BMX Pad Sets Review

Serious bikers know it’s important to protect their bikes from getting hit by rocks, trail debris, dirt and other objects that might damage your bike frame or its components. There are many ways that BMX bikers can protect their tricked out bikes. One great idea is to use BMX pad sets such as Lizard skin pads to protect the frame of the bike. You wouldn’t think of riding without a bike helmet, elbow pads, knee guards, and shin pads, would you? Well, a BMX pad set is bike safety and protection for your ride.

BMX pad sets, like the Answer pad set, usually consist of three components. Two bike pads are for the upper/lower tubular frame while the last pad gets wrapped around the bike’s stem piece. The outer shell is made of a heavy duty vinyl, which is easy to clean. You can remove this outer cover and even wash it in a washing machine. The inner core of the BMX pad sets is made from neoprene foam that is circular and split down the middle. Think pipe insulation. BMX pad sets are basically made from the same material as pipe insulation. BMX pad sets such as the Fox pad set, come in a variety of colors and styles, so you are sure to find a design that interests you.

BMX pad sets do require maintenance once and a while. Remove the entire pad or set of pads if they get really dirty or wet. The outer surface can be cleaned with hot soap and water. The inner neoprene foam core should just be air dried out so it doesn’t get mold or mildew.

What It’s For

BMX pad sets, like the Tangent pad set, wrap around the frame of your bike and protect it from being damaged by flying rocks or other debris that the trail kicks up at you. They simply Velcro onto the tubular top and bottom frame, as well as wrap around the stem.

BMX pad sets also are for aesthetic purposes. They look cool and looking cool is what BMX biking is all about. Usually a hard core BMX rider decorates his bike and wears clothing that often is part of the same design or theme.

BMX bike frame sizes can vary sometimes, so make sure the diameter of the inner core is the right size to fit snug, but not too tight against the bike frame.

Major Manufacturers

Answer, Lizard Skin, Mono, Tangent.

Pricing

Prices for BMX pad sets range from $14.99 to about $29.99, depending on the design.