Stay Strong For Life V5 BMX Race Frame

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PLEASE NOTE: YOUTH FRAMES ARE NOW IN-STOCK - PRO FRAMES ARE DUE IN THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL 2024.

PRO SIZES:

Our best ever frame... Just got better!

Introducing the 2024 For Life V5 STAY STRONG frame.

We kept the stiffness (BB86 and oversized seat tube/downtube/bottom bracket junction), the winning race geometry (if it works, don’t fix it) and the ‘stay strong’ look... But then we added a few little tweaks.

The main addition being the bespoke RACE DVSN dropout and 5 point drop out system, which fixes the inserts and disc hanger to the frame for both ease of use and stiffness. The custom drop out allows for a taller seat stay, which in turn adds to a stiffer and wider back end. The rear access chain tensioners also make it super simple to adjust your wheel when needed.

The RACE DVSN dropout and 5 point drop out system, brings these three additional elements to the V5.

Stiffer/wider back end.
Easy access to your back wheel/disc hanger all of which is fixed to the frame.
It looks f**king cool!

Our dropouts are available with both 10mm & 15mm inserts. 10mm as standard, and a custom 15mm thru axle kit available for anyone who wants to run a 15mm rear hub.

The new V5 is our most technically designed and tested race frame yet. The new additional design features, whilst still incorporating the triple and double butted tubing, tapered headtube, smooth welds and the TTL (to the line) bottom bracket (BB86).

With every new frame come new and improved water decals and logos. With the V5 being no exception... Welcome to the ‘STY STRG CODE’ (lots of hidden messages to find across the frame)..

The other obvious difference is the fade out colour schemes, giving you not one but two colours per frame. The V5 is our best looking and performing frame to date.

Enjoy.

EXPERT SIZES:

Our best ever frame... Just got better!

Introducing the 2024 For Life V5 STAY STRONG frame.

The Expert sized frames feature a 1-1/8th head tube, Euro bottom bracket and 10mm rear dropouts (10mm enclosed dropouts on disc frames). The Expert frame uses a 22.2mm seat post** which reduces weight… But then we added a few little tweaks.

The main addition being a stiffer and stronger downtube, allowing a ‘Pro’ size look and feel but without compromising on the weight or design.

With every new frame come new and improved water decals and logos. With the V5 being no exception... Welcome to the ‘STY STRG CODE’ (lots of hidden messages to find across the frame).

The other obvious difference is the fade out colour schemes, giving you not one but two colours per frame. The V5 is our best looking and performing frame to date.

Enjoy.

Features:

All New Colours
Worlds Main Making Geometry
HTML Code Themed, Hidden Messages
All New Improved Water Decals
Most Technical Stay Strong Frame Ever
Disc Ready
Triple Butted And Double Butted Tubing
Tapered Head Tube (Pro Sizes Only)
Smooth Welds
BB86 Bottom Bracket (Pro Sizes Only)
Integrated Chain Tensioners

Specification:

Mini:

Top Tube Size: 17.5”
Rider Area: 510.9MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 269.2MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 13.4” – 12.4” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Seat Post Size: 22.2MM
Seat Clamp Size:25.4MM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1-1/8
Drop Outs: 10MM
Weight: 1.118KG

Junior:

Top Tube Size: 18.5”
Rider Area: 530.3MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 269.2MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 13.7” – 12.7” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Seat Post Size: 22.2MM
Seat Clamp Size:25.4MM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1-1/8
Drop Outs: 10MM
Weight: 1.159KG

Expert:

Top Tube Size: 19.5”
Rider Area: 549.4MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 269.2MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 14.3” – 13.3” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Seat Post Size: 22.2MM
Seat Clamp Size:25.4MM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1-3/8
Drop Outs: 10MM
Weight: 1.232KG

Expert XL:

Top Tube Size: 20.25”
Rider Area: 563.9MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 269.2MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 14.7” – 13.8” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Seat Post Size: 22.2MM
Seat Clamp Size:25.4MM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1-3/8
Drop Outs: 10MM
Weight: 1.257KG

Cruiser Expert XL:

Top Tube Size: 20.625”
Rider Area: 590.8MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 299MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 71
Chain Stay: 16.1” – 15.1” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Seat Post Size: 22.2MM
Seat Clamp Size:25.4MM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1-3/8
Drop Outs: 10MM
Weight: TBA

Pro:

Top Tube Size: 20.75”
Rider Area: 567.4MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 301.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 74
Seat Tube Angle: 72
Chain Stay: 15” – 14” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1.50”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.578KG

Pro XL:

Top Tube Size: 21.25”
Rider Area: 582.5MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 301.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 74
Seat Tube Angle: 72
Chain Stay: 15.6” – 14.7” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.600KG

Pro XXL:

Top Tube Size: 21.75”
Rider Area: 592.4MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 301.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 74
Seat Tube Angle: 72
Chain Stay: 15.6” – 14.7” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.617KG

Pro XXXL:

Top Tube Size: 22.25”
Rider Area: 603.4MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 301.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 74
Seat Tube Angle: 72
Chain Stay: 15.6” – 14.7” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.628KG

Pro XXXXL:

Top Tube Size: 22.75”
Rider Area: 614.3MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 301.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 74
Seat Tube Angle: 72
Chain Stay: 15.6” – 14.7” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 20 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.647KG

Cruiser:

Top Tube Size: 21.75”
Rider Area: 610.4MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 317.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 16.1” – 15.1” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 24 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.640KG

Cruiser XXL:

Top Tube Size: 22.75”
Rider Area: 629MM
Bottom Bracket Height: 317.6MM
Head Tube Angle: 73
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Chain Stay: 16.1” – 15.1” Slammed
Head Tube: Integrated 1-1/8 – 1.5” (Tapered)
Bottom Bracket: BB86
Seat Post Size: 31.6MM
Seat Clamp Size:34.9MMMM
Wheel Size: 24 x 1.75”
Drop Outs: 20MM (Closed Drop Out)
Weight: 1.645KG

Technical Specifications

Colour: Black/Tan, Chameleon/Silver, Charcoal/Mint, White/Black
Lead Time: 0

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FREESTYLE VS RACING BMX BIKES?

