There are some things in life you can learn. There are some things you must live. I lived
BMX for half my life. I'm now officially a has-been. I still know BMX and understand the subtle
differences that can help your bike work for you.
Come check out the shop if you like BMX. We typically have about a dozen different models in stock. We stock bikes that I
believe in and that offer good quality for the price.
If nothing else, come to Cochrane to ride the local park.
All I needed to know, I learned on a BMX
People have commented that they don't understand my stubborness and perseverance. The shop has gone
from an undersized, underfunded shop to something that I'm really proud of. I have barely put a dime
in my pocket in over 4 years, yet instead of paying myself I keep putting money back into inventory and
making the store better. This isn't supposed to be a "hooray for me" babble. This is more directed at
parents who think their kids are wasting their younger years by eating, sleeping, talking bikes.
My parents were pretty supportive considering I'm sure they questioned my obsession. While the broken nose,
collarbones, arms, ribs, smashed head, etc. may have seemed like a bad idea, I'm convinced I learned a lot.
Here are some comparisons. Although back in the old days, BMX racing was the thing to do. I was always into
just jumping and doing my own thing. When my parents moved us to Calgary (my first chance to live close to bmx racing), I tried it
a few times. At the same time, I was learning to ride ramps. I quickly retired from my racing career to keep on riding for the love of it. Ramp riding
and "freestyle" were new, so nobody was doing this stuff with visions of stardom or any recognition. Later on this side of the sport would become
popular and I was able to win some contests, travel and do a bunch of shows - all stuff that was gravy because I just rode because I loved it!
In life I did something similar. I worked in bike shops since 16, did a few years of post-secondary and moved onto a great job at
Adaptive Engineering. 5 years later, although the job was great, the money was silly I went back to what I loved.
Another comparison. In BMX freestyle there is always a "nother" level. You learn a new stunt, you enjoy the satisfaction for a moment,
then apply what you have learned to the next challenge. I'd like to think the same applies in life. You can't expect fan-fare
every time something goes well and you better not be satisfied unless you're always improving.
I don't know if this means anything to anyone else. I often look back and wonder, "could I have spent my youth more
productively?". The more I ponder, the more I realize, bicycle addictions build character. I write the blog, I get to philosophize!
For riders aged about 11 and under, there are options now to size BMX bikes properly. Remember, if fully grown
BMXers are riding bikes with 20" wheels, that means that smaller riders should be on bikes that fit relatively similar if
there is any hope of doing lots of tricks on the bike. Yup, it is often safe for a 7 year old to ride a 20" wheeled bike - but
tricks just aren't going to happen when the bike is that big.
Jr sized rider can now ride either 16" or 18" wheeled bikes to match their size.
16" Wheeled BMX
Haro 116
Cromo 3 piece cranks
1 piece seat
Micro drive
$339
WeThePeople Seed 16
Sealed rear hub, bb, headset
Cromo downtube
Pivitol seat
$499
WeThePeople Seed 16
Sealed rear hub, bb, headset
Cromo downtube
Pivitol seat
$499
Redline Proline Pitboss (16")
Sealed rear hub, bb, headset
Aluminum Frame
A unique bike combining the light weight of a bmx race bike without being
too delicate to ride at the skatepark or on the street.
$499
18" Wheeled BMX
WeThePeople Arcade 18"
Sealed rear hub, bb, headset
Cromo downtube
Pivitol seat
$499
Free Agent Volo 18"
Cromo cranks, cromo downtube
a bit longer, more stable geometry than most
$419
Haro 118
Cromo 3 piece cranks
1 piece seat
Micro drive
The best valued 18" bmx!
$349
Street & Park Bikes
Street bikes have come so far. They're about 40% lighter than 6 or 7 years ago and are just better.
In turn, BMX has gotten super technical as people take advantage of the light weight and refined geometry.
Call or email if you're looking for something unusual.
