Way off topic, but thought I'd ask TKP -
my son is getting into BMX, and he has been wanting to get some pegs for his bike. Anyone in here with any experience that can weigh in on what kind I should be looking into?
Would be looking entry level type stuff, don't need anything top of the line.
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All this stuff is well in the rear view, but it kind of depends on what type of riding he is looking to do. People like different pegs for park v. street, vert v. flat, etc...
I'd maybe check like Haro Bikes or something. They used to have pretty good stuff. I'd guess they have some manner of good general purpose peg to get a feel for them.
I had no idea there were different pegs for different applications. I'll look into that Haro
Thanks!
I don't know but they better be some good ones if he wants to have any chance to beat Bart Conner on Hell Track.
send me an angel . from BMX dancing to a full house to defrauding collegiate applications for dimwitted daughters. what a ride
former enthusiast. nothing close to professional.
if he's starting out and is new to grinding and tricks in general normally I would go for longer steel pegs, maybe start at 3.5 inches and a smaller diameter. durability and control. I liked smaller diameter pegs because you wouldn't drag as much but often larger diameter is better for new riders if they are bashing pegs for a while.
once he gets the hang of it could go for a shorter 2.5 inch and try different diameter sizes. when he's confident move to plastic which is move consistent but have different cores that provide feel and durability variations.
I would stay away from aluminum until he's confident with bag of tricks and not shredding pegs like crazy.
I appreciate the info!