The Plus 4 product line is the ultimate upgrade for the BMX 24.
These parts are designed with freestyle in mind to enhance the usual
slugish, 24" race geometry. The result is a properly scaled 24" model,
with the style and handling of the BMX bike you've grown to love.
I’m not a tall guy at all, in fact I’m 5’6” would I be able to ride this bike?
Oh yeah easily, I’m 5’8” and I can ride it no problem. I’ve done pretty much every trick I can do on my 20” without the length and size being too much of an issue. We offer two sizes 21.25” and 21.75”, so you’ll probably want to go with the 21.25”. Other than that this bike will work just fine for you.
Back in the day I was totally into BMX, but I’ve been out of it for so long. I’d love to get back into it and ride since so many parks are opening up everywhere, but I’m nervous about how small and twitchy 20” BMXs ride today. Any help you can give me?
Well, I totally understand your feelings. When we first started riding the Model C 24” bikes, we took it to this awesome 7ft mini. The Model C rode really well no problem, but when I switched back to the 20” that’s when I had a shocking realization. There was such a difference going from a 24” to a 20”. I was blown away.
So here’s my suggestion, ride a Model C 24”. You won’t have to worry about the bike being too small or twitchy. The bike is still agile like the 20” and there’s a good amount of room, so you don’t feel cramped. Its way more stable in the air plus it actually has a functionally seat. The learning curve is about the same as a 20”. It’s still a BMX bike and not a hybrid MTB, so you can still say you ride BMX too.
Finally, someone comes out with a good 24” BMX, but I’m from MTB and I only ride a 22.5” top tube. How much do you think a 0.75 inch shorter top tube will affect me?
To be honest, MTB top tubes are measured differently, so it would be incorrect to use the same method to judge frame sizing. The range of top tube lengths in BMX is only about a ½ in. The most popular sizes are between 20.5” and 21”. MTB top tube range can be more dramatic than BMX’s ½ in. The Model C is not designed to fit any suspension forks or any thing similar only Sunday Morning 24.1 forks. MTB and BMX guys are all about the same size, so if it fits us then it will fit you.
Recently, my son started to ride BMX and since I rode along time ago, I thought we could easily do this together. I’m just worried about getting hurt and actually not looking like a lame dad in front of my kid. I’ve heard the Model C is stable and a little safer than a normal 20”. Do you think it will work for me?
Well, I’m definitely not going to say that there is no way that you are going to get hurt on this bike because it is totally possible. But if you’ve ridden in the past then you have some knowledge and understanding of BMX bikes. This is exactly the same as
a 20” BMX just scaled up to 24”. However, scaling up to a 24” will make it more stable and less uncertain than a 20”, so you’ll have a way better chance of making it to work on Monday morning in one piece. The best part is you can do father and son lines at the skatepark!
What do you think about younger riders getting this bike? Wouldn’t they just get a 20 instead?
Yeah most likely they will get a 20”. When you get under the spell of a 20” BMX its hard to break free. This bike doesn’t discriminate on style, size, height or age. It really has that feel of a 20” BMX bike, but you are riding a bigger bike. Same tricks, same style and same feel just on a different bike. Young people fit into the type of person who will ride this bike. All you have to be is just into BMX. It’s that simple.
I feel cramped on a 20” BMX bike due to my height. I’m looking for more room and I think I need something bigger than a 21.75”. I fear that this size would not offer me enough room. Is it enough room?
Well, this bike with the higher handlebars and longer front end will provide lots of room and make it feel longer. The extra height off the ground will make it feel roomier. If it gets too long then you start to loose some of its agility. Our goal was to make a larger bike that performed almost like a 20”, but provided some of the features that a 20” might be missing. I’d think you would be fine on a 21.75.
