BMX for Beginners - Getting started

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This is my SE Everyday, which I picked up a few days ago at a bike shop. It’s a solid entry level BMX bike, which costs around $300. This likely puts me in the same situation as you, whether you’re hopping on a BMX for the first time, or picking up the sport again after years of hiatus.
Let’s take a look at my SE. Notice the steel frame, the heavy duty 3-piece crank, the compact drivetrain, and the two-piece handlebars. These are the features you’ll find on almost ANY decent BMX bike today, but there are lots of other parts of the setup to consider, like brakes vs no-brakes, pegs, how many pegs, etc. We’ll get into all of that stuff later on, but right now all you need to know is that a good BMX will be really heavy duty.
This is because even the best BMX riders fail over and over and over again until they pull a new trick. Here’s me when I was like 16 years old. See? I didn’t even check the bike to see if it was okay.
In BMX, if you aren’t falling, you aren’t progressing, period. This isn’t to say you’ll always get hurt when you fall. In fact, learning to fall properly is something that comes with practice, but the main point is that you won’t have time to worry about your bike when you’re on a collision course with the ground.
We will be touching on some of the finer points of falling in this series.
It’s been a few days since I bought my SE, and I’m starting to get used to it. At first I was looping out like crazy on manuals and bunny hops, but now the bike is starting to feel somewhat normal to me. It feels awesome to ride some street again.
Compared to a mountain bike or even a trials bike, it feels really stiff, and twitchy, all in a good way though. Even if you haven’t started to learn tricks yet, it’s important to get a lot of riding time in on your new bmx just so you can get a feel for the geometry, the steering, and the overall ride.
We’re going to start with basic techniques like manuals and bunny hops, and then we’ll learn how to not die at the skatepark. Then we’ll learn how to fly. Finally, we’ll move on to intermediate skills like 360’s, wall rides, and combos. All of this stuff is fully attainable in your first year of BMX, as long as you’re in good shape and can put in the riding time.
In the next video, we’ll learn about BMX maintenance, what tools to use, and some of the things you’ll need to adjust as you ride your new BMX. Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.
Here’s the bike from this series: amzn.to/1Yb4fcx
Check out the bar I 180’ed the keg in: / twoandwhatever

[@tommydonnelly8942]

I’m literally here in 2020, still LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

[@not_a_nugget2373]

Tommy Donnelly haha same

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Same

[@toxerrr2927]

Me too

[@emmetfoster7430]

I'm here in 2021

[@toxerrr2927]

Emmet Foster haha

[@LMerchant01]

bmx is where the fun is at

[@Meatwing]

anywhere

[@tyguy0517]

LMerchant01 as long as you can do tricks XD

[@PeenyWeenyCrew]

Skitching

[@nielsrooiman772]

No mtb

[@nielsrooiman772]

Everyone diff about it

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Sorry for the hoarse throat guys...I figured it would be better to just post it rather than wait until tomorrow to record the voiceover. I drove 30 minutes to the skatepark yesterday and realized I forgot my wallet and license at home, so I started screaming at the top of my lungs...knowing it would be 30 minutes back home, and another 30 back to the skatepark. That fit of rage was my inner child just wanting to ride bmx again and needing to wait a WHOLE HOUR to do it!

[@josephdantoni8362]

Any idea when the next vid of this will be up. Stoked for this series

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+- Antyze You guys can expect one per week, even during the holidays. Hopefully I can squeeze in some mountain biking and other stuff during the week. I need to buy a faster computer!

[@josephdantoni8362]

Ok thanks Seth's Bike Hacks​

[@thunderpogo6200]

+Yol Con your fine you can learn at any age

[@xDubzies]

+Yol Con nope just get a bike and ride

[@Mikem0]

Just bought a BMX, went to ride it off the curb out front of the store and looped out to spinal. Figured it would be easy to transition from a mountain bike - definitely world's apart. It's like picking up a saxophone and thinking you can play it because you play guitar. At least I get to watch some classic videos and learn from Seth!

[@Qwerka]

learning a sax makes guitar easier tho…

[@wigleboy]

you look the same as you did when you were 16

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+Paul Burns Thanks... except for all the grey hair

[@firebelligerent]

Paul Burns dude that's what o said he never aged he's been sixteen for 26 years what r u a vampire Seth

[@haggis2210]

Seth's Bike Hacks yeah

[@8o8mafia90]

Paul Burns I

[@REACTIONGAMING100]

UXAX Thanos biking keeps you young!!!

