A Brief History of BMX Bikes
BMX bikes are made for manoeuvrability and speed. Since BMX bikes were first introduced, they have seen many changes. BMX bicycles started to become popular in the 1980s. When teenagers used them to perform stunts like jumping off ramps and doing flips.
They were invented in the 1970s by acrobatic cyclists who wanted to take their cycling skills to the next level. Some people say that BMX was not invented in one day. Rather it evolved over time with different designs until it became what we today know as BMX.
How BMX Began to Take Over the Sporting World in the Early 1970s
BMX bikes were first introduced to the world in the 1970s. They gained popularity among riders and racing bike enthusiasts. They come in a variety of styles and designs: BMX cruisers, mini BMX bikes, freestyle bikes and even downhill racers.
Numerous BMX bike manufacturers have risen to fame since the beginning of their invention. These manufacturers include:
- Mongoose
- Redline
- Iron Hors
- Bikes
- Haro Bikes
- GT Bicycles (which is now owned by Schwinn)
- Dyno Lite (which was acquired by GT)
- Unicycle Factory (best known for their unicycles)
BMX Sports Takes off in the Mid-1980s
The BMX bike is a bicycle that was created in the early 1970s. During the 1980s, BMX bikes became popular in the United States. More specifically, they became popular among young people living outside of cities. The bike’s sleek design and affordability made it an easy choice for teenagers who wanted to escape boredom on long summer days.
One of the more common stunts performed with stunt bikes is the “daffy.” The daffy is when a BMX rider performs a headstand on the bike’s seat and then flips over onto his/her back while still holding onto the bars.
BMX Culture Takes Over North America through the 1990s and 2000s
BMX biking is a popular sport that became more and more popular through the 1990s and 2000s.
The sport of BMX racing has taken over North America in the 1990s and 2000s. The bikes are small, light, moderately priced, high-performance machines that are capable of high speeds on pavement or dirt track.
The Future Is Bright
BMX bikes are a type of bicycle that have been designed for riding around obstacles. They are typically used in dirt jumping competitions, street riding, and slope-style. There are a few variations of the BMX. These including the dirt bike, freestyle bike and flatland bike. However they all have distinct similarities.
BMX bicycles are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity because of the growing number of young people who enjoy BMX biking for recreation or exercise.
One of the reasons people enjoy BMX bicycles is because they are cheaper to buy, easy to ride, and come in a variety of colours.
Lastly, BMX bikes can be customised through the purchase of additional accessories that help riders stay safe when riding their bikes.