Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
RADIO “LEGION 29” frame, 6061-T6 alloy
Suspension Fork
RADIO “LEGION 29” full crmo fork, 30mm offset
Drivetrain
Cassette
RADIO “LEGION” sprocket, alloy, 26t
Crank
RADIO “PRO” tubular 3pc crank crmo, 170mm, 8 spline
Bottom Bracket
RADIO “BSA19” sealed bearing
Chain
SALT “AM” chain, WZ1 type
Pedals
RADIO “PRO” Nylon Fibreglass Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
RADIO “PRO-DJ” disc hub, alloy, sealed, 3/8?s crmo axle, 36h
Rear Hub
RADIO “PRO” disc hub, alloy, sealed, 12t, 3/8?s axle, 36h
Rims
RADIO “DB35” rim, double wall
Tires
RADIO “LEGION 29? tires, 2.3” front & rear
Brakes
Brakes
TEKTRO “ARIES” mechanical disc brake, 160mm rotor, front & rear
Cockpit
Stem
SALT “COMP” top load stem, 50mm reach
Handlebar
RADIO “LEGION” full 4130 crmo bar
Grips
RADIO “FREQUENCY XL” grips, flangeless, 160mm
Headset
FSA “NO.28” a-headset
Seat
Saddle
RADIO “LEGION” railed seat
Seatpost
RADIO “SP228” micro-adjust seat post alloy
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
LEGION 29? is a Radio Legion model. RADIO released 2 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Radio Legion bikes models from 2023, here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for BMX bikes
If you want to purchase a solid BMX bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 348$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great BMX bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Average weight for BMX bikes
BMX bikes weigh an average of 10.54 kg (23.24 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
RADIO LEGION 29? it’s weighing 15.04 kg (33.16 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average BMX bike weighs 42.69% less than LEGION 29?.
LEGION 29? components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on LEGION 29? are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. RADIO LEGION 29? has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.