Choosing the correct bike for your discipline is extremely important, and sometimes for those new to the sport it can be difficult to know or decide, so we’ve broken down the main differences to help you make a decision.

Freestyle bikes are designed for the skatepark, the streets or the trails. They are constructed from strong, hard wearing materials and usually feature Steel or Chromoly frames. This means that the bike can stand up to a certain amount of impacts and hard landings, but remember no bike is indestructible. For riders looking to learn tricks and stunts, then a freestyle bike is the correct choice.

Race bikes are designed specifically with the track in mind, they are nimble lightweight machines for putting down quick lap times. Typically, they are constructed from lightweight materials like aluminium and carbon fibre to keep the weight down and the rider at the front of the pack. These bikes are strong enough for smooth landings on race and pump tracks but will not take the abuse that a freestyle bike would in concrete skateparks. If you’re looking to set fast lap times or begin your competitive career on the track, a race bike is the right choice.

WHAT SIZE BIKE WOULD I NEED?

Choosing the correct size BMX bike is very important, bikes that are too large will be cumbersome and hard to manoeuvre and bikes that are too small can feel cramped and hard to keep under control.

Youth freestyle bikes are sized depending on the diameter of the wheel staring at 12” all the way through to 18”, at a 20” wheel the bike is considered an adult size. Adult freestyle bikes are sized on top tube length, a 18.5” top tube is extra small for younger teenagers who have just moved up to an adult bike, a 20” top tube is small, 20.5” a medium and anything over a 21” is considered large.

Race bikes feature 20-inch wheels on all models, but the components and frame are sized dependent on age and height. Youth race bikes start from a Micro size for very young riders and offer a range of sizes through to expert XL. Pro size and upwards are considered adult bikes and are usually offered up to a Pro XXXL or larger for very tall riders.

We recommend consulting our height charts from the link below to help you choose your perfect sized bike:

FREESTYLE HEIGHT CHART

RACING HEIGHT CHART

WHAT LEVEL DO I NEED?

Choosing the right level bike for your riding ability is important. Components that are not suitable for your level of riding can wear or fail much sooner than expected. Although BMX bikes can look very similar, under the surface components and materials used can vary greatly.

All our bikes are cherry picked from the very best BMX specialist brands, and all our bikes are designed specifically for use at the skatepark or on the track.

FREESTYLE BIKES

For first time riders new to the sport our entry level bikes, priced from £200-£400, are perfect, most of these are made from high tensile steel which means they are still relatively strong, but can be slightly heavier than higher end models. You might find you’ll want to upgrade to something lighter sooner than you’d think. If you are planning on using the bike in rain or bad weather, we do strongly advise choosing a model with fully sealed bearings all round.

If you are already confident on a bike and have some experience in skateparks or performing tricks and jumps then we would recommend choosing a mid-range bike, priced from £400 to £700, with a full Chromoly frame, fork, and bars. This will be lighter and stronger than an entry level model.

For an experienced person that is already capable of performing most tricks and has previously owned BMX bikes then a high-end complete bike, or full custom would be suggested to meet the demands of this rider, these bikes are priced from £700 plus.

RACE BIKES

Our range of entry level race bikes are perfect for first time racers, usually priced between £200 and £400 most of these are constructed of heavier steel rather than aluminium. These are great to get a feel for the sport but would not be able to keep up in a competitive environment.

Our mid-range race bikes are the perfect for riders who are beginning their path to competitive racing. Priced between £400 and £800 these are not quite the high-end steeds you see at national level races, but they all feature lightweight aluminium frames and are designed specifically with the racetrack in mind.

For experienced riders who are already racing confidently at a competitive level we offer a small range of high-end complete bikes. These are usually priced between £800 and £1500 and feature many aftermarket components like carbon forks, disc brakes and folding tyres. However, at this level we highly recommend building a full custom bike, usually costing between £1500 and £3000 all components can be chosen specifically with the rider in mind. For help on building a custom bike give us a call or drop us an email!

CASSETTE OR FREECOASTER

One of our most frequently asked questions in freestyle is, which rear hub do I want, a freecoaster or a cassette? Most experienced riders know their preference, but if you’re new to the sport it can be difficult to know which choice to make.

The main difference between the two is the way the bike performs when going backwards. A traditional cassette hub requires the rider to pedal in time with the rotation of the wheel while travelling backwards, while a freecoaster allows the rider to travel backwards while keeping the pedals level in the same position as riding forwards.

Although this may seem like a brilliant feature, it does come at a price! Freecoaster hubs feature a “Slack” before engagement while pedalling forward. This means that you can turn the crank a set amount (Usually an adjustable amount) before the drivetrain engages. This is referred to as the “Slack”, when riding backwards you must keep your feet positioned within the slack, if your pedals rotate too much the drivetrain will engage and your pedals will start to rotate. The smaller the slack, the harder it is to keep your pedal positioned within it while riding backwards. This means that certain tricks are harder to perform, especially those that rely on pedal pressure, for example Tire Taps.