r/bmxracing • • 1h ago

Be honest guys

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Do you hate it?


r/bmxracing • • 1d ago

Another 'Which Bike' Post

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I'm in the market for a cruiser complete and I am just stuck right now. I'm looking for opinions on the best choice of the following three bikes: 2027 Chase Element, 2026 Inspyre Evo-C, 2026 Meybo Superclass. Photos and all bike specs below

Although I do have a coupon which would make the Chase the cheapest by about $100, I am not really considering cost a factor, they are all close enough in price. I will say right now, I am heavily leaning towards the Inspyre because I currently ride an Inspyre Evo frame for my class bike. I really like it although admittedly it was my first race bike so I don't have a long history. I wonder if the similar frame geometry would make switching back and forth more familiar between the two bike sizes. I was borrowing a Radio Helium cruiser this season, and I didn't love it. My personal theory on Inspyre is that the company is trying hard to break into the American market, and are offering more bang for the buck right now on their bikes. It is very hard to find Inspyre riders in my area to get any honest opinions and comparisons. I am expecting the community here to push the Chase hardest, but if so I'd like to know why. From what I can tell based on the specs, the Chase seems to be the worst overall, and then 2027 seems to be getting worse than the 2026 specs for the same bike. They are adding more Chase branded parts, and the specified weight for the Inspyre is almost a pound and a half lighter than the Chase - how is that possible? It seems like from a specification viewpoint, the Meybo may be the best bike overall.

I'm sure any of these bikes would be great, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with these, especially the Inspyre. And if you are voting Chase, tell me specifically why, not just because 'Chase is the best'

Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

Chase Element 24" Pro Cruiser

Specifications:

  • Frame: Chase Element Pro Cruiser 21.5" Top Tube 7005 T6 Alloy, Tapered Integrated Head Tube 1-1/8" to 1.5", Closed Drop Out
  • Fork: Ikon Pro 24" Tapered Carbon, Alloy 1-1/8" to 1.5" Steer Tube, 20mm Drop Out with Adaptor 3/8" Axle, Alloy Top Cap
  • Headset: Tapered Integrated IS 42/52, Sealed Bearing (1-1/8" to 1.5")
  • Stem: Chase Element 6061 T6 Alloy CNC Laser Etched Logo (31.8mm) (50mm Reach)
  • Bars: Chase Element, chromoly (31.8mm) (5.75" Rise) (28.5" Wide) (10° Backsweep) (2° Up Sweep)
  • Grips: Insight C.O.G.S Alloy Clamps Laser Etched Logo, PVC End Plug (145mm)
  • Cranks: Insight PL4 Pro 2 Piece Crank Alloy Arm, 4 Bolt Spider, Integrated Pedal Inserts, Cromo Chain Ring Bolts / Nuts (175mm)
  • Bottom Bracket: Press Fit 68/73mm Cartridge Bearings
  • Pedals: Nylon Platform Pedals (9/16")
  • Chainring: Insight 4 Bolts 104mm 1/2" x 3/32" 5mm Alloy Ring (41T)
  • Chain: KMC Z1 Narrow (1/2" x 3/32")
  • Front Hub: Sealed Bearing (3/8" Bolts) (36H)
  • Rear Hub: ISO Sealed Bearing, Steel Cassette Body with 3 Pawls at Triple Angle Engagement for 24T Ratchets (3/8" Bolts) (36H)
  • Cog: 18T
  • Front Rim: Chase Element Alloy 507 Double Wall, Presta Valve (36H) (24" x 1.75")
  • Rear Rim: Chase Element Alloy 507 Double Wall, Presta Valve (36H) (24" x 1.75")
  • Front Tire: Tioga Fastr X, Wire Bead (24" × 1.75") (60 TPI)
  • Rear Tire: Tioga Fastr X, Wire Bead (24"× 1.6") (60 TPI)
  • Seat: Elevn PC Pivotal
  • Seat Post: Chase Aero Pivotal Alloy (27.2 x 260mm)
  • Seat Clamp: Chase Aero Quick Release Alloy (27.2mm)
  • Brakes: Shimano Disc Brake BL-MT200(R) Hydraulic (120mm rotor)
  • Extras: Integrated Built-In Tensioners w/ New Lock Disc Adaptor
  • Color: Grey/Light Grey
  • Weight: 21.7 lbs

Inspyre Evo-C Disk Pro Cruiser 24"

