Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum BMX Bikes: What’s better?

Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum BMX Bikes: What’s better? - The worlds greatest BMX debate!

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Is a Carbon Frame better than Aluminum for BMX? We've all heard it before, whether we're BMX racing veterans or brand new to BMX racing, that carbon is better than aluminum. It's the great BMX debate, which is the best BMX racing bike? Is Carbon better than Aluminum? Is there a difference? What is the lightest BMX racing Bike? Does lightest make it better for BMX? What is the Stiffest BMX racing frame? Does Stiffer make it better? We want to know. You want to know....
Has anyone ever went straight from riding an aluminum frame to a carbon frame or vice-versa? Well we decided to built up a brand new Supercross BMX RS7, just for this video. KJ said he wanted to build it as close as possible to his carbon Envy BLK 2, so he could get you guys the best comparison as possible. Could this answer the question....Which is the best BMX racing bike?
Luckily for one lucky subscriber, we're going to be giving away that same exact RS7. Make sure you're subscribed to the channel to be entered into the giveaway! Thanks for watching!
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@johnpullman 3 жыл бұрын

The carbon -v- aluminum wheel would be great

@rickfrisby9887 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon vs aluminum wheels comparison please. Nice job on the video guys!

@mikemahon9936 3 жыл бұрын

would love that Supercross bike. my Birthday is June 22. being 51, and getting back into this sport with my Son, and now Daughter would cut a huge expense, and allow me to travel more with the kids to new tracks, awesome videos!

@cjnotcalvin 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so good!

@jgreenlyjr 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always ridden chromoly but interested in your review. Being off my BMX bike for about 10 years (over 50 crowd) and about to build new bike so nice to watch your review. Thanks Mick

@cglasford1 10 ай бұрын

steel is real!

@BLITZKRIEG1 7 ай бұрын

that's what my kart frame is made of

@cleomalmin3644 3 жыл бұрын

Yes compare the carbon rim vs aluminum rims

@carriepatton7811 3 жыл бұрын

Please do carbon vs aluminum wheels!

@jacobjames1171 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a ton of fun out at your track.

@marcduren1978 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Awesome job. Old man on aluminum here lol

@dc-g2280 3 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky enough to have a prophecy Scud evoXL carbon, and a 2003 Supercross evoXL. the Supercross is a really nice ride, and that extra forgiveness from aluminium actually makes the ride less tiring. I also always have that worry of carbon cracking etc?I think carbon is best left for serious riders and tech junkies- I love my Supercross, Def my preferred daily ride.

@joshpodejko7305 Жыл бұрын

Very happy with. Worked as well as i expected

@im160bpmplus Жыл бұрын

I spoke to a guy who said that noting in BMX cool or good came out after 1985. The 'oldschool' BMX crowd are a very special bunch

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

Damn... thats harsh

@losidude05 3 жыл бұрын

I keep looking at the Supercross aluminum xxxl frame for my next bike… just have to save up!! I currently ride a Mongoose Title 24” Cruiser that weighs in at 20lbs 2oz and I love the way it feels!!! Aluminum baby!!!

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

I love both carbon and aluminum. they both have their time and place. the older I get, the more forgiveness I need haha

@Bull466 Жыл бұрын

KJ Romero remember watching you when you were just a kid man on Factory Staats dont remember if you rode for Answer pro concept or redman but do remember STAATS bikes you destroy kids you were really tiny kid man Glad to see you are still in the sport thats awesome.

@jameshuff5713 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just a 48 yr old father of a 6 yr oldgirl who started out racing 10 months ago in league. Got her a gate ,practiced everyday for about 3-4weeks. She has a redline mini thats taking her through novice pretty quick. Everyone talks about this at track ,aluminum vs fiber. We'd love to try out the fiber ,but so expensive for me. I want the best for her and i feel bad that i cant afford to provide her that fiber bike,rim. I would trade you one of my 90s elf bikes just get a fiber bike. I know its not worth as much as your bike but . I guees what im tryingto say is id give the world for my daughter. Ride hard guys. Loved the video. 🤘👍

@jacobjames1171 3 жыл бұрын

Tech Tuesday!!! Hurray!!!

@JaredPhillips 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see the carbon vs aluminum rims video as well

@gregcastagneri25 2 жыл бұрын

nice job on the video!! Your video is a good comparison between aluminum and carbon bikes. The hype always says to get the carbon at least from my 12-year-old. But I've talked to a lot of guys and you know a lot of them like the flex of the aluminum and don't like the rigidness of a carbon. But the carbon rims are nice and rigid you can grind out those corners. Thanks again for a great video!

