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WeThePeople Alpha Series: 12″ – 18″ BMX Bikes

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WeThePeople have just dropped their 2016 BMX lineup and we’re stoked to see they have put together 3 great bikes for younger riders. If you are not tall enough (under 5 feet) to comfortably ride a 20″ BMX, WeThePeople has something for you in 12, 16 or 18.

Here is what we thought from reviewing the look, specs and geometry and these bikes.

WeThePeople’s bikes always look amazing and they put a lot of attention to detail – their smallest sized line is no exception. If you show up at the skatepark on one of these, there are definitely going to be some locals checking out your ride. Hey, it’s great to feel good about how your bike looks. These are “entry level bikes” but they don’t look like it and won’t ride like it. For the majority of riders under 13 years old these bikes will be strong enough for everything you can put them through. Plus you’ll progress much faster and have way more fun if you get a BMX that fits your size properly and WeThePeople has made it easy to do.

WeThePeople 12 Inch BMX 2016

WeThePeople 12 inch BMX Easy Reach Brake Lever

Attention to detail here. WeThePeople’s easy reach brake lever for little hands.

12″ Prime

The 12″ Prime is such a rad looking little bike and it is well thought out. Any kid under 3 feet tall is going to have a blast on this thing. The bike is mostly built out of hi-tensile steel, which should be more than adequate strength for this size of rider – but even the forks have a formed crmo steerer tube – one part you don’t want to break. Other highlights include alloy 3-piece cranks, easy reach brake lever, low maintenance sealed bottom bracket, 9 tooth driver, smaller 83mm pegs, one piece combo seat and a prime wheelset. 15.2 pounds without pegs. When you’re done pass it onto your little brother or sister.

12" BMX with rad little 3 piece cranks.

12″ BMX with rad little 3 piece cranks.



16″ Seed

WeThePeople 16" BMX 2016 Colours

Chrome WeThePeople 16" seed.

Chrome WeThePeople 16″ seed.

Over 3 feet tall, but not getting near 4? Try out the WeThePeople 16” seed. We love both colourways, the chrome and blue is super clean and the black and red a bit more hardcore. Again WeThePeople has thought this through with features like pedals designed for smaller feet and smaller 85mm pegs and responsive geometry to aid progression. Other highlights include, crmo steerer tube on the forks, crmo 3-piece cranks, 16” “Valon” rims, 2.2” SALT strike tires on the front and rear and a one piece combo seat.

18″ Curse

WeThePeople 2016 BMX 18" Colours
WeThePeople 2016 Curse RAW BMXIf you’re close to 4 feet and under 5, you’ll want to take the 18″ Curse for a ride. Every shredder likes colour choice and the 18” Curse comes in 3 rad colourways. My favourite is the raw/polished and green, but the hardcore black and bright red also look killer. As the riders for this size are getting larger, WeThePeople have beefed up the frame a bit by adding a crmo downtube, and the forks have a 4130 crmo steerer like the other two. There is a pivotal seat, 2.2” SALT strike tires, fully sealed cassette hub and crmo cranks with sealed bottom bracket. This bike will help you progress and get you ready for that 20” BMX. If you already air several feet out, are clearing big boxes or trails sets you may want to build a custom full crmo 18″ BMX, but otherwise this will be a great ride. 22.7 pounds without pegs.

Last Word

For smaller riders, getting a BMX that fits their size is the most important factor when choosing a bike. WeThePeople look like they’ve spent some time getting it right. These bikes will definitely help little shredders progress.



Kaden Dubby Stone, 16″ Total Sandstorm BMX Bike Check

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Kaden Dubby Stone 16 inch BMX Bike Check - Total BMX


Kaden Dubby Stone 16" Total BMX Bike CheckName: Kaden Dubby Stone
Age: 11
Height: 4.3
Weight: 58
Sponsors? VANS, ODI, Freegun, Total BMX, VP Components, Profile Racing
How would you describe your riding style? When i first started to ride It was all about the tricks and the rush now im starting to play with style and dirt. I just love to ride my bike as it gives me the ablity to be creative and have fun!!
Do you have any advice for kids buying their first BMX? Buy what ever you feel good on. Do not worrie about what others say in the end if your happy thats all that matters.
What size Bike did you start on? 16
What size BMX are you riding now? 16
Which parts do you go through the most? I go through tires super fast.