[@granthenderson2146]

Love your channel , mostly started watching it because I'm getting back on to a bike after many years. Going the mtb route. Used to ride freestyle and bmx 20 years ago, and I find it stupid funny at 37 And pushing 300lbs ( hence why I'm gonna ride again) that I still to this day can hop on a 20" and bust a 180 😂

[@hazefanatik4506]

0:58 16 years old? you look like 30

[@oscarnellist1192]

HazeFanatik 》 that’s so nice! Lol

[@mulletmoore5811]

I’m 16 and he looks like double my age

[@FinnsDirtbikeClips]

HazeFanatik 》 also his sear is so high for bmx damn

[@sympussy6817]

Hahahaha

[@shabbyvamp9024]

That’s nice to say

[@amrhiamrela9951]

I am new to BMX, just getting into it. Thank you for showing the old video failing("it is easy to say oh professionals were once beginners like you", BUT actually seeing the beginner part and seeing how you progessed") Makes a huge difference, because the sport is not just about physical BUT also how strong you are mentally to keep pushing through.Thank you Sir and also mentioning that it is part of Bmx to fall. I am glad i found your channel. Subscribed.

[@derekrobinson4988]

Wow, good work. I wasn't expecting to see anything until the new year. Got to ride a pump track on my bmx the other day. Again, could not wipe the smile off my face.

[@bigbyhastings]

Thanks for the new series! Went out an purchased a Sunday Model-C. Here's to staying you and in one piece!

[@TyeWills]

I wish a nice entry mtb bike was around $300.

[@aManVexed]

+martinsteele05 Don't we all? :)

[@curierfromxibalba1155]

+martinsteele05 is the suspension that adds up

[@spykirbine1689]

Yeah, I mean an entry level trail bike costs more than 600 =((((

[@AmnesiacBanana]

My hardtail cost 265 euros on discount. It's great.

[@XXfAzEXXXXd0gEXX]

I have a an old giant Boulder se and apparently it was a decent bike in it's day don't know the year is it still actually any good? I've had it for a long time but never off road it because I'm a sik kool gangster and ride it on the road

[@jargomcmuffin1234]

So glad to find your channel! I started riding again after 10 years! Super thankful for your content.

[@quadrazid]

Nice. Looking forward to this series

[@genecuisine7]

I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for the content. I'm definitely getting back into box thanks to you

[@cortarelva]

I was thinking about getting a BMX bike and now i probably will. Your MTB videos have helped me a lot

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+cortarelva Glad they helped, and I think you'll find that BMX helps you be a better mountain biker.

[@bryanpedigo1952]

haha the good ol days at Koster park. Awesome job with the video's Seth. Glad to see your still going BALLS OUT!!!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Ha! Bryan, good to hear from you buddy!

[@alexanderflieger8095]

I am so much excited about this. its been five years since I been on bike. I getting one for Christmas.

[@lilstich3843]

Do you even english

[@stephena4113]

Yes want to get back into this sooooo badly. Thank you will be seeing more!!

[@caitlanlewis9547]

2:05 yes that would be very helpful thank you very much 😂

[@xxfaction6xx]

excited about this series!

[@eg1561]

It’s cool that you’re not afraid to see your faults and go in depth

[@3AM3TH3RNAL]

im really looking forward to more im a bmxer myself and i love your video's keep it up Seth !

[@Adamchavez74]

Cool video bro absolutely cool what your doing on KZbin keep those videos comming !

[@DMX-PAT]

Thanks for making this video man, I'm 32 and I finally realized I always wanted a BMX and never got one all those years ago...it's never to late right!

[@chrisgoffe5048]

...never too late

[@cakelesscoder9562]

so this came out 10 minutes after I found a BMX for free in a junk pile (a felt heretic to be exact, not great but good enough to get started).... I'm scared now ;)

[@AliGamingTubeHD]

Cakeless Coder I found a bmx too for free it costs 299$ it's a Haro bmx

[@saggre]

Are you good now?

[@whiteboy3164]

Cakeless Coder how are u now?

[@silviaplayz]

Cakeless Coder how did it go

[@Lvkas997]

we all want to know your progression?! :D

[@Tetraden-a]

I really like the discreet self-mockery, you are building up recently. :-D It shows, you are a human after all. :-)

[@ln663]

the 360 from the table top is b@d @ss!!! nice

[@scentmonk7324]

nice riding. I have a 20" trials bike and find it very easy to do manuals on, the front end is so light

[@JPfingerskater]

wallrides on a BMX just seem crazy to me. Just ordered a bike yesterday, my first bmx. If i could someday land a wallride on a bike ill be pretty happy with myself. I can do them a skateboard, one of my favorite tricks.

