How to choose the BEST adult BMX bike: Top 5 factors you need to consider | Monza BC 24' BMX

Rekindle your love for BMX as an adult with the right bike! In this video, we delve into the Top 5 Factors you need to consider when choosing your adult BMX bike. Whether you're getting back into racing, cruising the neighborhoods, exploring dirt trails, or trying out street or park riding, we have you covered.

We explore the importance of understanding your intended Riding Style, Sizes (20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 29”) and Geometry, Frame Materials and Components, Brand Reputation and Reviews, as well as the overall Value and Warranty. We break these considerations down and discuss why each of these factors is crucial in making an informed choice.

We're also excited to reveal our pick of the lot - the 24" Monza BMX with Skyway Tuff mags and a Chrome finish. Discover why this bike ticks all the boxes for riding style, materials, brand reputation, and overall value, and how it could be the perfect choice for you, too!

Stay tuned as we unbox, assemble and take this Monza 24” out to the pump track in our upcoming videos. Join us on this exciting BMX journey and let's bring back those classic 80s vibes with a modern twist!

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0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - #1 Riding Style
5:34 - #2 Size & Geometry
8:18 - #3 Materials & Components
12:30 - #4 Reputation & Reviews
15:54 - #5 Value and Warranty
16:27 - Why the 24” Monza BMX is best for me
20:50 - Monza Partnership and Video Series

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[cruisinginthe]

Love this video! It's my favorite of yours so far! You can tell a ton of time went into this to prep for it. You hit a lot of good points to consider when someone is looking to get back into BMX as an adult. I know when I started up again, I had no idea what the 29" was like. I was only familiar with the 20" from back in the day. The 24" back then seemed huge when it really wasn't all that much bigger. As an adult who mainly just rides on a cruise level, the 29 definitely is one of the easiest and most comfortable bikes to ride. I've really been enjoying the 26" bikes too though and so I was excited to try out the 24". I think you are gonna love that Monza when it gets there. Man, that pump track looks awesome! There is talk on our island about building one and I've reached out to the people in charge to let them know I'd like to help out with that. Looking forward to the coming videos and thanks for the shoutout!

[papamuerte]

I'm a 49 year old dude, who rides a Colony eclipse 24".
When I take a brake from my MTB and go for a city ride, or just cruising around,
I always have a blast!
Just keep on riding whatever gives a smile on your face and wear a helmet!

[JAYBODDY]

29 Subrosa is my choice. I’m 6’4, 200 lbs 45 years old. I’m hitting neighborhood jumps and working on consistent wheelies . Showing the 12 year old how to be a real kid.

[ariesblackheart]

Just took me down memory lane. Ive been wanting ti get a new bike, now I NEED to get a new bike.

[Sunspot-]

Karate Kid had a Mongoose Kos Cruiser. I owned a 26" OG. Today I BMX with an RSD Middlechild with a one speed automatic transmission and 4 pot disc brakes. Gearing is 30:14. Trialsy, you betcha since I require that if I am going to hire a bike. BMX tracks in the area, that is where it gets really good! A bike that fits, has the form and function for a 6' tall rider with loooong arms. 27.5 wheels, 50mm rims and 3" tires that are lighter than most 26, 27.5 and 29's out there perhaps many 24's as well. Still, have to love all of the BMX classes that have raced. They are bringing smiles to many faces and making memories like a smile factory! 4130 makes for better longevity and proper frame flex. Tire pressure is key, don't overinflate for the load.

When I looked into the OG Diamond Back BMX'rs that were around way way back in their first couple years, prices were an eye opener.
Being up in the mountains, I am always on the lookout for more singletrack, preferably engineered and built by the local deer population. Some of the trails the deer have created have such lovely flow and are a hoot!

What I can say is, BMX can bring out the best in people! Taking my pit to the BMX track and having a race and cooking up good food to share with out community is an amazing afternoon of good times.

[ShadLife]

57 here and still riding. I mainly ride my 20" freestyle bike still, but I also do a lot of mountain biking.

The information you provided here is spot on. Nice work! You covered a lot of similar things I often talk about on my channel. Especially when it comes to bike brands, quality, and those investment firms buying up commonly known bicycle brands.

