https://youtu.be/t3pknNKaUN4?feature=shared

Looking for recommendations on pads/body armor for my 8 year old novice. He took his first spill last night and got a little banged up.

How's it going I'm narrowing down some options and looking at these. Surprised I couldn't find more information/opinions on here about them

50yr old, 5'6", 165lbs ...suggestions for a 20" (do I go for longer frame) and a cruiser mite be nice too. Appreciate the guidance

My soon to be 7 year old daughter has been to our local track several times and has a 16” wheel SE Bronco ‘yard bike’ that is getting too small for her, there are several appropriate used bikes and track loaners available locally but she is having a hard time giving up her ‘girl colors’ on her current bike and think the bike is holding her back. All of the bikes seem to be more masculine in logo/paint/etc. it does not seem to be frame design, but mostly ‘paint’ she is not happy with. Does anyone make a beginner ~$400 budget race bike that is ‘girly’ in paint/design? Closest I have found is a GT that is yellow. Know it really should not matter but to a 7 year old mind it does. Have thought to do grips/seat/etc in something like pink, and someone said it is ‘not that much’ to powder coat a frame but that seems to be an undertaking vs buying ‘off the shelf’.

My Chase Element Setup!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my Chase Element Cruiser setup with the community. This bike has been a dream on the track—smooth, responsive, and built for speed and control. Here’s a shot I took at my favorite spot where nature meets the urban setting. I’ve added some upgrades that I think make a big difference:

Almost all titanium hardware (98%) – keeps it strong and super light

Aluminum-colored nipples to match the frame’s style

Brand-new Shimano XT brakes – for those quick stops when you need them!

Danger Boy Ti half-link chain – durable and sleek

Elevn SLT handlebars – lightweight and solid feel

Box Two front-load stem – stable and sturdy

Deity Knuckleduster grips – amazing for a strong hold

Jagwire Pro hydraulic brake cable – dependable and smooth

I’d love to hear what you guys think! Anyone else rocking a similar setup or have tips on other upgrades?

I’m torn between the Bell full 9 fusion, Troy Lee D4 and the fly racing werx-r (assuming I can find the black carbon in my size) Which one would you recommend?

Pretty hyped to get back out on the track. I have a feeling a new bike build will be in my near future.

My google search did not come up with much.

I’m just getting into racing and have been to my local track a few times (Elk Horn & Oak Creek). I currently have a 20” but it’s not a race bike and I’m starting to research to buy a new one. Anyone around the area recommend if I should buy a 20 or 24? I want to get a size that has plenty of competition because I’m not seeing many people around my age. Most are teenagers and younger or 40+

I am trying to figure out if this is a "thing my track does" or a common thing that happens as well as the best way to address this with the TO...

During the balance bike races, we often (not always) have 2-4 older kids "escort" the littles during their races and it is quite frankly distracting and causing the littles to get confused and frustrated.

Tonight, one of the older kids got themselves in a position that caused my 3 year old to crash going down a hill and into the turn.

I know balance bikes is for fun and there are no points awarded, but it is getting very frustrating as I feel it is holding my kid back from his learning and his paid for track time.

I’m getting back into racing after many years off (still ride local trails) I went and watched the local races a few weekends ago and noticed a solid 80% of the riders were running clipless pedals. Is it worth it or should I just get back into the swing of racing before upgrading?

Recently started racing (Novice, in my 40s). Working on my basic skills to progress my riding. What’s generally more helpful to getting faster on track- working on pumping, or learning to manual over rollers instead? I’m curious which should be the higher priority in shaving time off my laps.

Thanks!

Anyone have a power meter on their race bike? What kind of numbers are you putting out?

Degreasing/Lubing Chain? Adjusting Seatsaddle position? Adjusting brakes? Removing spoke reflectors? (even an ~ounce less should make the bike faster theoretically), Filling the tires to max PSI or min PSI? Please share your opinions as I have recently got back into BMX since about two-decades (37 yo now) and not sure about adjustments/tweaks or whats cool/hip!! 4nd 1 w4nT 2 b3 sup3r l337 4n5 k3wl and in-styl3! ::emoji::

I'm looking for a junior ride for my 7 year old son. He's been riding a mini but tried out the junior last night and really liked it. I'm not going to go the custom route just yet as we are just sort of scratching the surface . But he does love riding. I'm currently looking at the Haro Racelite Junior and the DK Sprinter Junior. At first glance they seem about the same weight. Any input is appreciated as I've been out of the game for 25 years.

Was looking around at different wheel sets for my son's bike, and I stumbled upon some postings like

https://us.sourcebmx.com/products/jet-bmx-pro-race-wheelset - 406mm

https://us.sourcebmx.com/products/box-one-stealth-expert-451mm-race-wheelset?variant=31499026628669 - 451mm

https://us.sourcebmx.com/products/jet-bmx-junior-race-wheelset - ???mm

What do all of these mean? Are they the diameter without the actual rim? What do they matter?

Also - bonus question to avoid creating multiple threads very quickly - what the heck is the difference between Box one vs Box two vs Box three? I bought a chain tensioner for my own bike recently and noticed there was different types for all three categories of box. Looks like maybe box one is the top tier, and box three is entry level, where box two is in between?

Hey So I used to race 10 years ago and made it to the intermediate class. I’m getting back into the sport and was wondering if it’s allowed for me to go back down to novice since it’s been so long or if i’m still technically a intermediate since i’ve gotten the 10 wins.

41, 6'2 200lbs want a bmx race bike just for some cross training/outdoor cardio and sprint training. Don't want to break the bank since I won't be actually racing on it, just some hill sprints. What are some reccs below 1k price point?

Is this a decent place to start for getting back into it?

So this is WCMX related, but there isn’t a subreddit for that. WCMX is basically the wheelchair equivalent of BMX. For some background, I’m just going to be in skate parks for now as I’m just starting to get into this. I also have a higher risk of injury if I take a blow

I'm just building my sons new bike and one of the dads at my club asked what chain length I'm going for, I said just in the middle of the wheel axle slots.

He was adamant that chain length effects the rider in different ways, he says that a short chain length will help out of the gate.

Is there any science behind this theory or is it just in his head? I can't think of any benefits to a shorter chain length over a longer chain length. We are also talking 2 or 3 chain links at max as well.