Kaden Dubby Stone 16" Total BMX Bike Check


Kaden Stone Total BMX 16" Sandstorm Custom BMX Bike Check

BMX Bike Details

Frame: Total Sandstrom chromoly 16
Fork: Total chromoly Custom 16 forks
Bars / Width / Rise: 28″ 7.75
Stem: Profile
Grips: ODI
Bar ends: ODI
Cranks (and crank arm length): 150 Profile Mini Mags 🙂
Sprocket (and number of teeth): Profile 28T
Chain: Half Link
Front Tire: Sunday
Front Wheel: PBR 16
Front Hub: Profile mini (TLC Ti bolts for Hubs)
Rear Tire: Sunday
Rear Wheel: PBR 16
Rear Hub: Profile mini lhd (TLC Ti bolts for Hubs)
Pedals: VP components
Pegs: NA
Brakes: I ride breakless
Detangler: NA
Any custom modifications to your bike or parts? My frame was a custom 16 build catering to the little guys. The super light weight frame and shorter backend gives it a super good response time which makes alot of things easier. Im also running all TLC ti bolts which makes this bike weigh in at 17.3 pounds
Kaden Stone Total BMX 16" Sandstorm Custom BMX Bike CheckShout outs or thanks? I want to thank VANS,ODI,Freegun,Total BMX, Vp componets and Profile racing for supporting me and the sport of bmx. I also want to thank all of my friends and fans that contniue to support me. They are always giving me postive feed back and helping me push to the next level. I also wanted to give a big thanks to BMX groms for taking the time to look out for us lil guys!!!


Kaden Stone Total BMX 16" Sandstorm Custom BMX Bike Check

Kaden Stone Total BMX 16" Sandstorm Custom BMX Bike Check

16″ BMX Bike Check: 7 Year Old Ryder Lawrence

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Ryder Lawrence BMX Groms 16 inch Bike Check
Ryder Lawrence with his 16" BMX Bike for BMX Groms 16 inch Bike CheckAge: 7 yrs
Born: 9/16/07
Height: 4’3″
Inseam: 23 1/2″

Funnest trick? Topside one foot cross up airs
Favorite places to ride? Woodward west, because they have everything to ride.
Pro BMXer that gets you stoked? Kris Fox
First BMX bike? Strider

Bike:
Frame: Custom Haro SD V2 16″ full 4130 crmo. Integrated head set mid BB. Frame color is a tribute to the Haro brand. We used the original Haro Green from the 86′ Haro master.
Cranks: Custom Haro lineage, bossless 135 mm chrome
Sprocket: Haro Lineage 25t spline drive
BB: Colony
Forks: Haro 116 chrome plated
Bars: snafu sissy bars satin black
Grips: ODI subliminal flangless
Brake lever: Dia Compe tech 77
Ryder Lawrence with his 16" BMX Bike for BMX Groms 16 inch Bike Check Front ViewStem: Colony front load oil slick
Head set: Colony
Detangler: Colony
Hubs: Colony Wasp oil slick 9t driver
Spokes: Painted Lime green
Front: Radial laced
Rear: Radial laced non drive side, 3 cross drive side
Rims: Alienation chrome plated
Tires: Haro OE 16″
Seat: Colony Alex Heim
Pegs: Premium Shadow blk
Pedals: Colony plastic
Brakes: Colony

Sponsors: Haro bikes, Fox, Vans, ODI, Go Pro, Ethika, Bell helmets.

Special thanks to:
John buultjens
Jerry Badders
Todd Hicks
Joy Bethany
Keith Treanor
Malcolm McCassey
Brandon Greer
Justin Fierro
Rob Salcido

All Photos shot and edited by Nathan Sykes

Ryder Lawrence with his 16" BMX Bike for BMX Groms 16 inch Bike Check Cranks

Ryder Lawrence with his 16" BMX Bike for BMX Groms 16 inch Bike Check Front Wheel

Ryder Lawrence with his 16" BMX Bike for BMX Groms 16 inch Bike Check

Nathan and Lukas Halahan 16 and 18 inch BMX Bike Checks

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Lukas and Nathan Halahan, 16 and 18 inch BMX Bike Checks
All photos by Geo Jenkins / Deek Design @deekdesign

