Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
GT FS Design, Hi-Ten Steel Tubes, DT Gusset, American BB, Seat Stay Mounted U-Brake, External 1-1/8" H/T, w/ Removable Rotor Tabs, Odyssey Springfield Brake compatible
Suspension Fork
GT FS Design, Hi-Ten 2pc. Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm Offset, 3/8" Axle Dropouts
Drivetrain
Crank
GT Power Series Cr-Mo 170mm 3Pc. 19mm x 8T Cr-Mo Spindle, GT 25T Steel Chainwheel
Bottom Bracket
American Loose Ball Bearing
Chain
KMC Z410
Pedals
GT Low Profile FS Platform Design, PP Material, Boron Axle
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball 3/8" x 150mm Heat Treated Axle, 36 Hole, 15mm Nut front, Steel Body, Loose Ball, 14mm Adapter x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36 Hole, 17mm Nut rear
Rear Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball, 14mm Adapter x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36h, 17mm Nut
Rims
Alloy single wall, 20" 36h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Innova, 20 x 2.3" front, 2.2" rear
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum U-Brake w/ Soft Compound Pad
Brake Levers
Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
New GT Top Load, 1-1/8", Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 40mm Length
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 2pc. Steel, 8.375"H x 28"W, 3°Up, 11° sweep
Grips
GT Super Soft 155mm Single Compound w/ GT removable plug
Headset
1-1/8" Threadless, Steel
Seat
Saddle
GT saddle
Seatpost
Steel, 25.4 x 200mm
About this model
Air is a Gt Air model. 3 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
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$. However, you could also get a good BMX bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, GT Air price was 285$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Air price is 22.11% smaller than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Air 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 size
As for the wheels, GT Air 2020, has a 20″ aluminum model. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. GT Air has Rim brakes installed. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.