[@PJSinohin]

bmx bikes keeps us young

[@Angel-wo8gv]

Looking forward to this series :O Subscribed! ^^

[@boomerangfreak]

Well mainly you and some other peeps on YT inspired me to get a BMX, bought the new 2017 Haro midway last weekend. Took a bit getting used to coming from my 29er hardtail for the last year and not having ridden a non sus bike for YEARS! Haven't nailed any tricks yet tho I did try doing a manual on the store's brand new fresh out of the box Haro interstate, let's just say it ended with me on my butt and the bike skidding a couple meters on the ground WOOPS? (luckily no one saw :P ) Oh well been taking it slow since, I can do some small hops and starting to get more comfortable riding it in general. Long story short, thank you for this is now my second bike in my growing collection ''bikes =x+1'' ;) and I can see this is going to be a very fun bike.

[@raptor1068]

boomerangfreak bro i feel i bout manual but I can catwalk wgeelie lol(standing

[@johnmay330]

Oh damn, that rear tire hit you right in the chin. Really cool video and I might consider going into the sport of BMX.

[@JavierRodriguez-jw4xv]

Hey Seth im new to bikes. Used to ride as a kid literally everyday and want to revisit. You have inspired me to get back into it. Im thinking about buying a BMX but am having a hard time finding the right BMX bike as my first. What should I look for, and what brands are known for durability?

[@ridingwithrusty7902]

Yo man you should definitely make another bmx on the trail video!!! I only have a bmx and that's all I ride on trails. It's super fun in the right paths and terrain and I want people to know that is doesn't take an expensive mountain bike to have some fun in the good outdoors

[@bullfrogboss8008]

That bunny hop 360s are sick

[@fasgamboa]

Seth, if you make more BMX videos, can you explain more about the handling and body positioning? I've noticed people hold the bmx bars really in the center. I used to ride bmx years ago and didnt hold it that way. Now I ride downhill but i want to go back to bmx.

[@janebozinovski5005]

can't wait for more!

[@jerrysgotapewpew]

Sick 360s man.

[@racefaceec90]

i'm 41 and cannot so much as wheelie/bunnyhop. i did buy a bmx a few years ago but still didn't learn how to do anything on one (not the bikes fault,my own self consciousness i suppose at riding a bmx).the desire to get another bmx is still there though for some reason.

[@arrowsplit8659]

I’m getting a bst alvx build tmr can’t wait for it

[@janelle10110]

Here in 2021 still love the channel

[@donvitillerr649]

Nice video!🤘

[@tyleralbert3035]

I’m here in 2023 and still loving this channel!

[@traveljacknguyen2915]

After warching this video, now i really want to try it some day

[@jackiedenenny9684]

I am a normal mountain biker and I saw this as decided to get a se everyday for myself but I am still kinda of new, I can bunny hop both American and English and get almost 8 inches off the ground I'm wondering how to take it to the next level up and how to start learning tricks. I was wondering if you could please make a video on it. Thanks

[@williammckutchin5336]

You should continue this series with a bmx frame up build.

[@FluffyTalks]

Glad to see someone finally wearing a helmet

[@rorycameron9626]

just watched this video again to get tips for my new mongoose bmx

[@jbmxphotography1]

Can you make a video about how to build ramps?

[@DD-zh3vz]

love your bike

[@Crazylegoman3791]

I wanted to watch this so I could get into BMX. I’m a skater and I want to try to do this too.

[@spondoolie6450]

I been riding a road bike for the longest and now just bought a BMX complete. Feels way different.

[@danmosey123]

instant sub my friend. im really starting to get in to bmx can you suggest something for atound 150 - 200 GBP

[@SuperGreg198]

nice work

[@deadjoey77]

i wish seth would ride a lil more bmx. this lil series inspired me to get back on the 20 inch 5 years ago. mtb is cool, but bmx is rad (and affordable)

[@John-eg9od]

Nice Video!

[@ForesakenVengance]

you deserve way more subs

[@rato_gordo]

nice series, dude i ride mtb and speed and now watching this i wanna try bmx. but turns out im almost 6'3 and slightly under 220lbs. I have many doubts if i will tear it apart if i ride one, eventhough i know i will wear the bike pieces faster, i dont wanna to break it every time i try to ride. Any thougts?

[@stankyleg8073]

Ayeee got it at the end.

[@littlemama2684]

Ive been using my bmx as a dirt jumper for 2 years

[@OffTrap]

Can you make a video on how to adjust the brakes on a BMX?

[@aadunk13]

What type of spray paints do you suggest when giving an old bmx a new look?

