How do I identify my BMX bike?

How do I identify my BMX bike?

A serial number located on a rear dropout. Some BMX bikes and a few Schwinn bicycles place the serial on the rear dropout. On older Schwinns there are numbers stamped on both the drive side and non-drive side rear dropouts; the one on the non-drive side dropout is the serial number.

How do I know what kind of bike frame I have?

Most bicycles have a frame number stamped into the metal under the bottom bracket. If it’s a carbon frame, the number will be etched into the surface or displayed on a sticker. Occasionally, the frame number will be on the inside of the chain stay or on the down tube or top tube.

How do I identify a GT BMX frame?

GT serial numbers are usually found stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket of your BMX.

What are the three types of BMX bikes?

While people often throw around the BMX term generically, when you’re shopping for one, it’s important to understand that there are three different types of BMX bikes: the true BMX bike, the freestyle bike and the dirt jumper or just “jump” bike.

How do you identify a Sunday BMX frame?

The easiest way to tell if a Sunday frame is aftermarket or not,is to look for the built in chain tensioners in the dropouts and the wishbone chainstays.

Do bike serial numbers have letters?

The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet (yellow arrow). Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. Some letters in serial numbers are ambiguous and can be easily confused: O/0, 1/I, 2/Z, 5/S, 8/B.

What does GT stand for in BMX?

GT standing for the initials of its founder, Gary Turner. Richard sold his bike shop and began selling frames as fast as possible to bicycle distributors across the USA and into Europe.

What makes a BMX bike different?

The regular bikes come in a regular make where the frame of the tire and material is generally the same. BMX bikes have different tires and are generally knobby in their structure. These tires are used to accommodate the dirt that the tires may come across during an off-road drive.

What is the most popular BMX brand?

Top 10 BMX Brands

• Haro Bikes.
• Mongoose.
• Kink BMX.
• Elite BMX.
• Eastern Bikes.
• Sunday Bikes.
• We The People Bike Company.
• Fit Bike Co.

How do I tell what year my Mongoose BMX is?

New-school Mongoose BMX bikes built through most of the 2000’s have a serial number that begins with 5 letters. The 4th letter corresponds to the year of manufacture and follows on from the mid-school serial numbers. Please note: The Mongoose serial number will give you the build date of your BMX.

How can I tell the year of my bike?

6 Ways to Find the Age of Your Bicycle

1. Check the Serial Number. The obvious starting point to find the date a bike was made is the serial number.
2. Use Online and Offline Literature.
3. Look at Specific Parts.
4. Ask the Seller or Owner.
5. Bring It to a Bike Shop.
6. Post Online.
7. Final Word.

What should I look for in a BMX bike?

Check out these BMX FRAMES! The BMX handlebars are another part of the bike that you have plenty of options for when it comes to sizes, geometry, colors and features like 2-piece or 4-piece.

What kind of frame does a BMX bike have?

BMX bikes have a sturdy construction comprising chromoly steel or aluminum. Chromoly frames are somewhat heavier and more economical. On the other hand, aluminum frames are lighter and often consist of oversize or exotically shaped tubing. Plus, aluminum is rustproof.

What to look for in a bike frame?

The angle of the head tube and seat tube, top tube length, standover height, bottom bracket height, chainstay length and more are all very important details when deciding on the frame that is right for you. Some are designed for street, some for ramps, trails or flatland. Others can be ideal for riding a little bit of everything.

What are the different sizes of BMX cranks?

BMX cranks are available in three spindle sizes, 19mm, 22mm and 24mm. The larger spindles offer additional strength that are more ideal for street riding because of the heavy landings and harder abuse than somebody like a ramp rider that tends to land smoother with transitions.