Frequently Asked Questions About BMX Frames
Here at Source BMX frame we know choosing a frame can be daunting, especially if it's the first frame you're buying. The first thing to understand is that BMX frame sizing is best measured by the length of the Top Tube and determined by the riders height. The type of riding you plan to do will also affect the frame you choose, if you plan to ride street or in skateparks, you may want a frame with a shorter top tube length for better maneuverability. If you plan to ride mainly on dirt you may want a longer top tube length for greater stability. Checkout our frame buyers guide to to understand how the geomtry angles change how your frame will feel.
The best type of frame for BMX will be dependant on your personal preference and riding style which will affect the frame you choose. If you plan to ride street or in skateparks, you may want a frame with a shorter top tube length for better maneuverability. If you plan to ride primarily on dirt you may want a longer top tube length for greater stability. Checkout our frame buyers guide to to understand how the geomtry angles change how your frame will feel.
The first thing to understand is that BMX frame sizing is best measured by the length of the Top Tube and is determined by the riders height. Generally If you're under 5'5" in height, a top tube size of around 18" to 20.25" is recommended. For riders between 5'5" and 5'10", a top tube size of around 20.5" to 20.75" is a good choice and for riders over 5'10", a top tube size of around 21" or larger is needed. Want to find what size BMX top tube you need, check out our Frame Buyers Guide or take our Bike Quiz.
Customising your BMX bike is a awesome experience, we would recommend starting by determining which parts you want to upgrade, this might include the handlebars, seat, pedals, or wheels, ect.. The awesome thing about BMX is that nearly all BMX parts have universal fittings making it easy to swap and upgrade. Once you've decided which parts to upgrade from our huge range of parts and top BMX brands, checkout our Custom Bike Builder to visually build your dream bike in just a few clicks.
Whether you're after a BMX Race frame, Freestyle frame or something geared a little more towards trails you can find it at SourceBMX. We carry a range of BMX frames from top brands, including BSD, Sunday, Stay Strong, Cult and many more.
If you've found your perfect frame and want to build your dream BMX from the frame up, check out our Custom Bike Builder and see it come to life as you build it. We have a selection of BMX frames for sale to suit every rider's level, size and riding style.
If you need help finding the best BMX frame for you head over to our handy frame buyers guide. We always have a team of riders on hand to help with any questions you may have, contact us via our 24-hour live chat service or fill out the form on our Contact Us page.
Here at SourceBMX, we offer real BMX products paired with a first-class service, whether you want a Chrome BMX frame or a complete BMX you can shop in confidence with us! We support the BMX community through sponsorship, promotion, and events like Battle of Hastings, if you want to know how we got to where we are you can read our story.
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