Old School BMX Bikes and Parts | Albes.com (2024)

FAQs

How do I know what BMX bike I have? ›

The first step then, is to find the serial number. For older, Japanese made Koizumi BMXs, the serial number can be found on the rear dropout, on the non-drive side. Once you have this number, you can use our bike identification tool to find your model.

The origins of BMX can be traced to the mid-1960s in southern California, where young riders built dirt courses on vacant lots and raced around them. The emergence of the sport was facilitated in part by the development of relatively small, easily maneuvered and customized bicycles, particularly the Schwinn Sting-Ray.

Because people often throw around the "BMX" term generically, it's important to also understand that there are three different types of BMX bikes: the race bike, the freestyle bike and the dirt jumper or just "jump" bike.

Frames, forks, bars, grips, wheels, rims, stems, seats, replacement tubes, headsets, BB, tires & everything else to build a serious bike up.

The model number and date code can be found on a small silver sticker by the non-chain side crank arm, above the pedals on the frame of the bike. The serial number is engraved into the metal frame of the bike, on the bottom, underneath the crank.

Many bikes have a serial number stamped or engraved on the frame, bottom bracket, or headset. This number often includes information about the bike's manufacturing date. Look for a series of letters or numbers that might indicate the year or month of production.

BMX, an abbreviation for bicycle motocross or bike motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes, either in competitive BMX racing or freestyle BMX, or else in general street or off-road recreation. A BMX race.

However, it's not a matter of bigger is better so let us explain: BMX Bikes come in multiple wheel sizes, ranging from 12” inch, 14" inch, 16" inch, 18" inch, 20" inch & 24” inch. 20” Wheels are the most common and are the true size for BMX.

Most important is the length of the top tube, from the centre of the saddle tube to the centre of the headset tube above the forks. The taller you are, the longer the tube needs to be. Plenty of online bike size chart websites can help determine the best for you.

BMX Race Bikes

BMX bikes are still designed for racing, although you don't have to race to enjoy their nimble and precise handling. They have 20-inch wheels, 2- or 4-piece handlebars, small seats, long cranks and strong rear hand brakes. The frames are light and sturdy, and the higher the price, the lighter they get.

What size BMX bike am I? ›

The frame size is determined by means of the seat tube. It is the distance measured between the middle of the bottom bracket and the middle of the top tube, parallel to the seat tube.

BMX Bikes come in multiple wheel sizes, ranging from 12” inch, 14" inch, 16" inch, 18" inch, 20" inch & 24” inch. 20” Wheels are the most common and are the true size for BMX.

GT serial numbers are usually found stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket of your BMX. This is not always the case and there will be some bikes that do not fit into this formula.