Hi I'm getting the bmx itch again and I live not far from the track at cumbernauld anyone here race there? Just wondering what it's like? I'm old and I'm not looking to seriously compete just get some fun laps

Anyone know if/where we are going to get to stream the worlds? Thanks!

So my son has been riding the pump track at our local bmx race track on his tiny little 14" street bike and he's having a hard time on some of the features with how small the bike is. We are buying him a used Haro micro mini race lite with 18" tires tomorrow. The bike has 110 mm cranks on it which I think are going to be too big. So I will have to get cranks I'm sure.

My son is in the 15th percentile for height and weight. He's 41" tall with a 17" inseam with shoes on. So based on research on the calculations he should be on a 100-105 mm crank instead of 110?

Sorry I'm totally ignorant to bmx but am learning quickly. He wants to be on that track so bad and has been going to the beginner clinics. (His friends are all on the pump track so that peer pressure to race with them is motivating him lol). He's racing strider right now but is getting frustrated with wanting to be on the pump track instead.

What’s everyone 6’3+ riding? Pretty sure I’d like to try a 23” top tube but finding used in that size is nearly impossible. Chromoly vs aluminum? Bike will see majority of the time at a pump track, the rest an actual race track.

Hey everyone - looking to get back into riding my local track now that I have kids that are interested in riding/racing. I’ve been out of the game for a while and came back to see a lot has changed. Is the Haro Race Lite Pro 24” worth it? Work will cover the cost of the bike up to $1k, so I have some wiggle room, but not much after taxes and shipping. I also have a Sunday Model-C for messing around off the track, and a 20” Standard 125R from way back in the day that I intend to rebuild. I imagine the Haro would be the bike I ride most often at the pump track/local race track. For context, I’m about 6’ tall and 200lbs. Cheers.

Anyone headed to the NorCal nationals that might have a stay and save code. We are camping and trying to save a few bucks as well all are in this sport lol.

Parent to 10 year old boy who started racing 8 months ago. Based in south east Australia.

What tips do you have around eating / snacks for race meets? Some meets can be more than 5 or so hours so important to keep energy levels up.

I want to avoid the sugar rush then inevitable crash.

What tips have you got for long events to keep kids fuelled up?

Have tried fruit, cookies, glucose gummies all with mixed results.

Thanks in advance!

Planning to get a bike and get back into it for exercise and fun. I was wondering if a traditional 24" BMX cruiser or a 26" MTB dirt jumper with a front shock would be better? I also plan to go ride on pump tracks and do some trails as well. I know Standard makes a 26" DJ as well as the 125r so most likely going to go with that or maybe the S&M Steel Panther if I get a traditional BMX. Thanks!

They look cool but racing seems exclusively 2 piece or something like a Renthal bar.

Not saying I'd get one but maybe for the off season I'd be tempted when I am using my bike at the park.

Hey everybody I dont know as much about the bikes themselves and I was hoping someone could tell me how much my bike is worth. I was going to trade someone for a Haro Group 1 but after how eager the seller seemed I was a little cautious to set a date. Im sorry if my question is stupid but my bike is 2003 GT Power series XL.

I can get both for $900, the element retails for 1400 but the maybo retails for 1200, any suggestions for what to pick?

Seems most of them are S&M bikes, which are on the pricier end.

I have a freestyle bikes and all the components so just want to swop to a frame with a long chain stay and mellower headtube.

My current bike is very squirly on the track. I don't race BMX, just go to the track regularly. I race road bikes.

edit: found a Fit Metal Eagle for cheap online. Ticks all the boxes and the specs aren't that far off of the Steel Panther.

Building an Expert XL bike for my 10 year old. He is 76 pounds and maybe over 57” tall. So far I’ve got 5.5” bars and at 53mm stem. 165mm cranks. 16 x 42 (54.47 gear inches) and 1 3/8 answer carve tires. Almost everything is different from last year, but he was on 160mm cranks and 54.74 gear inches. It seemed ok, but I’m also wondering if these cranks might be too long. He hasn’t tried anything yet and we have a bunch of snow still. Am I on the right track? I looked up some stock Expert XL bikes and the gearing was all over the place. I’m wondering if it would be ok to go smaller in the back since I’m in danger of chain rub on the frame. This is the biggest bike I’ve built.

I’m just starting back up after 8 years what is a good bike (XL) for under $800?

It’s been a long time since I raced but anxious to get a race in. I’m a bit confused by the memberships. I got an email from USA cycling about a race membership but my local track seems to link to usabmx. They are different correct?

I’m 14 5’1 and am looking to get into Bmx race.

Anyone have suggestions for gloves? I just started about a year ago and now that bmx is starting back up in my area I’m getting all new gear. I currently have fly f-16 gloves and I don’t really like them. On the inside they feel tacky and rough. Looking for something that’s comfy and grippy, some funny design is a plus and protection is very optional 🤣

Hey guys! My bmx race bike has a issue and I’m not sure what it is.. I have a Dk zenith size xxx and the rear wheel/ gears is making a strange noise/ feeling. When I pedal it’s clicking pretty bad. It’s not the bottom bracket and I’ve messed with the chain to see if that was the issue and it kept clicking. Any suggestions?