Redline Recon 2018
2018 BMX
Estimate price |
319$
Weight | 12.19 kg 
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 Machined Head tube, Device type 5mm dropouts
Suspension Fork
RL Monster Tapered leg fork
Drivetrain
Crank
100% chromo 170mm 3pc tubular cranks
Bottom Bracket
American
Chain
Z410
Pedals
RL Spec 9/16" Ultra Low Profile Resin Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
RL Spec 3/8" Heat Treated Axle
Rear Hub
Aluminum, Fully Sealed, Chromo 14mm axle
Rims
RL spec 36h Alloy
Spokes
Black
Tires
20 x 2.30"" Park/Street Tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 340 Rear U-Brake
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
Hi-Rise Top Load, 50mm
Handlebar
Hi-Ten 8.25 Rise/ 28" Wide 12¡ Back, 1¡ Up
Grips
Monster 151 Flangeless w/Plugs
Headset
Threadless 1 1/8
Seat
Saddle
Monster Padded Combo Saddle w/ 25.4 Post
Seatpost
25.4mm post
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Recon is a Redline Recon model. Redline released 5 bikes variations of this model 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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable BMX bike is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Redline Recon price was 319$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Recon price is 9.09% smaller than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Average weight for BMX bikes
BMX bikes have an average weight of 10.54 kg (23.24 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much heavier than average, Recon has a weight of 12.19 kg (26.87 lbs). In short, the average BMX bike weight is 15.65% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Redline Recon 2018, has a 20″ aluminum model. 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 Recon comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.