Online BMX Resources

Author	Message

justin99

Posted: Feb 7, 2010 at 10:21

Quote

I figured it would be quite helpful if a compiled list was created of online BMX related resources. I have come up with what is listed below. If you know of any links/resources that you feel should be added to the list, let me know and I'll add them in. This list may be short now, but hopefully it will grow and expand in the future.

Brake Guide
Written by Sheepdog from Bike Guide, this is a very comprehensive guide to setting up brakes and maximizing stopping power that is filled with many tips and parts reviews. It is extremely useful for anybody who still rides brakes these days.

Spoke Length Calculator
Created by Pijin, here we have a resource that calculates spoke length. You fill in the categories for things such as hub brand, number of spokes, rim brand and number of crossings (lacing pattern) and your spoke length will be calculated.

Understanding Gear Ratios
Ride BMX posted an article on their websites that covers many aspects of BMX gear ratios. The author explains the insides and outs to gearing.

Gear Ratio Calculator and Gearing Charts
Created by BMX Ultra, this is a very helpful gear ratio calculator. It allows you to find out your gear inches by filling in such categories as sprocket tooth count, driver/freewheel tooth count and wheel size. As well, there are also numerous gearing charts on this webpage to help you better understand gear ratios.

BMX Video Music
Have you ever watched a BMX video and were totally into the soundtrack but had no clue as to what the songs were called or who the artist was? Well Quis figured out a way to fix this problem by creating a huge list of BMX videos and their soundtracks. This list is even in alphabetical order to make things that much easier.

BMX Racing Sizing Charts
Compiled by BMX Madness, this is a useful set of charts that covers BMX sizing for racing. Areas such as frame size, wheel size, stem length and crank arm length are covered.

Skatepark Etiquette
Etiquette doesn't just apply at the kitchen table. Even at the skatepark there is specific etiquette to understand. By having the knowledge of this you can create a more enjoyful skatepark experience for you and others. Ride BMX helps you learn all about skatepark etiquette in this article.

How to Paint A Frame and Other BMX Parts
If you've ever wanted to paint your bike and make it look new again then this tutorial is sure to help you out. The guys over at Ride BMX cover all aspects of painting from sanding to spraying technique. Read up and then make that BMX look brand new for the second time.

BMX Zone
Looking for parts reviews, how-to's or tech tips? BMX Zone has got you covered if that's the case. Submitted by users of the website, there are many knowledgable tips to help you land that next trick or get your ride dialed in. As well, there are numerous reviews on parts.

The Monster Bunnyhop
Ahh, the bunnyhop... To many it could be considered one of the most important tricks in BMX. It opens so many doors to so many other tricks. Here we have a very comprehensive breakdown of exactly how to bunnyhop. Whether you are learning for the first time or want to improve and hop that much higher than your buddies, this article is sure to assist you in perfecting the art of the bunnyhop.

Freecoastin'
Freecoasters are often misunderstood. When it comes down to it, they can be a rider's dream or a rider's worst enemy, that is if they have little to no mechanical skills. This website breaks down the in's and out's to freecoasters and helps to explain their function, how they work and more.

robloveshiskona

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 4:32	Quote
Better spoke calculator type thingy. http://www.pijin.co.uk/spokeCalculator.jsp much larger hub/rim selection.

justin99

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 6:52

Quote

robloveshiskona wrote:

Better spoke calculator type thingy.
http://www.pijin.co.uk/spokeCalculator.jsp

much larger hub/rim selection.

Thanks. I replaced it with the link you provided. And yes, much better than the other one.

robloveshiskona

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 7:43	Quote
Good work anyway.

jamie12345

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 12:27	Quote
This site has loads of reviews, how to's and tech tips. http://www.bmx-zone.com/en-home.html

AmysKeeper

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 12:31	Quote
I'm not sure if this should be on here but the Monster Bunny Hop article from BMX Basics has elped a lot of people and I'm sure it will for many more years. http://www.bmxbasics.org/new/bmx0703.html

justin99

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 16:11	Quote
Thanks guys. I added both of those in.

ride24bikes

Posted: Feb 8, 2010 at 16:16	Quote
Good thread Justin! It will probably get stickied.

3 hours ago	Transition Patrol, Scout, Sentinel, Spur & Suppressor, Giddy Up & SBG Post your bike and discuss here!
3 hours ago	"Sexiest" Singlespeed FR/DH Bike Thread. (What and How-To included)
4 hours ago	The Sexiest AM/FR/Enduro Hardtail Thread (Please read the opening post)
5 hours ago	Pig ugliest AM/Enduro/XC/DH bikes out there if yours is a pig post it!
5 hours ago	Copper Harbor, Michigan Recommendations
6 hours ago	Post Your Road Bikes (Read 1st post for guide)
8 hours ago	100 (or more) days of biking in 2026!
10 hours ago	Show your all mountain bike
11 hours ago	Widening Sram DUB Eagle crank width Q-factor
11 hours ago	Building a data-focused indoor/outdoor pain cave for MTB & Gravel. Anyone running a ThinkRider trainer?
11 hours ago	Where would you move to in England for mountain biking?
13 hours ago	Santa Cruz Hightower LT
13 hours ago	Ferrum Bikes
17 hours ago	Enduro/AM - The Weight Game
18 hours ago	What happened to the pinkbike merch store?
19 hours ago	Anyone that lives around lake Sinclaire/eatonton/milledgeville willing to assist?
22 hours ago	Forbidden Druid
1 days ago	Old Riders....But not "Old School"
1 days ago	Fox Fork oil equivalent
1 days ago	Report Scammers on Pinkbike HERE Read 1st Post then contact 'captainbringdown' directly
1 days ago	The GT Fury Thread: Post your GT Fury
2 days ago	The Whistler Thread
2 days ago	No stock at Evoc?
2 days ago	The Official "Blue Mountain Bike Park, Ontario" Thread
3 days ago	Trailforks.com Bug Reports