@SupercrossBMX. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! -KJ

@madcyclesllc5887 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome and very scientific comparison.

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽

@NTuneLabs 4 ай бұрын

Those are BOTH beautiful bikes brother!

@russel4090 Жыл бұрын

I am trying to restore an 80s skyway this video is ,So awesome! I need a bike like one of these,

@russel4090 Жыл бұрын

the skyway has tuff wheel 2 mags so its not for racing and long distance riding....help dude!

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

You should! Glad you liked the Video!!

@soleadoc Жыл бұрын

Great job. Man you are fast.

@stephencampbell8332 9 ай бұрын

My 15 year old, who is 6'3", has tried both, and he prefers his YESS Pro XXXL Type X. This may change as he gets older, but for now, he likes his Yess. He finds it riders better for him.

@JD86 3 жыл бұрын

Do the wheel comparison!!!! Tin foil vs Charcoal! Carbon wheels on aluminum frame and vice versa. Aluminum frame/wheels and Carbon/carbon. Then do Skyway wheels vs spokes! Then have the super secret Supercross carbon skyway mag review!

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

awesome, thank you for the input!

@christiantabangay3202 3 жыл бұрын

Sir can you do a test if a carbon rim can survive a street tricks and high jumps and impacts vs. A aluminom

@glenogle2901 3 жыл бұрын

I Fully agree after coming off a carbon Envy back to an alloy Frame i feel like its a better all round bike than pure Carbon 40+ rider

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

that was the first time I had gone from a carbon straight to an aluminum. not a huge difference, but enough to feel the difference. a lot easier on the back and a smoother ride!

@jimmietaylor4753 3 жыл бұрын

That would be super cool I miss riding

@mittenstatebushcraft6381 3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty much how I figured it would go. 😜 If I was a younger man with a higher skill level I might choose carbon, but being one of those "old dudes" at 48, alu- mini- um is my choice. Yes KJ, I'd like to see an aluminum rim vs carbon rim vid. This weekend at Midwest some of my riders were like carbon, carbon, carbon and quoting the gospel of carbon and how light it was.......until I took them to the J&R tent and handed them a carbon rim and an aluminum rim. I did the same with one of the dad's. They were enlightened. Anyway....... Keep em coming, KJ. Your vids are not only informative, but entertaining as well. ~Rob Gray Mayhem Michigan Team Manager

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

the older I get, the more forgiveness I need on my back and also to help with my sketchy riding haha. thanks for the kind words!

@wendyyoung3479 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bike!

@ptolalibertad 3 жыл бұрын

Yup.. i feel ya.. same with my bmx bikes and my old road bikes.. I liked steel better for the same reasons as you

@thebentley71 9 ай бұрын

Dude I'm 52 & my health is failing me. All my life, I've always wanted a nice bmx bike. In the early 80's I dreamed of a Hutch Pro Star & Trick Star. I also wanted a Predator 16 inch pit bike, because I'm only 5'4". I also liked tje mini frames because they were small. My mom was a single parent. In High School I started working, but my priorities were school clothes & a vehicle to get back & forth to work.

@jaygrubbs1626 3 жыл бұрын

Good video

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bradleycarroll8360 3 жыл бұрын

Great review leaving me with one more question, Super interested in the longevity of the frames, are aluminium frames more resistant to damage from crashes than carbon?

@TheAwGooner 2 жыл бұрын

Aluminum can sustain a mild dent with no issues. Once carbon is cracked it will need to be repaired or replaced.

@franpri77 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up racing BMX (NBL/ABA) and road bikes (TXBRA). When I raced road races I had both aluminum and carbon rigs. Reason being is that I raced A LOT of criterium races. Which are timed brutal thrashings on about a 1 mile circuit for 55+ minutes. Crashes happen often and lots of carbon gets broken so I raced my aluminum rig mostly. My aluminum rig on long road races on various textures of road would beat me up, the frame was stupid stiff but no where near as compliant as my carbon rig. Meaning I did not feel beat up from road vibrations. Given that I am no longer a sponsored rider and I have to pay for my own gear and bikes now, when I head back to BMX this year I will be racing aluminum just from the sheer standpoint that I cannot afford to be sending my frame to Calfee to have the carbon repaired if it gets cracked or replacing it completely if it breaks.

@johnwesleyw.2110 Жыл бұрын

I miss my ole balance killer bee. It was pretty sick back then.

