Grinds and Gaps: Gear Upgrades for the Street Rider Who Knows Every Spot in Town
For the BMX rider who treats every parking block and ledge as a potential line
Odyssey Twisted Pro PC Pedals, 9/16 inch, Black
Odyssey's Twisted Pro is the pedal found on more street-ridden BMX bikes than any other. The polycarbonate body is hard enough to survive grinding ledges, the tread pins grip rubber-soled shoes on lip tricks and pegs, and the 9/16-inch spindle fits every mid-range street bike.
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Demolition Colt Pegs, 14mm Chromoly, Pair
Pegs are consumable — they wear down on concrete and stone much faster than people expect. Demolition's Colt pegs are chromoly steel, which grinds smoothly on painted ledges and survives rough concrete without cracking. 14mm fits the standard axle and the pair replaces a worn-out set or adds to a bare hub.
Bell Super Air R MIPS BMX Helmet
MIPS technology rotates the inner shell during an angled impact — the type of impact that most street crashes actually produce. Bell's Super Air R is the helmet that doesn't feel like wearing a helmet: low profile, well-ventilated, and light enough to forget about while moving. The rider who doesn't wear a helmet will wear this one.
Animal Brand Bikes Edwin De La Rosa Grips, 165mm
Grips are the first thing that wears on a street setup and the easiest upgrade to make. Animal's Edwin De La Rosa grips are a longtime street-riding standard — the right density, the right diameter, and long enough to cover bar ends without the need for bar ends.
Odyssey Bluebird Chain, 1/8-inch Single Speed
BMX chains stretch and snap under the torque of manuals, bunny hops, and sprint accelerations. Odyssey's Bluebird is a trusted replacement chain for 1/8-inch single-speed BMX — it links correctly, stretches predictably, and is easy to size down with a chain tool.
Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone Chain Scrubber
Street riders accumulate grime from urban rail grinding, wet pavement, and general abuse. Park Tool's chain scrubber clamps over the chain and flushes out built-up dirt in 30 seconds flat — the maintenance routine that extends chain life noticeably on bikes that actually get ridden hard.
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