BMX Pegs

Purpose of BMX Pegs

The addition of BMX bike pegs, or BMX stunt pegs, is vital for any freestyle enthusiast aiming to experiment with various tricks. These pegs are affixed to your wheel axles, allowing up to four on your bike. Pegs are prominently used for popular tricks like rail and ledge grinds, as well as flatland stunts, and hence are aligned with freestyle BMX rather than racing or dirt jumping disciplines. When purchasing pegs, you have a selection of diverse materials, axle sizes, lengths, and diameters.

While the majority of BMX pegs are constructed to fit standard sizes of 10 mm on the front wheel axle and 14 mm on the rear, it is wise to verify their compatibility before purchasing them.

Choosing Between Metal and Plastic Pegs

Both metal and plastic pegs have their merits, and the choice primarily rests on your intended use. Metal pegs are generally crafted from steel or aluminium. Steel pegs are robust, able to endure significant stress, making them suitable for street BMX. Aluminium pegs provide an excellent compromise of strength and lightness.

On the other hand, plastic BMX pegs are typically favoured by park riders because they glide smoothly on metal. In most scenarios, mentioning plastic pegs implies peg sleeves, although some full plastic versions are available. These are lightweight, cost-effective, and simple to replace, but do not match the durability of metal bike pegs.

Fitting and Removing BMX Pegs

Fitting and removing pegs is a fairly clear-cut procedure. However, you will require a socket wrench, deep-well socket, and an Allen key. Initially, detach the washer and axle nut from the axle. Next, place your peg onto the wheel axle, then pass your axle nut through the peg. Employ a socket wrench to secure both the peg and axle nut. For peg removal, apply the reverse procedure and rotate the socket wrench anticlockwise.

Additionally, occasionally rotating your pegs is advisable, as it can help extend their lifespan.

If you're searching for sleeves for your pegs, take a look at our BMX Peg Sleeves.