How to feel MORE COMFORTABLE on your BMX Bike (Tips for returning riders)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 28

  • @seanbarrett4127
    @seanbarrett4127 14 днів тому

    41 year old here, planning on returning to bmx soon. My last bmx bike was FBM PW moto 20.75 with other custom parts. I never had the breakdown told to me like you explain it. So it would be better for me to drop down to 20.5 , My bikes were always custom when i was series at bmx. Now at my ages, i will just get a complete build. Been researching bikes and so far the Kink Whip seems like my best choice. Going to keep looking though.

  • @Thunderfistboxing
    @Thunderfistboxing Рік тому +3

    My friend your describing my situation started again at my 41!Your channel is really helpful you doing pro work!Thanks a lot! Greetings from Greece!

  • @waktosha7378
    @waktosha7378 7 місяців тому +5

    I got out of BMX riding 30 years ago after my diamond back got stolen. These new bikes are sketchy to me now that I finally bought another BMX about a month ago. According to you, my bike is too big for me, but honestly, it is too small for it to be stable. All I do is loop out! Honestly, I like the old school geometry much better than that of today. That's what I grew up to, and that is what I am used to.

    • @davidsmith2910
      @davidsmith2910 18 днів тому

      Same for me but I just stuck with it now I love it everything gets easier I'm better now at 43 than I was at 18

  • @erctaylor023
    @erctaylor023 Рік тому +2

    I agree that the frame geometry is one of the factor, I also just got back in riding and I used to ride 20" - 20.5 in the past,
    by the time I got back I did tried a 20.7 top tube with a 12.8 chainstay, it feels weird and then I got my self a 20" toptube with a 13" chainstay and gained my confidence back... geometry really is a factor

  • @guitargas1894
    @guitargas1894 2 дні тому

    Just got back on a bike after 15 years, glad to see I'm not the only one that had this feeling !
    I'm 5'6" and bought a bike with a top tube of 20.4 is this a good size?

  • @buddy3007
    @buddy3007 Рік тому

    It’s good to see you posting more keep it up

  • @qingyang9758
    @qingyang9758 Рік тому +1

    i get back to bmx recently after 10 years of riding mountain bike, got a Kink Whip 2022. Still feel strange trying to bunnyhop hahaha! im still practicing till now.

  • @NWDestroy
    @NWDestroy 4 місяці тому

    We up here in the NW typically recommend 21.5 for getting back into it, to compensate for the short back end. going from 15 to 13 on the rear end is a nightmare. Otherwise S&M and Credence frames have 14.2 back ends and they feel amazing for the old dawgs like me.

  • @Sjothun420
    @Sjothun420 Рік тому +1

    I think this should work for me, cause most of the time my feet leave the pedals, even with my vans shoes.

  • @LurkingAbout
    @LurkingAbout Рік тому

    I bought a mongoose legion l100 and I feel like my to tall for the bike maybe. I'm 6'1 weigh around 190 in case that's relevant. First bmx bike ever

  • @streamer_23793
    @streamer_23793 4 місяці тому

    Im thinking of getting a bike im 4ft 12 and im wondering if an 18.5inch top tube would be good for my height

  • @raw_si_siht
    @raw_si_siht Рік тому

    Where's the 'Bike School Foot Positioning' video?
    I'm subbed to that channel and searched for it... No luck...

  • @sgr63071
    @sgr63071 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m 5’10” and just getting back into riding @ 52. I actually did faceplant over the handlebars of my Redline Asset 24. My stance was definitely with my weight on my bars. Will taller bars help?

  • @jimblermicguffty5829
    @jimblermicguffty5829 Рік тому

    Bike geometry kicks but these days I wish my bike had these specs back when. Definitely would have helped progression

  • @darrennicholas860
    @darrennicholas860 Рік тому

    What’s best bang for your buck $ I’m 5/6

  • @farmer_PCH
    @farmer_PCH 8 місяців тому +1

    Im also trying to get back to riding, im 5'6", whats the right size for me? Hehe thanks in advance

    • @chill-imean
      @chill-imean 5 місяців тому

      On the internet there are scales and what height is the bar size recommend

  • @Superosniper
    @Superosniper Рік тому +1

    Can someone tell me if a 20.5 frame would be good for me cos my hight is 5.6

    • @bmxnerds
      @bmxnerds  Рік тому +1

      Yes that’s a perfect size for you

  • @highoncash
    @highoncash 8 місяців тому

    Buying different size stems is a way to adjust a bike without having to buy a new bike

  • @p0lar_bear
    @p0lar_bear Місяць тому

    how do you sit down?? you gotta stand up the whole time?? I'm just trying to pedal to work and never get chain skip again

    • @TrenchCoatTony
      @TrenchCoatTony 10 днів тому

      Check the sprocket teeth and you’ll need a 22inch to cruise bro

  • @aquilonianace4791
    @aquilonianace4791 Рік тому

    I got back into it on a 19.5" I got for cheap and I am 6'5". It's his stance

  • @UTP_ENT
    @UTP_ENT 23 дні тому

    people blaming the geo and dont account for the fact that theyre 30+ and top heavy