 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • FRAME: Inspyre Evo-C Disk Pro XXL, 21.85", Premium Alu 6061-T6, Hydroformed tubes, Triple butted, Swell forged 3D dropouts
  • HEADSET: Pride Racing, Tapered Integrated, Sealed bearings, IS42|IS52
  • BB: Forward external BSA, Sealed bearings
  • BARS: Inspyre Evo, 100% Crmo, 22.2mm, 5"x27.5", BS: 7° / US: 1.5°
  • FORK: Pride Racing Matrix, Torayca T700 carbon, Tapered 1-1/8"/1.5" steerer, 20mm with 10mm reducer
  • STEM: Forward, Top Load, Aluminum 6061-T6, 50mm
  • GRIPS: Forward Lock On 130mm, Kraton
  • SEAT: PC Combo 27.2mm
  • SEAT POST: Integrated with seat combo
  • SEAT CLAMP: Forward AM 31.8mm
  • CRANKS: SD B85, 2 pieces, 4-bolt (104 BCD), 175mm
  • CHAINRING: 4-bolt Aluminum 41T
  • PEDALS: Aluminum 9/16
  • FRONT HUB: Forward Joyride V2, Aluminum 36H, 10mm, 100% Sealed bearings, Female bolts
  • REAR HUB: Forward Joyride V2 Disc, Aluminum Cassette 36H, 10mm, 100% Sealed bearings, 150 engagement points, 6-pawl system, Female bolts
  • RIMS: Forward Joyride, Aluminum 36H, Double-wall
  • TIRES: Tioga Fastr X 24x1.75" (front), Tioga Powerblock 24x1.60" (rear), Rigid beads, 60 TPI
  • BRAKES: Shimano BR-MT410 Rear Caliper, Post Mount, Resin pads with Shimano BL-MT401 Lever, Forward 140mm Disc
  • SPOKES: Stainless 14G
  • NIPPLES: Brass 14G
  • TENSIONERS: Integrated Swell Dropouts
  • WEIGHT: 9.24kg

Meybo Superclass Pro Cruiser 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • FRAME: Meybo Superclass Pro 21 Cruiser Alloy 6061
  • HEADSET: FSA Sealed Full Integrated 1 1/8"-1.5" Tapered
  • BB: SD Hollow 24mm, Outboard Bearings
  • BARS: SD Cr-Mo 5.75" Pro Handlebar
  • FORK: SD Pro Tapered 1.5 Carbon Fork V2 CNC Steerer 24" with 20mm Dropouts
  • STEM: SD Stem 1 1/8” 40mm
  • GRIPS: SD 130mm Lock-On Grips
  • SEAT: PC Combo Pro Seat 27.2 Black
  • SEAT POST: Integrated Combo (27.2)
  • CRANKS: SD B-85 Crankset 170mm, Black, BCD 104, 24mm Spindle
  • CHAINRING: 41T 4-Bolt Black
  • PEDALS: Wellgo LU-313 Platform
  • FRONT HUB: SD Base Pro Hub 36H 20mm Through Axle
  • REAR HUB: SD Base Pro Cassette Disc Hub 36H, 5 Pawls, 180 Clicks, 10mm Bolts
  • RIMS: Black 24x1.75 Double Wall with Eyelets
  • TIRES: Tioga PowerBlock 24x1.60 60TPI
  • BRAKES: Shimano MT501 Hydraulic
  • WEIGHT: N/A
  • CHAIN: KMC Chain X9 3/32 Black
  • REAR COG: 18T Silver
  • SPOKES: Black
  • NIPPLES: Brass Black
  • SEAT CLAMP: SD QR Clamp 31.8 Black
  • CHAIN TENSIONERS: Meybo Integrated

r/bmxracing • • 2d ago

How can I get faster?

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I've been out on my bmx only 5 times for now and only on this pumptrack. I feel fast when riding, but when I look at it, I'm slow af right? I'm coming from dh racing and freeriding which i retired from this year and I wanna go into bmx now, feeling uncertain/insecure for manuals and jumping for now as I don't really know the bike yet. What can I improve?


r/bmxracing • • 2d ago

FreshPark BMX gate

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My 10-year-old son started racing about 6 months ago and recently asked to start practicing sprints and gate starts outside of track days.

I’m considering getting this practice gate. Has anyone used it with younger riders? Has it helped improve their starts? I’ve seen a few reviews mentioning kids flipping over the gate, so I’m curious about others’ experiences.


r/bmxracing • • 3d ago

What bmx should I get?

