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BMX (an abbreviation for bicycle motocross) is a form of cycling on specially designed bicycles which usually have 20-inch wheels (smaller than the 26-inch wheels found on mountain bikes and the 700C or 27-inch wheels found on more conventional road racing bicycles). The sport includes races on sandy and hilly tracks—BMX racing—as well as the performances of tricks on flat ground, wooden ramps or obstacles found on the streets—BMX freestyle.
BMX originated in the state of California, United States in the late 1960s, when teenagers imitated their motocross heroes (most notably Steve McQueen) on their bicycles. Scot Breithaupt is credited as the founder of BMX. The 1971 motorcycle racing documentary "On Any Sunday" is generally credited with inspiring the movement nationally. In the opening scene, kids are shown riding their Schwinns off-road. It wasn't until the middle of that decade that the sport achieved critical mass, and manufacturers began creating bicycles designed specially for the sport. In the case of Freestyle BMX, it wouldn't be what it is today without Bob Haro's contribution. He merged skateboarding tricks with freestyle BMX which led to the current-day style of this extreme sport.
Bicycle design
In the beginning of the BMX movement, kids would strip down their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles and add knobby tires and perhaps motorcycle handlebars, and in time modify the frames for performance, strength or personal preference. Early BMX bicycle manufacturers, such as R&R Racing Products, Mongoose, Webco and RedLine, eventually created bicycles expressly for the sport. Mongoose can be credited with building the quintessential early BMX bike, featuring a straight-tubed, gusseted frame; reinforced handlebars; Motomag wheels and long crankarms. The initial construction emphasis was on durability, but weight became a consideration as racing gained popularity. R&R Racing Products, noted for introducing the first 3 pound frame, forged the path for light weight, yet strong BMX bikes designed specifically for racing. Other manufacturers soon followed using lighter materials like aluminum and chromium molybdenum (chromoly) for frames; steel rims, mag wheels and coaster brakes were replaced by aluminum rims with freewheels and caliper brakes. Once BMX racing became a professional activity, racing bikes became as specialized as in all other forms of cycling competition. More on [ BMX ]
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RachelCyrus86 (Rachel Cyrus) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:10:46 -0000
Kamron (logans brother) is being soooo strong. Getting stitches on his chin from a gnarly bmx accident.
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Aggro Bikes - Specializing in race and street components.
Meta Description: [ Retailer of BMX components and accessories ]
Albe's - Carries complete bikes, components, tires, headsets, grips and handle bars, seats, safety gear, and t-shirts for the BMX rider.
Meta Description: [ One of the worlds largest and most respected BMX Mail Order companies. Known for their great sense of humor as well as great selection of top brands at low prices. ]
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Dan's Competition - Offers online ordering, large photos and descriptions, UPS shipping and tracking link, classifieds, mail-order hours of operation, and showroom hours located in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Meta Description: [ BMX Mail Order Superstore! Dan's BMX has the worlds largest selection of BMX bikes, parts and accessories at the lowest possible prices! ]
Flatlandfuel - Flatland-specific bmx with details on how to order online, by phone, mail or fax.
Supercross BMX - Makes and sells frames, forks, bars, cranks and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Supercross BMX - We put the MOTO back into Bicycle MOTOcross. ]
Web X Sports - Offering bikes, frames, parts, and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Online bmx parts, frames, and complete bikes. S&M bikes, fit bikes, bmx forks, handle bars, wheel sets, rims, and more ]
WebCyclery - Carries bikes, parts, and accessories for trials, single speeds, dual slalom, and dirt jumping.
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