BMX - front end weight

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JMC
07-10-05, 04:44 PM
is there such a thing as the front end of a bmx bike being too light compared to the rear?

DCdense 88
07-11-05, 12:48 AM
sorta ya sorta no....i mean my friends bike is really light up front and it throws me off when i jump i always land with the frony up to high on his bike...so ya i guess there is a bad thing there
Brian
07-11-05, 01:44 AM
If more weight is biased to either end, your bike will be unbalanced. This may make some tricks, or even jumping. somewhat trickier.

FireTeamCharlie
07-11-05, 05:24 PM
Theres is one benefit of a too light front end. You can rip alot of wheelies and manuals.