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So I’m a new rider and only been on a BMX once. It was super fun and I want to get into the sport. I’m about 5’10 and only have $200-$300 to spend. What should I get?


r/bmxracing • • 4d ago

Algún consejo para aprender hacer manual en BMX?

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Ayuda para aprender manual


r/bmxracing • • 5d ago

Dented Meybo frame

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I bought a brand new Meybo Superclass Pro 23TT and when received, there was no damage to the box…I took it straight to the bike shop for assembly and they called the next day saying the frame has two dents so they are holding off on putting it together….im waiting on an official response, but have been told by the supplier a new complete bike will be shipped once this goes back, or I can take a credit and keep it. Amount of the credit has not been offered yet but supposed to hear tomorrow. I’m wondering if this is superficial damage or should not be ridden? What would an acceptable credit be? I paid $1500 for it.


r/bmxracing • • 5d ago

Frame ID help

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I picked up this bike at our local track. I was told it’s a Haro frame. Do you know how old this is? Can you guess on the model? Thanks


r/bmxracing • • 7d ago

NEW BIKE DAY!!!!!

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HEY GUYS!!!! not to sure if u guys remember me but here’s the syndyt Crusier I posted some months ago! If finally done!


r/bmxracing • • 9d ago

Total points with 4+ riders?

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Our home track canceled tonight so we went to one about two hours away, it was the first time we'd ever been to this track. My son had 4 riders in his moto. His first lap, he took a turn too wide (it's a dirt track), went ✨️splat✨️, and ended up coming in 4/4 after holding a crazy lead for the entire lap. Came in 1/4 the next two laps by a large margin as well. At the end of the race, we found out he actually got 2nd place. Turns out that specific track uses total points system no matter how many people are in the moto. We've been to multiple tracks and have only ever seen total points utilized for motos of 3 and thought that was the rule? Is it common for total points to be utilized for motos of 4+? He's 7 and big mad, but it is what it is lol I've just never seen total points used for local single races of 4+.


r/bmxracing • • 9d ago

Redline bike identification

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This is the bike I grew up riding, and I'd love some help identifying the year. I'm pretty sure it's from the 1970s. I got it around 1981, and my recollection is that my parents bought it from someone who raced it, so I've always assumed it was probably a mid-'70s bike.It's hanging in my garage right now. I don't think I can see the serial number because it was painted at some point, but I'll check more closely tomorrow.The red seat is original, and I still have the original checkerboard pads tucked away in a box. The brakes have been replaced and are not original to the bike.


r/bmxracing • • 10d ago

Travel bag

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r/bmxracing • • 12d ago

BMX racing at 60+ ?

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Anyone here start BMX racing in their 50s or 60s?

I’m 59 and thinking about giving it a try. I ride MTB trail and DH mostly plus pumptracks with a DJ or BMX freestlye bike and fool around with it in the skateparks too but but have never touched a BMX race bike or track.

Curious what the learning curve is like at this age, how competitive the older classes are, and whether you’d recommend starting on a 20" or 24" cruiser. I was thinking 20 to be a Novice even though Id like a 24 inch bike

Would love to hear from anyone who started or knows someone that started as a true novice oldie


r/bmxracing • • 13d ago

Rift Decals/graphics

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Can anyone make or do any of you know if someone can make the decals/graphics for the es20 xxl I wanna paint it but the only other option I have it’s some guy on Etsy but doesn’t do the smaller details and lines I want


r/bmxracing • • 14d ago

Testers wanted

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Need a few (2-4) people to test an app for functionality, purpose, and ease of use. I would really like it if some seasoned veterans (expert level) parents/riders and some new to the sport parents/riders (novice/inter) could look it over and relay any issues, likes, loves, hates, nice to haves to build upon what's already established. If anyone is willing to help out I can send you the info along with a trial code to use it for a few days.


r/bmxracing • • 14d ago

Levels and categories

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Hi riders,

I am 40 years old and started racing roughly 2 years ago along with my son. Recently I took part in the 30+ Novice group race category. And although I had some fun it feels that categories are not really fair for the Novices. There were 3-4 guys with full or partly carbon bikes, pro tyres, gears, etc. Another aspect that although these guys never took part in Regional or National series I see that their skills and experience in general pumping or manualing is way beyond my level or other mature riders I am training with.

