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BMX Bikes

A BMX bike today, although similar in appearance, is quite different than they were 30 years ago. The original BMX bikes were not necessarily designed for the rigors of a BMX race, but these early bikes paved the way for the more purposeful bikes of today. Many bicycle companies improved their designs through consultations with these early BMX riders.

The modified Schwinn Stingrays of the 1970’s were the prototypes for today’s BMX bikes. The compact size and ubiquitous availability of these bikes made them the ideal choice for early riders. These bikes were also easily altered to improve their handling and performance to optimize their off-road capabilities.

Today, nearly every bicycle manufacturer has a line of BMX bikes. These modern bikes have many features that were not available to the early pioneers of the sport. Chromoly frames, alloy wheels, and a several other advances have made these bikes much lighter and tougher than their ancestors.

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