Lukas Halahan, 18 inch BMX Bike ChecksLukas Halahan

Age: 12
Height: 4ft 10″
Weight: 80lbs
Where do you call home? Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsors? FBM Bike Co., Profile Racing, G-Form, Five Ten Shoes, THE Industries, Kid Dynamite Apparel Co., The Wheel Mill Bike Park, Pro Bikes Bike Shop, Deek Design Media
Favorite style of riding (dirt, street, park, trails, vert)? Trails.
Do you have any advice for kids starting out in BMX? Just have fun, keep trying new stuff, make friends, and follow your dreams.
When did you first get into BMX and what size Bike did you ride? 6 years old, Mini size race bike then a 16″ BMX
Do you have any plans for moving up to a 20 inch BMX? No hurry but if I grow a bunch I will.
Which parts do you go through the most? I’m pretty easy on stuff and try to keep my bike nice and clean.
Frame: FBM full chromoloy custom 18.5″ 4.5lbs
Lukas Halahan, 18 inch BMX Bike ChecksFork: 18″
Bars / Size: 8″ high 25.5″ wide
Stem: Profile Mulville Push 48mm with Ti bolts
Grips: ODI Long Neck
Seatpost: pivotal
Seat: Profile Mulville Logo P
Cranks (and crank arm length): Profile MiniMag 160mm with Ti spindle and bolts
Sprocket (and number of teeth): Profile Elite Spline Drive 28 tooth
Chain: KMC
Front Tire: Kenda Kontact 2.0
Front Wheel: Profile Elite 36H with Ti bolts
Rear Tire: Kenda Kontact 2.0
Rear Wheel: Profile Elite 36H with Ti bolts and Ti 9 tooth driver
Pedals: plastic
Brakes: rear only
Any custom modifications to your bike or parts? Just my frame. FBM Machine Shop dudes made the top tube longer than other 18s
Shout outs or thanks? Family, local Wheel Mill and trails crew, and BMX Groms! and my puppy Holt!
Lukas Halahan 18 inch FBM custom BMX Bike Check on BMX Groms

Lukas Halahan 18 inch FBM custom BMX Bike Check on BMX Groms
Nathan Halahan 18 inch FBM custom BMX Bike Check on BMX Groms

Nathan Halahan

Age: 10
Height: 4ft 6″
Weight: 65lbs
Where do you call home? Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsors? FBM Bike Co., Profile Racing, G-Form, Five Ten Shoes, THE Industries, Kid Dynamite Apparel Co., The Wheel Mill Bike Park, Pro Bikes Bike Shop, Deek Design Media
Favorite style of riding (dirt, street, park, trails, vert)? Trails
Do you have any advice for kids starting out in BMX? Riding bikes is fun so don’t get mad. Learn bike control first then start doing some tricks.
When did you first get into BMX and what size Bike did you ride? 4 years old, micro mini race bike then a super small 16″ BMX
When you steal your brother’s 18″ and take it for a ride, do you think about moving up a size? Sometimes, but my FBM is a big 16″ and fits perfect
Frame: FBM full chromolly custom 17″ 4.1lbs
Fork: 18″ but for my 16″. Haha, that’s what my dad said so you have to ask him how or why it works.
Nathan Halahan 16 inch custom FBM BMX Bike CheckBars / Size: 7.75″ high, 24.5″ wide
Stem: Profile Mulville Push 48mm with Ti bolts
Grips: ODI Long Neck
Seatpost: pivotal
Seat: Profile Mulville Logo P
Cranks (and crank arm length): Profile MiniMag 150mm with Ti Spindle and bolts
Sprocket (and number of teeth): Profile Elite Spline Drive 28 tooth
Chain: KMC
Front Tire: Kenda K Rad 2.125 with big knobbies ha!
Front Wheel: Profile Elite 28H with Ti bolts
Rear Tire: Kenda K Rad 2.125 with big knobbies too!
Rear Wheel: Profile Elite 28H with Ti bolts and Ti 9 tooth driver
Pedals: plastic
Brakes: back brakes
Any modifications/extras? My FBM frame is custom with a long 17″ top tube so I needed longer forks too. FBM Machine Shop can make anything to ride.
Shout outs or thanks? Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sister, Locals, BMX Groms!

