If your shop is seeing an increase in customers who buy BMX bicycles, it's time to start looking into the sport seriously. Stocking a few BMX bikes is a great way to get a larger variety of customers into your shop. Race enthusiasts know a good bike when they see it, so do your research and collect all the information on BMX bikes you can before deciding on the bikes and parts you'll stock on your shelves.

Learn about the different types of bikes through sellers of BMX bikes online. Once you've seen all the options available, ask any BMX bike customers you may have for their opinions on the best kinds of bikes and parts available. The customer always knows best.

1. Stock BMX bikes from well-known manufacturers based on input from your customers and from your research.

2. Look for the kind of BMX bicycles that'll get new customers in the door; stocking the BMX option is a great way to add to your customer base.

3. Provide your customers the opportunity to order parts you don't carry in stock through a reputable parts dealer.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get the latest information about BMX bikes online

Even if you don't have all the knowledge in the world about BMX racing, you can still stock a great quality bike and parts for your customers. Spend some time researching BMX bicycle racing and find the most popular components your customers will need. Make sure to stock bikes, frames, wheels and other accessories specifically for BMX bikes.

I recommend: Browse the products, reviews and information available at GT Bicycles' section on BMX bikes, or get online and learn everything there is to know about BMX racing at the American Bicycle Association, ABA BMX.

Stock top-of-the-line BMX bicycles for your customers

When it comes to BMX mountain bikes or racing bikes, quality is the most important component to most buyers. A well-made, sturdy bike that will stand up to the rough riding of the BMX track will sell much faster than a low-cost, low-quality model.

I recommend: Stock BMX bikes from the leaders in the sport such as Haro Bikes or Mongoose. Both companies have created products to stand up to the sport and out-perform others.

Offer good quality BMX bicycle parts

Customers who buy BMX parts will know what they want, so you should know it, too. They'll be looking for good quality parts that they know will stand up to the rough racing they do.

I recommend: Find BMX parts at Maximum BMX. With a large selection of parts from which to choose, you should have no problem finding the parts your customers request. Find BMX parts at J & R Bicycles to keep on your shelves.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  BMX bikes come in all shapes and sizes. Many families are starting to BMX together, so stocking a few child-size BMX bicycles is a good idea.
• •  Most BMX competitions are always looking for sponsors. The sponsorship fee is well worth the cost if it means getting your shop name out there as a place to come for bikes and parts.