Your first BMX: how much should you spend, and which bike should you choose?
Your first BMX does not have to be the most expensive bike in the shop. Start with one that fits and has components suited to the riding you want to learn.
Before buying, answer three questions: how tall is the rider, how often will they ride and what is the budget?
Choose the size first. Once you have narrowed down the wheel size and top tube length, or TT, compare the prices and components of bikes that fit.
Not sure where to start? Read our BMX size guide.
How much should you spend on a first BMX?
A beginner does not automatically need a bike with plenty of chromoly tubing and higher-end parts. Think about whether they want to try BMX for the first time or already ride regularly at a pump track or skatepark.
In the examples below, current prices run from €227.36 to €540.01. They cover different wheel and frame sizes, so the most expensive option is not simply an upgrade for everyone. A purpose-built 16-inch bike and a budget 20-inch bike serve different riders.
- Under €300: there are currently entry-level 20-inch examples for trying BMX on a smaller budget.
- Around €400–€450: compare the components as well as the fit. The 21-inch-TT example below has three-piece chromoly cranks, but that frame size will not suit every beginner.
- Around €500–€600: this can also be the price of a smaller, purpose-built children's BMX. Wheel size, fit and components matter more than where it sits in a price bracket.
- If you can spend more: compare which parts use chromoly and where sealed bearings are fitted. A higher price or a longer specification alone does not make a bike the right choice.
Do not buy a poorly fitting bike for its specification. Better parts cannot make an oversized frame easier to reach.
A first BMX for a child: 14, 16 and 18-inch bikes
For a child, the right size and a manageable weight matter from the first session. Avoid buying a much bigger bike to grow into.
Radio Revo 14-inch — €367.59
Radio Revo 14-inch is a smaller BMX with a 13.7-inch top tube and an approximate weight of 8.8 kg. Our product fit guide suggests roughly 95–115 cm as a starting point. Check body proportions, reach and brake operation too.
Kink Carve 2027 16-inch — €540.01
Kink Carve 2027 16-inch has a 16.5-inch top tube, three-piece chromoly cranks and a MID bottom bracket with sealed bearings. It is worth comparing for a child who wants to ride regularly. Use Kink's size guidance and check the child's reach rather than choosing by age alone.
Radio Saiko 18-inch — €528.51
Radio Saiko 18-inch brings freestyle BMX geometry into an 18-inch setup, with an 18-inch top tube and three-piece cranks. Our product fit guide suggests approximately 135–149 cm; treat that as an initial guide, not a guarantee of fit.
It is an option to compare when a 20-inch BMX still feels too large. Our 18- or 20-inch BMX guide explains what to look at between those sizes.
Entry-level 20-inch BMX bikes under €300
If the frame size suits the rider and the budget is tight, a simpler 20-inch bike can be a way to get started.
SIBMX Draak 20-inch — €227.36
SIBMX Draak 20-inch has a 20-inch top tube and a fitted Odyssey Gyro, which lets the bars turn without winding up the rear brake cable. The Gyro is a useful feature for barspins later, but it is not essential for learning the basics.
Mafiabikes Kush2 20-inch — €298.62
Mafiabikes Kush2 20-inch has a 20.4-inch top tube and a one-piece crank. Compare that longer frame with the rider's proportions rather than assuming all 20-inch bikes are the same size.
At the prices checked for this guide, the Draak is the cheaper of these two examples. Promotions can change that order, so check the current product prices before deciding.
A first BMX for a taller rider
WeThePeople Thrillseeker XL — €413.56
WeThePeople Thrillseeker XL has 20-inch wheels, a 21-inch top tube and three-piece chromoly cranks. Our product fit guide suggests around 180 cm and taller as a starting point.
It shows why ‘20-inch BMX’ tells you too little about frame size. A shorter rider should not choose an XL just because the price or components appeal.
When is it worth spending more?
If the rider already practises regularly and wants to keep progressing, compare bikes with components suited to that use. Look at crank construction, frame tubing, the bottom bracket, headset and hubs.
Three-piece chromoly cranks can be a useful feature to compare for regular freestyle practice. Sealed bearings are also worth looking for if the bike will be used often. Check the whole design and the particular parts, rather than choosing on one feature alone.
You do not need a high-end bike to learn a first bunny hop. If the budget allows, a bike with suitable components may reduce the need for early component upgrades. Fit still comes first.
What else should you check?
A Gyro can be useful for tricks that involve spinning the bars. It is not required for bunny hops, manuals or learning basic bike control.
If the component names are unfamiliar, our guide to reading a BMX specification explains the key terms.
Allow for a properly fitted helmet, suitable protective pads and preparing the bike for its first ride. Read our important BMX assembly, servicing and safety information before getting started.
Which first BMX should you choose?
Find the right size, set your budget, then compare bikes that fit. An inexpensive bike can be enough to try BMX; regular riding may justify spending more on components suited to that use.
Browse the full BMX range at RMDBike for other sizes and current options.
Prices and availability checked on 10 November 2026. Prices, promotions and stock may change; see each product page for the current offer.
