We know that choosing the right bike can be a bit tricky with so many options these days espeically with the unique size 14 Inch bikes so we've put together a detailed article on comparing some of the best options when it comes to new 14" bikes.
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PRICING
Everyone's budget is different so factoring price vs product spec is always going to be a big factor on choosing the best bike for you.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: $449.99
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: $699.99
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: $779.99
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: $849.95
Kink Pump 14" Bike $569.99
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FRAMES
One of the most important factors for choosing the right bike is the material the frame is made from, so we've put together some info to help on that topic....
CrMo Steel: The most common and trusted material used in BMX frames for its strength and liteweight. Therefore, generally bikes with CrMo are great for riders really trying to push the limits with their riding.
Alloy: Frames made from Alloy are great for the younger/smaller riders because of the reduced weight. There is a comprimise though as CrMo is stronger so there may come a time where the rider wants to change to a CrMo frame.
Hi-Ten Steel: You'll find this on the cheaper bikes because it's still strong enough for younger riders but it wont be as light as a CrMo or Alloy frame.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: Hi-Ten / 10.25" rear.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: 6061-T6 Alloy / 10.25" rear.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: 6061-T6 Alloy.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: CrMo top & down tubes.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Hi-Ten / 10.25" rear.
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Approx weight comparrisons
14" bike with Alloy frame: 8.1kgs
14" bike with CrMo frame: 8.5kgs
14" bike with Hi-Ten frame: 9.5kgs
FORKS
The material the forks are made of is an important factor to consider. The best would be heat treated full CrMo with one piece steer tube of course. That’s the same construction forks that the pro’s use. But it’s also the most expensive and not found on almost all bikes.
Look for at least a CrMo steer tube where you can. You might notice the use of what is called a 2 piece steer tube. They are a cheaper way to build a set of forks and why they are used on most bikes to keep the bike more affordable.
Tapered fork legs are also another great option took out for as well. It makes the forks lighter and also cosmetically, more appealing.
Offset is the distance the front axle sits an ahead of the centre line of the steer tube. 25mm is the usual these days and is a good fit for most riding styles. It helps determine the front end handling of a bike.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: Hi-Ten / Tapered legs.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: CrMo with tapered legs / 25mm offset.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: CrMo steertube / 10mm dropouts.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Cr-Mo steertube / 31mm offset
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Hi-Ten / Tapered legs / 32mm offset
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BARS
The main thing to look out for is choosing the best "rise" height to suit the rider. CrMo material is always going to be better but not a deal breaker for a bike this size.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: 6.5” rise 21.5” wide, Hi-Ten.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: 6.5” rise 21.5” wide CrMo.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: 6" x 22" 6061 Alloy.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: 6” x 21”.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Hi-Ten.
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STEM
On 14" bikes you will find the the stems will have a shorter reach (around 40mm) so that it suits the smaller rider compared to a regular aftermarket stem or what would be on a 20" bike which usually has a reach of around 52mm.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: 40mm reach / Forged Alloy / Top Load.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: 40mm reach / Forged Alloy / Top Load.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: Unknown / Top Load.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Front Load.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: 40mm reach / Forged Alloy / Top Load.
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REAR HUB
A quality rear hub is a key item to look at when buying a new bike because there are quite a few moving parts within it so the higher quality you can afford the better. Primarily having sealed bearings would be priority one when it comes to rear hubs.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: Alloy / Sealed bearing Cassette with a 9T driver and 14mm axle.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: Alloy / Sealed bearing cassette, 10mm axle with 9T driver, 28H
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: 9T Cassette Hub / Loose Ball / Sealed driver.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Sealed / 9t cassette / 16H.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Semi sealed / Cassette / 14mm axle.
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FRONT HUB
Since there's not too much moving parts within a front hub it's not as crucial as the rear but it's still good to know which ones have sealed bearings as sealed bearing hubs will require little to no maintainance compared to un-sealed (looseball) hubs.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: Alloy / Fully sealed / 10mm axle
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: Alloy / Fully sealed / 10mm axle
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: Alloy / Looseball / 10mm axle
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Looseball.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Looseball.
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CRANKS
Since you're standing on your cranks the entire time you are riding you want to make sure they can be trusted. 3PC cranks will always be a better options because they are stronger, the other spec to look at is how many splines the splindle has because the more splines the stronger the crank because the cranks will have a tighter fit on the splindle which in turn creates less movement over time.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: 1PC / 110mm length.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: 3PC / Tubular CrMo / 8 spline / 110mm length.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: 3PC / CrMo / 112mm length.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Tubular CrMo / 95mm length.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: 1PC / 114mm length.
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BOTTOM BRACKETS
You want to check if the bottom bracket is the most common (and reccomended) Mid size or if it is the USA style bottom bracket. Mid is most popular because of the smaller bearing size and because all after market cranks use Mid BB's so it's easier to upgrade your cranks when needed. Whereas USA bottom brackets are used on the cheaper range of bikes that aren't really ideal if you're trying to ride a lot of freestyle at skateparks.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: Looseball USA BB.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: Sealed MId BB
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: Sealed MId BB.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: Sealed MId BB.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: Looseball USA BB.
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HEADSETS
There's 2 main styles of BMX headsets when it comes to complete bikes. You have "Integrated" which is where the headset cups are built into the frame which is the most common and also the better option. The other is having external cups that you press into your frame.
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Division Blitzer 14" Bike: 1-1/8" external.
Colony Horizon 14" Bike: 1-1/8" Integrated - Sealed.
Cult Juvi 14" Bike: 1-1/8" Integrated - Sealed.
Fit Misfit 14" Bike: 1-1/8" external.
Kink Pump 14" Bike: 1-1/8" external.
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This detailed article on 14 inch BMX bikes should hopefully help answer some of your questions and make your buying experience easier but if you have any more questions feel free to contact us as we're happy to help.
POSSIBLE UPGRADES
It's no secret that upgrading the parts on your bike is one of the best things about riding a bike you're stoked on. So we've put together some helpful tips on what might be the best parts to upgrade first without breaking the bank.
PEGS: If you were looking to get your grind on then you're going to need pegs! I would recommend plastic pegs because they're lightweight and also grind the best. We stock a huge range that you can check out here.
TYRES: Tyres are really personal preference choice so over time you'll learn what you like in terms of width, tread pattern etc... For example I run a fat front tyre on the frint but a slimmer tyre on the rear because I find it helps with crooked grinds, but you then you'll find someone like Paterico running skinnier tyres because it suits park riding more.
There is also an almost endless selection of colour options across the range which can be a great way to make your bike stand out from the crowd and match other colours on your build.
Check the full range here.
GRIPS: Similar to tyres, grips are also someting you need to test out different options to find your feel. There's plenty of different choices based around soft and hard compounds a,ong with thicker and thinner grips so on't be afraid to try out different grips each time you need a new set. Check out the full range here.
SEAT: You will generally find that the seat on a complete bike will be something that is trying to suit everyone so it will most likely be Black and quite subtle. Now there's nothing wrong with that but we don't all just want a Black seat, so picking out a fresh seat can really give your bike a custom look and there is a massive range of them to choose from.
Just make sure you pick the correct type of seat, be it a Combo style seat, Pivotal seat or a railed seat. If you're not quite sure which one is for your bike just reach out to us and we'll help you out!
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