Choose your first BMX bike
Start with the brand chart. Compare the exact bike measurements at the maker.

Use the maker height chart
Fit Bike Co. publishes the height ranges below. These ranges apply to its chart. They are not a size rule for every brand.
The published ranges overlap. This page does not select a size or make an age recommendation.
| Rider height | Wheel size | Top tube size |
|---|---|---|
| 6′ and over | 20″, 22″, 26″ | 21″ to 23″ |
| 5′6″ to 6′ | 20″, 22″, 26″ | 20.25″ to 23″ |
| 5′ to 5′8″ | 20″, 22″, 26″ | 20″ to 23″ |
| 4′ to 5′4″ | 18″, 20″ | 18″ to 20.5″ |
| 3′6″ to 4′6″ | 18″ | 18″ |
| 3′ to 3′8″ | 14″, 16″ | 14.25″ to 16.25″ |
| 2′8″ to 3′4″ | 12″, 14″ | 13″ to 14.25″ |
| 2′ to 3′ | 12″ | 12″ to 13″ |
Source: Fit Bike Co. height chart. Read 2026-11-15.
Read the exact bike record
Kink lists a 20.25-inch top tube for the Launch LTD 2027. This is a model measurement, not a rider size recommendation.
Source: Kink Launch LTD 2027. Read 2026-11-15.
Browse complete bikes ↗Questions before you order
Where do these height ranges come from?
They come from the Fit Bike Co. height chart linked on this page.
Does this page recommend a bike by age?
No. This page reproduces maker height ranges. It gives no age recommendation.