BMX for Beginners - Getting started
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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This is my SE Everyday, which I picked up a few days ago at a bike shop. It’s a solid entry level BMX bike, which costs around $300. This likely puts me in the same situation as you, whether you’re hopping on a BMX for the first time, or picking up the sport again after years of hiatus.
Let’s take a look at my SE. Notice the steel frame, the heavy duty 3-piece crank, the compact drivetrain, and the two-piece handlebars. These are the features you’ll find on almost ANY decent BMX bike today, but there are lots of other parts of the setup to consider, like brakes vs no-brakes, pegs, how many pegs, etc. We’ll get into all of that stuff later on, but right now all you need to know is that a good BMX will be really heavy duty.
This is because even the best BMX riders fail over and over and over again until they pull a new trick. Here’s me when I was like 16 years old. See? I didn’t even check the bike to see if it was okay.
In BMX, if you aren’t falling, you aren’t progressing, period. This isn’t to say you’ll always get hurt when you fall. In fact, learning to fall properly is something that comes with practice, but the main point is that you won’t have time to worry about your bike when you’re on a collision course with the ground.
We will be touching on some of the finer points of falling in this series.
It’s been a few days since I bought my SE, and I’m starting to get used to it. At first I was looping out like crazy on manuals and bunny hops, but now the bike is starting to feel somewhat normal to me. It feels awesome to ride some street again.
Compared to a mountain bike or even a trials bike, it feels really stiff, and twitchy, all in a good way though. Even if you haven’t started to learn tricks yet, it’s important to get a lot of riding time in on your new bmx just so you can get a feel for the geometry, the steering, and the overall ride.
We’re going to start with basic techniques like manuals and bunny hops, and then we’ll learn how to not die at the skatepark. Then we’ll learn how to fly. Finally, we’ll move on to intermediate skills like 360’s, wall rides, and combos. All of this stuff is fully attainable in your first year of BMX, as long as you’re in good shape and can put in the riding time.
In the next video, we’ll learn about BMX maintenance, what tools to use, and some of the things you’ll need to adjust as you ride your new BMX. Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.
Here’s the bike from this series: amzn.to/1Yb4fcx
Check out the bar I 180’ed the keg in: / twoandwhatever
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you look the same as you did when you were 16
+Paul Burns Thanks... except for all the grey hair
Paul Burns dude that's what o said he never aged he's been sixteen for 26 years what r u a vampire Seth
Seth's Bike Hacks yeah
Paul Burns I
UXAX Thanos biking keeps you young!!!
bmx is where the fun is at
anywhere
LMerchant01 as long as you can do tricks XD
Skitching
No mtb
Everyone diff about it
I’m literally here in 2020, still LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!
Tommy Donnelly haha same
Same
Me too
I'm here in 2021
Emmet Foster haha
0:58 16 years old? you look like 30
HazeFanatik 》 that’s so nice! Lol
I’m 16 and he looks like double my age
HazeFanatik 》 also his sear is so high for bmx damn
Hahahaha
That’s nice to say
Just bought a BMX, went to ride it off the curb out front of the store and looped out to spinal. Figured it would be easy to transition from a mountain bike - definitely world's apart. It's like picking up a saxophone and thinking you can play it because you play guitar. At least I get to watch some classic videos and learn from Seth!
learning a sax makes guitar easier tho…
Love your channel , mostly started watching it because I'm getting back on to a bike after many years. Going the mtb route. Used to ride freestyle and bmx 20 years ago, and I find it stupid funny at 37 And pushing 300lbs ( hence why I'm gonna ride again) that I still to this day can hop on a 20" and bust a 180 😂
Sorry for the hoarse throat guys...I figured it would be better to just post it rather than wait until tomorrow to record the voiceover. I drove 30 minutes to the skatepark yesterday and realized I forgot my wallet and license at home, so I started screaming at the top of my lungs...knowing it would be 30 minutes back home, and another 30 back to the skatepark. That fit of rage was my inner child just wanting to ride bmx again and needing to wait a WHOLE HOUR to do it!
Any idea when the next vid of this will be up. Stoked for this series
+- Antyze You guys can expect one per week, even during the holidays. Hopefully I can squeeze in some mountain biking and other stuff during the week. I need to buy a faster computer!
Ok thanks Seth's Bike Hacks
+Yol Con your fine you can learn at any age
+Yol Con nope just get a bike and ride
I wish a nice entry mtb bike was around $300.
+martinsteele05 Don't we all? :)
+martinsteele05 is the suspension that adds up
Yeah, I mean an entry level trail bike costs more than 600 =((((
My hardtail cost 265 euros on discount. It's great.
