Upgrading Your 20 BMX Bike Rear Wheel

If you've been riding hard lately, you've probably realized that your 20 bmx bike rear wheel takes way more of a beating than almost any other part of your setup. It's the component that handles the impact when you case a jump, the sideways stress when you're learning 360s, and the constant friction from your brakes if you run them. Eventually, every rider reaches a point where "just truing it" isn't enough anymore, and you need to look into a replacement or a serious upgrade. ...

May 24, 2026 · 6 min · Ostfeld Elleby