2013 Haro 100.1
18.5" top tube (great entry level size for 9 - 11 year old)
3 piece cranks
$319
2013 Giant Method 03
19.5" top tube
great size for 10 to 12 year old
Cromo 3 pc. crank arms
One piece seat and post keeps the weight down
Awesome value
$329
2013 Giant Method 02
20" top tube
great size for 12 or older
Cromo 3 pc. crank arms
Sealed Mid BB
micro drivetrain looks legit and won't catch on ledges or coping like a big ol' sprocket.
$389
2013 Giant Method 02
20" top tube
great size for 12 or older
Cromo 3 pc. crank arms
Sealed Mid BB
micro drivetrain looks legit and won't catch on ledges or coping like a big ol' sprocket.
$389
2013 Giant Method 01
20.5" top tube (size great for 12 year+ age unless really tall)
Cromo front triangle, steer, bars for a stronger, lighter bike
Sealed headset and bottom bracket reduces ongoing costs and maintenance
Odyssey Twisted PC pedals
Alloy sprocket
Alienation PBR rims are ballin' yo.
$479
2013 Giant Method 00
21" top tube better for taller dudes (over about 5'10) or looking for more stable bike
Full Cromo frame & fork, bars, cranks - amazing price for this! strong and light
Sealed Mid bb, rear hub & headset
Alienation Black Sheep rims
$589
2013 Haro 300.1
20.5" or 21" available
2 tube cromo frame
Fat tan wall tires
Sealed bb & integrated headset
$449
2013 Haro 300.1
20.5" or 21" available
2 tube cromo frame
Fat tan wall tires
Sealed bb & integrated headset
$449
2013 Haro 300.2
20.5" top tube
Sealed bb and headset
Stock with a Gyro!
$459
2013 Haro 350.1
20.5" top tube
Sealed bb and headset
wheel upgrade: Sealed hubs! and alloy nipples
$489
Kink Gap
20.5" top tube
Sealed rear hub, bb, headset
Pivitol seat
Cromo front triangle
$529
Subrosa Arum XL
21" top tube - long and stable
Removable brake mounts so you can remove your brakes and run into people at the park
Tan wall tires
$659
Subrosa Letum Dirt
2 20" wheels, both with tires filled with air - meant for riding on dirt but we don't have dirtjumps so just a great park bike.
$695
Subrosa Salvador
20.5" top tube
Full cromo frame
Shadow one piece seat
Sealed bb and headset
$619
Verde Prism
20.5" top tube
Cinema 333 rims
Duo SVS tire
Sealed bb
We gottem in a couple colours too so get your butt in here and check 'em out.
$485
WeThePeople Crysis
20.75" top tube
Sealed hubs, bb, headset
Full cromo everything
CNC sprocket, stem
$629
2011 Sunday Gary Young PRO
was $1099
NOW $899
20.75 Top Tube
Big Pile of Amazing Odyssey parts!
2011 Sunday Scout
was $849
NOW $699
21 Top Tube
Odyssey parts!
BMX Race Bikes
There are a lot of shops out there that know nothing about BMX - especially race BMX. They put 7 year old
kids on XL sized frames, leaving the kids to watch the race from the rear. Our focus within BMX Race is to
offer properly sized race bikes that offer quality and value and won't leave you between motos with a malfunctioning bike.
Brief summary of BMX race bike sizes
Micro Mini
These are for the smallest of riders - 4 or 5 year olds. These will sometimes have 20x1 1/8 wheels but usually 18x1. These bikes
are made to be as small and light as possible. Crank length is typically about 130mm
Mini
Typical wheel size is 20x 1 1/8. Crank lengths around 150mm and sized for average 5 to 7 year olds.
Junior
Wheels are the same as Minis but usually have a fatter tire - 20x1 3/8. Cranks are about 160mm in length and overall sizing
suitable for 7 to 9 year olds.
Expert
Some experts have 20x1.5 wheels/tires while others have 20x1 3/8 - these are 2 completely different wheel sizes with the 20x1.5 wheel size allowing for use of
fatter tires like 20x1.75 up to 20x2.25. Anyways... Experts are usually sized for 9 to 12 year olds - with subcategories of of expert XLs - basically sized for
tall skinny young riders. Cranks are usually 170mm.