I have a an old giant Boulder se and apparently it was a decent bike in it's day don't know the year
is it still actually any good? I've had it for a long time but never off road it because I'm a sik kool gangster and ride it on the road
I was thinking about getting a BMX bike and now i probably will.
Your MTB videos have helped me a lot
+cortarelva Glad they helped, and I think you'll find that BMX helps you be a better mountain biker.
2:05 yes that would be very helpful thank you very much 😂
so this came out 10 minutes after I found a BMX for free in a junk pile (a felt heretic to be exact, not great but good enough to get started).... I'm scared now ;)
Cakeless Coder I found a bmx too for free it costs 299$ it's a Haro bmx
Are you good now?
Cakeless Coder how are u now?
Cakeless Coder how did it go
we all want to know your progression?! :D
the 360 from the table top is b@d @ss!!! nice
wallrides on a BMX just seem crazy to me. Just ordered a bike yesterday, my first bmx. If i could someday land a wallride on a bike ill be pretty happy with myself. I can do them a skateboard, one of my favorite tricks.
Nice. Looking forward to this series
Wow, good work. I wasn't expecting to see anything until the new year. Got to ride a pump track on my bmx the other day. Again, could not wipe the smile off my face.
Yes want to get back into this sooooo badly. Thank you will be seeing more!!
The most useless things on earth: Seats on the BMX bikes
Buğra Ateş Ong those bitches hurt my ass
They help with bar spins
Not at all.... If you crash the seat would hit you instead of the frame and some tricks like barspins and hang 10s are easier with seats
Superman seatgrab???
What else do you sit on while hanging out at the park?
Im not even a beginner but i just want to watch again
I wanted to watch this so I could get into BMX. I’m a skater and I want to try to do this too.
He sounds so weird before mtb
1:43 *Cops Sirens Go Off* Well Better Run
Cool video bro absolutely cool what your doing on RUclips keep those videos comming !
You looked old at 16 lol
me: *regularly rides a 50 pound nukeproof pulse*
titanium BMX bike: am I a joke to you?
Hey Seth im new to bikes. Used to ride as a kid literally everyday and want to revisit. You have inspired me to get back into it. Im thinking about buying a BMX but am having a hard time finding the right BMX bike as my first. What should I look for, and what brands are known for durability?
Thanks for the new series! Went out an purchased a Sunday Model-C. Here's to staying you and in one piece!
When you go to the parkmake sure to clean the table 1:43
Everyone,
After over 25+ years I bought a second hand bmx...and within a few seconds whacked my shin with the pedal leaving a serious dent in my shin...and I love it!
Peace, love and safe riding :-)
Who else is here just to see 16 year old Seth hit a rail Lmao
haha the good ol days at Koster park. Awesome job with the video's Seth. Glad to see your still going BALLS OUT!!!
Ha! Bryan, good to hear from you buddy!
can't wait for more!
I am new to BMX, just getting into it.
Thank you for showing the old video failing("it is easy to say oh professionals were once beginners like you", BUT actually seeing the beginner part and seeing how you progessed") Makes a huge difference, because the sport is not just about physical BUT also how strong you are mentally to keep pushing through.Thank you Sir
and also mentioning that it is part of Bmx to fall.
I am glad i found your channel.
Subscribed.
just watched this video again to get tips for my new mongoose bmx
I really like the discreet self-mockery, you are building up recently. :-D It shows, you are a human after all. :-)
lol I just got a mountain bike now I want a bmx.... fuck sake
but I always have my voodoo hoard if I ever wanna dick around on a bmx
+The DeluxePanda MTB is superior!
+Robert Boden Its not superior. Its just what people prefer.
+Robert Boden yeah I love e both but I'm so happy withy new mtb :)
The DeluxePanda hahaha same thing here!
just sold my car for a beautiful new bmx bike. thanks for the content
Dude, you sold your car FOR A BMX???? BMX’s are like 300-500 for a good one, and they are not good for transportation. Why did you do it?
@@samhiggs5155 bro what 500$??? you can buy it for 50
@@_rodjar yeah but some of that top end shit gets quite high, with carbon rims and shit
Still don’t get how someone can sell a car for a bmx, it takes maybe a month to save up for a entry level one max
I am so much excited about this. its been five years since I been on bike. I getting one for Christmas.
Do you even english
im really looking forward to more im a bmxer myself and i love your video's keep it up Seth !
excited about this series!
"...and then we'll learn how to not die at the skate park."
I broke my collarbone the first day I bought my bike. Now I have to wait 2 months
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Nice video!🤘
thanks
Nice Video!
Can you make a video on how to adjust the brakes on a BMX?
