The Best BMX for Adults? Monza XL 27.5" Cruiser Bike Review

In this video, we take an in-depth look at the exciting new Monza XL 27.5" Cruiser BMX bike-a bike designed to blend old-school BMX nostalgia with modern performance. If you’re looking for the best BMX bike for adults that combines comfort, rideability, and that classic 80s vibe, the Monza XL 27.5” Cruiser might just be your perfect ride.
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Why choose a 27.5” BMX bike? I’ll break down why the 27.5" wheel size hits the sweet spot for adult riders who want the classic look of a BMX, but with the comfort and stability needed for long-distance cruising. Learn how the Monza XL compares to 26” and 29” BMX bikes, and why this 27.5” BMX cruiser may be the best choice for riders looking for a balance of nostalgia and modern geometry.
We’ll also discuss why Monza went with 27.5” wheels instead of the more common 29” size, how this BMX compares to Monza’s previous 24” and 26” models, and why the Monza XL 27.5” strikes the perfect balance for adult riders. If you're looking for a BMX bike that offers comfort, durability, and a retro look that takes you back to your childhood, this is the bike for you.
A big shout out to some of my favorite BMX related KZbin channels:
Kevin and Bernie / @cruisinginthe808
Brandon at / @bmx_dreaming
Isaac at / @bigbikebmx
Sean at / @radbmxbuilds
Wagner at / @bmxfreestylefanatic

[@OGUncle_Lino_1972]

Awesome looking bike Matt! I'm glad you're getting an early preview on this Monza XL 27.5 ✌😎💯

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Appreciate it! I’m super stoked on this one. 🔥

[@cruisinginthe808]

Fantastic video covering all the bases on this new model! Your videos are always so well done and thought out. Excellent review and I’m stoked you got to try one out early too!! 🤙🏼

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks Kevin! Appreciate the feedback. Can’t wait to watch your next video about your experiences with the red one later today. Love the comradely and fun energy that you and Bernie bring to the table 🙌👊💥

[@stephanbelanger305]

Just pre-ordered the chrome/black 27.5, thanks for the promo code. I have a 27.5 P.K. Ripper and it's really a sweet ride. Cheers from Montreal Canada

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

You won't be disappointed! It's a fantastic bike. 👍 Thanks watching and letting me know. Can’t wait to hear how you like it! 👊

[@GuamanianBlood619]

That is a sweet bike, just bought a haro master dmc 26 👍🏾 cant wait to get back on a bike again !!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Awesome, I’m sure you’re gonna love it! Those are beautiful bikes 👊💥

[@TEQLC]

New sub here. Just ordered a white on white Monza 24. Can't wait until March! Great video's.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Welcome to the Neighborhood!!! Thanks for the kind words. I know you’re gonna love the 24”. 🔥

[@Mic420m]

Thanks youngn, you give all of us old dudes hope!🤙

[@bmxfreestylefanatic]

Terrific video as always Matt... Love the bike!!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks Wagner! Much appreciated, my friend 👊

[@neilt6477]

Personally, I prefer the cruiser size bars on my bigger bikes. 5.5 inch up to 7 inch is ideal 👍

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

I think I tend to agree with you on these larger bikes 🙌

[@brandoneubanks5658]

Love your passion, keep it up.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🙏

[@ianward7376]

Awesome H-street Hensley

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks!!! It’s a repop, but it’s just like the one I had back in 1989 🙌

[@retro161]

Fantastic review keep up the great work love the channel. Stay rad from Australia 👍

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks for the love! 👊

[@JimP419]

Great edit Matt. The Monza is def old school cool.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks Jim. Much appreciated! 🙌

[@christianalves5719]

Another great video, congratulations, hug from another bmx lover here in Brazi

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks brother!!! 👊💥

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

i just per-ordered a 27.5 and a 24" off him a few hours ago thanks for the discount code!,,you zipping around on that big bike sealed the deal,looks nimble enough for me 😉.....i would prefer maybe slightly longer handle bars because i'll probably put a laid back seat post on my bike when it comes to make bike look even more badass and BMX'y we'll see (comfort comes first on this bike though 😛) and hopefully that seat is nice and cushy soft for those long rides,, and maybe id change the grips to a more comfortable soft AME raised triangle style or ODI Mushrooms etc etc.. buts that a cheap and easy swap out anyone can do once they get the bike...other then that aint much else i would change,bike looks awesome

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Oh wow, you’re gonna love them both! Stoked for you 🙌 So far the seat is awesome, I’m going on a long ride on Sunday, if it bothers me, I’ll give an update. Those smaller/cheaper upgrades are a good part of the fun. I have AME grips on all my bikes but my 24” Monza. I’ll probably swap out for Ame on it and my incoming 27.5”

[@fallguy1212]

The bike looks very nice. Only question is the white brake lever mounts staying or changing to blue? Great video

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Good question! We’ll have to check with Thomas. They are Dia-Compe, not sure if they can be made/ordered all blue, of if it’s a “you get what you get” scenario from Dia-Compe. I’ll circle back here once we know.

[@waxman9550]

I would go with the DK legend for half the price but it's a 26" - cool bike though.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Fair enough. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Dfunk337]

I wish they would have had the 27.5 when I ordered the 26inch I can't get myself to order it since I have the 26 Monza. Nice video and thanks for sharing this.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Your 26” is still awesome! 🙌👊

[@Dfunk337]

@@TheNostalgicNeighborhood it definitely is. I do like 27.5.If I didn't have so many bikes right now I would definitely get that 27.5 Monza.

