Why do kids like cycling more than jogging?

Check out the tricks a kid can perform on his BMX and you will understand why they prefer cycling it over jogging. 


There is nothing to brag about jogging but on a BMX the kids can show off skills that they have picked up.

They can’t jog to school or run errands when they have stuff to carry. With a BMX they can ride out to meet their friends and get to their destination sooner without too much sweat.

They can also enjoy modifying their BMX and learn to maintain it.

Is it easier to do tricks on BMX bikes than on MTB bikes? Why?

It is not only easier to do tricks on a Bicycle Motocross (BMX), it is also cheaper on the pocket as it is a no gear bike and you can choose those made of steel. There are also more spokes on the rims so they will not be damaged as easily. 

There are also BMX with with alloy sport rims which make them even stronger for hard landings.

If they are not already supplied, you can install axle pegs as foot rest so that you can “stand” on your rear or front wheel as you perform your tricks.



While you stand on your rear wheel, you can do a 360 degree spin of your front wheel in mid air because the brake cables will not be entangled as they are routed through a gyro brake system.

Children from age six can start riding on a BMX because its wheelsize is commonly 20”. The size makes it easier to perform jumps and mid-air flipping and twisting with it. It will still be comfortable for children who have grown up to a height of 5′ 3″ to ride because of the top tube length, the higher handlebar and the way the seatpost bends backward. It is a bicycle that a child can horn his riding skills right up to adulthood.

BMX is a bicycle I would recommend parents who are looking for a low maintenance bicycle for their kids. It is definitely suitable for children who are rough riders or adults who like to ride over obstacles found on streets to perform stunts.

Choosing the right BMX for doing stunts.

If you plan to get a BMX  to learn some tricks with it, first you must find one that is suitable for your height. The top tube length will determine that.

You can find charts online that  provides information on choosing the right bike size based on your height.

Since you are doing stunts on it, choose one that is installed with gyro brake system so that you can make twists and turns without entangling your cables.

Make sure that the chainring have lesser number of teeth on it. This is so that you can start to ride off faster after doing your twists and turns. This photo shows a GT BMX 43T chainring. You should be able to find BMX with 28T (teeth) right up to 48T (teeth) chainring installed.

You can also decide if you want one with sport rims to withstand hard knocks or one with the standard rims with spokes inserted. This model with sport rims have disc brakes and pegs installed on its front and rear wheels so that you can stand on them as you perform your tricks.

While this model installed with V-brake has the standard rims with 68 spokes installed. The more spokes there are, the less likely it will be for you to damage the wheels when your BMX hit the ground during high jumps.

You also have the option to choose BMX with hi-tensile steel frame or chromoly which is lighter but more expensive. Cyclists who have ridden bikes with steel frame and also on chromoly frame find that the later is flexible and more comfortable to ride on.

If you are talking about what brand you should buy, do a search for reviews on the brand you are interested in getting. Since you are learning, it may not be a good idea to buy an expensive model to start.

Maybe you should consider borrowing or getting a used unit that is still in good working condition. After some tries (ouch, ouch), you may decide that doing stunts is not for you.