[janbalanco]

This video is so inspiring! Love it! Thank you so much! My 4y son is getting good at riding his Strider balance bike and I'm excited to put up on the streets again to ride with a Haro Pro 24" racing BMX bike that my brother-in-law left at my house last year. I was looking for "BMX seat post extender" and YT suggested this video. I'm 42, ride BMX in my early teens, got back to bikes in the last decade fixed gear trend, went to road bikes, than gravel, but had to sell everything to pay school bills. The 24" BMX is the only one left. Now it's time to go out and make some memories with my kid. Greetings from Brazil!

[DugEphresh]

Agree that MONZA 24 is exactly what I wanted to get back into biking again. Thanks for this post. It was informational and nostalgic, just very well done!

[Chigidoc]

Great choice! I've been eyeing the 26 inch Monza. I purchased a Kink Drifter a couple of years ago and it's been a solid bike.

[lenBrill]

I'm 53. I raced from 1986 - 2000.
I'm gearing up and getting back into it. 23 years on the fence blows.
Stoked for the 2024 race season.
Buying wethepeople Atlas 24"

[SamIammf-hb]

Grew up in 80's . Wish never sold my collection. Pro file, thruster, every hutch, boss, gt, mcs, race inc, pk ripper, skyway ta. Those where good old days

[jaygun]

Owned a bmx diamond back joker back in the 90's loved that bike

[TheVirtualRealityShow]

Peewee’s bike takes the cake! Can’t top that one!

[kcopt]

Very well done! I think you covered just about everything you could cover given the length of the video. I’m looking at getting the Monza also. I’m going to watch your video first, but I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be perfect. I watched a couple other videos online and one guy was complaining about the size of the seat post. But those bikes look amazing! And I have to agree with you for the price they’re probably a really good value. I like to wheelie a lot, but I don’t wanna do too many other tricks. I just turned 59 years old and labor and Industries doesn’t pay worth a damn when you fall on your back.lol but I have to say I am really enjoying these videos in the content especially when it’s coming from an OG! I’ll be waiting to see your unboxing of the new bike!

[Mountainrock]

This video would have been great before I bought the bike, but I figured it out on my own and did right anyway. Im 54 now 5’9” and 185. Went 4130 Chrome moly frame with 22.25 top tube. I live way out in the desert on a ranch, so Im always on dirt. This bike is perfect for jumps! I almost went with a 26” and Im glad I didn’t! But I cant see someone around 6’ being comfortable tooling around city streets on a 24”. Great video!

[relyks]

Great video! My first bike as an adult was he Mona 24" with Tuff ll's. Love it! But I'd recommend some spokes if you're gonna jump it. Skyways can only take Maybe 60 psi. I'd buy an extra spoke wheeset for jumps. I love cruising it in the fall. I then bought a 26" Haro, 29" GT Pro World Tour, then some 20" bikes, but my custom build S&M ATF 22" is the best all around for making me feel like I did as a kid. I'm 47 yrs old 5'11" 225 lbs. Love the 22". I chose the 21.625 toptube but wish I would have chose the 22.125. I bought my wife a FIT series 22 and it has the 22.125 toptube an is way more stable on pump tracks. I want the White Monza with Tuff ll's next!!! When I bought my Monza a few yrs ago they only had the 1" threaded headsets. A little creaky. Haha but now that they offer the 1 1/8 threadless... even better

[lisakorenko]

Thank you so very much for such a well made video. My husband and I are 53 years old and not your gung ho athletic type. With that said, my husband is wanting to retire the mountain bike era and return to the BMX, . grown up style. Your video broke down the important info points that should be considered when someone is a gen-Xer like my husband and I .Having a cool looking bike with all it's bells and whistles versus what's practical and most useful for my husband's needs. Keep up the good work.

[shawkes]

Picked up a 22” Subrosa Malum a couple years ago, all black WITH the Van Halen striped donuts on the grips.

[danielholmes]

Appreciate the information! I'm an old BMXer from the late 70s early 80s and want to be able to mostly cruise, hop a curb, and hit a lift with a touch of air from time to time and MAYBE even race (the track is two hours away). I just wish USA BMX had a cruiser class for 26" wheels; as popular as they're getting. Anyway, 59 years young now and getting ready to start selling off stuff to get my next bike.

[IDONTCAREWYT]

I recently attended an old school BMX race event was held called "Dirtyfest." It was cool to see so many guys racing 26 and 29 inch bikes. I'm starting to see a big move back to 26 inch race bikes (OM Flyer, for example). 26 was the original cruiser size in the late 70s.