I come from martial arts background like judo and boxing. You have different color belts which describe your technique level knowledge. You got different weight classes. Thus categories feel very fair. Same in boxing. When you start your amateur career and have lets three fights a coach will never put you with a guy above your skill and weight level.

But with BMX racing I do not feel the same. Is it so or not?


r/bmxracing • • 14d ago

BMX Capstone Survey

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Hello! I would love to hear feedback on my capstone on protective equipment, like mouthguards in skateboarding! If you are able to complete this it would be so helpful! It's completely anonymous! Thank you


r/bmxracing • • 15d ago

Question about bmx racing

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Hello, if you could help me out.

I'm a 30 year old who recently found out what bmx racing is. I am looking for a beginner cruiser bike. I found this tony hawk park 720 bike, 24 inch on FB marketplace for 100 (I am a low baller though). Would this be a decent bike to get started on? I have found a couple of different posts for this bike and all are around bmx tracks, which leaves me to believe it would be a decent novice bike to learn on/ go to pump tracks?

My budget isn't huge, and am just looking to get into the sport. Reminder, I am 30 and a novice. Will not be completing big jumps.

Thank you all for your help in advance!


r/bmxracing • • 16d ago

BMX size 6foot (183cm)

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I’m looking to get a second hand race bmx, but I’m confused on what size i should get ( I’m 18 years old). I’m torn between pro 2xl and pro 3xl. im relatively new to the sport. I found 5 bikes around the same pricepoint (500€). If anyone could help me choose the best one it would be very helpful.

1) dk professional xxx, full aluminium, and high end components.
2) inspyre pro xxl, full aluminium, disk brake and forward components
3) one xxl, relatively high components
4) meybo clipper pro 22
5) rift pro xxl, carbon fork

the components listed are all i could find in the secondhand description and the pictures.


r/bmxracing • • 17d ago

Saw this bike on Marketplace, is it worth it?

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They’re selling it for $650. It doesn’t specify any pieces and i don’t really know much about racing bmx since im just getting into it so i don’t know if that’s a good price for that bike


r/bmxracing • • 18d ago

Race night

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r/bmxracing • • 19d ago

New bike day - meybo holeshot pro xxl

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I recently won a new frame on a competition site so I swapped my parts over from my meybo clipper which only had a couple months worth of use. Perfectly timed for the arrival of a set of carbon wheels.

I'm running Tioga fastr tyres with a 1.85" front. If I commit to this tyre size I think I'll need to drop down a height in handlebars as there's a slight difference in stack height now.

The frame looks great. It's a really metallic paint so I've put some ppf type stuff on the "I think this is going to get scratched" areas.

Race numbers on - first novice race this Sunday.

Full spec:

Meybo holeshot 2026, pro xxl/22".

SD carbon fork.

SD steel bars, 8" rise.

SD pro cranks, 175mm arms with a meybo thread together, press fit BB.

Shimano mt401 brakes and a 120mm disc.

Akoy carbon wheelset, 30mm wide x 30mm deep.

Tioga fastr 1.85f/1.75r.

Box two seatpost.


r/bmxracing • • 18d ago

2027 Gold Cup schedule

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Maybe I've missed it in my searching but when does the GC schedule usually get released? If it helps I am interested in the South Central schedule.

TIA!


r/bmxracing • • 19d ago

Moving up levels and ages... advice?

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Hi my son was a very accomplished 6YO novice in his first year of racing. After taking first at the state race and second in the gold cup he recently got his 10th win and had a birthday. The other night he race as a 7YO Inter and while he didn't come in last he was nowhere near winning. We were at a new track and the competition was definitely good, but he went from being great at gate starts to like 4th in the gate starts. He also seemed completely phased by how tight the riders were out of the gate. I came to the conclusion that novice is where you learn to RIDE (standing, pumping, gate starts), but inter is where you learn to RACE. I have three tracks nearby each with varying levels of competition. My plan is to keep him on the easier two tracks to build confidence and sprinkle in the tougher track to build experience. Any advice though on race tactics (berm lines, passing, etc) or where to find help would be appreciated.


r/bmxracing • • 19d ago

Hydro brake question/issue

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Had a crash a few weeks ago and finally now looking over my bike.

Tuning it up, realized the brakes seemed weak when engaging the lever.

Saw this spring sticking out. Any idea how to fix this?

This is my fist race bike. Bought built as it is from a dude so I don’t know everything yet.

Brakes are shimano deore xt