Tire pressure guideline for BMX

Your tire pressure determines your grip, speed, and control. The right pressure depends on where you ride and your weight.

General guideline on weight

• <60 kg: ride comfortably at 3.5 – 4.5 bar
• 60–80 kg: ideally around 4.5 – 5.5 bar
• 80kg+: aim for 5.5 – 6 bar or a little more, within the safe range of your tyre

The heavier you are, the more pressure you need to avoid snakebites and rim damage.

Guideline per driving style

Extra tips

• Use a pump with a pressure gauge; feeling is often wrong.
• It is better to top up your tires more often than to always underinflate them.
• Always check the max PSI/bar printed on your tire – never exceed it.

Cleaning and lubricating the chain

Your chain takes a lot of wear and tear and quickly accumulates dust and sand. Keep it clean for smooth pedaling and less wear.

• Wipe your chain regularly with a dry cloth.
• Apply a few drops of oil occasionally.
• Don't use thick grease – it attracts dirt and makes your chain stiff faster.

Extra tip: Did you ride in the rain? Dry your chain thoroughly and make sure there's a drop of oil on every link. This prevents rust, extends your chain's lifespan, and reduces the risk of chain breakage.

Use our High Speed Bearing Oil for this. This thin oil penetrates deeply, doesn't leave a sticky film, and keeps your drivetrain running smoothly.

Check brakes

Not every BMX bike comes with brakes as standard, but if you do use them, proper maintenance is super important for safety and control.

1. Check cables

• Squeeze your brake lever and feel if it moves smoothly.
• Is the cable stiff or do you hear a creaking sound? Clean the cable and apply a light lubricant.
• Check for fraying or cracks in the outer cable – replace if worn.

2. Adjusting the brake pads

• The blocks should press straight and completely against the rim.
• Adjust them so that they brake hard without touching the tire.
• Thin or unevenly worn pads? Replace them.

3. Adjusting levers

• Make sure your levers are easily accessible.
• Use the barrel adjuster to fine-tune the cable tension.

4. When to replace?

• Cable rusty, stiff or damaged → replace.
• Brake pads low or unevenly worn → replace.
• Lever remains loose despite adjustment → check whether the cable maintains tension or replace the complete brake system.

Tip: No brakes? Then you don't need to do this check. Many street riders deliberately choose brakeless, but in traffic or on pump tracks, a working brake is safer.