u/Free_Community1971

Used Wheels?

I bought an used bike (junior) for my son about a month ago for $200 and after my son rode it sparingly I discovered the rear wheel hub is not working properly. I could purchase a new hub or new wheel, but these cost almost as much or even more than the bike itself. I ended up buying another larger used bike (expert) and swapping out the rear wheel. Everything works fine, however I am still stuck with a larger bike with no rear wheel. I have looked on ebay, marketplace, craigslist, and offerup for wheels but they are few and far between and usually expensive. I am avoiding replacing the hub, because I just don't have time or experience to make that repair. Can anyone suggest a source or something I might have missed when it comes to bmx race parts so that I can find a wheel that doesn't cost more than the bike itself?

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u/Free_Community1971 — 5 days ago

Optimal line for novice

My son is a 6 year old novice racing this track on Saturday. He usually is faster out of the gate than his peers, but gets passed on berms and rhythm sections. Yes he should work on his pumping but can anyone out there suggest an optimal path for the track pictured assuming he starts at the center of the gate. The track starts in the top left and ends bottom right.

https://preview.redd.it/1t8vrre9kb5h1.png?width=1146&format=png&auto=webp&s=358c352a429bf9b974905df001f829e5a7a31c00

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u/Free_Community1971 — 3 months ago