Is BMX good for long rides?

Is BMX good for long rides?  That depends on the number of teeth on your chainring.

If you are buying a BMX for doing tricks, you would want to buy one with lesser number of teeth on it. This is so that you can start to ride off faster after doing your twists and turns. However, if you like to go a longer distance, if that is what you mean by long rides, choose one installed with larger number of teeth on chainrings, eg one with 48 teeth.

This is a GT BMX 43T (teeth) chainring. You should be able to find BMX with 28T (teeth) right up to 48T (teeth) chainring.



A BMX with larger wheel size instead of the common 20” will also help you cover more distance. You can calculate your gear ratio and how far you can go each revolution by knowing your wheel size, the number of teeth on your chainring and on your rear sprocket.

There is a table posted at link to article BMX Madness Gear Ratio and Sizing Charts which shows the distance you can cover based on the above information.  I have also extracted from the site to show you how that is calculated:

“For example, if your front sprocket is a 45 tooth, and your rear sprocket is a 16 tooth, then your gear ratio would be 2.8125 (45 divided by 16 = 2.8125). You then take that number (in this case 2.8125) and multiply it by 20 (the diameter of a BMX wheel). 2.8125 x 20 = 56.25 (the gear size). You can apply this simple formula to cruisers (BMX bikes with 24" wheels) by multiplying the gear ratio by 24 instead of 20.”

If "long rides" means ride for a longer period, you have to note that most BMX are made of steel to handle the stress of load during jumps from a height so it is a heavier bike to ride. Make sure that you choose a frame size that is suitable for your height. If the bike is too small, you are more likely to stand up to pedal, each time you want to relieve the fatigue on your legs. That will damage your pedals more quickly than they should.

Why are bicycles so useful?

There is another aspect of bicycle that most people are not aware of.

A study conducted in 2013 by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana found that visitors will stay for a longer period of time and spend more at local shops when they tour Montana on their bicycles. Based on that study, Montana constructed more bike-in camping spots at state parks and began to work on ways to make the highway rumble strips more bike-friendly.

So if you are starting a new business or thinking of relocating your shop you may want to consider picking up a shop that is located in places that are bike friendly.

Here are some benefits about getting a bicycle which will make you realise how useful it is.

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Is it legal to change the speed limit of an electric bicycle?

In Malaysia we follow the standards set by UK for power assisted bike. The legal maximun power output is 250W with an acceptable speed limit of 25km/hr. It must also be pedal assisted with a speed reducer installed.

You will have to apply for a license to ride your ebike if it exceeds this limit and you will also need to wear a helmet.

I would advise customers who would also like to ride their ebike in Singapore, to consider getting one with power output of 200W as that is the acceptable limit there. Choosing one that is also foldable makes traveling with it more convenient.

You can read the full details in this presentation I created.

When cycling is power assisted from Nancy Poh

What's so unique about bicycles compared to other forms of transport or recreation for exercise?

When you cycle on a bicycle, you can call yourself “The Champion of the Earth” because you do not require fossil fuel to get you around. It is a recreation where you can get everyone in the family involved because none of you will require a license to start cycling.

For the younger ones, who do not know how to cycle yet, an extension can be added to the bicycle.


You can even bring along a wee one on a front mounted child seat.



When it is too hot to cycle or if it is raining, you can mount your bicycle on a trainer to ride indoor.

Maintenance cost is low as parts and components are generic so you can easily find them in any bicycle shop and get your problem fixed no matter where you are. In fact, some repair work are not too technical that you can learn how to fix them personally.

While you are out exercising on your bicycle, you can also run errands. Just make sure that you have a carrier or a rack installed to hold any purchase.

Here is a solution if you can’t install a carrier or rack.


There are many places in your home or its compound where you can easily store your bicycle as it does not take up too much space. You can even hang it from the ceiling right above your shoes cabinet.



You can ride your bicycle anywhere you want to build up your fitness without worrying about leaving a carbon footprint.

What would you think of someone riding a 25 year old bicycle?

We repaired this bicycle for a customer who received it from his father-in-law before he passed away.


Does your bicycle looks as old as this?

Send your bicycle to a bike shop and have it refurbished so that you can love cycling on it again.

Sometimes old bicycle have a value to it that you may not be aware of.  Maybe after some work is done, someone will be willing to buy it off you. Then you can use the money to buy a more current bicycle of your choice.

Which is the best bicycle for fitness?

The best bike for fitness depends on the terrain you enjoy riding on. 

If the terrain is hilly, a geared bike will be helpful as you can control the speed when you are cycling downhill and it will help you ride up slopes with lesser efforts.

If you would like to cycle to shops near your home for fitness, you will need a bicycle with a basket or rear carrier installed to carry your purchase.

If you plan to cycle with younger children for fitness, consider a 20” folding bike so that it will be easier to ride along with them as they cycle on their 12”, 16” or 20” bicycles. 

A folding bicycle is also suitable for someone who is less confident about handling a larger bike. It will also enable you to take a bus or a train part of the way if you can bring one onbroad. That way you can bring it to a park or somewhere safer or with less traffic to ride.

Do you know that a 26" to 29" or 700C bicycle can be mounted on a trainer?  

When the weather is bad for outdoor activities, you can cycle it stationary like a gym bike in the comfort of your home. The trainer is also great for beginners who would like to build up their stamina before they hit the road with seasoned cyclists.

Don’t find excuses to stop cycling for fitness. Look out for cycling buddies to ride with. It will be more difficult to back out if you have made an appointment with your buddies to ride.

Just make sure that you are cycling on the same kind of bicycle your buddies are on when you join them as you do not want to be chasing them on your 20″ folding bike if they are cycling on a 27.5″ MTB.

Why do some people still buy brand new bicycles without gears?

I noticed that cyclists, especially the younger ones still schooling, would prefer to choose the type of bicycles their friends are ridding, which are usually single speed bikes, like BMX 

or fixie.

Parents would rather buy their children single speed bicycles if they think that their children do not know how to care for their belongings. Maintenance cost will be lower if there are less parts there for them to damage.