I'm new! where do i start
Newbies, we know that joining a new sport or team can be daunting, and no one likes to feel like they don't know what they're doing, but guess what? We all started exactly where you are right now, so don't be shy, you can either contact us on [email protected] and we can help you choose a club to best suite your needs and location.
I'm in! what next
To start with all you need is a bicycle, and the correct gear. For now, if you don't have access to a BMX bicycle, as your chosen club if they have one to loan you, or any bike will do while you get started.
Most importantly you will need the right protective gear.
- A FULL face helmet (not your MTB ones, the kind you see on Moto-x)
- Long sleeves and or elbow guards.
- Long pants, with or without knee pads.
- Takkies, preferably not with laces as these can get caught in the gears, velcro ones will do.
- Patience, and a good attitude!
Most importantly you will need the right protective gear.
- A FULL face helmet (not your MTB ones, the kind you see on Moto-x)
- Long sleeves and or elbow guards.
- Long pants, with or without knee pads.
- Takkies, preferably not with laces as these can get caught in the gears, velcro ones will do.
- Patience, and a good attitude!
I'm hooked! where can I find a bmx bicycle
Depending on your budget, BMX bicycles can be purchased new, or second hand. The local market for these kinds of bicycles is small, so often riders will end up selling their bicycles to other riders as they out grow the ones they currently ride. Again, chat to the folks at your chosen club, and they will be able to offer advice on where to find one, and what size to buy.
MINI, MICRO, EXPERT, who knows?? picking the correct bicycle size
As the riders grow there they will need to change their frames, and components at times to make sure they are on a correctly fitted BMX bicycle. The correct size depends on the height of your rider, as well as a number of other measurements. Various bicycle brands measure their frames differently, so one brands Expert size maybe the they equivalent of another Junior XL. So again, if you aren't sure, as someone who knows how to measure your rider correctly and can advise on the right size.