@braydenrussi6837 3 жыл бұрын

pls do aluminum vs carbon rims cause i was wondering if carbons worth it

@TheDjcarlos67 Жыл бұрын

I've easily had 40 bmx bikes since the 80s but my 4130 SX450 is the best riding of them all.

@jimmietaylor4753 3 жыл бұрын

I watched the video that was just the rs7 I really do hope that I win it that will be really super cool

@stick004 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon frame on Aluminum wheels is the sweet spot for me….

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of people feel that way. You can always fine tune how your bike rides and adjust the parts you use. Tire Pressure, Bar type, stem type, etc....

@MrWilsonj1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow kj I love the frame my child has the same exact frame

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@devlinweaver1343 3 жыл бұрын

Out of these two bikes what is your favourite one to ride

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

In past years, I would have always went with carbon. But after riding the aluminum, I loved it!

@devlinweaver1343 3 жыл бұрын

@@kjromero8538 yea I love riding aluminium bikes just because it feels smooth and when the frame flex’s it just makes it a nice bike to ride at the track

@jessarellanes6648 3 жыл бұрын

Can you try out a s&m steel panther 🤔.

@dennisfamitangco8211 3 жыл бұрын

thanks ,,, nice i really like the aluminum bike...God bless you!!!!

@logandoubleyou2549 2 жыл бұрын

When you cased and broke your back spinal, did that really hurt bad? I’m old and washed up 32 years old havnt rode in over 6 years and want to build a nice race bike to go pump around a track and I have had two back surgery’s . Last one was 3 years ago I’m in decent shape now but midlife crisis makes me want to ride

@SupercrossBMX. 2 жыл бұрын

I have a super tight lower back. So any fast hang at the hips hurts my back haha -KJ

@ababmxr05 3 жыл бұрын

i love those seats i think im going to order one

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

They are limited Edition and almost gone!! www.supercrossbmx.com/products/supercross-pro-pivotal-slim-saddle?variant=15108102211

@isaiasofficial9307 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so switching to carbon soon😍

@Lala-dr3vf Жыл бұрын

Hey Guys, I am new in the race Business so I wanted to ask which top Tube would be fine for a 6 foot Rider ? In freestyle I prefer 20,75 but what in race?

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

Probably a 22.25 Pro XXXL

@LosDeLaNaza01 10 ай бұрын

beautiful bikes and although I don't have a bmx bike, I would stay with aluminum, and I came to this video looking for a bike of that type, but to run in the streets like crazy, but being responsible, greetings from Colombia

@SupercrossBMX. 10 ай бұрын

Greets from California! We hope you get a BMX soon and can enjoy the fun!

@freddobar6498 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Wouldn’t mind you giving the carbon away instead 👀👀

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

maybe giveaway both? hahah just kidding, I still like my carbon

@wrathicon7570 Жыл бұрын

The carbon bike is really cool!

@jimmietaylor4753 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe carbon fiber is going to be lite

@troyhodulik5542 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum for the win! It's a perfect combination of being just rigid enough while still absorbing the vibrations and shock.

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden aluminum, and I loved it!

@troyhodulik5542 3 жыл бұрын

@@kjromero8538 It sure did look like you were having a great time! One question if I may please: What would you recommended for a good middle of the road in quality and cost set of wheels? I am looked for aluminum and not really considering carbon due to cost. Thanks.

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

@@troyhodulik5542 I've always liked alienation rims. depends on what you're looking for in a hub. I run the Supercross quick twitch hubs. awesome quality and relatively easy on the wallet

@jacobjames1171 3 жыл бұрын

My wallet says aluminum all day except the Speedlune forks that I run on my 20/24 bikes.

@tylerk1382 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! @Supercrossbmx I’m really here to win that bike though 🔥

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t blame you😎

@pirexengaer 3 жыл бұрын

Let's test those rims

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! We’ll put it on our list of videos!

@ObviousAlias 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be curious how much of the weight difference is from the wheels vs how much from the frames.

@ObviousAlias 3 жыл бұрын

Oh snap - I know that 6'7" kid at 5:22. Met him at the pump track.

@dakotatuckerbmx86 3 жыл бұрын

Love this carbon frame! 🔥🔥🔥

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Us too!

@dakotatuckerbmx86 3 жыл бұрын

@@SupercrossBMX. so trying to find an expert one. Will keep my 👀 open.

