Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 T6 Alloy Formed Tubing, Machined BB, Integrated HT, Euro BB
Suspension Fork
RL 100% Full Chromo, Multi Butted with Tapered Legs
Drivetrain
Crank
RL Flight Cranks 180mm
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Euro BB
Chain
KMC Z33
Pedals
RL Aluminum 9/16" Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Redline Aluminum Fully Sealed
Rear Hub
Redline Aluminum, Cassette, Fully Sealed
Rims
Sun Rhyno Lite
Spokes
Black, Stainless Steel
Tires
Tioga PowerBand F. 20 x 1.85" / PowerBlock R. 20 x 1.75" Tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 930AL Linear
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
RL Aluminum HollowPoint 50mm
Handlebar
RL Pro Chromo 8" 12? Back, 1? Up
Grips
RL Pro Hex Grips
Headset
Integrated Headset 1 1/8, Aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Pivotal No padding
Seatpost
Aluminum Pivotal 26.8mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Proline Pro XL is a Redline Proline model. Redline released 48 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for BMX bikes
If you want an acceptable BMX bike you should know that the average price 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 have an average weight 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.
Weighing 9.44 kg (20.81 lbs), the Proline Pro XL model is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 11.65% lighter than the average weight of BMX bikes.
Proline Pro XL components
Fork material
Proline Pro XL 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 wheels on Proline Pro XL are the 20″ aluminum type. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Redline Proline Pro XL is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.