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Primer 16 & 18 Review on BMXGroms

BMX Groms did a great review on our Primer 16 and Primer 18 bikes.  The goal of these bikes was to provide the most functional and easy to learn geometry in the BMX industry. One way we achieved this is by having our chain stay lengths far shorter than the other brands.  We didn’t make ours out of proportion of 20″ chain stay lengths rather other brands have made theirs way too long.  Other brands would have their 20″ frame chain stays lengths a fully inch longer or more if they scaled up from their 16″ bikes.  We know that if a kid can’t learn and progress then he probably won’t be riding BMX.

Look HERE to see what 10 year old Kaden Stone does on his Primer 16.

Don’t forget to read the Primer review HERE

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New 18″ frame prototype photo

Photo Apr 04, 5 42 33 PM

If you’ve been living under a rock then you might not notice that there are so many young kids riding BMX these days.  Which is why did a sneak peek of our new 18 ” frame on BMX Groms, a site dedicated to younger BMX riders.  Want to be inspired by young BMX rippers then go to that site.

Let’s get back to the new frame. It is a full chromoly 18″ frame called the Radocaster.  It will have the same geometry as our Primer 18 complete bike and it will come with hollow dropouts and removable brake mounts.  There will also be a full chromoly 18″ fork as well. Look for the frame and fork to be available late summer/early fall.

Look for Saker Cranks to be offered in sizes for 18″ bikes by summer.

Here’s the geometry…

Radocaster Geometry

  • TOP TUBE LENGTH: 18.5″ TT
    (RECOMMENDED FOR RIDERS UNDER 5’5″)
  • HEAD TUBE ANGLE: 74.5°
  • SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71°
  • CHAINSTAY LENGTH: 11.75”
  • BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT: 10.35”
  • STANDOVER: 7.5”

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Primer 18
Shortest Chain Stay Length

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Did you know that the Primer 18 Complete bike has the shortest chain stay length of all other 18″ BMX bikes on the market today?  It’s chain stay measures 11.75″ which is 0.5-1.5″ shorter than all the other brands. This is a HUGE difference to a 10-13 year old.

The chain stay length is measured from the center of the crank spindle to the center of the axle of the rear wheel.  This isn’t a standardize measurement and can vary greatly from brand to brand.  Over the past 10 years, the lengths have been getting shorter and shorter on 20″ BMX bikes.  The short chain stay length makes it easier to lift the front end when jumping and bunnyhopping.  A bike that is more maneuverable is more fun and easier to learn on.  Choose Wisely!

Lil Pros BMX Tour Day 1

Kaden Stone and Ryan Slusher went on the Lil Pros BMX Tour over the weekend in Southern California and this is the first video from the trip.  It’s really great seeing rad young kids getting help from the current generation of pro riders.  The funniest part is all the kids pushing the wheelbarrow when they ride trails.

We’ve been supporting Kaden and Ryan for a few years now.  In the video, Kaden rides the16″ Safety Green Primer 16 and Ryan is riding the 2013 Primer Jr. Both guys will be jumping up to the 2014 Primer 18 very soon.