Is bmx fun because I already skateboard and scooter and I wanted to look into it
Well mainly you and some other peeps on YT inspired me to get a BMX, bought the new 2017 Haro midway last weekend. Took a bit getting used to coming from my 29er hardtail for the last year and not having ridden a non sus bike for YEARS! Haven't nailed any tricks yet tho I did try doing a manual on the store's brand new fresh out of the box Haro interstate, let's just say it ended with me on my butt and the bike skidding a couple meters on the ground WOOPS? (luckily no one saw :P )
Oh well been taking it slow since, I can do some small hops and starting to get more comfortable riding it in general.
Long story short, thank you for this is now my second bike in my growing collection ''bikes =x+1'' ;) and I can see this is going to be a very fun bike.
boomerangfreak bro i feel i bout manual but I can catwalk wgeelie lol(standing
1:16 I see space jam
His least viewed video and it still has more than I ever will
I just started, so I can’t even bunny hop, I hope I can get better
lol I found an old bmx bike at a dump for 10 dollars. It's so old and it's like 1020 steel. So heavy.
1:04 famous clip
subscribed back in 2016
Bmx for me is just sketchy because of the wheels and how forward my weight feels.
Yolo my first bmx bike... 2020 Wethepeople Trust FC
First time riding bmx give me so advice y’all I appreciate that in advance
Why does 16 year old Seth look like present day Seth just without a beard?
If I were to just start doing BMX what would be the best starter Bike
Parkour Pros! Probably the bike he had in the video (se everyday) try to get the latest version (2017)
The kink curb
After warching this video, now i really want to try it some day
Why does Seth look like a 30 year old man with 16 hahah
Good video
Man when I was 11 I went on to a deep slope and fell like you did when you were 16.
I’m here in 2023 and still loving this channel!
Its my bd in 9 days (i wrote this on 4th of june 2020) im getting a electric guitar. My Dimondback viper bmx is getting a new crank set so i can shred bmx and shred guitar
1:28 BMX IN UR HOUSE jeez. .
Seth's bike do you need to stand up on your bike and then pull the bike up to jump
How do you get on a bmx and immediately be standing up?
"So here's me when i was 16yo."
Dude looks EXACTLY the same lmao
Lol
I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for the content. I'm definitely getting back into box thanks to you
I can’t ride without breaks so I run a gyro kit
You should try to make a BMX park
I don’t why I thought you just did mountain
so a steel frame with a steel wheelset is probably better because its stronger?
Aluminum wheels, always... As for the frame you definitely want steel for a BMX not because it's stronger, but because it's more resistant to cracking through impact.
Here in 2021 still love the channel
Thanks for making this video man, I'm 32 and I finally realized I always wanted a BMX and never got one all those years ago...it's never to late right!
...never too late
Can you make a video about how to build ramps?
whats the move that makes the biker stand on one pedal with one feet while his body stays on the side he is standing on
What type of spray paints do you suggest when giving an old bmx a new look?
i learned how to fall guys
is there a bmx under 200 euros that would be good for starting?
Idk
I used to bmx, but I quit to start making projects, and quite a few people buy my projects because I know what people want, I just haven’t biked myself in a while
Seth, if you make more BMX videos, can you explain more about the handling and body positioning? I've noticed people hold the bmx bars really in the center. I used to ride bmx years ago and didnt hold it that way. Now I ride downhill but i want to go back to bmx.
Bruh if you can spend 300 dollars on a SE bike just get a Cult or something (Cult is my favorite brand )
Who else is rocking a Fit Custom? Anyone?
There isn't much needed.. Get a decent bike.. get a lid on the noggin.. and bash the bike up with your body..
im here because my friend let me borrow his bmx and i may buy it from him
It’s been 3 years since I’ve wanted to bmx.... I’m not able to get one Cz my mate ya aren’t able to get me one ;(
Who’s here in 2020?
I can't find this bike.. I looked up every online shop but I couldn't find this model with this color theme..
my question is are they supposed to be heavy
No
16 years old?
Baby Seth :D
I want to get into bmx riding but whenever i do a bunnyhop my handles move back and i have tightend it as much as possible even getting my dad too and im not landing on the front wheel putting all my weight on the front of the bike. the bike was purchased from Anaconda for cheap about 3-4 years ago is there any way in fixing this or do i need a new bike if so what are some good cheap options :)
Is the Stolen Casino a good begging bike
"as long as you're in good shape"
Well, fuck lol.
I haven't been on a BMX in going on 10 years. Finally just got back into it a few weeks back for some good exercise. It's a lot more intensive than I remember it, or I'm just that out of shape heh.
Can you update again your bmx build? The components you have in your bmx i hope you notice my comment I'm from Philippines ❤️
I'm considering buying my first real bmxbike from fitbike co. Since I come from the roadie scene. They offer a coaster wheel version and the guys at the shop are ravin about it. A good choice? Bike is around $440.
I got da same bike but it's blue
That was my local! Brian piccolo skate park