Use my current location Academy Desire BMX Bike 20" Gloss Black
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The Academy Desire 20" BMX bike is their top-level offering, comping complete with the premium features you'll ever need from a freestyle BMX. The 21" TT CrMo frame, forks, bars, and cranks along with fully sealed hubs and double-wall rims mean that the Desire will hold its own up against some of the best complete bikes available
Features
3-PIECE CHROMOLY CRANK
The standard for high-end BMX bikes, 3-piece crank are stiffer and stronger, meaning you can smash it at the skate park with confidence. Made with Chromoly, these cranks are lightweight while still retaining their strength.
CHROMOLY FRAME
Made with Chromoly, this frame is durable, but still light enough to whip around. Chromoly frames are popular in high-end BMX bikes and are designed to take whatever you throw at it.
Double-Walled Rims
The best wheels for BMX, the double-walls in these rims give them a terrific strength-to-weight ratio. Give yourself the confidence to shred knowing that your rims can take any landing you throw at them.
Questions Answered
What is the Desire for?
Academy's Desire is a higher-level option for intermediate young riders or young riders needing to size up, able to handle all kinds of rough tricks, hard riding, and treks to school.
Why is the Desire different?
The Desire features a high-quality Chromoly frame, Chromoly fork and double-walled rims to take everything you can throw at it whole performing on par with many higher-end freestyle models on the market.
Who is the Desire designed for?
The Desire is an upgrade for young riders who've found their feet in the world of BMX and are looking for something to handle next level tricks and bike trails.
| SKU | ACXB23023D1 |
|---|---|
| Season | 2023 |
| Size | 20inch |
| Click & Collect | Yes |
| Shipped Nationally | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Frame | Full Chomoly |
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Academy Desire Full CrMo, tapered Fork Legs. |
| Fork Material | Chromoly |
| Front Gears | Single |
| Rear Gears | Single Speed |
| Crankset | Academy 3pce CrMo Tubular 8 spline, 170mm w/25t |
| Pedals | Plastic |
| Chain | KMC |
| Brake Type | Rim Brake |
| Brakes | Alloy U brake |
| Cassette | 9t |
| Wheel Size | 20" |
| Tyres | Family F2128 20” x 2.3” |
| Rims | Alloy Double wall, 36h |
| Hubs | F: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing, 10mm axle, 36 hole | R: Academy Alloy, sealed bearing Cassette, 36 hole, 14mm axle, 9t driver |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Mid 19mm. |
| Handlebar | Academy 9.0” rise 28” wide, full CrMo. |
| Headset | 1-1/8″ Integrated |
| Grips | Academy Pro |
| Stem | Academy Pro forged Alloy top load |
| Saddle | Academy Seat/Post Combo |
| Seatpost | Academy Seat/Post Combo |
| Weight | 10.7kg |
| Sizing | 20 Inch |
20" Freestyle BMX Sizing Chart
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