BMX size help?

Question

I'm 165cm, and looking for a BMX bike. Which wheel size should I get that fits my size?

Answer 1

That's a very good question. I am 5' 9". Most of the BMX bikes that I have seen (including my own) come with 20 inch wheels and the frames seem to be just about the same size regardless of brand. I have seen a few bigger bikes with 24 inch wheels,but they are rare. Perhaps a pro BMXer or Freestyler who sees this site could shead some better light on this.

Answer 2

depends on what you want to do if you plan on racing dirt jumping or street/vert. and it is also about how you feel. alot of people who are into the street/vert riding go for 20" while its a little more common to see some 24" in bikes that are meant for dirt jumping on the trails. and when it comes to racing that all depends on what class you want to ride. they got both 20 and 24" races so its really all up to you.

But here are a few things. I'm 6'2" and i ride a 20" with a 21.5" head tube. the bigger you are the longer you want your head tube in general. they don't go past 22" on a 20" and you'll mostly be able to find 21, 21.5, 21.75 inch head tubes that's what it will come down to if you pick the 20" wheels.

Now when you go for a 24" your gonna want a frame that matches your needs. if you want to race a thinner walled lighter bike is best but if you want to dirt jump it you'll want a bike that's up to the task like one made from S&M. Hope this helps and if you have any more questions ask or email me.