How Can I Tell What Kind of BMX Bike I Have? (Explained)

Various companies manufacture BMX bikes in different models. In addition, various BMX models have specifications that distinguish them from other models.

You may be unable to identify your BMX model just by looking at it. So, how can you tell what kind of BMX bike you have?

You can identify your BMX using its serial number. You’ll get access to your bike details when you input your bike’s serial number on the manufacturer’s site. You can find your bike’s serial number on the crank’s top, the headtube, the bottom brack, or the rear drop out. The serial number is also known as the model number.

In this article, I’ll explain how to identify your BMX model. You’ll also get to know about what distinguishes various BMX models.

You’ll get to know the features of various BMX bikes based on their skill set.

How Can You Identify Your BMX Model?

You can identify the model of your BMX bike using its serial or model number. Enter a bike finder or manufacturer’s site and input the serial number to find the model.

Here are parts of the bike where you can find its serial number: 

• The crank’s top
• The head tube
• The bike seat tube’s bottom
• The bottom bracket
• The rear drop out

A BMX bike serial number consists of 6 or more digits. The first two digits stand for the month and year of manufacture. The rest of the digits usually indicates individual ID.

What Distinguishes BMX Models from Each Other?

BMX bike models differ in various specifications. These specifications are unique to individual BMX models.

Some of the specifications that distinguish BMX models include:

• Wheel size
• Tire thickness
• Top tube length
• The material used for the manufacturing process

#1. Wheel Size (16”, 24”, 26”, 27.5”, 29”,32”, 36”)

#1. 16” Wheels

Wheels 16″ wheels are the smallest wheel size and are usually found in children’s bikes. Bikes with 16″ wheel sizes are prone to getting turned over because they require larger gear ratios.

#2. 32” and 36” Wheels

Wheels 32″ and 36″ are the largest you’ll find and are usually customized.

#2. Tire Thickness

The width of a BMX bike tire determines its stability, dictates its performance, and also affects its endurance. 

Tire thickness ranges with different types of BMX bikes, and here’s a table showing that.

Bmx Bike	BMX Tire Width
Racing BMX bike	1.75-1.5 inches
Freestyle BMX bike	1.1-2.15 inches
Jump BMX bike	1.6-2.0 inches

#3. Top Tube Length

The top tube length of your BMX bike usually determines how much control you have over the bike. The smaller the top tube size, the more compact your bike is.

Common top tube lengths include 20”, 20.25”, 20.5”, 20.75”, and 21”.

#4. Material Used For the Manufacturing Process of BMX Frames

The common materials used for manufacturing BMX bikes are aluminium, carbon fiber, and titanium.

#1. Aluminium BMX Frames

Here are some of the features of aluminium BMX frames:

• Lightweight
• Rust resistant
• They are readily available

#2. Carbon Fiber BMX Frames

Here are some of the features of carbon fiber BMX frames:

• They are aerodynamic
• Lightweight

#3. Titanium BMX Frames

Here are some of the features of titanium BMX frames:

• They are fatigue resistant
• Rust resistant
• They are strong and durable

What BMX Model is the Fastest?

Below are the details on some of the fastest BMX models:

#1. Mafiabikes Kush 2 BMX Bike

Here are the frame geometries of the mafiabikes kush 2 BMX bike:

• The top tube length is 20.4.”
• Chain stay length is 13.25.”
• The head tube angle is 75.5 degrees
• The seat tube angle is 71 degrees
• The bottom bracket is 11.75.”
• Standover is 9.5.”

Here is a table showing the specifications and details of a mafiabikes kush 2 BMX bike:

Specification	Details
Forks	Taper blade/ Threadless steerer
Stem	Mafia bikes forged front load stem
Grips	Lucky six grips
Pedal	Plastic pedals
Front hub	10mm lose
Rear hub	12mm semi-sealed rear Hub W/9T cassette
Rims	Single wall front2 Double wall rear
Cranks	One-piece heat treated forged cranks
Sprocket	25T Mafia steel sprocket

#2. Mongoose Logo BMX Bike

Here are some of the features of the mongoose logo BMX bike:

• 20-inch wheel size
• 3-inch tire thickness
• Best for riders of 5” to 5’6 height
• Designed with rigid suspension
• Designed with 20.6 top tube length
• Made with a high-tensile steel frame
• Designed with a 175 mm long three-piece tubular chrome spindle paired with a 25T steel chain ring
• Designed with an aluminum U-brake for precise speed and control

#3. Kink Liberty BMX 

Here are some of the features of the king liberty BMX bike:

• The top tube length is 20.85.”
• The frame is made of 100% 410 Chromoly
• 20-inch wheel size
• It weighs 28 lbs
• The head tube angle is 75.5 degrees
• Chain stay length is 13.25.”
• Standover height is 9.”
• The bottom bracket height is 11.6.”
• The fork offset is 26mm.

