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Freestyle bicycles use 48-spoke wheels.
These bicycles are based on BMX bicycles, but add special parts to enable them to withstand the rigors of competition.
Diagram with Part Names
Freestyle Saddle 48-Spoke Wheels Streetstyle
The role of the small and light-weight freestyle-type saddle is to support the body rather than for sitting. Its compact design prevents the legs from contacting it during complex tricks. 48 spokes and 48-hole rims are used to increase wheel strength. Competition in which jumps of various sizes are used to try to jump higher and perform more difficult tricks than the other riders. There are also highly difficult tricks such as doing a backflip during a jump.
Axle Ends Freestyle Tires Vert
Thick axle ends are used to withstand hard techniques. Special freestyle tires of a soft compound and increased grip performance are used. This is an aerial trick performed on a half pipe or vert ramp.
Platform Pedals Foot Pegs 360° Rotation
Enables sure-footed pedaling thanks to their large surface area. Foot pegs are installed on the front and rear axle ends. This is where the feet are placed when performing some of the more advanced tricks. The rotary (gyro) brake cable system is installed in the head, allowing the handle bars to freely spin 360° without tangling the cables up.
Flatland
Competition of technical difficulty and success rate on level ground. There are a variety of trick competitions including wheelies.


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