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
Hi-Ten Steel Tubes, DT Gusset, American BB, Seat Stay U-Brake, 1-1/8" H/T, w/ Removable Rotor Tabs
Suspension Fork
GT FS Design, Hi-Ten 2pc. Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm OffSet, 3/8" Axle Dropouts
Drivetrain
Cassette
9T 1pc. Driver
Crank
GT Power Series Cr-Mo 3pc. 170mm Arms, 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
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball 3/8" x 150mm Heat Treated Axle, 36h, 15mm Nut
Rear Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball, 14mm Adapter x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36h, 17mm Nut
Rims
Alloy Single Wall, 36h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Innova 20 x 2.2"Innova 20 x 2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum U-Brake w/ Soft Compound Pad
Brake Levers
Alloy U-type
Cockpit
Stem
GT Top Load, 1-1/8", Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 40mm
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 2pc. Steel, 8.375"H x 28"W, 3° Up, 11° Back
Grips
GT Super Soft Flanged 155mm Single Compound w/ GT Removable Plug
Headset
1-1/8" Threadless, Steel
Seat
Saddle
Railed
Seatpost
Alloy, 25.4mm x 200mm
About this model
Air belongs to the Gt Air model. GT released 3 bikes variations of this model so far.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable BMX bike is 348$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality BMX bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 350$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Air price is 0.57% more expensive than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Air components
Fork material
Air has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Air are the 20″ aluminum type. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. GT Air is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
GT Air 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.