Best BMX Bikes For Your Height! [2022 Guide]

If you are buying a brand new BMX, you will want to make sure you get the best one for your height. You’ll need to ensure that the wheel size and length of the frame, which is determined by the top tube measurement, suit your exact needs. 

We have created an infographic below which will give you the information and measurements you will need to look out for depending on your height. You will also notice that there is some overlap with the measurements, as personal preference will be a factor with regards to what type of BMX Bike you should get.

For Riders 3’ to 3’8” in height: Radio Revo 16'' Complete BMX - Black

If you are new to the BMX world, then the Radio Revo is a great pick to start your new unstoppable riding adventure. This grand BMX will be good to use straight out of the box, so no extra work is needed on your part! The Radio Revo consists of a top tube length of 16”. 

This bike is a scaled-down version of the 20” equivalent from Radio. The Revo 16” is available at a budget-friendly price and Radio has made use of its very own top-quality parts to construct a machine that will push young riders to their limit! 

Mafiabike Gusta 18'' Complete BMX - Teal

The Mafiabike Gusta 18” Complete BMX comes with W: 27” x H: 8” bars (2pc), along with a top tube of 18.5” and is a great choice for kids between the height of 3’ to 3’8”. The Gusta comes fitted with 2.25” Lagos Crawler Tyres, along with wide double wall front and rear rims so that you can really get pushing. The bike comes in a bright, distinctive teal colour and will surely have you standing out as you ride!

For Riders 4” to 5’4” in height: United Recruit 20.25" BMX - Army Green

The United Recruit 20.25" BMX caters to both kids and adults within the 4” to 5”4 height range. Its 8.25” x 27” handlebars have been constructed from Hi-Tensile steel, fitted with United Team Grips and United Bar Ends so that you can really take charge of your riding experience. The United Recruit comes in a commanding Army Green colour, signalling to the world that you are serious about your BMXing!

For Riders 5” to 5”8’ in height: Venom 2021 20” Complete BMX

Now, Venom has spent the best part of a year perfecting the grand model that is the Venom 2021 20” Complete BMX. This bike makes use of high tensile steel frames with top and bottom gussets, with white wall wide 2.4” tyres, threadless tapered high tensile steel forks and white wall wide 2.4” tyres. This means that, not only is the geometry of the frame on point (literally!), but it also provides a comfortable riding experience that is out of this world!

With a top tube of 20.5”, the Venom 2021 Complete is perfectly suited for riders between the height range of 5” to 5”8. You have a selection of styles to ride this bad boy in; it comes in Black, Matte White, Matt Raw and Blue.

For Riders 5”8 to 6” in height: Mongoose Brawler 20” 

Mongoose BMX is also renowned for being a market leader within the BMX market, producing some of the best BMXs out there for over 45 years! Constructed from Hi-Tensile steel, with 725mm width handlebars so that you can really take control of the BMX

The Mongoose Brawler is a SkateHut exclusive and has also been constructed with Hi-Tensile steel for a solid BMX freestyle geometry. Its three-piece Chromoly 25T chainring, KMC S1 chain and 20" x 2.3" wheels will ensure a smooth ride so that you can ride hard and keep pushing! The 20” Brawler has a top tube length of 20.5” which makes it especially ideal for those between the height range of 5”8 and 6”.

For Riders 6” and above in height: The Kink Gap XL

So, with the Kink Gap XL, it’s all in the name; it is a big bike! It is an extra-large version of the legendary Kink Gap. For starters, the Kink Gap XL looks fantastic and you can get this machine in two styles. If you are really looking to stand out, then you may want to give the Gloss Woodsmen Green style a try! The Gloss Woodsmen Green truly brings out the amazing features on this bike and you can be sure that this style will surely set it apart from the mass of BMX bikes out there on the market. If, however, you want a more simple but striking BMX, give the Matt Purple a try.

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