Here is a table to show the specifications and details of a kink liberty BMX bike:

Specifications	Details
Brake cable	Mission L4 Linear
Driver	Sealed 9T
Bar ends	Kink thrust
Pedals	Kink Hemlock NF
Chain	Mission 510H
Seat clamp	Integrated
Grips	Kink Ace Flangeless
Seat post	Mission pivotal
Front Hub	Mission Foxtrot sealed ⅜
Rear Hub	Mission engaged sealed Cassette 14mm

#4. Elite Bicycle Stealth BMX

Here are some of the features of the elite bicycle stealth BMX bike:

• 16-20 inch wheel size
• Made up of a high tensile strength steel body frame
• 20-inch top tube length, which is 1 ⅛ thick
• 2.4-inch tire thickness

#5. Schwinn Sting Pro BMX

Here are some of the features of the Schwinn sting pro-BMX bike:

• 20-24 inch wheels
• Designed with a rigid suspension
• Made of a single-speed drivetrain
• Made of a rear caliper brake
• Its aluminum rim and tubular crankset provide you with maximum speed and acceleration.
• It is made of steel

#6. Sunday Bikes Aaron Ross Forecaster

Here are some of the features of the Sunday bikes Aaron ross forecaster BMX bike:

• The top tube length is 20.5.”
• Chainstay length is 13.2″ -13.5.”
• The Headtube angle is 75.5 degrees
• The seat tube angle is 71 degrees
• The bottom bracket height is 11.7.”
• The standover is 9.”

#7. Fit Bike Co. Str (MD)

Here is a table to show the specifications and details of a fit bike co. str(MD) BMX:

Specifications	Details
Frame	20.5” TT (MD)
Bars	Four pieces 9″X29.”
Fork	Tapered w/25mm offset
Stem	Fit top load
Grips	Fit Crossfit
Seat	Fit Barstool pivotal
Front-wheel	Fit S1W w/Sealed Hub
Rear wheel	Fit S1W w/9T cassette
Cranks	Tubular Cro-Mo 165mm
Pegs	4 X 100mm Metal

#8. United Martinez BMX Bike

Here are some of the features of the united martinez BMX bike:

• 21” top tube length
• Made with 9″ and 175mm crankset
• Contains full CrMo frame and fork
• Removable brake mounts

#9. Fly Bikes Omega Freecoaster

Here is a table to show the specifications and details of a fly bike omega free coaster:

Specifications	Details
Grips	160 mm long
Bars	Full 4130 CRMO/ 9.5”
Fork	1 Piece steerer tune CNC/ 27mm offset
Chain	512 type/ 70 links
Sprocket	Fly tractor XL / 7075-T6 Aluminium CNC / machined/ 25T
Frame	Full 4130 CRMO/21”/Removable brake mounts /chain tensioners
Front hub	Sealed bearing/ ⅜” female axle/ 36H
Rear hub	Sealed bearing/ 14mm axle/ 36H/ 9T
Hub guards	Nylon/ two front gear and two rear gear
Weight	11.5 kg/ 25.3 lb
Seat	100 synthetic leather/ 25mm thickness

#10. What BMX Model is Best for Stunts?

The BMX model that is best for stunts is the mongoose bike. The mongoose legion L60 BMX bike has features to facilitate adults that are into freestyle riding.

Here are some of the features of  the mongoose L60 BMX bike:

• 20-inch wheel size
• 3-inch tire thickness
• Best for riders of 5” to 5’6 height
• Designed with rigid suspension
• Designed with 20.6 top tube length
• Made with a high-tensile steel frame
• Designed with a 175 mm long 3-piece tubular chrome spindle. The tubular Chrom spindle is connected to a 25T steel chain ring
• Designed with an aluminum U-brake for precise speed and control

Here are the advantages of using mongoose bikes:

• Mongoose bikes are very easy to assemble
• The frame of a mongoose bike is usually lightweight yet durable
• You get access to a variety of designs for a mongoose bike
• Mongoose BMX bikes do well in absorbing shocks
• The cycles in mongoose bikes are made specially to provide comfort to the rider.

Here are the cons of using mongoose bikes:

• You may find it hard to ride some mongoose bikes on flat surfaces because of their heavy tires
• The grip shifts on a mongoose handlebar may affect the gear from time to time.

Another BMX bike model which is best for stunts but geared toward younger people is the elite bicycle BMX bike.

Here are some of the features of an elite bicycle BMX bike:

• 16-20 inch wheel size
• Made up of a high tensile strength steel body frame
• 20-inch top tube length, which is 1 ⅛ thick
• 2.4-inch tire thickness

Here are the advantages of using elite bicycle BMX bikes:

• It is best for freestyle riding
• The cycles are designed to provide comfort to a rider

The only disadvantage of elite bicycle BMX bikes is that they are best for the 7 to 10 years age group.