[@Nanchi]

ooooo when the tire hit your face I flinched sorry that happened man

[@h.gracee]

Is bmx fun because I already skateboard and scooter and I wanted to look into it

[@chloesgrass4143]

I used to bmx, but I quit to start making projects, and quite a few people buy my projects because I know what people want, I just haven’t biked myself in a while

[@PokeUFO]

I’m getting back into BMX and teaching my son I miss riding

[@fredturkey7758]

When I started to bmx my wrist starts to hurt, how do I counter the pain from my wrist?

[@user-ho1tc3ig9d]

I just started BMX, i won't say i'm very good at bunny hops. Though i can do them, i'm just too scared to fall. I fell like 5 times and noticed it wasn't so bad to fall, but i still keep getting scared when i'm about to do it.

[@JollyRogerTheDodger]

Everyone, After over 25+ years I bought a second hand bmx...and within a few seconds whacked my shin with the pedal leaving a serious dent in my shin...and I love it! Peace, love and safe riding :-)

[@MrCone-sq2tq]

+Seth's Bike Hacks Can be in any BMX distort the wheel after all the blows with jumps and so ?

[@TemuOperator]

Very excited about these new videos!!

[@pinoyams]

nice video question,im a skater but i wanna get into bmx what bike should i get for beginners

[@niggabitch671]

i’m here 2028 from the future and this channel lit

[@TheVanguardPro]

whats the move that makes the biker stand on one pedal with one feet while his body stays on the side he is standing on

[@henryoxburgh1010]

Good video

[@charliecobb3581]

Im not even a beginner but i just want to watch again

[@JesusRodriguez-sj8dr]

well first i need to fix my bmx primo i used to ride when i was small then ill see the videos and if your wondering what year is my bike it in the 2005 or 2006

[@wolfyyt103]

Can you tricks on a BMX with the big sprocket and a steel frame

[@KD-mm3li]

I'm considering buying my first real bmxbike from fitbike co. Since I come from the roadie scene. They offer a coaster wheel version and the guys at the shop are ravin about it. A good choice? Bike is around $440.

[@RjJrRjJrRjJr]

Yolo my first bmx bike... 2020 Wethepeople Trust FC

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

i was using hockey stick to center the wheel

[@qanderson]

I've gotten adjusted to my 2010 mongoose hoop-d for 7 years and I still can't manual. I can Ollie 2 inches off the ground because it weighs a solid 50 lbs. 👍

[@qanderson]

It finally broke tho and I'm gonna be getting a Stolen Bmx Casino 2017 in black and yellow gum color

[@qanderson]

It's not a Stolen bike, it's just the brand name

[@raptor1068]

how can bmx weighft around 25 kilos

[@khoa-nguyenvan4639]

when do you know when to apply the breaks during like a half cab or anything? do you apply breaks typically to do tricks?

[@os0cold445]

No brakes

[@H2O_ON_THE_BEAT]

How do you get on a bmx and immediately be standing up?

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Bmx for me is just sketchy because of the wheels and how forward my weight feels.

[@willberdon4592]

Its my bd in 9 days (i wrote this on 4th of june 2020) im getting a electric guitar. My Dimondback viper bmx is getting a new crank set so i can shred bmx and shred guitar

[@camdenkilton730]

When I get my BMX will it matter which side I put my pegs on?

[@baileyhunter3703]

I want to get into bmx riding but whenever i do a bunnyhop my handles move back and i have tightend it as much as possible even getting my dad too and im not landing on the front wheel putting all my weight on the front of the bike. the bike was purchased from Anaconda for cheap about 3-4 years ago is there any way in fixing this or do i need a new bike if so what are some good cheap options :)

[@finburgess]

you are the definition of my childhood

[@user-cb5bh3tm6v]

I want one but are they good for trails and mountain trails

[@yaidiot5824]

Seth's bike do you need to stand up on your bike and then pull the bike up to jump

[@firebelligerent]

can u do dirt jumping both in street and park

[@guk894]

His least viewed video and it still has more than I ever will

[@trentcarter616]

So the bike you bought is HiTen steel frame and not chromolly correct? Why? And Do you think it matters?

[@blinkyscribbles7573]

How high of a ledge could I hop off of without worrying about breaking my bike, or myself haha

[@dawn_breaker5552]

If I were to just start doing BMX what would be the best starter Bike

[@thatchermccool3619]

Parkour Pros! Probably the bike he had in the video (se everyday) try to get the latest version (2017)

[@kione_haha5438]

The kink curb

[@kevincynical2833]

what are some tips too not be scared to try new tricks and moves😃

[@lawrence9536]

MORE BMX PLEASE

[@Ryltar123]

I miss my old BMX ;(