to use bikes with a 16” or 18” wheel size. They are just required to race in the 20” age class with other same-age kids that may be riding 20” bikes.
Many adults race on 24” cruiser race bikes with them being more comfortable a ride. Some younger riders also race 24” cruiser bikes mostly so that they can race more different classes in a race event.
Cruisers are the same as 20” bikes, with the difference being 24” wheels.