Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
100% Cr-Mo Tubes, DT Gusset, MID BB, Seat Stay Mounted U-Brake, Integrated 1-1/8" H/T w/ Removable Rotor Tabs, Odyssey Springfield Brake compatible
Suspension Fork
100% Cr-Mo 1pc. Threaded Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm Offset, 3/8" Axle Dropouts
Drivetrain
Cassette
9T Sealed 1pc. Driver
Crank
GT Power Series Seamless Tubular Cr-Mo 3pc. 170mm Arms, Cold Forged CR-MO 22mm x 48T Spline Spindle, GT 5mm 25T Alloy Chainwheel
Bottom Bracket
MID Sealed Bearing
Chain
KMC HL1 Wide
Pedals
GT Low Profile FS Platform Design, PP Material, Cr-Mo Axle
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Body, Sealed Bearings, 36h,
Rear Hub
9T Sealed 14mm Free Coaster
Rims
Alloy Double Wall, 36h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
GT Pool 20 x 2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
Odyssey Springfield U-Brake
Brake Levers
Hinged Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
GT Top Load, 1-1/8", Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 50mm
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 4pc. 100% Cr-Mo, 9.125"H x 29"W, 5°Up, 9° Back
Grips
GT Super Soft 155mm Single Compound w/ GT removable plug
Headset
1 1/8" Integrated Design, 45X45 Degree Sealed Bearings
Seat
Saddle
GT BK Signature Pivotal
Seatpost
Alloy Pivotal 25.4 x 200mm
About this model
BK Team Signature completes the Gt Bk model. GT released 19 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Gt Bk bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the GT BK Team 2020 has a starting price of 420$. GT BK Team Signature 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 600$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
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$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality BMX bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When GT released this model in 2020, its price was 600$. If we compare this with the average BMX bike cost we notice that the price is 72.41% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork material
BK Team Signature has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The BK Team Signature 2020 bike is equipped with 20″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The BK Team Signature comes with Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, if your chain falls off or snaps, your coaster brakes won’t function anymore.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.