Personally, I'd recommend 13-13.25" for bowls/skateparks and 12.5-12.7" for street. Similar to what Doug has said, you can learn on almost anything and then get a frame/bike that suits the direction you've progressed in. I used to grind and file out my old 14" rear ends to 13.5-13.75" and was always blown away by how it felt afterwards. Mind you, that was a long time ago!
@lukebrandenboy3 жыл бұрын
I’m relatively new to BMX, and I had just bought a used bike I found on Marketplace for $300. It had over a 14” chain stay (older eastern trail digger), and I just sold it to buy a Sunday Street Sweeper which has a 12.7” chain stay. The difference is actually insane. Way easier to pop up bunnyhops and I almost learned 360s flat just from switching. Highly recommend shorter chain stays for sure
@trickswithjp3 жыл бұрын
I'm also looking at getting that frame. Kinda stoked
@lukebrandenboy3 жыл бұрын
@@trickswithjp I got the complete, definitely worth the buy for either the frame or complete. The geometry is honestly insane, it just feels so controlled
@Dougsterbob3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah man! It's always crazy to see how much a little bit of geometry can affect your riding 😳😳😳
@all_out_of_bubble_gum Жыл бұрын
@@Dougsterbob BUT my friend, what that Guys say is,they feel MORE Control on the street sweeper, and that is THE opposite from what YOU are Always telling us ! So what to believe now 🤯
@omzxa84158 ай бұрын
lol man i do not how to say it but my first bike has a 15.5 inch chain stay but i ordered a new frame with 13.25 inch chain stay i hope this will be better
@flyingcrossbody44564 ай бұрын
ITS ALL ABOUT PREFERENCE at the end of the day. Castillo rode everything at 6’2” with a 20.5”/15” and Harrington rode at 6’6” with a 20.75/ 14” while wescott at about 5’5”-5’7” rode a 21+ with 13+. Whatever is comfortable to you you don’t have to adhere to what is thought to be proper. FREESTYLE bmx.
@peltz243 жыл бұрын
if your a teky rider or ride a lot of street then a 12.7-13.2 is for you but if your more interested in transition riding, a 13.5-13.8 is the way to go! (Bowls especially are better with longer chainstays)