Ren3DM

Hi i am planning on changing my brakes and my tires but i don't know what i have to buy for new brakes and what kind of tire should i look for? I will be doing a lot of tricks like a BMX is mean't for.

Johnny Mullet

A picture of the bike would help determine what kind of brakes it has. Welcome to the site!

Ren3DM

Thanks. I could post a picture tomorrow. I'm pretty sure everything is stock.

Ren3DM

My bike is about 5 years old but it is extremely reliable and good.

The images are too big so here is a imgur album of the bike. Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

Johnny Mullet

Kool Stop Salmon brake pads for the best stopping power. Any smooth tread tire in a 20X2.125 tire should be fine for local skate park or trick riding.

Ren3DM

So these? https://amzn.to/24nI9TR I have 20 x 2.20 tires.

Johnny Mullet

Good choice for brake pads. Either tire size will work. You can even go with a smaller size tire. Depends on your needs.

Ren3DM

Ok i am fine with my tire size. Should i get anything else? Like a new chain since it was put to the test for a lot of years and also the bike was riden when it was raining snowing windy muddy basically the elements.

Johnny Mullet

I think that chain can be cleaned up with an old rag and some oil with no problem. Single speed bike chains are pretty tough and don't wear as fast as multi-speed bikes. If you think you need a new chain and don't want to spend the time cleaning and lubing yours, you will need a new chain and a chain break tool and learn to measure and set the new chain length and use the master link. Youtube and Google are helpful tools on these matter too.

Ren3DM

Ok thanks do you know how to tighten your pedals because when ever i pedal it feels loose since its really fast right when i push lightly on it and i like it a bit more tight.

N3gr8

Usually you tighten the pedals with 6mm allen key or a 17 mm wrench. It could be the cranks as well.