Hi,
I’m Dustin Dunckel, I am 17 years old from Portland, Oregon and I was writing because I want to know what is up with all the parks that don’t allow bikes? There aren’t any near me that do and today the cops kicked me and a few friends out of a skate park when we don’t have anywhere else to ride. No matter where you go, street or park it’s no bikes. I don’t get it and don’t know where to ride without getting into trouble. So what can I do?

Hello BMXperts,
My little guy is getting started BMX racing. I have been out of it for 24 years but thought I would give it a go in the 40-year-old cruiser class. I used to race Expert and Cruiser quite successfully way back when. I am in excellent physical shape but I am very short at 5’4”.  I am concerned about getting a bike that fits.
Can you help me with:
• Frame sizing, or recommend a specific make/model
• Aluminum versus chromoly
• Crank length
• Anything else you may recommend
Thanks for your help!
Bill

Hello,
My name is Travis Barlow and I used to be a points chaser back in the 80’s.  Loved the sport and it kept me out of alot of trouble.  A guy here in our small town is trying to start an ABA track and the racing bug got me again. So I was wondering, what should an old guy ride? At 6’3 and 230 lbs should I go with a 20” or go for the 24” cruiser? 
Travis Barlow
old guy

Hi BMX Plus!,
My name is Ryan McTevia and I’m 13 years old. I’ve been riding for as long as I can remember and wanted to ask you a question. I am building a back rim for my 08 Stolen Sinner. I am using a 36-hole Alienation Black Sheep rim, an Eastern Birectional hub and alloy nipples but I’m not sure what size spokes I’ll need or what gauge. I wanted to triple lace it. If you could help I would really appreciate it.               
Ryan McTevia

Dear BMXperts,
My name is Arthur and I have just started riding BMX and going to my local skate park. I’m having trouble getting in and keep stopping 30cm away from the bowl. If you have any tips I would love to know them.
From Arthur Ewan
Nelson, NZ

Dear BMXperts,
I have read the BMX Plus! magazine in my school and have wanted to try to get into BMX.  I’ve been riding and jumping bikes since I was about 8, so I know the basics.  I wanted to ask you guys what your opinion on a good starter BMX bike would be.  I just want to learn how to bunny hop, jump small things, maybe use pegs for very small rails and just learn some basics.  I’m hoping to maybe stay under $200.  If it helps, I’m 13.  Thanks for your help.
Spider Monkey

Dear BMXperts,
Nice mag, I was looking into purchasing an 8 tooth rear hub, but people that I know say that this design is defective because the bearings are much smaller and can break much easier. I don t believe them but if there are any defects what are they? Before hand thank you guys this information will be very helpful!!!
Fabian Goytia

Q: Hi BMX Plus!, my name is Tyler Bourgoin and I am 15. I have been biking for four months. My friends call me “Stunts” because I try to do tricks and epically fail. I will try and try again and still not get it.  I have a Dyno GT BMX bike and don’t know if they even make the brand anymore. I am not so good at flatland biking and need to learn some more tricks. I can only 180, jayhop, bunnyhop, and wheelie and I was wondering if you could give me some tricks to learn. I want to be good at flatland biking but I’m still clueless. I love reading your mags, your Tech Tips help me alot. Well if you can help I would very much appreciate it.
Tyler Bourgoin

Q: Dear BMXperts, I’m 12 Years old, and I have only been riding for about a year now so I’m pretty new in the BMX world. I’m looking for a new bike of any sort, as long as its quick, light and strong, but Í don’t know what BMX to choose because there are so many good bikes out there. I’m confused, please help BMXperts!
Tom King

Q: Hey BMXperts, First off, my name is Ally, I’m 14, and yeah, I am a girl. I’m writing to ask you if you know of any good reliable websites that sell DK Siklons. I’ve been saving up for it for about a year, but I need a good place to get it from, and there aren’t any shops where I live. Thanks, I love your magazine.
Alannah Erskine

Q: Hey, What’s up BMXperts? I have a question, how do you do a bunnyhop barspin? I did it a few times but the bars would keep on spinning and I would get a nasty skin scrape on the asphalt ouch!

J Chatham

Q: Hi, I’m Rick from Surrey BC, Canada.  I just bought a 2010 Haro X16 pit BMX. I need a high quality seat post like a Thomson.  I am 5’5” and 150 pounds.
Do they make a laid back seat post with a support bar that’s made of chromoly?
What’s the strongest laid back seat post made for 25.4 that has a support bar?

Rick Johnson

Q: I just bought a new Verde bike and when I 180, the bike tire pops out of the rim a little. If I leave it, it gets bigger so I have to keep deflating and pushing it back in the rim, then reinflating it. What is the matter with the back tire?

Daniel Burchett

Q: I want to upgrade my seat from a railed seat to a Pivotal seat and seat post, but I don’t know if they are worth the money. Can you help me out?

Derek Ciesynski

Q: I am VERY VERY stuck and don’t know what to do. I am 5’ 5’’ and I’m going to buy a frame but I need the right top tube length. I think I need a 20.5” top tube but then I’m thinking when I learn barspins, I will need a 20.75” or 20.8”.  I’m stuck, please help. Thank you!

Danny Vetsalo