Thread: Too old to BMX
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Old 09-20-23 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedway2
"Too old to BMX".....
I'm 5'10" with a 31" inseam, 160lbs. Never ridden a BMX bike.
Been doing my research and now wondering if a 20" dia wheel with 21" top tube, raised lay-back seat post and handle bars tweaked forward (a bit) would fit me for neighbourhood cruising?
Or will a 24" dia wheel BMX fit my needs better? I pretty much decided that I don't want wheels 26" and bigger even though they would be better cruisers. Planning on visiting the BMX store this weekend.

Btw, I'm pushing 64, in decent shape but have no plans to ride the pump track........yet
I'm 6' with 34" inseam - I ride a 21" top tube for racing, which is typically longer bikes. I think that size should be great for you. If you're going to ride other than cruising you could probably run two seatposts - one for cruising, one for pump track or tricks.
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