Pro, XL, XXL
Basically once you reach the pro sized bikes and bigger, you're catering to strong, powerful riders - just of different sizes. The biggest difference in
size is the length of the frame's top-tube. Pros are usually about 20" top tube, about 21" for XL then add 1/4" to 1/2" for each size increase. All these
changes and interpretations of rider needs differ from one brand to the next.
Haro Micro Mini
7005 series alloy frame with butted dt, int. head tube, 16.75" top tube
100% crmo 1" threadless fork
3-piece 130mm alloy race cranks
28-spoke sealed wheels with 18" Sun Assault rims, 14t cassette and alloy nipples
Primo Slic tires, 18 x 1"
WEIGHT: 14.25 lbs
$549
Free Agent Micro Mini
SALE $429
for the smallest little dudes and dudettes
Haro Mini Race
17.75" top tube
100% crmo 1" threadless fork
3-piece 145mm race cranks
28-spoke sealed wheels with 20" Alienation Ankle Biter rims, 14t cassette and alloy nipples
Kenda Kompact 20 x 1-1/8" tires
WEIGHT: 15.75 lbs
$519
Haro Junior Race
18.25" top tube
100% crmo 1" threadless fork
Junior 5" rise alloy bars and Haro alloy front load stem
3-piece 155mm alloy race cranks with sealed Euro BB
28-spoke sealed wheels with 20" Alienation Ankle Biter rims and 14t cassette
High End Jr race bike with Carbon forks and upgraded bits.
SALE $599
Haro Expert Race
18.9" top tube
100% crmo 1" threadless fork
Expert 6.75" rise alloy bars and Haro alloy front load stem
3-piece 170mm alloy race cranks with sealed Euro BB
28-spoke sealed wheels with 20" Alienation Ankle Biter rims, 15t cassette and alloy nipples
Kenda Kompact 20x1-3/8" tires
WEIGHT: 16.75 lbs
$519
Haro Top Am Race
6061 alloy frame with 20.5" top tube
100% crmo fork
Hi-ten 8" bar and Haro alloy front load stem
Haro 3-piece crmo 175mm 8-spline crank
44/16t gearing
Plastic one piece seat with built-in alloy post
Kenda Kontact 20 x 2.25" front and 1.95" rear tires
WEIGHT: 23.25 lbs
$389
Haro Top Am Race
6061 alloy frame with 20.5" top tube
100% crmo fork
Hi-ten 8" bar and Haro alloy front load stem
Haro 3-piece crmo 175mm 8-spline crank
44/16t gearing
Plastic one piece seat with built-in alloy post
Kenda Kontact 20 x 2.25" front and 1.95" rear tires
WEIGHT: 23.25 lbs
$389
BMX Race Cruisers
Haro Top Am Race
21.75" top tube
100% crmo fork
100% crmo 5.25" bars and Haro alloy front load stem
3-piece crmo 175mm cranks with sealed Euro BB
Fully sealed wheels with 24" Alienation PBR rims, a sealed 18t rear cassette and alloy nipples
Kenda Konversion 24 x 1.75" tires
Plastic Pivotal seat with alloy post
WEIGHT: 23 lbs
$579
What and Why?
From one day to the next, you'll notice we switch up the BMX brands and models we sell at Bike Bros.
We do this to keep things interesting for customers and also to reflect the way the BMX biz works in Canada. Up here, availability of different bikes
tends to come in waves. One month we'll be able to get a bunch of (for example) Hoffmans and Kinks, the next month DK and Subrosa might be available. So our
selection is constantly changing.
One thing WE ALWAYS do is try to provide product that offers good value, proven performance and reliability.
We see a pile of bikes go through the shop. We notice when certain parts or products have issues. We hate feeling like idiots, so if we see a potential issue with a certain brand, part or design - we avoid those
bad things in the future.
We want to play a part in BMX continuing to rule. We pick great product to sell. We give good buying advice. We have parts to help you upgrade down the road.
