BMX Fork Black Friday: race and cruiser discounts

A BMX fork in Black Friday is chosen based on three measurements: the steerer, straight or tapered, the axle size, 10 or 20 mm, and the wheel size, from 18 inches for the smaller bikes to 24 inches for cruisers. The discounts apply to race forks, freestyle, and kids' forks: make a note of these measurements before putting two crossed-out prices side by side.

Race, freestyle or kids: which fork to aim for?

For the track, the fork needs to be light and precise: carbon or aluminium, tapered steerer on high-end models, 20 mm thru axle. For street and park, it needs to withstand impacts: chromoly steel, straight steerer, dropouts designed for pegs. Young riders have their own models, shorter, down to 18-inch wheel forks for the smallest BMX, and cruisers come in 24-inch wheel versions.

The measurements to take and the discounts to compare

The steerer: straight at 1 inch 1/8, or 28.6 mm, or tapered, widening to 1.5 inches at its base; the bike's head tube decides.
The axle: 10 mm or 20 mm thru axle, to match with the front hub.
The wheel size: 20 inches, 24 inches for a cruiser, less for bikes for younger kids.
The offset: the distance between the wheel axle and the head tube axle; a short offset makes steering sharper, and it’s listed on the specs of freestyle forks.

A discount shown on a model name may only apply to one of its versions: the V2 7.0 LT from Elevn exists in straight or tapered steerer, with 10 or 20 mm axles and in Cruiser version, the One X5 Pro from Box comes in 20 and 24 inches. Identify on the product page the version on promotion, then compare the strikethrough price and the displayed price of the strictly identical version.

Which BMX fork brands for Black Friday?

Box has its One range from the XE Expert to the X5 Pro and X6 Ti Pro, with Cruiser versions and a One XL Pro Light in aluminium.

Ikon reserves its Tapered Pro for racing, with a tapered steerer, available in Cruiser version, and also offers an Integrated Pro fork and kids' models.

Elevn multiplies the variations of its V2 7.0 LT to fit each frame, from the Expert version to the Cruiser version.

Insight caters to the smallest sizes, from the micro fork for 18-inch wheels to kids' forks, and offers a Pro and a Pro Cruiser.

Kink BMX, in freestyle, offers its Vogue, Stoic and Foundation II forks.

The other pages for the front of the bike

The permanent page of BMX forks details steerers, axles, and offsets. The fork is completed with BMX stems from the Black Friday and handles, and all the parts are gathered in BMX parts. For a mountain bike, see mountain bike forks. The rest of the year, a fork from a renewed range can go to clearance, and recent models arrive in new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know the steerer of my current fork?

Measure the diameter of the steerer above the stem: 28.6 mm corresponds to 1 inch 1/8. If it widens down to 1.5 inches, or 38.1 mm, the steerer is tapered. The reference of the headset confirms it.

Does the Black Friday for BMX forks last more than one day?

Yes: even though Black Friday is set the day after Thanksgiving, Vélo-Store’s discounts on BMX forks cover all of November. In the meantime, measure the steerer of the current fork and check the front hub axle.

Will a cruiser fork fit on a 20-inch BMX?

No. It is designed for a 24-inch wheel, with longer legs: fitting it on a 20-inch bike, it would change the geometry and height of the bottom bracket. Look for the Cruiser mention in the designation.