@kyleshaw4816 Жыл бұрын

When is the giveaway for the carbon bike BMX

@EB-ol8kb 3 жыл бұрын

Also y’all the price difference is $750 between the 2 frames… I don’t know about you but I love having a heavy and stiff wallet full of CA$H! LOL Thank you KJ! Looking forward for the next fun Video… Carbon vs Aluminum wheels!

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for pointing that out! I completely forgot to do the price difference when I filmed this video haha ill make sure to add that in the next video!

@TORKiT Жыл бұрын

Aluminum FTW! Why is Supercross the only place to buy Speedline parts? Off topic just curious.

@jonnievance1755 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely look way more aggressive on the RS7. I told you man, team tin foil for the win! Great video BTW

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

easier on my broken back for sure haha but I do love the feel of the carbon

@jacktarter9721 2 жыл бұрын

When is the giveaway?

@carriepatton7811 3 жыл бұрын

love the videos. Now i can show my kid he doesnt need carbon haha

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

No one NEEDS Carbon, but the WANT is huge!!!

@carriepatton7811 3 жыл бұрын

@@SupercrossBMX. definitely a big want, but as long as its supercross it will be awesome either way 🤘

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! completely understandable haha that's how I am with disc brakes. I don't NEED them, but I WANT them haha

@carriepatton7811 3 жыл бұрын

@@kjromero8538 cool factor 😎

@jimmietaylor4753 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum is super lite

@lazlo2511 3 жыл бұрын

Alu is more forgiving, carbon not so much... your back is way better on a aluminum! I think you summed it up to personal opinion on the feel, each person will have a different want so basically the test before you buy policy! On this case... watch before you win it! 😉

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

the older I get, the more forgiveness I need haha my back was thanking me on the aluminum haha

@tylerthomas2455 2 жыл бұрын

I want the bikeeee!

@elielemke7561 3 жыл бұрын

Ik it was a joke but my dad is trying to trade my aluminum supercross lol

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

What size? hahah

@Mkerrwrench 3 жыл бұрын

Different hubs will affect the results of this test. Especially on the sprint times. It’s not a true comparison.

@brittanyheidico5022 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Carbon Frame hehe

@reddirtrider338 3 жыл бұрын

RAD!

@adamsifford6228 Жыл бұрын

How much it weight 12 pounds?

@adamsifford6228 Жыл бұрын

One year ago I guess I missed out.

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

Sorry, keep watching for new contests....

@THETERMINATORRACING 9 ай бұрын

Who won the rs7

@SupercrossBMX. 9 ай бұрын

That was over a year ago, you would have to watch another video where Kj boxed it up and shipped it out

@mikehagen3785 3 жыл бұрын

Carbon rims aren't any lighter...just stiffer..

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

definitely! there's so little material in an aluminum rim, there isn't much of a weight difference

@tristanhathaway7893 3 жыл бұрын

carbon bars and wheels are a no go

@ivanledesma3701 3 жыл бұрын

Can u do tricks?

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

only trick I can do is a one footer haha

@luisumana223 3 жыл бұрын

Supercross got the best bmx racing vids

@SupercrossBMX. 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kjromero8538 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@luisumana223 3 жыл бұрын

@@kjromero8538 No Problem

@scottsheppard5621 2 жыл бұрын

Aluminum vs carbon rims

@adamsifford6228 Жыл бұрын

Aluminum rims most definitely.

@patrickzerwas7896 3 жыл бұрын

🖒🖒🇺🇸💪

@seancollins9745 Жыл бұрын

i have ridden and raced at 225 lbs, I'll stick with chromo

@gerardovelasco6915 Жыл бұрын

Aluminum mejor😎

@Ro7ard Жыл бұрын

What about titanium lol?

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh… the dreaded Titanium… such a wonder material… for certain applications… a BMX Racing frame has not been proven to be one yet…

@juansaladzar 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t want to see an aluminum v carbon wheel video. In fact I don’t want you to ever make another video brah

@kjromero8538 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching BRAH😂

@adamsifford6228 Жыл бұрын

I'd rather have a carbon fiber frame fuck the car....lol js

@stacybuchkowsky6376 Жыл бұрын

Ti..frame ..

@SupercrossBMX. Жыл бұрын

We have something coming on a Ti Frame.. and why TI does not work for BMX Racing.

@jorey4565 2 жыл бұрын

Titanium KING OF KING !

@SupercrossBMX. 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Funny you say that. We have a Titanium SX450 that we might send to KJ for a test. But we know the Carbon and Aluminum are better!!