[@GuyBollinger-i6s]

Great video!!!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks!!! 🙏 🎉

[@diplenski]

i have a gt timberline 26" 21-speed, maybe '90s-'00s. it's maybe a bit small for me at 6'3, but i like it

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Awesome!!! As long as you’re out there having a blast on your rides, it’s all good in my book!!! 🙌👊💥

[@Blackberries.86]

Sooooo sick 🤙🏼

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Agreed. I’m loving it! 💯

[@Softballcrazy]

Price really went up on Monza bikes. Doubled I think. Riders are going to want to know where to get the tires. Smart ones will probably grab two to three pairs. I’ve never seen 27.4 gumwalls

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

The 24” with Skyways were always a little more expensive than the 26” that had spoked wheels. I think they went up around $200. Maybe more like $100 if you use my coupon code. Manufacturing and shipping costs have increased, and then they’re upgrading things like the cranks. I assume that combo explains the price increase. I think the 27.5 seem so much more expensive than the 26” because the 26” were discounted towards the end, because of excess inventory (which happened to most bike companies and shops after the post-pandemic demanded dropped off.) Good point about having extra tires on hand! 👍

[@michaelyoakum5618]

SWEET! What bike stand do you use man?

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

It’s from Park Tool. I got it in 2017 when prices were MUCH cheaper 🤣

[@Chigidoc]

...when 29' is too big and 26' is too small. How did it feel compared to your 26' inch GT?

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Goldilocks!!! 💯 That GT will always have a special place in my heart, but if I’m going on a longer casual ride… this is the choice. I need to ride them back to back to be able to put my finger on it, but I feel like the posture this one puts me in is more comfortable 👍

[@DoctorDerp6969]

ripping!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks! 🙏

[@PatrickMichael2002]

I prefer 24 inch for BMX. 26-29 fits MTB better. Might as well get a cheap Road Bike instead.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Yeah, it’s all about what feels good to you! 👊 I have a 27.5 MTB and despite the same wheel size, it feels very different from this Monza. 24” is still my choice for the pump track, and my 20” is what I’m slowly learning flatland tricks on. 👍

[@alanr4263]

Dam right.SuNnnn!!!!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Yahoo!!! 👊👊👊

[@michaelpreddy5514]

👍

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

🙏👊

[@Willdlans]

All of Kevins bike get a higher bar

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Yeah, he seems to like a higher bar.

[@reddsshaker3477]

Nah, 27.5 and 29 should not be used in the same sentence as BMX. At 58 years old, I’ve been an avid BMXer, Road Biker, AND Mountain Biker. I’ve fully immersed myself into each of those subcatagories. 27.5” isn’t BMX. It’s beach cruiser/neighborhood basher at best.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

OK boomer 🤣 Just kidding… from a purist perspective, I hear you. But there is also another subcategory called ”big bike BMX” and/or “big wheel BMX” lots of legit BMX manufacturers like Gary/Craig Turner, Torker, Race Inc, Supercross, etc all make 29” bikes and label them as BMX. But it’s just a label, if it’s a fun bike, I’m good 👊👍

[@ProdigalSuns]

What a douche... lol😂 We grew up and got big.. some of us.. lol

[@sambagogo777]

It's barely a BMX at that size. More like a single speed mountain bike.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

I hear what you’re saying, but I also have a 27.5” Salsa Timber Jack mountain bike. I have a 20” flatland bike, a 24” Monza, and two 26” BMX’s. The geometry on this new Monza feels way more like a BMX than a MTB. I don’t think your perspective is unreasonable, but I’d say it’s more than barely a BMX, but either way, no question that it gives off fun old school BMX vibes. 👍

[@sambagogo777]

@@TheNostalgicNeighborhood Yep, it's very much a subjective thing so comes down to personal interpretation. Having fun is all the matters when all is said and done! I finally found and ordered a suitable and available new BMX to get me back in to the hobby again after all these years. A 20" bike with 21" top tube and a 'mellow' trails geometry to suit my intended riding style. If it's as much fun as I'm hoping then I may at some point get a 24" model, perhaps the WeThePeople Atlas, so to have that extra option when desired.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

@@sambagogo777 well said!!! Hope you enjoy the new ride 👊

[@flypuzz]

1500 and made in Taiwan no thanks

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

You have it about 50% inflated. It’s $995 shipped after the coupon code.

[@SimplicityForGood]

is a 27'5 BIKE of 14-15 kilos of weight still acceptable for getting a fun workout as a middle-aged guy in a pump track? I do not need competition speed at all, just fun and a good balance and feeling.. I like that 27'5 seems useful in daily life, but want to try some pump tracks as well... but mostly getting out an hour or half an hour each morning on a bike that feel more like a BMX! Thanks for a nice review...

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

I haven’t tried this one on a pump track yet, but I’m sure the answer is yes. I’ve ridden my 26” Hutch at our track and it’s fun. But, the 24” Monza really shines in that situation. If I could only pick one though, I’d go 27.5 if you’ll be doing more riding off the track 👍

[@SimplicityForGood]

@@TheNostalgicNeighborhood thanks! Yeah… mostly for exploring the city and want to sit more upright but still have a cool bike!