BMX race wheels Black Friday: pairs on sale

Finding Your Category Size

Manufacturers sort their racing wheels by bike category. Mini/Expert refers to bikes for young riders, with 20-inch wheels on a 451 rim, featuring narrow tires from 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inches. Pro and Pro Lite use a 406 rim, suitable for tires from 1.50 to 1.75 inches, while Cruiser is for 24-inch wheels on a 507 rim. The designation of your current tire thus gives you the category to look for.

Compare Two Discounted Pairs

A crossed-out price on a racing pair only applies when the categories are equal: Mini/Expert, Pro, or Cruiser, by checking the exact version on the product sheet. For the same size, three criteria differentiate two discounts:

• Range Level: with Excess, the XLC-1 pairs aluminum rims with a 72-point hub, the XLC-2 keeps aluminum with a 360-point hub, and the XLC-3 switches to carbon. The more points the hub has, the earlier the engagement resumes when you push off.
• The Brake: the EXE-3 from Excess comes in a CL version, delivered for rim brakes and convertible to CenterLock disc by a removable adapter, and in an ISO version, with integrated disc mounting. A carbon rim with rim brakes requires specific pads.
• The Front Axle: most racing pairs use a 10 mm axle; some Pro and Cruiser pairs switch to a 20 mm thru-axle with a separately sold kit.

BMX Wheel Brands in the Offer

Excess covers all categories, from XLC Mini/Expert to EXE-3 Pro and Cruiser, whose Toray T700 carbon rims are mounted on 360-point hubs.

Pride Racing, a French brand based in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, assembles its Control V1 pair with Helium rims made from 6069-T6 aluminum with double walls and CenterLock hubs, in 451, 406, and 24 inches.

Colony, an Australian freestyle brand, mounts its Swarm freecoaster hub, with a planetary mechanism, on Contour or Pintour rims: it has almost no play when pedaling, works like a cassette, while allowing the wheel to roll back without turning the pedals.

Tires, Sprocket, and Other Wheels

Outside the offer, the BMX wheels page details diameters, hubs, and compatibilities, and the section BMX wheels and tires from the Black Friday presents this offer. Other practices have their own wheels during the operation, on the MTB side as well as on the road side, and an older generation pair can end up in the clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if my BMX rides on 451 or 406?

Check the sidewall of the tire: a 20 x 1-1/8 or 20 x 1-3/8 tire fits on a 451 rim, while a 20 x 1.50 or larger tire fits on a 406 rim. The standardized marking, for example, 37-451, directly shows the diameter in millimeters.

What does a hub with many engagement points offer?

The ratchet engages earlier when you start pedaling, which matters at the start and during accelerations between bumps. For beginners, a simpler hub is usually sufficient.

Do discounts on BMX race wheels last beyond the Friday?

Yes. The Black Friday is on the day after Thanksgiving, but Vélo-Store keeps its Black Friday discounts throughout November. Check the sidewall of your tire to know your category before comparing two pairs.

Is the sprocket included with the rear wheel?

Not always. Racing hubs with a Shimano standard body receive a separate sprocket, which should be checked on the sheet; freestyle wheels like the Swarm from Colony have a 9-tooth driver integrated.

Can I gift a pair of BMX wheels?

Yes, if you know the category of the bike, Mini/Expert, Pro, or Cruiser, and its brake type, rim or disc. Without these two pieces of information, it’s better to choose equipment without size or compatibility.