Nathan Halahan 16 inch custom FBM BMX Bike Check with BMX Groms
Nathan Halahan 16 inch custom FBM BMX Bike Check with BMX Groms
Nathan Halahan 16 inch custom FBM BMX Bike Check with BMX Groms

2015 Sunday 16″ and 18″ Bikes

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The new 2015 16″ and 18″ Sunday BMX bikes. This is how to start out right in BMX! Check out what 10 year old Kaden Stone does on his Sunday Primer 16″ BMX! bmxgroms.com/sunny-day-bmx-park-kaden-stone/

Check out our extensive review of last years Sunday Primers here.

Sunday Blueprint 16″

MILITARY BLUE
FRAME: Blueprint 16, 16.5″ TT, Hi-Ten Frame
FORK: Blueprint 16″ Fork
HANDLEBAR: 6.8″ x 23″, 12° Back, 1° Up
STEM: Sunday Top-Load 40mm
HEADSET: Traditional 1-1/8″
HEADSET CAP: Alloy Cap w/ Star Nut
GRIPS: Junior
SEAT: Junior Seat
SEAT POST: 1″ Steel
SEAT CLAMP: Integrated
SPROCKET: Sunday , 30T, Steel
CRANKS: 140mm, 1-piece
BB PARTS: 19mm American
PEDALS: Junior Pedals
RIMS: 16″ Rim, 20H
FRONT HUB: Sunday, Low-Flange, Looseball, 20H
REAR HUB: Unsealed 20H, Coaster Brake, 14T Cog
SPOKES: Steel Black
TIRES: Sunday Current 16 x 2.1″ (F & R)
CHAIN: KMC Z41

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Sunday Primer 16″

BLOOD ORANGE
FRAME: 16.5″ TT, Chromoly Dropouts
FORK: Primer 16″ Fork w/ Chromoly Dropout
HANDLEBAR: Primer 16 6.8″ x 23″, 12° Back, 1° Up
STEM: Sunday Top-Load 40mm
HEADSET: Sunday Integrated
HEADSET CAP: Sunday M6 Pre-Load Bolt
BRAKE LEVER: Sunday 16″ Specific
BRAKE: Odyssey Springfield
BRAKE CABLE: Odyssey Quik Slic
GRIPS: Junior
SEAT: Junior Seat and Post Combo
SEAT POST: Integrated
SEAT CLAMP: Sunday
SPROCKET: Sunday , 25T, Steel
CRANKS: 140mm, 3-piece, Chromoly
BB PARTS: 19mm Sealed Mid
PEDALS: Wellgo
RIMS: 16″ Rim
FRONT HUB: Sunday, Low-Flange, Looseball
REAR HUB: Sunday, Semi-Sealed, 10T Driver
SPOKES: Steel Black
TIRES: Sunday Current 16 x 2.1″ (F & R)
CHAIN: KMC Z410

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Sunday Primer 18″

MILITARY BLUE
FRAME: 18.5″ TT, Chromoly Dropouts
FORK: Primer 18″ Fork w/ Chromoly Dropouts
HANDLEBAR: Primer 18 7.65″ x 25.5″, 12° Back, 1 Up°
STEM: Sunday Freeze Front-Load Stem 48mm
HEADSET: Sunday Integrated
HEADSET CAP: Sunday M6 Pre-Load Bolt
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey Springfield
BRAKE: Odyssey Springfield
BRAKE CABLE: Odyssey Quik Slic
GRIPS: Odyssey Tom Dugan Signature
SEAT: Sunday Cloud Seat and Post Combo
SEAT POST: Integrated
SEAT CLAMP: Sunday
SPROCKET: Sunday , 25T, Steel
CRANKS: 155mm, 3-piece, Chromoly
BB PARTS: 19mm Sealed Mid
PEDALS: Sunday Plastic
RIMS: 18″ 28H Rim
FRONT HUB: Sunday, 28H, Low-Flange, Looseball
REAR HUB: Sunday, Semi-Sealed, 28H, 9T
SPOKES: Steel Black
TIRES: Innova 18 x 2.1″ (F & R)
CHAIN: KMC Z410

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