Many looking to buy a BMX bike for a beginner will be seeking both economy and purchasing convenience
. Some will therefore be tempted to pick out a model from their local department store. This is however a mistake since what will be purchased will almost certainly be of inferior quality and a huge impediment for the BMX rider. The good news is that there is an alternative way of getting hold of a cheap BMX bike that combines quality and convenience.
Handing someone a BMX bike as a present is in effect inviting them to try and learn some of the most impressive but potentially hazardous bicycle tricks or riding techniques known today. Not only therefore does the new rider and, if a child, his or her parents or guardians, have a responsibility to ensure that all manoeuvres are practised carefully in a safe and appropriate environment, but there also needs to be an assurance that the BMX bike itself is up to supporting the rider in both handling ability and safety.
Unfortunately, a BMX bike purchased from a general store will almost inevitably fail on both counts. BMX is not a protected trade name or subject to any standards criteria over and above those laid down for a conventional road bike. What is on offer in a general store is therefore in effect something that looks like a BMX bike but is likely to break or buckle under even basic BMX performance conditions.
A specialist BMX shop is the best place to choose a reliable but cheap BMX bike since such a shop will have a good relationship with all the top, well-known BMX companies. The good news is that our specialist BMX shop at bmx.co.uk is completely accessible online for fast delivery of a wide range of entry level BMX bikes at terrific prices.